As world leaders met in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the COP28 international climate conference, EPIC provided new insights on the impacts of climate change as well as analysis from experts on key issues at play. Additionally, explore reflections from undergraduate and graduate students who were on-the-ground at COP gaining real-world experience into the inner workings of a global climate summit.

UChicago at COP

Meet the COP28 Student Delegation

EPIC partnered with UChicago Career Advancement to sponsor a delegation of College, Booth, Harris and Law students to attend the COP28 international climate change conference.
Meet the Delegation

Daily Diaries from COP28

A delegation of 19 exceptional rising leaders traveled to Dubai, UAE where they had the opportunity to learn from and network with leaders in government, industry and NGOs. Explore their on-the-ground experiences at the climate summit.
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New Research

Climate change’s impact on coastal flooding to increase five times over this century

The UN Development Programme and EPIC's Climate Impact Lab teamed up to create the Human Climate Horizons platform. As COP28 began, they released new insights on the impacts of sea level rise.

Does the World Free Ride on US Pledges to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions? Evidence from the Paris Climate Agreement

EPIC's Greenstone and his colleagues study evidence from the Paris Agreement and find when the US acts it leads to ambitious action from the rest of the world.

Expert Analysis

El Niños Are Predictable. We Should Prepare for Their Possibly Disastrous Consequences.

As the international community convened on what to do about climate change in Dubai this fall, El Niño is both a warning sign and a chance to learn how to respond quickly to climate extremes, EPIC's Amir Jina writes in The New York Times.

How India Became the Most Important Country in the Climate Fight

Featuring Indian Members of Parliament Smt. Mahua Moitra, Shri. Rahul Kaswan, US diplomat Vinay Chawla, and EPIC’s Michael Greenstone. The conversation was moderated by EPIC Journalism Fellow and TIME reporter Justin Worland.