Slow Burn The Hidden Costs of a Warming World

Climate change is reshaping our world in profound and often invisible ways. As temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more common, it is more important than ever to understand the true impact on our communities. OASE, lab for a sustainable city and De Dependance – Platform for Urban Culture and Public Debate welcome R. Jisung Park, one of the world’s sharpest thinkers on the effects and economic impact of climate change.

Through groundbreaking research and data analysis, R. Jisung Park shows how climate change functions as a silent amplifier of inequality, affecting everything from labor productivity to educational attainment. His work shifts the focus from distant, catastrophic scenarios to the immediate, tangible effects that are already transforming our communities. Rather than viewing climate change solely as a looming disaster, Park encourages us to understand it as an actual reality that demands local, practical solutions.

During this evening, we will delve deeply into the hidden costs of our warming world and explore concrete steps that can be taken at both the individual and community levels. Park will share insights from his latest book and discuss how climate change intersects with social and economic institutions.