Trump Forfeits U.S. Global Leadership at Americans’ Expense and to China’s Gain ArticleApril 17, 2025 Trump Forfeits U.S. Global Leadership at Americans’ Expense and to China’s Gain President Trump’s retreat from global leadership threatens American strength, security, and prosperity, leaving a vacuum for China to fill; and a world where China sets the rules is not one friendly to Americans. Apr 17, 2025 Michael Clark
The Trump Administration’s Retreat From Global Climate Leadership ArticleJanuary 21, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Retreat From Global Climate Leadership President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement marks a deliberate weakening of the multilateral system, jeopardizing global efforts to combat the climate crisis and risking America’s economic and environmental future. Jan 21, 2025 Kalina Gibson
Official COP29 Side Event: Climate, Trade, and Industrial Policy: How Policies in Global North and Global South Economies Are Driving Decarbonization Past EventNovember 16, 2024 Official COP29 Side Event: Climate, Trade, and Industrial Policy: How Policies in Global North and Global South Economies Are Driving Decarbonization The Center for American Progress, the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, Resources for the Future, and Australian National University are excited to host this official UNFCCC COP29 side event in Baku. Blue Zone, Side event room 4, COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan Nov 16, 2024
2024 Elections and the Future of Global Climate Ambition ReportNovember 1, 2024 2024 Elections and the Future of Global Climate Ambition As the 2024 elections usher in new leaders and reshuffle political power, the trajectory of climate ambition is at a crossroads, with the potential to accelerate toward meaningful progress or falter in the face of new obstacles. Nov 1, 2024 Kalina Gibson
Climate Is the Future of the U.S.-India Trade Relationship ReportOctober 23, 2024 Climate Is the Future of the U.S.-India Trade Relationship As the United States and India seek to turn climate action into economic opportunities, the case for a deeper trade partnership has never been stronger. Oct 23, 2024 Arunabha Ghosh
The United States, China, and the Climate Crisis: Imperative for Action in the Context of Competition Past EventAugust 27, 2024 The United States, China, and the Climate Crisis: Imperative for Action in the Context of Competition Please join the Center for American Progress for the second installment of our China Policy Virtual Roundtable Series. Online only Aug 27, 2024
Project 2025 Will Undermine America’s National Security ArticleAugust 19, 2024 Project 2025 Will Undermine America’s National Security The far-right policy proposals in Project 2025 will fundamentally undermine the national and economic security of the United States, benefiting its adversaries and making all Americans less safe. Aug 19, 2024 Alan Yu, Allison McManus, Dan Herman, 2 More Courtney Federico, Camille Meshack
Project 2025 Would Jeopardize Global Climate Action ArticleAugust 19, 2024 Project 2025 Would Jeopardize Global Climate Action During a critical decade for climate action, Project 2025’s architects call for an end to American climate leadership on the international stage, which would harm Americans and prevent the global community from achieving climate goals necessary to maintain a livable planet. Aug 19, 2024 Courtney Federico, Frances Colón, Mike Williams, 3 More Mike Williams, Kalina Gibson, Ashley Orlet
How Project 2025 Threatens the Inflation Reduction Act’s Thriving Clean Energy Economy ReportAugust 15, 2024 How Project 2025 Threatens the Inflation Reduction Act’s Thriving Clean Energy Economy As the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act is commemorated, the Biden-Harris administration's historic climate action offers much to celebrate, having secured unprecedented clean energy advancements and substantial gains against climate change—but Project 2025 has the potential to reverse this pivotal progress and derail the nation's clean energy transition. Aug 15, 2024 Devon Lespier, Jessica Ordóñez-Lancet
South Korea Climate Action: A Moment for Elevated Ambition ArticleJuly 2, 2024 South Korea Climate Action: A Moment for Elevated Ambition As South Korea sees a political transition, there is an opportunity for elevated U.S.-South Korea cooperation and ambition to accelerate the latter’s climate action. Jul 2, 2024 Alan Yu, Hyunwoo Roh
3 International Climate Priorities for 2024 ReportJune 11, 2024 3 International Climate Priorities for 2024 As President Joe Biden’s first term draws to a close, his administration must deliver on three international climate policies to catalyze a 21st-century clean energy economy and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Jun 11, 2024 Anne Christianson, Anne Christianson, Frances Colón
The Road to Baku, Belém, and Beyond: A 5-Year Outlook for U.S. International Climate Finance ReportJune 11, 2024 The Road to Baku, Belém, and Beyond: A 5-Year Outlook for U.S. International Climate Finance The United States must work to establish an ambitious new international climate finance goal this year at COP29 as part of a five-year plan to scale resources to combat the climate crisis. Jun 11, 2024 Courtney Federico
5 Early Takeaways From the Biden Administration’s Conservation Atlas ArticleApril 22, 2024 5 Early Takeaways From the Biden Administration’s Conservation Atlas The Biden administration has released long-awaited metrics for U.S. land and water conservation that show national progress made toward ambitious “30x30” goals; but there’s also a deeper story to explore about the path ahead for ocean and land protection as well as the value and limits of numeric targets. Apr 22, 2024 Drew McConville, Angelo Villagomez
The Biden Administration Has Taken More Climate Action Than Any Other in History ArticleMarch 6, 2024 The Biden Administration Has Taken More Climate Action Than Any Other in History The United States has accomplished more on climate change under the Biden administration than during any other presidential administration—and there’s still more to come. Mar 6, 2024 Trevor Higgins, Rachel Chang, Devon Lespier
A Green Buyers Club In the NewsJanuary 10, 2024 A Green Buyers Club In this report published by Clean Energy Canada, Mike Williams, Rachel Chang, and their co-authors Jana Elbrecht, Ollie Sheldrick, and Mary Hellmich, analyze the status of green public procurement for construction materials in Germany, Canada, and the United States. Jan 10, 2024 Clean Energy Canada Rachel Chang, Jana Elbrecht, Mary Hellmich, 2 More Ollie Sheldrick, Mike Williams
These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding ArticleDecember 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 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. Blue Zone, SE Room 6, Dubai, UAE Dec 3, 2023
To Tackle Climate Change, the Cycle of Crisis, Debt, and Underinvestment in the Global South Must End ArticleJune 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
U.S. Diplomacy Can Prevent Canadian Transboundary Mining Pollution on the Northern Border ReportApril 18, 2023 U.S. Diplomacy Can Prevent Canadian Transboundary Mining Pollution on the Northern Border The Biden administration should press Canada to come to the table through the International Joint Commission to address Canadian mining pollution that poses significant danger to Alaskan communities. Apr 18, 2023 Michael Freeman
What the U.S. Must Bring to the 2023 U.N. Loss and Damage Negotiations To Address Climate Change Impacts ArticleMarch 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
Lula’s Presidential Victory Is an Opportunity To Renew U.S.-Brazil Climate Cooperation ArticleNovember 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
A Primer on the 2022 National Security Strategy ArticleOctober 19, 2022 A Primer on the 2022 National Security Strategy The 2022 National Security Strategy introduces new ideas on navigating strategic competition with China and Russia, investing at home, and a renewed focus on the fight against climate change. Oct 19, 2022 Peter Juul, Heba Malik
The US and EU must support climate loss and damage action In the NewsOctober 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
How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Drive Global Climate Action ArticleAugust 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
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.