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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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March 20, 2013
United States
Natural Capital: Are Resources Scarce or Sustainable?
Blake Clayton, Geoff Dabelko, and Greg Stone discuss natural capital accounting and valuing ecosystem services as key components in promoting sustainable natural resource management, while noting the…
March 20, 2013
United States
Natural Capital: Are Resources Scarce or Sustainable?
JULIET EILPERIN: Could people please take their seats? That would be now. Take your seats. Stop talking. Thank you. Excellent. Thanks so much. Wanted to welcome everyone to the second session of to…
April 16, 2013
United States
Film Screening: "Manhunt"
A panel of experts discuss the new HBO documentary film, Manhunt, which details the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
April 16, 2013
United States
CFR and HBO Screening of the new HBO Documentary Manhunt
On May 2, 2011, Osama bin Laden was killed by Navy SEALs in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The raid lasted forty minutes, but the hunt for bin Laden took two decades. The search began with a tea…
April 22, 2013
Emerging Markets
Lessons from Emerging Markets
Join Joyce Chang, Richard Clarida, and Peter Henry for a discussion of how emerging markets have responded to the global recession of 2008-2009 and potential lessons for developed countries. Inaug…
May 23, 2013
United States
Biotechnology: Innovations, Applications, and U.S. Competitiveness
James C. Greenwood and Robert Langer discuss recent advances in the biotechnology industry, areas of potential growth and application, and their significance for U.S. competitiveness.