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Rosie The Riveter On A Wind Turbine: Women And The Growing Green Economy

The rapidly growing green sector offers an opportunity for a more equitable and inclusive workforce that can help to narrow the gender wage gap and build a stronger economy.

By Mari Hernandez and Rebecca Lefton | Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Are Key to Addressing Global Poverty

Faustine JanjiraEradicating extreme poverty globally, as outlined in the U.N. Millennium Development Goals, is achievable only if inequality and discrimination against women and girls is eradicated first.

By Rebecca Lefton | Monday, March 11, 2013

Doha Climate Summit Ends with the Long March to 2015

Doha climate change conference article icon Issue Brief This year’s U.N. climate conference in Qatar has ended, but there’s a lot of work still to be done before we reach our climate goals.

By Andrew Light, Rebecca Lefton, Adam James, Gwynne Taraska, and Katie Valentine | Tuesday, December 11, 2012

What to Expect in Doha: An Overview of the 2012 U.N. Climate Change Negotiations

Christiana FigueresA look at the climate change conference and what the results of U.S. elections may mean for the Obama administration’s positions during these negotiations.

By Rebecca Lefton and Andrew Light | Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Curbing Aviation Emissions 101

Rebecca Lefton and Samuel Grausz explain U.S. and EU policies reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation sector.

By Rebecca Lefton and Samuel Grausz | Friday, July 20, 2012

Assault on Reproductive Rights and Gender Equality at Rio+20

Rebecca Lefton explains why women's rights are integral to sustainable development.

By Rebecca Lefton | Thursday, June 21, 2012

The Road to Rio Goes Through Los Cabos

If leaders at next week’s G-20 summit commit to a roadmap to phase out fossil-fuel subsidies, they can set the right tone for the forthcoming Rio+20 Conference, write Andrew Light and Rebecca Lefton.

By Andrew Light and Rebecca Lefton | Thursday, June 14, 2012

Working Together for Global Clean Energy

The U.S.-initiated Clean Energy Ministerial advanced its clean energy agenda at its London meeting this past week and joined forces with the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative, write Rebecca Lefton and Andrew Light.

By Rebecca Lefton and Andrew Light | Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Gender Equality for Green Jobs Worldwide

Rebecca Lefton and Jorge Madrid, along with Lejla Sadiku, examine the opportunities to ensure that a booming new jobs sector institutes equal pay from the get go.

By Rebecca Lefton, Jorge Madrid, and Lejla Sadiku | Monday, April 16, 2012

Climate Solutions Empower Women and Help the Planet

Rebecca Lefton underscores the importance of including women in climate change adaptation and mitigation plans.

By Rebecca Lefton | Thursday, March 8, 2012

Is the Sky Falling for Airline Profits in the European Union?

book_alt2 icon Report Report from Samuel Grausz, Nigel Purvis, and Rebecca Lefton gives clarity on the economic impacts of the European Union’s decision to include airlines in its emissions trading system.

By Samuel Grausz, Nigel Purvis, and Rebecca Lefton | Tuesday, February 21, 2012

There’s More than One Way to Reduce Global Emissions

Rebecca Lefton, Andrew Light, Melanie Hart, and Adam James offer a new approach to bringing down global warming pollution that taps multiple international forums instead of just the United Nations conference.

By Rebecca Lefton, Andrew Light, Melanie Hart, and Adam James | Friday, December 9, 2011

Climate Finance Is Key to U.S. Climate Credibility

Andrew Light, Rebecca Lefton, and Adam James explain why developed countries such as the United States need to keep climate aid flowing to get climate change under control and maintain their credibility at international summits.

By Andrew Light, Rebecca Lefton, and Adam James | Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Cannes Needs to Focus on Climate

Andrew Light and Rebecca Lefton outline an agenda for boosting financing for climate change mitigation at the G-20 this week.

By Andrew Light and Rebecca Lefton | Thursday, November 3, 2011

House Airline Bill Risks Diplomatic Fallout and Disaster to U.S. Industry

Andrew Light and Rebecca Lefton explain why the House’s act forbidding U.S. airlines from participating in an EU pollution-reduction program is the wrong response.

By Andrew Light and Rebecca Lefton | Thursday, October 27, 2011