Official COP28 Side Event: Trade in a Climate-Constrained World: Adding Value From U.S. Manufacturing to Indian Entrepreneurship Past EventDecember 3, 2023 Official COP28 Side Event: Trade in a Climate-Constrained World: Adding Value From U.S. Manufacturing to Indian Entrepreneurship The Center for American Progress, the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, and Development Alternatives are excited to host this official UNFCCC COP28 side event in Dubai. Dec 3, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Koyel Mandal, Anna Fendley, 5 More Trevor Sutton, Shrashtant Patara, Rajani Ranjan Rashmi, Marta Torres Gunfaus, John Podesta
A green salvo to counter Putin’s war in Ukraine In the NewsMay 16, 2022 A green salvo to counter Putin’s war in Ukraine John Podesta and Julian Popov discuss why—and how—the European Union and United States must transition to a clean energy economy in order to cut off funding to Russia via fossil fuels. May 16, 2022 Politico Europe Julian Popov, John Podesta
We once backed using the filibuster. Now it must be reformed. In the NewsAugust 13, 2021 We once backed using the filibuster. Now it must be reformed. John Podesta and Wade Henderson explain why the exceptions to the filibuster must be expanded—at a minimum—to allow for the protection of voting rights. Aug 13, 2021 The Washington Post John Podesta, Wade Henderson
A path to climate, economic and environmental justice is finally on the horizon In the NewsJuly 26, 2021 A path to climate, economic and environmental justice is finally on the horizon John Podesta and Michele Roberts urge Congress to pass President Joe Biden's Build Back Better Plan, which includes major investments to combat climate change and address long-standing environmental injustices. Jul 26, 2021 The Hill John Podesta, Michele Roberts
The summit that matters more than the G-7 In the NewsJune 10, 2021 The summit that matters more than the G-7 Max Bergmann and John Podesta write about the importance of the EU summits. Jun 10, 2021 The Washington Post Max Bergmann, John Podesta
Biden’s first 100 days were a complete success. Here’s how to make the next 100 even better. In the NewsApril 29, 2021 Biden’s first 100 days were a complete success. Here’s how to make the next 100 even better. John Podesta writes about the opportunity of the Biden administration's next 100 days. Apr 29, 2021 NBC News John Podesta
Economic Think Tanks’ Letter to Congressional Leaders on the COVID Rescue Package In the NewsFebruary 1, 2021 Economic Think Tanks’ Letter to Congressional Leaders on the COVID Rescue Package Leaders from six economic think tanks urge congressional leaders to provide robust economic support in the next relief package to help the country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Feb 1, 2021 Roosevelt Institute Rebecca Dixon, Thea Lee, Sharon Parrott, 2 More John Podesta, Felicia Wong
Revamping Federal Climate Science ReportDecember 15, 2020 Revamping Federal Climate Science The urgency of the climate crisis requires day one executive action to restore scientific integrity and rebuild the federal climate science apparatus. Dec 15, 2020 John Podesta, Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Bianca Majumder
The country needs the House’s oversight now more than ever In the NewsFebruary 5, 2020 The country needs the House’s oversight now more than ever With the close of the impeachment trial, John Podesta makes the case that House Democrats must continue to shed light on President Donald Trump's corruption and deter further damage to U.S. democratic institutions. Feb 5, 2020 The Washington Post John Podesta
State Fact Sheet: A 100 Percent Clean Future Fact SheetOctober 16, 2019 State Fact Sheet: A 100 Percent Clean Future Strategies for building a net-zero economy in just three decades. Oct 16, 2019 John Podesta, Christy Goldfuss, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Alan Yu, Kristina Costa
Fact Sheet: A 100 Percent Clean Future Fact SheetOctober 10, 2019 Fact Sheet: A 100 Percent Clean Future Strategies for building a net-zero economy in just three decades. Oct 10, 2019 John Podesta, Christy Goldfuss, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Alan Yu, Kristina Costa
