The 2026 Global Risks Report indicates that the climate crisis will move from fourth to first place between 2028 and 2036. The report analyses the greatest dangers and vulnerabilities facing the world.
Ana Maria is a meteorologist with a degree from the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) and holds both a master’s and a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from the Institute of Astronomy, Geophysics, and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of São Paulo (IAG-USP). She is currently engaged in postdoctoral research focused on climate change and urban adaptation strategies.
With 16 years of experience in meteorology and a profound dedication to understanding the atmosphere, Ana Maria adopts an interdisciplinary approach to her work. During her postgraduate studies, she specialized in storm dynamics in the Amazon. Later, at Embrapa, she contributed to enhancing Brazil's Agricultural Climate Risk Zoning. Since 2021, her research has centered on the impacts of climate change on urban areas, advocating for adaptive solutions and emphasizing scientific communication as a vital tool against misinformation.
Her passion for communication led her to merge her expertise in science and writing. Today, she is part of MeteoRed’s editorial team, contributing to tempo.com.
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