Official COP28 Side Event: Trade in a Climate-Constrained World: Adding Value From U.S. Manufacturing to Indian Entrepreneurship Past EventDec 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 NewsAug 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 NewsJul 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 NewsJun 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 NewsApr 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 NewsFeb 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 ReportDec 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 NewsFeb 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 SheetOct 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 SheetOct 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 InteractiveOct 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 ReportOct 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 NewsJul 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 NewsAug 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 NewsJun 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 ReportMar 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 ArticleDec 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 NewsNov 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 NewsOct 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 NewsOct 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 NewsOct 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 ArticleSep 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 ArticleSep 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
The Role of the U.S. Government in Promoting Private-Sector Development Solutions ReportAug 14, 2013 The Role of the U.S. Government in Promoting Private-Sector Development Solutions A series of seismic changes are fundamentally altering how we should think about the relationship between public and private flows targeted at promoting development. Aug 14, 2013 John Podesta, John Norris
A Youth High-Level Panel to Guide Global Development ArticleAug 12, 2013 A Youth High-Level Panel to Guide Global Development U.N. High-Level Panelists Tawakkol Karman and John Podesta write to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon advocating for a youth panel to guide the post-2015 development agenda. Aug 12, 2013 Tawakkol Karman, John Podesta
Domestic Data Collection and Privacy Rights ArticleJul 23, 2013 Domestic Data Collection and Privacy Rights John Podesta delivers remarks at a Center for American Progress Action Fund event with Sen. Ron Wyden. Jul 23, 2013 John Podesta
Relentlessly high youth unemployment is a global time bomb In the NewsJul 9, 2013 Relentlessly high youth unemployment is a global time bomb John Podesta writes that large youth unemployment rates in the United States and the United Kingdom pose immediate and long-term risks and economic damage. Jul 9, 2013 The Guardian John Podesta
John Podesta on the U.N. Post-2015 Development Agenda VideoMay 30, 2013 John Podesta on the U.N. Post-2015 Development Agenda In this video, Center for American Progress Chair John Podesta, who served on the U.N. High-Level Panel, discusses the panel's recommendations to eradicate poverty and transform world economies through sustainable development. May 30, 2013 John Podesta
First chapter for ending extreme poverty In the NewsMay 30, 2013 First chapter for ending extreme poverty It is critical that all nations strive to meet the goal of eradicating extreme poverty by 2030. May 30, 2013 Reuters John Podesta
Twitter Town Hall on the Post-2015 Development Agenda ArticleMay 30, 2013 Twitter Town Hall on the Post-2015 Development Agenda CAP Chair John Podesta held a Twitter town hall to take questions on the High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda on April 8, 2013. May 30, 2013 John Podesta
We can end poverty, but the methods might surprise you In the NewsMay 7, 2013 We can end poverty, but the methods might surprise you John Podesta and Casey Dunning write about the importance of smart social safety nets in growing out of poverty. May 7, 2013 The Guardian John Podesta, Casey Dunning
Inequality and Growth at Home and Abroad ArticleMay 1, 2013 Inequality and Growth at Home and Abroad CAP Chair John Podesta delivers a speech at the Georgetown University Law Center. May 1, 2013 John Podesta
Looking Back, Looking Forward: The Millennium Development Goals ArticleApr 8, 2013 Looking Back, Looking Forward: The Millennium Development Goals John Podesta, Chair of the Center for American Progress, delivers remarks on the Millenium Development Goals at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington, D.C., Friday, April 5, 2013. Apr 8, 2013 John Podesta
The Millennium Development Goals Are Working In the NewsApr 5, 2013 The Millennium Development Goals Are Working John Podesta writes about how the Millenium Development Goals are working and how we will continue to pursue the achievement of them. Apr 5, 2013 Foreign Policy John Podesta
Inclusive Economic Growth: Increasing Connectivity, Expanding Opportunity, and Reducing Vulnerability ReportFeb 7, 2013 Inclusive Economic Growth: Increasing Connectivity, Expanding Opportunity, and Reducing Vulnerability We must take steps to ensure that the global economy allows the global population to thrive. Feb 7, 2013 John Podesta