Crafoord Prize Winner Ramanathan: Climate Action Enters Its “How” Phase
Veerabhadran Ramanathan, a recipient of the 2026 Crafoord Prize, is shifting the focus of climate action from 'if' to 'how.' He convened a roundtable of scientists and policymakers to address the urgent need for practical solutions to protect vulnerable populations from accelerating climate extremes over the next 25 years. The discussion highlighted that climate change is a human emergency with unequal impacts, emphasizing the simultaneous necessity of emissions reduction and adaptation strategies for survival. AI