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A Conversation with the Co-Chairs of the UN Climate Negotiations

The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion with Ahmed Djoghlaf and Dan Reifsnyder, Co-Chairs of the ongoing negotiations in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change that will culminate in Paris in December of this year. Mr. Djoghlaf and Mr. Reifsnyder discussed the current state of play in the negotiations, the key issues that have been identified by countries, and the process of guiding the negotiations toward a conclusion in Paris.

After their remarks, CGEP Program Director for International Climate Policy Keith Benes moderated a discussion featuring the co-chairs and:

  • Michael Gerrard, Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia Law School and Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law.
  • Scott Barrett, Lenfest-Earth Institute Professor of Natural Resource Economics, Columbia University
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Advancing Regulatory Efficiency: Lessons and Opportunities in NRC Licensing Practice

The NRC is already experimenting and making improvements in reducing licensing review times without changing the diligence or substance of its evaluations, and the results are promising. If the projected volume of applications materializes, the NRC will need to continue to apply the new approaches it has begun using, as well as seek out additional efficiencies. This paper lays out actionable recommendations on what NRC can do now—under existing statutory authority—to further compress schedules while preserving safety, due process, and analytical quality. 

External Publications with Ashley Finan Nuclear Innovation Alliance • October 31, 2025
Advancing Regulatory Efficiency: Lessons and Opportunities in NRC Licensing Practice
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