GDP Center Hosts Debt Swap Research Launch
The GDP Center’s new research assesses which countries are suitable for debt-for-climate and/or debt-for-nature swaps with China based on significant exposure to both Chinese debt and threats to climate/biodiversity.
Selin Discusses Biden’s Swift Action on Climate Change
There is much to be hopeful for in restoring the US’ international climate leadership, but there is still much to do in order to regain its image as a world leader in climate action.
Najam Keynotes Global Negotiation Conference
Dean Najam argued for a “global social contract” rooted in truly global norms and deeply global values.
Selin Quoted Discussing Biden Approach to Climate Change
On climate change, Biden “will have to balance that imperative against what he can actually expect to accomplish.”
GDP Center Publishes Report on Sustainable Debt Relief
“By relieving the debts of the poor and releasing the money to address climate change, we can start to change our world.”
Deans Najam & Galea Explore the Realities of Climate Change
Climate change is no longer just about carbon mitigation but also an issue of systemic structural inequalities, sustainable development, and global inaction.
Selin Publishes Article on the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
Professor Selin explains how U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement will affect prospects for avoiding the worst effects of global warming.
Najam Speaks During UN 75th Anniversary Event
“The urgency [on climate change] is not just for activism to make others change their ways but for action by each one of us ourselves.”
Najam Appears on Pakistonomy Podcast
Dean Najam discussed polarization, generational shifts in Pakistan, climate change, and more.
Najam Keynotes DRC Conference
Dean Najam discussed the need to tackle the humanitarian, development, and climate challenges of climate change as a whole.
Najam Comments on Pakistan’s Climate Change Goals
According to Dean Najam, Pakistan’s “achievement of SDG 13 is no reason to sit back and relax.”
Gallagher Co-Authors Op-Ed on Debt-for-Climate Swaps
Prof. Gallagher explains “debt-for-climate swap” whereby debt relief is linked to investments in climate conscious projects.
Najam Discusses Global Issues with Nobel Laureates
Dean Adil Najam discussed persisting global issues during seminar organized by the Chicago Council for World Affairs with Nobel activists on poverty, human rights and climate change.
Gallagher Calls for Action on Climate Change in Progressive International
In a new op-ed, Professor Kevin Gallagher discusses the dire need to bolster global public health, tackle the furies of hyperglobalization, and reverse climate change.
Najam Participates in Panel on Climate Change and the Nation State
Dean Adil Najam discussed evolving global and national climate policy during a recent Afkar e Taza ThinkFest panel.
Najam Publishes Commentary on Science-Policy Divide in One Earth
Adil Najam published an commentary piece in the journal One Earth on the Science-Policy divide, arguing that the best policy advocacy that scientists can do is by doing good science.
Najam Challenges Conservation Leaders to “Think Big, Be Bold”
Dean Adil Najam challenges National Conservation Directors of the WWF from across the world to think boldly about what it means to live in the ‘Age of Adaptation.’
Najam Speaks at Environment Conferences at HBS and the Fletcher School
Dean Adil Najam spoke at two conferences related to environmental policies held at the Fletcher School (Tufts University) and at the Harvard Business School.
Najam Interviewed on NewsOne on Water Policy and Politics
Adil Najam was interviewed on TV NewsOne in Pakistan on how and why water is the defining issue of the future in the ‘Age of Adaptation.’
Selin Sees More Climate Activism in 2020
Henrik Selin was asked by BUExperts to look into the prospects of global climate change in 2020. He sees more social activism ahead.