Interactive: A 100 Percent Clean Future InteractiveOctober 10, 2019 Interactive: A 100 Percent Clean Future Strategies for building a net-zero economy in just three decades. Oct 10, 2019 John Podesta, Christy Goldfuss, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Alan Yu, Kristina Costa
A 100 Percent Clean Future ReportOctober 10, 2019 A 100 Percent Clean Future Strategies for building a net-zero economy in just three decades. Oct 10, 2019 John Podesta, Christy Goldfuss, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Alan Yu, Kristina Costa
America’s Credibility Is on the Line in Syria In the NewsJuly 6, 2018 America’s Credibility Is on the Line in Syria John Podesta and Brian Katulis write about the deal for a ceasefire in Syria. Jul 6, 2018 Foreign Policy John Podesta, Brian Katulis
Trump’s chilling contempt for future generations In the NewsAugust 25, 2017 Trump’s chilling contempt for future generations John Podesta writes that the Trump administration's attack on U.S. national monuments would cause damage to cultural artifacts and to the local economies that depend on protected public lands. Aug 25, 2017 The Washington Post John Podesta
Trump’s silent surge in the Middle East — and the slippery slope to war In the NewsJune 20, 2017 Trump’s silent surge in the Middle East — and the slippery slope to war John Podesta and Brian Katulis argue that President Trump has been leading military intervention without sufficient public attention and discussion. Jun 20, 2017 The Washington Post John Podesta, Brian Katulis
Battling Climate Change in the Time of Trump ReportMarch 21, 2017 Battling Climate Change in the Time of Trump The Trump administration has caused nothing but despair for most people anxious about climate change, but there is an alternative path for making progress that could also help to keep this nightmare short lived. Mar 21, 2017 John Podesta
Ending Poverty in a Generation: The Post-2015 Development Agenda ArticleDecember 9, 2013 Ending Poverty in a Generation: The Post-2015 Development Agenda CAP Chair John Podesta delivers a speech at Georgetown University. Dec 9, 2013 John Podesta
Karzai risks much in his latest manufactured crisis In the NewsNovember 28, 2013 Karzai risks much in his latest manufactured crisis Karzai’s recklessness may undermine Afghanistan’s political transition, which has long been cited as the primary determinant of a peaceful future for Afghans. Nov 28, 2013 The Washington Post John Podesta, Tom Perriello, Caroline Wadhams
America needs more national parks In the NewsOctober 31, 2013 America needs more national parks John Podesta writes that America’s parks are a national treasure and a crucial economic engine for many parts of the country. Oct 31, 2013 Politico John Podesta
We can’t let Russia screw up plans for a huge marine reserve In the NewsOctober 30, 2013 We can’t let Russia screw up plans for a huge marine reserve John Podesta and Michael Conathan write about Russia's attempts to block the creation of a marine reserve in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica. Oct 30, 2013 Grist John Podesta, Michael Conathan
Proponents of austerity are out of ideas. We have the alternative In the NewsOctober 24, 2013 Proponents of austerity are out of ideas. We have the alternative Growing the economy from the middle out, rather than from the top down, is the only way to build broad, long-term prosperity. Oct 24, 2013 The Guardian John Podesta, Neera Tanden
Preparing for the Upcoming Afghan Political Transition ArticleSeptember 11, 2013 Preparing for the Upcoming Afghan Political Transition The United States and its partners must continue to focus on Afghanistan’s upcoming presidential election and political transition despite the world’s focus on the conflict in Syria. Sep 11, 2013 Caroline Wadhams, John Podesta
Youth Q&A on the U.N. High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Agenda Report ArticleSeptember 9, 2013 Youth Q&A on the U.N. High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Agenda Report Nobel laureate Tawakkol Karman and CAP Chair John Podesta, both members of the U.N. High-Level Panel, answer questions about the post-2015 agenda from youth around the world. Sep 9, 2013 John Podesta, Tawakkol Karman