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Advancing research and teaching at Northwestern University to generate new knowledge about pressing global challenges and promising solutions for addressing them.
On day 10 of #COP30, undergraduate Yahya A. reflects: "Nationally Determined Contributions are voluntary commitments... It's clear that delivering on them requires far more political will, financing, & follow-through than simply making them." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
On day 9, Northwestern PhD candidate Bambang Trihadmojo shared that #COP30 "is messy and contentious, yet it is also filled with human connections and unexpected moments that make the experience meaningful." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
“My work as a journalist, I exposed corruption & gave a voice to the problem of gang violence. We knew it was not if but when they would come after us…. I didn’t ask for my mission—I decided to become my mission. I believe that if we have good governance, we can move forward on a better path.” 🧵 3/3
November 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
They shared insights into the current state of their nation: “The state of Haiti has been built to exclude Haitians…. If you have 100 kids starting school, only 10 will reach college—and 94% of them will leave the country,” said Alphonse. 🧵 2/3
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
On day 8 of #COP30, we hear from our delegate Sarah Lyons, a fourth-year undergraduate. She shared: "It’s easy to get caught up in the politics and performance of the COP, but the storm forced me to remember the land on which I was sitting." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Gain insights from leading experts in AI, cybersecurity & national security at this conference hosted by the Northwestern Security & AI Lab (NSAIL).
🗓️ Thurs. Dec. 11 | 8:30–17:00 CT
📍 Evanston, IL—Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/conference...
🔗 Virtual attendance: northwestern.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Conference on AI & National Security
Join us on Thursday, December 11 for NSAIL's annual Conference on AI & National Security.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
On day 6 of #COP30, PhD candidate Minjung Kim shared that at COP30: "Scientific evidence alone does not determine outcomes and implementation...political priorities, equity concerns, and national interests heavily shape how information is interpreted." Read: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
On day 5 of #COP30, our delegate Addison Feldman, a fourth-year undergraduate, reflected on the rhetoric of several EU countries, asking: "Will nationalist movements and disinformation derail efforts to execute the commitments that are made here?" Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 15, 2025 at 11:12 PM
On day 4 of #COP30, Kevin Wagner, a PhD candidate in the Dept. of Poli Sci, shared : "Regime complexity isn’t something abstract here. It shapes the tempo of meetings, the distribution of power, and the knowledge needed to participate meaningfully." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
On day 3 of #COP30, Kunjal Bastola, a 4th year undergraduate, shared: "Even as progress is slow on a global scale, I see resilience. I see it in the words of Indigenous women sharing their stories about their reciprocity to nature." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
On day 2 of #COP30, Jun Park, a 4th year undergraduate at Northwestern, shared: "From silent-format workshops to ministerial panels, I witnessed how local policies, national goals, & global efforts all intersect." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Each day, a different Northwestern delegate will share their reflections. Day 1 features Miguel Angel Garcia-Bocanegra, a PhD candidate at @sesp-nu.bsky.social: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Learn more about the impact of her transformative gift in Northwestern Magazine's fall edition: magazine.northwestern.edu/impact/rober...
November 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Stay tuned for reflections from our delegation to #COP30 in Belem, Brazil. Starting next Monday, a different student delegate will be sharing their experience each day via our website and socials.
October 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Read more about Danielle's experiences at this annual UN climate conference that convenes world leaders, policymakers, and researchers from across the globe in our Q&A with members of Northwestern's COP29 delegation supported by the Buffett Institute: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/bu...
October 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
🧵 ...explore how youth are transforming peace and justice. Join us to learn about strategies & stories driving youth-led movements locally & globally. 📅 Fri. Nov. 7 in Evanston & online. Free to attend.
🎟️ In person: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-peace-...
🎟️ Via Zoom: northwestern.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The Peace We Make: A Youth-Led Buffett Symposium
This student-led symposium convenes activists, politicians, negotiators, & NGO leaders to explore young people's role in peacebuilding.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM