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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

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CSIS Trustee John Hess on the Energy Transition

CSIS Trustee John Hess sat down to discuss obstacles to the energy transition and how policymakers can overcome them.

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Experts React: The IRA One Year On

The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law one year ago today, has initiated a new era of federal investment in the energy and climate sectors. Experts weigh in on the domestic and international impact so far and the political challenges that remain.  

Commentary by Kevin Book Cy McGeady Jane Nakano Kartikeya Singh and Janet M. Whittaker — August 16, 2023

Babel: Translating the Middle East

A Mezze: Keeping Iraq's Solar Community on Message

With no government support, Iraq's solar community is collaborating to kickstart the solar market.

Podcast Episode by Lubna Yousef and Will Todman — August 15, 2023

CSIS Babel

On Carbon-Linked Trade, Start with the Basics

As global climate and trade policy discussions converge and intensify, U.S. policymakers would do well to start with the basics today to create policy options in the future.

Commentary by Cy McGeady and Allegra Dawes — August 10, 2023

A Specter Haunting Latin American Mining? Not So Fast

Senior Associate Lauri Tähtinen and Henry Ziemer explore the recent wave of attention on resource nationalization in Latin America and seek to separate good faith national mining strategies from efforts to consolidate more autocratic control under the premise of resource sovereignty.

Commentary by Lauri Tähtinen and Henry Ziemer — August 9, 2023

The Role of Fossil Fuels in the Pursuit of Decarbonization

Fossil fuels serve as a vital bridge to a decarbonized future until cleaner alternatives become competitive. Kota Shizawa explains how advanced economies should support developing economies as they transition to cleaner tech while maintaining economic growth.

Commentary by Kota Shizawa — August 8, 2023

Unpacking the Proposed H2Hubs Demand-Side Support Mechanism

Why is the U.S. Department of Energy investing in a demand-side support mechanism for its H2Hubs program, and how will this initiative help address market uncertainty for clean hydrogen?

Critical Questions by Mathias Zacarias and Joseph Majkut — August 7, 2023

Babel: Translating the Middle East

A Mezze: Bride of the Beqqa

The mountain city of Zahle overlooking the Beqaa plateau is famed for its beauty, pleasant climate, and quality arak. But for many years, Zahle was also famous for having 24/7 electricity without relying on neighborhood generators.

Podcast Episode by Will Todman and Lubna Yousef — August 1, 2023

CSIS Babel