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Geopolitics of Electricity Trade

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December 4, 2023 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

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Private Capital Mobilization for Climate Finance in an International Context

Trillions of dollars in private capital investment are needed for energy projects in emerging markets, but a host of risk factors constrain deployment of this capital. The international community must focus efforts on holistic support to dampen risk and unlock investment.

Brief by Cy McGeady and Gracelin Baskaran — December 4, 2023

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U.S. LNG: Remapping Energy Security

Europe's wartime shift from Russian gas to U.S. LNG is reshaping global energy trade. A new CSIS interactive feature demonstrates how transatlantic cooperation is critical for ensuring European energy security and hastening the energy transition.

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COP Stocktake: On the Ground at COP28

The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program's "COP Stocktake" series will delve into the context, themes, and factors that will ultimately determine the success or failure of COP28.

Event — December 7, 2023

Geopolitics of Electricity Trade

Please join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program for this virtual event on the emerging geopolitics of electricity trade.

Event — December 4, 2023

Private Capital Mobilization for Climate Finance in an International Context

Trillions of dollars in private capital investment are needed for energy projects in emerging markets, but a host of risk factors constrain deployment of this capital. The international community must focus efforts on holistic support to dampen risk and unlock investment.

Brief by Cy McGeady and Gracelin Baskaran — December 4, 2023

COP Stocktake: The U.S. and China's Great Green Power Competition

The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program's "COP Stocktake: Inside Perspectives on the Global Climate Conference" series will delve into the context, themes, and factors that will ultimately determine the success or failure of COP28.

Event — November 30, 2023

Why Responsible Mining Is a Human Rights Imperative

The UDHR can, and should, be a guiding force for the mining industry to improve its practices by preventing negative health and environmental consequences, ensuring food security, and protecting cultural heritage and biodiversity.

Commentary by Gracelin Baskaran — November 29, 2023

Energy 360°

The Prospects for Renewable Natural Gas

This week, Geoff Dietz with the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) joins Ben Cahill with the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program to discuss renewable natural gas (RNG). 

Podcast Episode by Ben Cahill Geoff Dietz and Lisa Hyland — November 27, 2023

CSIS Energy 360

The Prospects for Renewable Natural Gas

This week, Geoff Dietz with the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) joins Ben Cahill with the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program to discuss renewable natural gas (RNG). 

Transcript — November 27, 2023

Methane Reductions in Oil and Gas, Agriculture, and Waste

Challenges in methane emissions vary substantially across the oil and gas, agriculture, and waste industries. But there are common themes and opportunities for cross-industry collaboration on methane cuts. 

Report by Ben Cahill Allegra Dawes Mathias Zacarias and Sophie Coste — November 17, 2023