On World Water Day, the United Nations highlights glacier preservation’s importance for sustainable water resources. Experts from the University of Victoria, including David Atkinson, Jay Cullen, and Sophie Norris, are available to provide insights on the impact of climate change on glaciers and related ecosystems.
Glaciers play an essential role in supporting human existence as they supply drinking water, irrigation for agriculture, renewable energy, and maintain healthy ecosystems. This World Water Day, the United Nations emphasizes the necessity of preserving glaciers to ensure these resources remain available.
The University of Victoria offers notable experts on glacier preservation, including David Atkinson from the Geography department. He specializes in monitoring weather systems and understanding the implications of extreme weather patterns linked to climate change. Atkinson leads the BSc Climate Science program designed to equip students with skills to help communities combat the climate crisis.
Another key expert is Jay Cullen, director of the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences. Cullen’s research in chemical oceanography examines the influence of climate change and melting Arctic glaciers on trace metal concentrations in ocean systems. A current PhD student is involved in a significant initiative collecting water samples in Antarctica onboard the HMCS Margaret Brooke.
Sophie Norris, also from the Geography department, focuses on the dynamics of glacial erosion and historical glacier responses to climate changes. She employs various geochronological and tectonic modelling techniques to assess landscape alterations influenced by glacial activity.
For media inquiries, experts can be contacted via their respective emails, and additional media support is provided through Simone Blais at the University Communications and Marketing department.
The University of Victoria underscores the critical role glaciers play for humanity, particularly highlighted on World Water Day. Notable experts such as David Atkinson, Jay Cullen, and Sophie Norris are available to discuss various aspects of glacier preservation, underlining the ongoing efforts to address climate change and its impacts on water resources. Their work emphasizes the importance of collaborative research and education in mitigating these environmental challenges.
Original Source: www.uvic.ca
