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Under Republican leadership, the House of Representatives is doubling down on their efforts to slash U.S. funding for gender equality initiatives—and climate justice hangs in the balance.

Blog Post by Latanya Mapp Frett Nov 23, 2023

Could Climate Break Home Insurance?

As extreme weather breaks records, the U.S. home insurance system is under intense pressure. What comes next?

Podcast by Gabrielle Sierra, Asher Ross, Markus Zakaria, Molly McAnany, Nancy Watkins, and David Marlett Sep 27, 2023

Sources of Energy: A Comparison

This offering from CFR Education beaks down clean energy from both an economic and environmental perspective.

The Summer of 2023 Was the Most Extreme Yet

Even compared to the intensifying severe-weather events of previous years, the 2023 season was exceptional, marked by historic heat, wildfires, and storms.

by Noah Berman and Sabine Baumgartner Sep 18, 2023

Climate Change

COP26: Here’s What Countries Pledged

Governments endorsed the Glasgow Climate Pact and made new pledges on deforestation, methane emissions, coal, and more. But critics say they failed to secure more ambitious commitments to limit global warming.

In Brief by Lindsay Maizland November 15, 2021
Germany

How Are Green Parties Shaping Global Politics?

As the focus on environmental and social justice issues has increased, green parties have grown in influence across many countries. Here’s how they’re reshaping today’s political landscape.

Explainer Video with James McBride and Thamine Nayeem November 11, 2021
Energy and Environment

COP26: Can the World Slash Coal Use by 2030?

During COP26, some countries pledged to stop using coal, a leading source of greenhouse gas emissions. But China, India, and some others remain reliant on coal.

In Brief by Lindsay Maizland and Will Merrow November 10, 2021

Taiwan

Twenty-Sixth Term Member Conference

The Stephen M. Kellen Term Member Program is supported by a generous gift from the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation.

Virtual Event by Sarah Kapnick, Bonny Lin, Stewart M. Patrick, Shelley Rigger, Paul J. Angelo, Amaka Anku, Abigail S. Bellows, Ellen Cushing, Yael Eisenstat, Mieke Eoyang, Vishaal Hariprasad, Bruce Hoffman , Daniel R. Russel, Nargiza Salidjanova, Jacquelyn G. Schneider, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Hagar Hajjar Chemali, R. David Edelman, Bay Fang, Razi Hashmi, Katherine Kranz Jordan, Marcus Mabry, Nick Schifrin, Calvin Sims, Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran, David H. Young, Alex B. Zerden and Katherine Zimmerman November 4, 2021
Climate Change

Reporting on Climate Change

Susan Joy Hassol, director at Climate Communication, shares her work on climate science communication and provide tips for how local journalists can cover climate change in their communities. Carla A…

Virtual Event by Susan Joy Hassol and Maria Casa November 4, 2021 Local Journalists Webinars
Nuclear Energy

The Climate for Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy is critical for decarbonization in the fight against climate change. But high-profile accidents, substantial costs, and concerns about waste management have kneecapped its expansion. As the climate crisis intensifies, the world is rethinking how to use nuclear energy to tackle ambitious climate targets.

Podcast with Gabrielle Sierra October 29, 2021 Why It Matters

Diplomacy and International Institutions

Rome Hosts G20 Leaders, Japanese Citizens Vote, and More

The Group of Twenty (G20) holds a pivotal summit in Rome, Japanese citizens head to the polls for parliamentary elections, and the twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties (COP26) begins in Glasgow.

Podcast with Robert McMahon and Stewart M. Patrick October 28, 2021 The World Next Week
Infrastructure

Financing Global Infrastructure: The Role of the Private Sector

If properly harnessed, private capital can help the United States meet global infrastructure needs and compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Blog Post by Jennifer Hillman and Alex Tippett October 26, 2021 Renewing America
Global Governance

The G20 Was Made for Moments Like This

The planet is on fire, the pandemic smolders on, and the global recovery is faltering. The G20 was created for just such challenges, and the Rome summit offers it a chance to rise to the occasion.

Blog Post by Stewart M. Patrick October 25, 2021 The Internationalist
Climate Change

COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow: What to Expect

Experts have warned that time is running out to avoid climate catastrophe. Will the global climate conference spark action?

In Brief by Lindsay Maizland October 22, 2021
Climate Change

A World Overheating: How Countries Should Adapt to Climate Extremes

Photo Essay by Alice C. Hill , Madeline Babin and Sabine Baumgartner October 18, 2021 Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Energy and Environment

Home and Abroad Public Forum: The Climate Crisis

This CFR Home and Abroad Public Forum discusses current and projected climate change, options for reducing emissions, and policies to help communities adapt to a changing climate. This event is part of CFR’s Home and Abroad series, which explores issues at the nexus of U.S. domestic and foreign policy that affect America’s role in the world.

Virtual Event by Alice C. Hill , Katharine Mach, Arun Majumdar and Richard Haass October 14, 2021 Home and Abroad Series
China

Making Sense of China’s Pledge to Stop Building Coal-Fired Power Plants Abroad

China's decision to stop funding coal plants abroad is an important step, but real progress will require phasing out coal at home.

Blog Post by Jennifer Hillman and David Sacks October 4, 2021 Asia Unbound
Climate Change

CFR Fellows' Book Launch Series Guest Event: "The Fight for Climate After COVID-19"

The Fight for Climate After COVID-19 draws on the troubled and uneven COVID-19 experience to illustrate the critical need to ramp up climate resilience rapidly and effectively on a global scale. After years of working alongside public health and resilience experts crafting policy to build both pandemic and climate change preparedness, CFR Senior Fellow Alice C. Hill exposes parallels between the underutilized measures that governments should have taken to contain the spread of COVID-19—such as early action, cross-border planning, and bolstering emergency preparation—and the steps leaders can take now to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The CFR Fellows’ Book Launch series highlights new books by CFR fellows.

Virtual Event by Alice C. Hill and James M. Lindsay September 13, 2021 Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Climate Change

The Fight for Climate After COVID-19

COVID-19 exposed the world’s failure to prepare for the worst—can we learn to build back better?

Book by Alice C. Hill September 1, 2021 Energy Security and Climate Change Program