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Lasting climate solutions hinge on innovative policies at all levels – local, state, federal and international. Market-based approaches like carbon pricing are a cornerstone of practical, cost-effective climate policy.

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Carbon Border Adjustment Provisions in the 118th Congress

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Market-Based Policies

A growing number of jurisdictions are adopting market-based climate policies. By putting a price on carbon, these policies give businesses the incentive to innovate so they can cut emissions at the lowest possible cost.

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WTO’s Trade and Environment Week signals new climate-trade policy momentum

Brock Burton

July 18, 2025

Topics Market-Based Policies

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G7 Leadership on Interoperable CBAMs: The US-EU TTC Negotiating Model

  G7 states and others are considering or implementing carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs), but the lack of interoperable or harmonized emissions monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) rules around which these countries can coordinate their national policies creates risks for …

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Growing interest to align climate and trade policy

Brock Burton

July 2, 2025

Topics Market-Based Policies

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International

Climate change is a global challenge that requires global solutions. Efforts like the Paris Agreement strengthen confidence that all countries are doing their share, helping each country do even more.

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Accelerating the Substantial Reduction of Methane Emissions by 2030

The substantial reduction of methane emissions globally by 2030 could have a major impact on global temperatures, equivalent to removing the emissions of all cars and trucks in the world. Achieving this GST1 outcome will be critical to meeting the …

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Why COP30 Matters & How It Can Succeed

Coming one year after the guidance to fully operationalize the Paris Agreement was adopted and at the end of the first turn of the Paris ambition cycle, the 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) faces the challenge of navigating the transition …

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Considerations & Recommendations for the UAE Just Transition Work Programme

At COP30, the United Arab Emirates Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) could lay out the elements of future work, including a framework for enhanced international cooperation and ambitious climate action for just transition. This paper explores the state of play …

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US Federal

To meet the climate challenge, the United States needs a comprehensive national approach. Well-designed federal policy can cut emissions and strengthen resilience while driving economic growth.

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C2ES Comments on EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Reconsideration

Comments of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions on Reconsideration of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (40 CFR Part 98 (September 16, 2025)) Docket ID EPA-HQ- OAR-2025-0186; FRL-12720-01-OAR. This document constitutes the comments of the Center for Climate and …

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Proposed Rollback of EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Will Lead to Lost Credibility, Competitiveness, and Higher Costs

Olivia Windorf, Rebecca Berg

November 4, 2025

Topics US Federal

Tags EPAGHGRP

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Keeping the Lights On: Can permitting reform unlock affordable, reliable energy?

November 20, 2025

9:00 am – 10:30 am

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State

In the absence of stronger federal leadership, many states are enacting their own climate goals and policies. They serve as laboratories, demonstrating what's effective and informing national policy.

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Keeping Electricity Prices Down and the U.S. Economy Running

November 4, 2025

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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Durable Climate Policy in Uncertain Times: California Cap-and-Invest Extended Through 2045

Olivia Windorf

September 19, 2025

Topics State

Tags Cap and TradeClean EnergyStates

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The 30D & 45X Tax Credits Explained: What’s at Stake for the U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing and EV Supply Chains

Karin Krisdiva

September 5, 2025

Topics US FederalState

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City and Local

As centers of population and energy use, cities generate a majority of our climate emissions. Local governments play a critical role in reducing emissions and in making communities resilient to climate change.

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Turning Insight into Action: Advancing Sustainable Economic Development Across Arizona

Libby Zemaitis

October 23, 2025

Topics City and Local

Tags Arizonaeconomic developmentResilience

Live Event
C2ES at NYC Climate Week 2025

September 22, 2025 – September 26, 2025

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Not a Direct Hit, But a Direct Warning: The Need for Building Hurricane Resilience

Miles Baker

August 21, 2025

Topics StateCity and Local

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