Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Securing the energy transition through leading research and independent analysis
Our team provides the analysis leaders need to build energy security, address global climate change, and alleviate energy injustice.
We provide innovative, strategic insights and policy solutions by examining energy issues at the intersection of geopolitics, policy, markets, and development. Collaborating with leaders in government, industry, academia, and civil society, our team develops projects to help decisionmakers design smart energy policies that balance economic, environmental, and security priorities.
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- Madeline Cano
- Program Coordinator, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
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- Chief Communications Officer
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- Paige Montfort
- Assistant Director of Communications, External Relations
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Geopolitics of Electricity Trade
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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

Why Responsible Mining Is a Human Rights Imperative
Commentary by Gracelin Baskaran — November 29, 2023

The Prospects for Renewable Natural Gas
Transcript — November 27, 2023

Methane Reductions in Oil and Gas, Agriculture, and Waste
Report by Ben Cahill Allegra Dawes Mathias Zacarias and Sophie Coste — November 17, 2023
In the Media
https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/01/politics/trump-dishonesty-avalanche-102-fall-false-claims/index.html
Ben Cahill in CNN — December 1, 2023
Harris heads to Dubai to tackle delicate tasks of talking climate and Israel-Hamas war
Joseph Majkut in AP — December 1, 2023
ExxonMobil makes U-turn on monitoring its methane emissions
Ben Cahill in Financial Times — November 29, 2023
Welcome to COP28, the U.N. Climate Conference Hosted by an Oil Giant
Ben Cahill in Wall Street Journal — November 29, 2023
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COP Stocktake: On the Ground at COP28
Event — December 7, 2023
Geopolitics of Electricity Trade
Event — December 4, 2023
“Private Capital Mobilization for Climate Finance in an International Context": Audio Brief with Gracelin Baskaran
Podcast Episode by Gracelin Baskaran — December 4, 2023

Private Capital Mobilization for Climate Finance in an International Context
Brief by Cy McGeady and Gracelin Baskaran — December 4, 2023
COP Stocktake: The U.S. and China's Great Green Power Competition
Event — November 30, 2023
Why Responsible Mining Is a Human Rights Imperative
Commentary by Gracelin Baskaran — November 29, 2023
The Prospects for Renewable Natural Gas
Podcast Episode by Ben Cahill Geoff Dietz and Lisa Hyland — November 27, 2023

The Prospects for Renewable Natural Gas
Transcript — November 27, 2023
Methane Reductions in Oil and Gas, Agriculture, and Waste
Report by Ben Cahill Allegra Dawes Mathias Zacarias and Sophie Coste — November 17, 2023
“Methane Reductions in Oil and Gas, Agriculture, and Waste”: Audio Brief with Allegra Dawes
Podcast Episode by Allegra Dawes — November 17, 2023
