April 18, 2013
Elmar Kriegler, Senior Scientist, The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Elmar Kriegler is a senior scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). His research focuses on the mitigation of climate change, as well as integrated assessment of climate change and the impact of mitigation policies.
GiveWell spoke with Dr. Kriegler about the potential impacts of climate change, specifically from tail area risks, and areas where money could be used to help mitigate these impacts. He described his views on some risks of climate change and suggested some areas that would benefit from funding.