America's ability to meet surging energy demand and remain competitive in the global clean energy race depends on its ability to build & the federal #permitting process is not keeping pace. Explore highlights from our media briefing on permitting reform & how it could unlock energy innovation.
But, much work remains in 2026 and beyond regarding their usability at the political and technical level.
Check out C2ES’ publication on the next steps for the indicators: bit.ly/4myZzvC
At #COP30, Parties adopted the Belem Adaptation Indicators to measure progress on adaptation and resilience globally. Now Parties have a functional global framework for adaptation. The indicators are important to measure progress on adaptation for #GST2 which starts at the end of this year.
#COP30 launched a Global Implementation Accelerator & the Belém Mission to 1.5 to enhance international cooperation and action. Parties will also consider whether to renew the Mitigation Work Programme this year.
This paper examines key issues for these efforts ahead of #COP31.
🔗 bit.ly/4e9ZyvM
This paper explores issues and options for the JTM on: objectives; scope; the JTM’s relationship with the Just Transition Work Programme; governance; organization of work; type of inputs & outputs; linkages to other work; modes of engagement; & operationalization timeline & review. (2/2)
At COP30, Parties decided to develop a just transition mechanism (JTM). (1/2)
190+ countries reached consensus at #COP30— but the UNFCCC must now move beyond negotiation toward implementation. Our latest discussion paper examines the key challenges and most transformational outcomes in Belém and what they mean heading into #COP31.
🔗 www.c2es.org/document/aft...
• Sharm El-Sheikh Joint Work on Agriculture & Food: bit.ly/4bEbnbU
The Paris Agreement remains the foundation of global climate cooperation, driving ambition, accountability, and implementation. C2ES remains committed to practical, inclusive, and results-driven climate action.
Following COP30, C2ES has submitted follow-up submissions to the UNFCCC ahead of #SB64 in Bonn.
The focus of the submissions:
•UAE Dialogue – experiences, challenges & needs: bit.ly/4luK6w7
•Veredas Dialogue – aligning finance flows with the goals of the #ParisAgreement: bit.ly/4utADJh
C2ES President Nat Keohane on the #EPA's Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding rollback: "America needs leadership that protects communities and seizes energy opportunities. This fails on both counts."
Read our statement: bit.ly/4atmenn
Despite challenging dynamics, 190+ countries at #COP30 agreed on a number of issues and delivered on key mandates. Read our analysis on the "Belém Political Package" and other key outcomes from the COP.
www.c2es.org/document/key...
Today, C2ES released a new tool for policymakers as U.S. innovators race to win in the new energy economy. The C2ES #Innovation Policy Matrix offers a roadmap for smart innovation policy, informed by 140+ stakeholders convened by C2ES Technology Working Groups.
Explore: bit.ly/4tkRuO6
After Hurricane Helene isolated NC communities, solar #microgrids became lifelines. C2ES's Climate Resilience Accelerator identified microgrids as key for Colorado's North Front Range—solutions adaptable to many region's climate challenges. bit.ly/49N2LOe
New Rhodium (@rhg.com) analysis estimates that in 2025, US greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.4%, marking a change from the prior two years of decreases in emissions. The group cites the buildings and power sectors as the primary cause of emissions increases. Read more: rhg.com/research/us-...
Meta's landmark agreements to power AI data centers with nuclear energy—including deals with Oklo, TerraPower, Vistra, and Constellation—demonstrate how forward-thinking companies can align growth with decarbonization goals.
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Companies worldwide are grappling with climate impacts across business functions. Learn how to build system-wide resilience from C2ES & Resilience First's 2025 series. #resilience #webinar
⏰ Wednesday Jan 14th | 10 - 11AM EST
REGISTER: bit.ly/4puWr3r
Smart Cities Dive interviewed C2ES's Libby Zemaitis: “the regional level is a great level to work on resilience because you have whole groups of communities & businesses dealing with similar extreme weather hazards.”
www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/Austin-...
On the omission of fossil fuels in the final #COP30 text, @guilanpour.bsky.social said: "The issue we had is that the negotiations were split about 50/50. So you had roughly 80 or so countries that were in favor of having a roadmap on fossil fuels & 80 that were completely against it." n.pr/4iBJJ1c
Happening NOW: Company representatives from Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Google, Ford Motor Company, & Shell USA discussing the need for #permitting reform and their perspectives on what companies need in order to build more energy projects faster.
JOIN virtually: c2es.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Don't miss a moment of #COP30.
Our COP30 Dispatch delivers what matters:
✔️ Key negotiation updates
✔️ Where countries stand on key issues
✔️ Critical analysis
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📧 To get dispatches straight to your email inbox, contact: press@c2es.org
While much work remains to be done, the Paris Agreement has catalyzed significant global #climateaction that should be celebrated at #COP30.
C2ES’s paper highlights key achievements in detail
👉 www.c2es.org/document/10-...
C2ES VP for International Strategies Kaveh Guilanpour @guilanpour.bsky.social joined @cgtn.bsky.social to share expectations heading into #COP30 in #Belém
youtu.be/1YKpOjp_XME?...
If well designed and harmonized, national climate plans and biodiversity plans can play a transformative role in protecting biodiversity and natural resources.
Here's why aligning biodiversity efforts with national climate plans is essential:
www.c2es.org/2025/10/pote...
C2ES will be on the ground at #COP30 in Brazil. COP30 marks the first conference after a complete cycle of the Paris Agreement, offering a critical opportunity to assess progress and accelerate implementation.
Explore our resource hub for everything you need to know:
🔗 www.c2es.org/supporting-t...
As a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization, C2ES champions policies and technologies that foster thriving economies based on affordable, reliable clean energy and a safe climate.
Learn more about us & subscribe to our newsletter for #energy & climate policy updates: bit.ly/4evyZOc
The establishment of the technology implementation programme (TIP) was a key outcome of the #globalstocktake.
Two years later, countries are still need to agree on how to operationalize it at #COP30.
Learn more 👉 www.c2es.org/document/tec...
As communities face disruptions from extreme weather, residents need safe, accessible places to go. #Resilience hub—enhanced community centers that support residents daily and during emergencies—are one solution.
Explore our resilience hub toolkit: bit.ly/4gBrAOn
The Accelerator, already making an impact in Colorado’s North Front Range and Washington’s South-Central Puget Sound, is a two-year regionally focused initiative where local stakeholders can share data, align existing efforts, & design tangible solutions for local #resilience. bit.ly/3UXj0St
GOOD NEWS 🎉 C2ES is grateful to announce that the Austin-San Antonio Region will serve as the next hub for our Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator (CRCA).
www.c2es.org/press-releas...
⚡ U.S. electricity demand is surging for the first time in 20 years. How do we keep prices down and the #grid reliable?
Join us IN PERSON in Atlanta, Nov 4th for a panel #event with Carnegie Endowment for International Peace & Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute.
Register: luma.com/azod27nl
