Senator Mark Begich (D-Ak) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Ak) speak to the Council on public and private strategies for adapting to climate change in Arctic Alaska. Scott G. Borgerson, visiting fellow for Ocean Governance at the Council, presides.

With some findings of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in question, four experts debate how much the premier climate science review panel may need to make changes.

Debating global warming policy has moved to the top of agendas worldwide, but some skeptics still question whether action is necessary or possible.

Jagdish Bhagwati says that in a new climate change protocol rich countries must accept a tort liability for past emissions. All countries should accept liability for current emissions, although grace periods could be granted to developing countries.

Despite lingering uncertainty about the outcome of Copenhagen's climate negotiations, there are signs that carbon markets will continue to make gains, says World Bank carbon finance expert Joelle Chassard.

The Economist offers two explanations for the failure of carbon markets to take off. One is that the markets had already priced in the likelihood of seeing neither a deal in Copenhagen nor a cap-and-trade bill on Barack Obama's desk. Another is that their long-term prospects remain reasonable, if humble.

This Belfer Center publication stresses the importance of linking the efforts of governments, the private sector, and nongovernmental organizations to combat climate change.  It provides a concise overview of international initiatives, multilateral groups' efforts, and various partnerships and offers insights on how to move forward. 

Listen to CFR's Michael A. Levi discuss the Copenhagen Accord and the implications of last month's UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, as part of CFR's Religion and Foreign Policy Conference Call series.

Learn more about CFR's Religion and Foreign Policy Initiative.

Ben Casselman and Guy Chazan report on offshore drilling by big oil companies that is made possible by their technological and financial advantages.

Barbara Crosette explains why India often gives global governance the biggest headache.

This publication from Harvard University’s Belfer Center addresses the challenges in reaching an effective international climate agreement, particularly the cost and uncertainty associated with renegotiating commitments, and offers several suggestions for improving the effectiveness of international climate agreements.

Frank E. Loy and Michael Levi defend the so-called "Copenhagen Accord,"as "a serious step forward, if a severely limited one."

CFR's Michael Levi says the Copenhagen climate deal is a meaningful step forward but that its ultimate value remains to be determined.

Michael Levi declares that "The UN process can no longer be the central focus of global efforts to confront climate change."

British Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Miliband discusses the progress made at Copenhagen.