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International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
Energy and Environment
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A Conversation With U.S. Senator Ed MarkeyU.S. Senator Ed Markey discusses the Russian war in Ukraine, U.S. competition with China, the existential threats of nuclear proliferation and climate change, and the need for transformational investments by the United States in a clean energy future.
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Renewing America Series: Rethinking the U.S. Approach to EnergyOur panelists discussed the U.S. approach to energy, from foreign oil dependence to the transition to and consideration of other energy sources, and climate concerns. With its Renewing America initiative, CFR is evaluating nine critical domestic issues that shape the ability of the United States to navigate a demanding, competitive, and dangerous world.
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Term Member Virtual Meeting: Reflecting Sunlight to Cool the PlanetWith the planet warming at an alarming pace, there are currently three main approaches to managing risks from the changing climate: reducing emissions, removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and adapting to build resilience and minimize the effects of the increase in temperature. CFR senior fellow Stewart Patrick discusses on a potential fourth approach, known as solar geoengineering, that reflects sunlight back into space to reduce rising temperatures on Earth. Drawing on findings and recommendations from a recent Council Special Report Reflecting Sunlight to Reduce Climate Risk: Priorities for Research and International Cooperation, Patrick also discusses the need for strong international cooperation to determine the feasibility and potential consequences of sunlight reflection, to ensure collective decision making regarding any deployment of such techniques, and to manage the geopolitical risks of this untested enterprise.
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Solar Reflection and Reducing Climate RiskStewart M. Patrick, the James H. Binger senior fellow in global governance and director of the International Institutions and Global Governance Program at CFR, explains climate intervention technique…
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The Power of the PopeFor the past two thousand years, the pope has been a major player in global affairs. He is frequently called upon to act as a peace broker, a mediator, an advocate, and an influencer; and with over 1.3 billion followers around the world, the pope and his governmental arm, the Holy See, have the power to shape the future. How has the pope's power changed over time, and what is his role today?
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Cooling the Planet Through Solar ReflectionStewart M. Patrick, the James H. Binger senior fellow in global governance and director of the International Institutions and Global Governance Program at CFR, and Robert J. Lempert, principal resear…
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Strengthening Public Health Systems: From Global to LocalIf the COVID-19 pandemic has taught the world anything about public health, it is humility: the United States has as much to learn about public health practices from its foreign counterparts as they have to learn from the United States. This symposium explores ways in which global public health systems can be strengthened, discusses lessons learned from public health officials, and provides a path forward for practitioners and the public during the pandemic and beyond. The full agenda is available here. The Global Health Symposium is made possible through the generous support of Bloomberg Philanthropies.
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How Green-Party Success Is Reshaping Global PoliticsOnce a fringe movement, green parties are increasingly shaping the debate in countries around the world. How influential are they, and what comes next?
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A Conversation With Senator Bill CassidySenator Bill Cassidy discusses issues in the United States and how the US and its allies should work closely together to counter Russian power and Chinese influence, such as energy independence, international environmental standards, anti-money laundering, and anti-corruption initiatives.
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Renewing America Series: A U.S. Trade Rethink?Panelists discuss U.S. trade policy, including the challenges of anti-globalization sentiment, the changing trade environment, and how the United States can develop a more coherent plan on trade. With its Renewing America initiative, CFR is evaluating nine critical domestic issues that shape the ability of the United States to navigate a demanding, competitive, and dangerous world.
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2022 College and University Educators WorkshopThe 2022 College and University Educators Workshop is part of the CFR Academic initiative. The goal of the Educators Workshop is to find new ways for professors to encourage their students to learn a…
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To Reduce Growing Climate Dangers, the World Needs to Consider Sunlight ReflectionNothing about the present climate crisis or its implications is natural. Perhaps how the world deals with a warming planet shouldn't be either.
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Reflecting Sunlight to Reduce Climate Risk
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Reflecting sunlight should be considered a potential stopgap for rising global temperatures, argues Stewart M. Patrick. -
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Will Impact Africa’s Energy TransitionThe Russian invasion of Ukraine will shift the geopolitics of decarbonization, with particularly stark implications for energy politics in Africa.
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How Russia’s War in Ukraine Could Amplify Food Insecurity in the MideastThe war is threatening the region’s access to much-needed supplies, but certain countries are more vulnerable than others to food shortages and unrest.
