Doctor of Science Yurisbel Gallardo Ballat, rector of the Máximo Gómez Báez University of Ciego de Ávila, was called to speak at the IV International Forum: University and Climate Change, Challenges and Perspectives

The designation of the Avilanian academic not only shows his command of the important topic, but also, recognises the work of the Avilanian higher education institution in a matter of great importance for humanity such as climatic phenomena and their impacts on society

Doctor Gallardo Ballat, is a specialist in water resources, climate change, and efficient irrigation, with 19 years of university leadership and more than 30 scientific publications, according to his professional credentials

The climate crisis is a current intellectual challenge in which the university community is involved to develop actions that mitigate its devastating effects through research and scientific studies.