Life at the I-House

Mr. Mataki is involved in climate change impacts and adaptation research as well as implementation of adaptation measures in rural communities. He is also in charge of special training programs offered by the Centre' on Climate Change and Extreme Events. Mr. Mataki is frequently involved in policy discussions at the regional level and in many Pacific Island countries on the topic of "Climate Change." Additionally, Mr. Mataki is involved in waste management projects, where the emphasis is on practical measurements and practices to better manage waste. In Mr. Mataki's words, "The linkage between climate change and waste management lies in the proper management of waste that could lead to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and meet other environmental and health objectives." For the past three years, Mr. Mataki has been based in the Solomon Islands on the campus of USP, where he teaches undergraduate chemistry and mathematics to students in a distance education program. Mr. Mataki holds a Masters degree in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry from USP.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT WORLD AFFAIRS
Speaker: Mr. Melchior Mataki

Title: The Effects of Global Warming on the Pacific Islands

When: Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 7:00pm

Where: The International House Great Room

A reception will be held immediately following this event at the I~House.

We look forward to seeing you there!