The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe ReportDec 19, 2023 The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe Dec 19, 2023 Robert Benson, Anne Christianson, Courtney Federico, 1 More Kate Petosa
How Japan can drive faster toward a clean-energy future How Japan can drive faster toward a clean-energy future Dec 6, 2023 Kyodo News Alan Yu, Glen S. Fukushima
These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding ArticleDec 5, 2023 These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding Dec 5, 2023 Chris Martinez, Laura Kilbury, Joel Martinez, 6 More Calee White, Mariel Lutz, Kat So, Kate Petosa, Allison McManus, Anne Christianson
To Tackle Climate Change, the Cycle of Crisis, Debt, and Underinvestment in the Global South Must End ArticleJun 5, 2023 To Tackle Climate Change, the Cycle of Crisis, Debt, and Underinvestment in the Global South Must End Jun 5, 2023 Kate Donald, Frances Colón, Anne Christianson, 2 More Heba Malik, Cassidy Childs
The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe ReportDec 19, 2023 The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe Far-right parties are exploiting discontent with environmental policies, undermining progress on climate change and endangering democracy in Europe and beyond. Dec 19, 2023 Robert Benson, Anne Christianson, Courtney Federico, 1 More Kate Petosa
How Japan can drive faster toward a clean-energy future In the NewsDec 6, 2023 How Japan can drive faster toward a clean-energy future In an op-ed for Kyodo News, Alan Yu and Glen S. Fukushima argue that while Japan’s support for new research into clean energy alternatives should be commended, the nation should also invest more heavily in deploying technologies that have already proven successful, such as solar and wind power. Dec 6, 2023 Kyodo News Alan Yu, Glen S. Fukushima
These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding ArticleDec 5, 2023 These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding As citizens around the world increasingly favor serious policy action to fight climate change, the fossil fuel industry is undermining democratic principles to stem the tide of climate action—spreading misinformation and obstructing elected governments’ climate efforts, promoting anti-democratic movements and candidates, and even undermining democratic rights. Dec 5, 2023 Chris Martinez, Laura Kilbury, Joel Martinez, 6 More Calee White, Mariel Lutz, Kat So, Kate Petosa, Allison McManus, Anne Christianson
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
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
The Climate Adaptation Imperative: Front-Line Lessons for Global Solutions Past EventSep 19, 2023 The Climate Adaptation Imperative: Front-Line Lessons for Global Solutions In partnership with the Columbia Climate School, join experts from around the world to learn why climate adaptation and resilience planning is an essential part of the response to the climate crisis. Sep 19, 2023
To Tackle Climate Change, the Cycle of Crisis, Debt, and Underinvestment in the Global South Must End ArticleJun 5, 2023 To Tackle Climate Change, the Cycle of Crisis, Debt, and Underinvestment in the Global South Must End The United States must push for transformative reforms to the global financial system to alleviate Global South debt burdens that prevent investments in climate, development, and democratic institutions. Jun 5, 2023 Kate Donald, Frances Colón, Anne Christianson, 2 More Heba Malik, Cassidy Childs
What the U.S. Must Bring to the 2023 U.N. Loss and Damage Negotiations To Address Climate Change Impacts ArticleMar 20, 2023 What the U.S. Must Bring to the 2023 U.N. Loss and Damage Negotiations To Address Climate Change Impacts The United States must show up to loss and damage discussions this year with solidarity, constructive negotiating positions, and credible finance solutions so that the world can not only address the losses and damages of climate change, but also continue to pursue ambitious climate mitigation goals. Mar 20, 2023 Cassidy Childs
A New Horizon in U.S. Trade Policy ReportMar 14, 2023 A New Horizon in U.S. Trade Policy Under President Biden, the United States is reinvigorating its trade policy to better confront the major challenges of the 21st century, but key questions remain. Mar 14, 2023 Trevor Sutton, Mike Williams
Nations Must Link Climate and Nature Crises, or Risk Failing To Address Both ArticleDec 5, 2022 Nations Must Link Climate and Nature Crises, or Risk Failing To Address Both As the U.N. conference on biodiversity begins, participating nations must do what those at the recent climate change conference failed to accomplish: acknowledge the link between the climate and nature crises, setting up governments to take bold action on both. Dec 5, 2022 Anne Christianson, Sally Hardin, Miriam Goldstein, 1 More Jenny Rowland-Shea
COP27: Increasing Access to Climate Science Data for Communities and Local Leaders Past EventNov 17, 2022 COP27: Increasing Access to Climate Science Data for Communities and Local Leaders The event will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, at 11:15 a.m. EGY. Nov 17, 2022
