A Collaborative Effort Toward a Systems Approach to Building Resilience in Central America
Esteemed Texas A&M Energy Institute scientists, Dr. Bassel Daher, Research Scientist; and Dr. Konstantinos Pappas, Assistant Director; and members of the UN Disaster Risk Reduction Office (UNDRR) for the Americas and the Caribbean’s Regional Science and Technology Advisory Group have been at the forefront of an initiative to address these intertwined challenges of energy, food security, and human mobility in the Northern Triangle countries of Central America.
Launch of Global Center on Climate Change, Water, Energy, Food, and Health Systems in Jordan
As part of the NIH Global Center on Climate Change and Water Energy Food Health Systems, Prof. Rabi Mohtar, Dr. Bassel Daher, Dr. Konstantinos Pappas, and PhD student Rashed Batayneh participated in a training and engagement workshop and Pilot Grants Showcase on the Water-Energy-Food-Health (WEFH) Nexus in Amman, Jordan. These activities were designed to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the WEFH Nexus and its applications in resource management as well as to demonstrate the WEFH platform for quantifying access to adequate and safe water, energy, and food and its impact on health indicators. The event brought together multi-sectoral stakeholders and international organizations, fostering dialogue and collaboration on these critical issues.
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.