Elfatih Eltahir

Elfatih Eltahir, a renowned MIT professor of hydrology, climatology, and meteorology, shares his insights on the urgent need for regional climate models. He emphasizes that climate change affects vulnerable areas like the Nile Basin and Singapore, and solutions must incorporate local contexts like disease and population growth. Eltahir introduces the intriguing concept of 'outdoor days' to shift public perception about climate issues while advocating for models that combine scientific data with community engagement to effectively address climate challenges.