New analysis supports mangrove forests, tidal marshes and seagrass meadows as effective climate buffers.
New book provides detailed analysis of targets laid out by international community.
The College hosted its annual academic festival May 11 to honor its 2016 employee award recipients.
The promotions are effective July 1, 2016.
Busalacchi will assume the position on August 1, 2016.
Interdisciplinary centers and institute at UMD foster collaboration with federal agencies and academia on environmental security issues.
Tipping the Balance: Environmental Security in a Time of Scarce Resources and Conflicting PrioritiesDrought. Floods. Receding polar ice and coastal dead zones. UMD researchers are taking the lead on threats to environmental security.
Busalacchi recognized for his leadership and contributions to climate and oceanography research.
Scientists in the college will cover ecology, atmospheric science, astrophysics, science communication and international collaboration.
Karen Lips and Sumant Nigam will each spend a year at the State Department or USAID.