Policy Hub

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.

Carbon Border Adjustment Provisions in the 118th Congress

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Tackling Flood Mitigation with Federal Resources: Best Practices for Community Resilience

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The Climate Resilience-Economy Nexus: Advancing Common Goals

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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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C2ES Comments to help guide the National Energy Technology Laboratory’s study on the effects of the EU CBAM on US exporters

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) submitted these […]

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C2ES’s Approach to Investor Stewardship

This primer provides context for the emerging investor stewardship work […]

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Climate, Trade, and Equity: Considerations and Options

Some policies countries employed to advance climate and related economic […]

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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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Facing the Opportunities and Challenges of the Features of NDCs

Features of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) will be raised anew at COP31, though discussions could benefit from a fresh perspective. As Parties prepare for renewed discussions on features of NDCs, there may be an opportunity to improve the effectiveness, transparency, …

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Can Voluntary Climate Initiatives Deliver Results? Why Accountability Matters

Catalina Cecchi Hucke, Nicola McPherson

August 27, 2026

Topics International

Tags COP30UNFCCC

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Taking Forward Negotiations on Cooperation with Other International Organizations Under the UNFCCC

Negotiations on cooperation with other international organizations at the United […]

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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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The Permitting System America Deserves

Olivia Windorf

October 2, 2026

Topics US Federal

Tags Clean EnergyCongressPermitting Reform

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Whose Energy Bill Is This, Anyway?

Aysha Genrette

September 29, 2026

Topics US Federal

Tags Clean EnergyCongress

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C2ES Comments on the Proposed Rescission of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

This document constitutes the comments of the Center for Climate […]

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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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From Local Efforts to Regional Impact: Strengthening Resilience in South Central Texas

Sam Horowitz

May 27, 2026

Topics StateCity and Local

Tags AustinSouth Central Texas Climate Resilient Community AcceleratorAdaptationTexas

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What Regional Collaboration Can Deliver: A New Roadmap for Heat and Smoke Resilience in the South-Central Puget Sound

Hanna Payne

May 12, 2026

Topics StateCity and Local

Live Event
Southeast Regional Summit: Securing the Critical Battery Materials Supply Chain

April 22, 2026

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

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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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C2ES at Climate Week NYC 2026

September 21, 2026 – September 25, 2026

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From Local Efforts to Regional Impact: Strengthening Resilience in South Central Texas

Sam Horowitz

May 27, 2026

Topics StateCity and Local

Tags AustinSouth Central Texas Climate Resilient Community AcceleratorAdaptationTexas

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What Regional Collaboration Can Deliver: A New Roadmap for Heat and Smoke Resilience in the South-Central Puget Sound

Hanna Payne

May 12, 2026

Topics StateCity and Local

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