The Fletcher School's Climate Policy Lab (CPL) at Tufts University is an initiative that works to determine which climate policies work, which don't and why.
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This past week, we hosted our Climate Policy Lab Academy! Participants from over 10 countries traveled to The Fletcher School at Tufts University to engage in thought-provoking discussions on decarbonization strategies, climate finance, adaptation, and more. We also had the chance to explore the Boston area with a harbor cruise, duck boat tour, and MFA climate tour. #CPLAcademy 🤝 🌎
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Dean ad interim and Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy at The Fletcher School, Tufts University. Director, Climate Policy Lab and Co-Director, Center for International Environment and Resource Policy
Last week, we were fortunate to host a dynamic cohort of experts and government officials The Fletcher School at Tufts University from #Mexico #Brazil, #Colombia, #SouthAfrica, #Vietnam, #India, #Indonesia, #China and #Turkiye for our annual Climate Policy Lab Summer Academy. This year we particularly focused on policy gaps and implementation gaps in national policy as these countries work to reconcile climate and development goals. National narratives, framing, and pragmatic problem solving were recurrent themes. Best of all was getting to know one another and learning across the various country experiences. We worked hard and played hard too with a boat trip in the Boston Harbor, a duck boat tour on the Charles River, and a “climate tour” of the Museum of Fine Arts led by Prof. Erin Coughlin de Perez. Special thanks to Gina McCarthy, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, Amar Battacharya, Amy Jaffe, Melita Sawyer, Fang Zhang, Bethany Tietjen and others for guest lectures. And also to our returning guides and mentors Fabby Tumiwa, Rosana Santos, Linus Mofor, and Marisol Rivera. Great to have expanded the CPL and Fletcher families…
NEW | "Progress and gaps in U.S. Adaptation policy at the local level" by Bethany Tietjen, Jenna Clark, and Erin Coughlan de Perez Our experts developed an inventory of 508 adaptation policies from five climate-vulnerable counties in the United States, identifying key policy gaps and areas for increased policy focus. Check out their findings here: https://lnkd.in/euXXeFKZ
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La semana pasada, Iniciativa Climática de México, junto con Secretaria de Hacienda y CreditoPublico y BancodeMéxico, participamos en el Climate Policy Lab organizado por Tufts University. 🌍🌱 En este curso de alto nivel, participaron representantes de 10 países: Brasil 🇧🇷, Colombia 🇨🇴, Sudáfrica 🇿🇦, Etiopía 🇪🇹, Congo 🇨🇩, Turquía 🇹🇷, China 🇨🇳, India 🇮🇳, Indonesia 🇮🇩 y Vietnam 🇻🇳. Estas economías emergentes, que representan la mayor parte de las emisiones de GEI y de la población mundial, aprendieron metodologías y estudios de caso para avanzar en la reducción de las brechas en la política climática y su implementación. Algunos de los temas destacados fueron: Política climática y su implementación en EE. UU. (Gina McCarthy – Ex Asesora de Cambio Climático para la Casa Blanca) Herramientas para identificar brechas en política climática (Kelly Sims Gallagher – Decana de la Fletcher School y Profesora de Política Energética y Ambiental) Mercados de carbono voluntarios (Amy Myers Jaffe – Directora del Laboratorio de Justicia Energética y Climática en NYU) Comercio global y cambio climático (Amar Battacharya – Senior Fellow, Brookings Institute) Adaptación al cambio climático (Erin Coughlan de Pérez – Profesora Asociada, Tufts University) Liderazgo climático (Carlos Quesada – Ex presidente de Costa Rica) Brechas y casos de éxito en la implementación de estrategias climáticas (ministros de energía, OSC y academia de distintos países) El curso fue clave para entender como las soluciones del norte global pueden diferir de las del sur global, en relación a la transición hacia economías bajas en carbono, resilientes e inclusivas, donde las personas están en el centro. 🌍 A pesar de las significativas brechas en la acción climática en estas economías emergentes, el intercambio de conocimientos y la comprensión de los retos y oportunidades de cada país nos permiten avanzar juntas hacia un futuro sostenible. 💪🌎 #AcciónaClimática #Sostenibilidad #EconomíasEmergentes
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Since many of you asked, here is my more detailed commentary on the Climate Policy Lab 2024: https://lnkd.in/d-wx2_Fs
Last week at The Fletcher School at Tufts University Boston, #experts and #practitioners from 10+ countries gathered at the Climate Policy Lab to discuss the various policy and implementation challenges in green transition. The 30+ participants and the 10+ faculty and staff created the right atmosphere for #peer #learning and imbibing #frameworks that others have developed. Dean Kelly Sims Gallagher led a series of insightful sessions on the policy gap analysis. Over five virtual sessions over the last two months and four days of in-person learning, we deep-dived into policy inventory, expert solicitation, and emissions gap analysis. The session on adaptation by Erin Coughlan de Perez offered a chance to consider how such investments may be made more conducive for the private sector to invest in. One key learning (for me) was the use of a #system #dynamics model, Energy Policy Simulator (https://lnkd.in/dPY6i6v6), which models the impact of various policies into outcome scenarios measured in terms of emissions, jobs, growth, etc. To paraphrase Eisenhower: models are worthless but modelling is everything. India is also working with such models as it charts its way to Net Zero 2070. Two sessions stood out: one by Gina McCarthy, the first White House national climate advisor and another by ex-President Carlos Alvarado Quesada of Costa Rica. The focus of the former was on the Inflation Reduction Act and its vast consequences across the USA and the global economy and the President spoke about how Costa Rica charted a path to Net Zero via a shared vision and leadership. The Indian contingent of Dinesh Jagdale, Ashwini Hingne, Pallavi Das, and Tarun Gopalakrishnan brought unique perspectives to both Indian and global issues. This was not all work: the boat ride, Boston duck tour, and visit to the Museum of Fine Arts created significant unstructured time for us to get to know our colleagues and fellow travelers from across the world. If you are a climate expert and are interested in taking part in this program next year, let's talk. There is work to be done in integrating the world of climate policy with the resources of climate finance. Mieke van der Wansem Maxwell Zandi thank you for a memorable week!
