Science for life and the environment

The Climate Change Research Laboratory (LINCC) has been awarded the Gold Medal of the City of Palma in an extraordinary session held today by the Palma City Council. The distinction was granted unanimously by all municipal groups in recognition of the important work carried out by the laboratory in the field of climate change research and global awareness. LINCC, which involves several members of the IMEDEA (Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies), has established itself as a reference in scientific research related to climate change. The medal comes at a particularly delicate time for the scientific community, as the knowledge generated is often not given the attention it deserves from society and its representatives. Globally, the ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century still seems distant, and the extreme phenomena resulting from climate change, such as those recently experienced in Valencia, highlight the urgency to act. At LINCC, the importance of continuing to generate knowledge and proposals to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis is emphasized. The medal, while a recognition of the collective work of the laboratory, is also seen as an opportunity to urge greater coherence between municipal policies and the scientific proposals being developed, in order to move closer to global climate objectives. "We would prefer that our proposals were valued more before receiving a medal, but this award gives us legitimacy to continue fighting for a more sustainable future and demand greater political action in this regard," stated LINCC in a statement. The Gold Medal ceremony will take place on December 31st, around noon, at the Palma City Hall. Although space will be limited, members of IMEDEA and LINCC who wish to attend can register in advance to manage their participation with the City Hall protocol. With this medal, LINCC strengthens its commitment to research and the transfer of scientific knowledge, reaffirming its key role in the fight against climate change and the improvement of global well-being.