World-renowned economics expert Professor Jeffrey Sachs to give University of Highland and Islands annual lecture
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A globally renowned expert in sustainable development will deliver the University of the Highlands and Islands 2021 annual lecture.
Professor Jeffrey Sachs is an economics professor as well as a best-selling author.
Held ahead of the United Nations climate change conference which takes place in Glasgow later this year, the free online event will explore the role universities can play in tackling the climate crisis.
Professor Sachs will appear live from America, where he works as Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University.
The event will also include a question-and-answer session with the audience and a panel discussion with speakers, including Des Thompson from NatureScot and Timothy Cornelius from Global Energy Group.
Professor Todd Walker, principal and vice-chancellor of the university, said: "Climate change and sustainable development are two of the biggest challenges faced by humanity.
"It will be fascinating to hear insights from an internationally renowned expert on how we can address these issues and the key role universities can play in this."
The free event is going to be the first fully online annual lecture that UHI has held.
It will take place from 5pm to 6pm on Tuesday, September 7.
To find out more and to register, visit www.uhi.ac.uk/annuallecture