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Ex Presidente de la República Costa Rica. Professor of Practice in Diplomacy, The Fletcher School at Tufs University. Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy.
Yesterday, at the Climate Policy Lab Academy at The Fletcher School at Tufts University I engaged with policymakers and professionals from over 10 countries. We discussed crucial topics such as the just energy transition, land-use transition, decarbonization strategies, climate finance, and always placing people at the center of these issues. Hope lies in action and in people! 🌎 Ayer, en la Climate Policy Lab Academy en Fletcher School, compartí con responsables de políticas públicas y profesionales de más de 10 países. Discutimos temas cruciales como la transición energética justa, la transición en el uso de la tierra, las estrategias de descarbonización, la financiación climática… siempre poniendo a las personas en el centro de estos temas. ¡La esperanza está en la acción y en las personas! 🌎
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PhD Candidate at The Fletcher School; Predoctoral Research Fellow at the Climate Policy Lab
Wrapping up a wonderful What Works Climate Solutions Summit! I had the opportunity to present research on U.S. adaptation policy progress - my first time presenting this project to a room full of adaptation experts. It was great to hear their thoughts and have an engaging conversation about the future of adaptation tracking and policy research. One of my key takeaways: a broadened understanding of climate adaptation is important not only for policy tracking but also for evidence synthesis in general. Lots of food for thought and new insights from the many excellent presentations I attended throughout the four day conference. It was also a treat to reconnect with Gabrielle Robertson, who I TAed during the 2020 edition of the Climate & Migration course at Fletcher. Thankful to Climate Policy Lab for supporting this trip and to the WWCS organizers for putting on such an engaging conference.
NEW | "Avoiding the Lure of Fossil Fuels Along Senegal's Energy Transition Pathway" by Postdoctoral Scholar Saidou Abdoulaye Sy Despite its renewable aspirations, Senegal's potential shift to exploiting domestic oil and gas raises questions about its JETP membership and climate commitments. The credibility of JETP and its stakeholders hinges on demonstrating that renewable energy can ensure energy security. To advance its energy transition and achieve a 40% renewable energy mix by 2030, Senegal should focus on the following strategies: 1. Empowering Senegal's energy transition through comprehensive supply chain integration 2. Facilitating sustainable development through collaborative partnerships 3. Accelerating Senegal's transition to a greener economy through incentives and regulatory streamlining Check out Saidou's full #ClimateSmart blog here: https://lnkd.in/eJpMuvs6
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Research Professor in Geospatial Technology, The Fletcher School, Tufts University / CIERP and Policy Lab. 🌏 Geospatial Technology and Data Visualization Enthusiast ORCID 0000-0002-5976-0229
I'm thrilled to share that Selena Wallace and I are in Panama City facilitating a workshop on #geospatial #technology to RaMP-UP Fellows from the #GlobalSustainabilityProgram at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Our focus? Exploring the applications of geospatial technology in monitoring and conserving natural resources. 🌿 It's been an amazing experience collaborating with 15 bright and passionate fellows, each dedicated to making a positive impact on our environment. What's particularly exciting is how our work here aligns with Fletcher's commitment to addressing critical national security issues. By diving into topics like the use of geospatial technology to help protect and monitor natural resources, we're contributing to important conversations that shape our future. 💬 This initiative also underscores the invaluable contributions of Center for International Environment & Resource Policy and the Climate Policy Lab in driving our efforts forward and amplifying our impact. As we continue to navigate the complex landscape of global challenges, it's inspiring to see how Fletcher is leading the charge, championing sustainability and innovation. #FletcherSchool #Sustainability #GeospatialTechnology #CIERP #PolicyLab #PanamaCity #RaMPUPFellows #GIS
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Dean ad interim and Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy at The Fletcher School, Tufts University. Director, Climate Policy Lab and Co-Director, Center for International Environment and Resource Policy
A somewhat belated but very warm congratulations from all the faculty and staff to all of our The Fletcher School at Tufts University graduates this May. As I said at Commencement, as we close out our celebration of our 90th annniversary, we find ourselves at the crossroads of history and possibility. I am heartened that a new cohort of committed individuals are stepping into the world where they will do their part to make a constructive, positive difference. I was also honored to award the Dean’s Medal to Dr. Sima Simar from #Afghanistan, a medical doctor, humanitarian, and human rights advocate. We have been fortunate to host her at Fletcher as Scholar-at-Risk. Photo below with faculty Nadim Rouhana Josephine Wolff Hurst Hannum Jenny Aker Melissa McCracken Jette Steen Knudsen Ian Johnstone Abigail Linnington Abiodun Williams Katrina Burgess Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Melita Sawyer Kim Wilson Marcia Moreno-Báez Marcia Moreno-Báez Julie Schaffner Steven Block Photini Pazartzis Joel Trachtman Diana Chigas Diane M. Ryan Carlos Alvarado Quesada (and many more I can’t find on LinkedIn!). And a selection of my own advisees including Hengrui Liu, Courtney Foster, and Zheng Cui