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The work of scientists and researchers deserves celebration, but solid climate, energy, and technology breakthroughs need costly infrastructure and sustained funding to scale. Relying on private philanthropy like the Bezos Fund for climate research says a lot about this country’s expressed values while laying a fragile foundation for our industry’s future.
Permitting reform—to allow for faster approvals on new projects—is one thing that both climate advocates and energy developers have wanted for a long time. With demand for power...
The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA invites students to join us for an engaging roundtable discussion on sustainable finance with Jacqueline Ricciani, Managing Director,...
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Rapid Response: The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
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January 9, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am est
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On January 1, 2026, the European Union’s highly-anticipated Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will take effect. Introduced in 2023, CBAM will require the importers of certain carbon-intensive goods to pay for the emissions that were generated in their production.
The policy is the first of its kind anywhere in the world and a major use of the EU’s trading power to hold countries to account for their carbon emissions. However, CBAM’s rollout has been met with concerns about how emissions will be measured and higher costs for smaller producers that may have trouble complying.
On December 17, the EU announced several revisions to CBAM. The policy could have huge implications for governments, businesses, and consumers.
Join experts from the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA for a virtual webinar on how CBAM works, arguments that have been made for and against the policy, and how its implementation is expected to unfold.
Panelists include:
Kadri Simson, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, CGEP, and former European Commissioner for Energy
Gautam Jain, Senior Research Scholar, CGEP
Trevor Sutton, Director, Program on Trade and the Clean Energy Transition, CGEP
Sagatom Saha, Blue Horizons Foundation (moderator)
This public event will be hosted via Zoom. Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent to you with the Zoom access link for the briefing.
For more information about the briefing, please contact [email protected].
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The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA is pleased to host a virtual webinar with experts from Kenya, India, and Brazil to discuss and better understand the landscape...
Join us on February 25 for an in-depth, student-only conversation. Registration is required, and space is limited. The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA’s Women...
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As inventories run dry and the Iran war continues to disrupt transit routes, oil has surged back to more than $100 per barrel. Diesel fuel—the workhorse of the agricultural and trucking sectors—has now soared to historic highs, pushing U.S. exports to record levels.