Center for International Environment & Resource Policy, The Fletcher School

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"Investing in women-led ClimateTech is not just about equity—it's a strategic economic decision. Diverse teams drive innovation by bringing fresh perspectives to complex problems," writes Esh*ta Pandey.

Read more from her blog:

Women in ClimateTech: Driving Economic Growth Through Innovation and Equity — Climate Policy Lab The ClimateTech sector stands at the intersection of technological innovation and environmental sustainability, offering solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Despite its critical role, the industry remains starkly gender-imbalanced. Women face systemic barriers in funding, leadership r

Join us for a panel discussion on the impact of the new U.S. administration on energy, climate, health, and technology policies, both in the U.S. and abroad.

🗓️ Tuesday, April 15
🕐 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET
📍 Cabot 702 at The Fletcher School

Register here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/c14072bc3590a2e70aeec87996c94eb6?r=use1

🎧 Check out the latest episode of the Climate One podcast, featuring Professor Barbara Kates-Garnick as she discusses the current state of the wind energy sector in the US.

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Climate One We’re living through a climate emergency; addressing this crisis begins by talking about it. Co-Hosts Greg Dalton and Ariana Brocious bring you empowering conversations that connect all aspects of the challenge — the scary and the exciting, the individual and the systemic. Join us. Subscribe to

Oil and gas plants have long been a pillar of Ghana's electricity generation. However, the country's dependence on imported fuels makes it vulnerable to price fluctuations, supply chain disruptions, and increasing financial pressures.

In his latest blog, Predoctoral Research Fellow Seth Owusu-Mante makes the case for why Ghana must embrace a clean energy transition.

Read his blog here:

The Case for Ghana’s Renewable Energy Transition: A Path to Sustainability and Economic Resilience — Climate Policy Lab Ghana’s energy sector faces a financial crisis that threatens its long-term sustainability, efficiency, and ability to drive economic growth. While oil and gas thermal plants have traditionally been a cornerstone of Ghana’s electricity generation, its heavy reliance on imported fuels exposes the...

In a world facing rising crises and declining international cooperation, water remains an area where collaboration is crucial. However, this cooperation is increasingly at risk due to growing nationalism and a decline in global treaties.

Susanne Schmeier, Melissa McCracken, and Aaron T. Wolf discuss how we can unlock the full potential of water cooperation in today’s increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

Harnessing the Benefits of Water Cooperation in an Increasingly Complex World In an era of apparent decline in international cooperation and rising crises, freshwater offers an area in which joint approaches remain absolutely essential—especially since water often [...]

In his latest blog, Joaquín Martínez Albán takes a deep dive into Ecuador's debt-for-nature swap and explores its implications for the future of global conservation.

Read the full blog here: https://www.climatepolicylab.org/communityvoices/2025/1/16/ecuadors-debt-for-nature-swap-a-small-deal-powerful-message

To meet its enhanced NDC goals, Indonesia will require a comprehensive policy roadmap.

In her latest policy brief, Soyoung Oh explores key policies that offer significant economic and social benefits, supporting Indonesia's efforts to achieve its climate goals.

Read the policy brief here:https://sites.tufts.edu/cierp/files/2025/01/CPL_Policy_Brief_Indonesia_NDC_Targets.pdf

What was it like on the ground in Baku at ?

The Fletcher School at Tufts University students, Jenna Clark and Sophie Lehrenbaum, reflect on their experiences at the conference, from the contradictions of greenwashing to the challenges of climate finance negotiations. Both highlight the importance of local action and the role of subnational actors in driving meaningful climate progress, even when global negotiations fall short.

Read Jenna's blog here: https://www.climatepolicylab.org/communityvoices/2025/1/6/reflections-on-cop29-a-global-climate-gathering-with-local-implications

Read Sophie's blog here: https://www.climatepolicylab.org/communityvoices/2025/1/6/reflections-on-cop29