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UC San Diego Delegation to Attend COP28 in Dubai
UC San Diego Delegation to Attend COP28 in Dubai to Attend COP28 in Dubai
About 30 delegates from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and School of Global Policy and Strategy will attend the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. Take a deeper look into the annual event and meet some of the students and faculty who will gather at the conference to discuss the climate crisis on a global level.
Read moreUC San Diego Ranks 7th in the World for Most Influential Researchers
The University of California San Diego has the highest number of influential voices in the University of California system and ranks 7th highest among universities worldwide, according to Clarivate’s 2023 Highly Cited Researchers list. UC San Diego has 71 researchers included on the list in disciplines ranging from neuroscience to economics. It is the only institution in the UC system included in the top 10.
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UC San Diego climate scientists, public health researchers and policy experts will advocate for research-based solutions to address climate change and advance diplomatic actions that tackle complex environmental issues.
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