Texas A&M Experts Lead in Tackling Global Crises and Resource Security at NATO Workshop
Security Enhancement for Climate Changes impacting Urban Resources SECCURe The convergence of climate change, population growth, and geopolitical instability is intensifying pressures on critical resources: water, energy, and food. These interconnected lifelines are increasingly strained, leading to widening supply-demand gaps with projected exacerbation by 2030. The resulting complexities pose significant challenges to human security. Recent […]
Beyond Borders: Climate-Driven Migration in Guatemala
Dr. Silva Hamie, Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of International Affairs and Assistant Director for Energy Policy at the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and seven Master’s students were supported by the Texas A&M Bush School of Government and Public Service to visit Guatemala for a capstone project titled The Role of NGOs and Governments on Climate-Induced Migration in Guatemala.
Mobility for Energy Transition Awareness to Bring About Societal Impacts
To address challenges associated with the energy transition on vulnerable communities the Texas A&M Energy Institute and the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) with the support of the US Embassy in Athens, are implementing since September 2023 the Mobility for Energy Transition Awareness to Bring About Societal Impacts (METAVASIS) project. Led by Dr. Konstantinos Pappas, Assistant Director of the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and co-led by Prof. George Papadakis, Professor of Renewable Energy Technology at the Agricultural University of Athens, the project seeks to mitigate energy transition challenges by ensuring a focus on social equity and inclusivity in the energy transition process.
Dr. Bruce McCarl
In an era marked by climate change and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, agriculture provides environmentally safe resources and significant opportunities for economic growth. Nobel Laureate Dr. Bruce McCarl is a pre-eminent Texas A&M University faculty member investigating policy, economic analysis and agricultural-based strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change through the utilization of agriculture management strategies such as producing feedstocks for biofuels and capturing carbon in agricultural soils.
Texas A&M Energy Institute Announces 2024-2025 Distinguished Lecture Series in Energy
The Texas A&M Energy Institute is proud to announce its 2024-2025 Distinguished Lecture Series in Energy schedule, which includes prominent energy leaders from across many energy disciplines and topics. Running from September 2024 through March 2025, this cohort of experts will present the latest innovations, concepts, and topics and will be sure to spark thoughts […]