COP27: Comprehensive Multilateral Approaches to Loss and Damage Past EventNov 15, 2022 COP27: Comprehensive Multilateral Approaches to Loss and Damage The event will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, at 5:15 p.m. EGY. Nov 15, 2022
Lula’s Presidential Victory Is an Opportunity To Renew U.S.-Brazil Climate Cooperation ArticleNov 10, 2022 Lula’s Presidential Victory Is an Opportunity To Renew U.S.-Brazil Climate Cooperation Following the election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to Brazil’s presidency—and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act marking the largest climate investment in U.S. history—a moment of truth for climate emerges for the most populous countries in the Americas right as leaders gather for COP27 in Egypt. Nov 10, 2022 Ryan Richards, Joel Martinez, Frances Colón
Access to Federal Climate Data Can Empower Communities in Adaptation and Resilience Efforts ReportOct 27, 2022 Access to Federal Climate Data Can Empower Communities in Adaptation and Resilience Efforts The federal government must give local stakeholders and communities improved access to federal climate data to bolster climate resilience and adaptation efforts. Oct 27, 2022 Cassidy Childs, Anne Christianson, Mikyla Reta
The US and EU must support climate loss and damage action In the NewsOct 18, 2022 The US and EU must support climate loss and damage action Anne Christianson and Dennis Tänzler urge the United States and European Union to support climate loss and damage action at next month’s United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change conference. Oct 18, 2022 The Hill Anne Christianson, Dennis Tänzler
The Pathways to Decarbonizing Industry Past EventSep 21, 2022 The Pathways to Decarbonizing Industry Please join the Center for American Progress and the United Steelworkers of America for a reception beginning at 6:00 PM, followed by a panel discussion with esteemed experts at 6:30 PM. Sep 21, 2022
How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Drive Global Climate Action ArticleAug 17, 2022 How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Drive Global Climate Action The Inflation Reduction Act puts the United States on track to meeting its Paris Agreement commitment and to reclaiming the mantle of global climate leadership. Aug 17, 2022 Frances Colón, Anne Christianson, Cassidy Childs
Strengthening Blue Carbon Solutions in US Ocean Policy ArticleJun 6, 2022 Strengthening Blue Carbon Solutions in US Ocean Policy Blue carbon can help coastal nations meet their climate mitigation and adaptation targets—if policymakers follow the science. Jun 6, 2022 Anne Christianson
Meeting the Climate Crisis Past EventJun 1, 2022 Meeting the Climate Crisis Lessons and Next Steps From the US and UK Jun 1, 2022
Implementing Ocean Climate Solutions and Marine Protected Areas Require U.S. Leadership at the Our Ocean Conference ArticleApr 12, 2022 Implementing Ocean Climate Solutions and Marine Protected Areas Require U.S. Leadership at the Our Ocean Conference The seventh Our Ocean conference takes place this week in Palau, and the United States can lead global commitments on protecting nature that have stalled since the onset of the pandemic. Apr 12, 2022 Angelo Villagomez, Miriam Goldstein, Anne Christianson
Achieving Energy Independence While Supporting European Allies ArticleMar 22, 2022 Achieving Energy Independence While Supporting European Allies Congress and the White House should act immediately to support our European allies and build long-term energy independence, while also providing American families with relief from the increased costs inflicted by the fossil fuel industry profiteering off Putin’s war on Ukraine. Mar 22, 2022 Anne Christianson, Shannon Baker-Branstetter, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Sally Hardin, Jenny Rowland-Shea, Nicole Gentile
5 Reasons Why the United States Can’t Drill Its Way to Energy Independence ArticleMar 10, 2022 5 Reasons Why the United States Can’t Drill Its Way to Energy Independence The solution to high energy prices is a swift and urgent transition to clean energy—not further reliance on dirty fuels controlled by dictators and profiteering oil corporations. Mar 10, 2022 Jenny Rowland-Shea, Sally Hardin, Miriam Goldstein, 1 More Nicole Gentile
Paying for a Green and Just Transition To Tackle Climate Past EventNov 19, 2021 Paying for a Green and Just Transition To Tackle Climate Please join CAP and the Rockefeller Foundation for a virtual discussion on how to pay for a just, green transition around the world. The panelists will also discuss how the United States will take climate action post-COP26, both at home and abroad. Nov 19, 2021
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance ArticleNov 4, 2021 The Net-Zero Banking Alliance A new private sector-led initiative presents the opportunity for major global financial institutions to play a key role in decarbonizing the global economy. Nov 4, 2021 Trevor Sutton