How is engineering addressing SDG 13?
James McKevitt is a researcher at the Institute of Astrophysics in Vienna and is currently working on novel methods of traversing the Saturnian moon Titan, a better understanding of which will help inform climate change models for Earth. He holds an Engineering Leaders Scholarship from the Royal Academy of Engineering, Fellowship of the Royal Astronomical Society, and is an advisor on early careers to the Royal Aeronautical Society. As an Engineering Leaders Scholar, James receives funding for career personal development activities, as well as mentoring from senior engineers.
More information: Engineering Leaders Scholarships
The National Engineering Policy Centre, led by the Royal Academy of Engineering, has launched a project to advise policymakers on the challenges of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 - essential to limiting climate change. Topics covered by the project include decarbonising construction, investing in COVID-19 recovery, and taking a 'systems perspective' on the many interconnecting factors that affect carbon emissions.
More information: National Engineering Policy Centre net zero project
What is SDG 13?
Climate change is affecting every country on every continent, with weather patterns changing, sea levels rising, and weather events becoming more extreme. It is disrupting national economies and affecting lives.
The aim of this goal is to limit the increase in global mean temperature to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This will require strong political will, increased investment, and the use of existing technology.
The Royal Academy of Engineering supports the Sustainable Development Goals.
SDG information taken from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) website.
