The International Studies program is proud to announce that Claire Ransom (BA '17) has published "Climate Change Can Shrink a Nation's GDP: Here's Why That Matters" as part of the World Economic Forum's COP26 climate change conference. Claire is now the Assistant Project Officer for the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Claire's article notes that climate change is already being felt around the world. Climate indicators demonstrate the complexity of climate change, adding nuance to how and where it is happening, to shape a better understanding of impacts and write more effective policy. Progress for the climate is possible by better engagement with climate data, and cross-sectoral collaboration and multi-agency input, as well as digital tools such as ArcGIS StoryMaps, make climate information more relevant and accessible. In addition, the INTS program interviewed Claire in 2020 as part of its alumni interview series.