Dr. Rose-Ann Smith (Department of Geography & Geology) and Dr. Jhordanne Jones (Department of Physics) recently attended the First Lead Author Meeting (LAM1) for the IPCC 7th Assessment Report, held in Paris from December 1–6, 2025.
Dr. Smith serves as Lead Author for Chapter 18: Adaptation of Human Settlements, Infrastructure and Human Systems in Working Group II, while Dr. Jones is Lead Author for Chapter 3: Changes in Regional Climate and their Causes in Working Group I.
Also among the Lead Authors was Dr. Kevon Rhiney, an alum (and former lecturer) from the Department of Geography and Geology.
Drs. Smith and Jones described the week as intense, educational, and highly informative, offering exceptional opportunities for collaboration and networking with leading scientists from around the world.
Originally published on the FST website on 08 Dec, 2025.