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ST Causes Week 2019: Looking beyond the science of climate change

Researcher helps students, policymakers understand global negotiations on issue too

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National University of Singapore (NUS) researcher Melissa Low believes that when it comes to saving the planet, it is important for people to understand the process of international climate negotiations along with the science behind climate change.

The 32-year-old research fellow at the NUS Energy Studies Institute has this year given more than 30 talks on climate negotiations to students, policymakers and educators. She has also conducted seminars over the Internet for students in overseas institutions.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 21, 2019, with the headline Looking beyond the science of climate change. Subscribe