Stories: International Cooperation on Climate & Energy

In deciphering U.S. climate policy, it is important to understand the limitations of the president’s powers and the distinct processes that all legislation follows in the two chambers of the United States Congress.

Athena Ballesteros explains how international climate finance could make or break a deal in Copenhagen.

This review is based on the Clean Technology Fund Investment Plans that have been publicly disclosed on the Climate Investment Fund website as of 25 October 2009.

As December’s climate change talks approach, a new WRI report discusses the successes and challenges to effective regulation in China.

Nations can meet the challenge of financing climate mitigation and adaptation by adopting the following principles and operational guidelines.

A consensus is emerging on technology transfer in an international climate agreement, though sticking points remain.

As climate talks continue next week in Bonn, WRI President Jonathan Lash explains why the U.S. should actively take part in negotiations.

Under a new presidential administration, and in the buildup to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP) -15 in December in Copenhagen, Denmark, the U.S. government has changed course significantly in its approach to climate change.

Heather McGray, WRI senior associate, explains what a successful deal on adaptation in December would look like, and how countries should follow through at the national level.