Primary Convener:
Edgar Virgüez, Stanford University

Convener:
Erin Baker, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Morgan Edwards, University of Wisconsin Madison

Early Career Convener:
Gabriel Mantegna, Princeton University

Chair:
Edgar Virgüez, Stanford University
Morgan Edwards, University of Wisconsin Madison
Gabriel Mantegna, Princeton University

Macro-Energy Systems (MES) is an emergent interdisciplinary field that examines large-scale, systems-level, and long-term aspects of energy systems and their interactions with environmental, economic, and social systems. Sustainability and equity concerns, and computational advances have fueled a growing area of study with an increasingly rich set of tools and questions. This session welcomes participation from researchers addressing topics in MES from diverse perspectives—including, but not limited to, energy system modeling, environmental and energy economics, climate science, policy analysis, and social science. We invite contributions on topics addressing energy systems transitions to address global environmental challenges, interactions between MES and the Earth system, and/or their societal implications. The session will emphasize interdisciplinary approaches and community-building to advance shared understanding and shape future research directions. It will also provide a platform for identifying priority research questions, collaboration opportunities, and actionable next steps for the field.

Index Terms
1605 Abrupt|rapid climate change
1626 Global climate models
1630 Impacts of global change
1637 Regional climate change

Cross-Listed:
NH - Natural Hazards
SY - Science and Society

Suggested Itineraries:
Climate Change and Global Policy
Critical Minerals and Renewable Energy

Neighborhoods:
3. Earth Covering