Climate Change
Climate change is one of the central challenges of the 21st century. Building and linking the policies, technologies, financial systems, and markets needed to achieve climate goals is key to addressing this challenge.
Our work is committed to independent and nonpartisan research that meets the high standards of academic integrity and quality at Columbia University.
Our initiatives and programs are designed to address critical needs in key focus areas around energy and climate policy.
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Establishing energy policy solutions informed by rigorous research and dialogue is key to addressing climate change, increasing access to energy, and sparking innovation for a thriving global energy economy.
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
This week host Bill Loveless talks with Timur Gül, head of the Energy Technology Policy Division at the International Energy Agency and leads the Energy Technology Perspectives report.
Critical minerals—such as aluminum, copper, lithium, and cobalt—will require unprecedented investment in order to make a shift to a clean energy system. Leveraging the increased global demand for these minerals is critical to achieving net-zero targets.
Find out more about our upcoming and past events.
Faculty House, Columbia University
February 8, 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Establishing energy policy solutions informed by rigorous research and dialogue is key to addressing climate change, increasing access to energy, and sparking innovation for a thriving global energy economy.
We are the premier hub and policy institution for global energy thought leadership. Energy impacts every element of our lives, and our trusted fact-based research informs the decisions that affect all of us.
Overview
The Center on Global Energy Policy is committed to independent and nonpartisan research that meets the high standards of academic integrity and quality at Columbia University.
What We Do
We advance smart, actionable, and evidence-based energy and climate solutions through research, education, and dialogue.
Our Team
Meet our staff and senior energy experts from government, academia, industry, and nongovernmental organizations.
Past Event
March 25, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Canadian Consulate 466 Lexington Avenue, 20th Floor (near Grand Central Station) On behalf of Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy and the Canadian Consulate in New York City, we invite you to take part in an event celebrating carbon-to-value innovators and investment. Phyllis Yaffe, Consul General of Canada; Richard Kauffman, Chairman of NYSERDA; and Marcius Extavour, Senior Director, Energy & Resources at XPRIZE, will deliver keynote remarks as we bring together entrepreneurs, policymakers, and thought leaders working to create a circular carbon economy. New policies, new technologies, and new enthusiasm for direct action have created fresh excitement and opportunities in turning CO2 into commercial value. Join us for high-level keynotes from national and global leaders and a networking reception featuring leading innovators, experts, entrepreneurs, scholars, and financiers working to make a new manufacturing base built on recycled CO2. — Please note: Registration is required for in-person attendance and all attendees must register prior to the day of the program. On-site registration will not be accepted. This event is open to press. Media attending the event should register using the registration link below. Media inquiries or requests for interviews should be directed to Artealia Gilliard ([email protected]). For more information contact: [email protected].
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CGEP provides independent, balanced, data-driven analysis to help policymakers navigate the complex world of energy — how to provide billions more people with reliable, affordable, secure access to energy supplies, enable more rapid rates of economic growth, and sustain the planet.
To meet this goal, we produce cutting-edge analysis; convene leaders from finance, industry, government, research firms, think tanks, NGOs and academia; and inform these communities and the public about the events, trends, and policy options facing the global community.
For more information, contact Jodi Garner, Senior Director of Development at (646) 477-1776 or [email protected]
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