International Climate Policy
Providing global economic analysis, insights, and creative, effective, and equitable policy solutions needed to achieve ambitious climate targets.
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Providing global economic analysis, insights, and creative, effective, and equitable policy solutions needed to achieve ambitious climate targets.
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Border Adjustments
Examining the design, implementation costs, and policy impacts of border adjustments
Comprehensive Climate Strategies
Generating ideas to drive emissions reductions efficiently and equitably
Earth Observation for Policy
Remote-sensing data can inform policy and other decisionmaking.
Federal Climate Policy
Using the best-available data to inform US federal action to address climate change
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Common Resources — Nov 19, 2021
What Happened in Glasgow at COP26?
Reflecting on the end of COP26, RFF University Fellow Robert Stavins explores key agreements that were reached, debates that were punted to future conferences, and continued obstacles in the way of controlling global greenhouse gas emissions.
Resources Radio — Nov 16, 2021
COP26 Wrap-Up: What Did We Accomplish?, with Billy Pizer
Billy Pizer reflects on the atmosphere on the ground at COP26 and describes how the conference has culminated with major climate commitments.
Media Highlight — Nov 15, 2021
After COP26, Climate Goals Are on Life Support
After COP26, Climate Goals Are on Life Support
Explainer — Nov 10, 2021
Border Carbon Adjustments 101
An introduction to border carbon adjustments, their components, benefits and costs, and the role of the World Trade Organization in their implementation.
Explainer — Nov 10, 2021
Border Carbon Adjustments 101
An introduction to border carbon adjustments, their components, benefits and costs, and the role of the World Trade Organization in their implementation.
Working Paper — Oct 21, 2021
Export Rebates and Import Charges for Border Tax Adjustments Under an Upstream US GHG Tax: Estimates and Methods
In this working paper, RFF researchers examine how representative estimates of export rebates and import charges can be determined using available information.
Working Paper — Oct 21, 2021
Determining the Greenhouse Gas Index for Covered Products of Specific Manufacturers
This working paper explores the GHG index, a central concept used to determine border tax adjustments for covered products.
Issue Brief — Oct 5, 2021
Addressing the Leakage and Competitiveness Risks of Climate Policy
This issue brief introduces key policy principles to mitigate the risks involved in implementing ambitious climate goals on the federal level.
RFF Live — Nov 9, 2021
Carbon Border Measures: Policies to Combat Leakage and Encourage Climate Ambition
A panel discussion will explore recent border measure proposals in the European Union and United States
RFF Live — Nov 3, 2021
Carbon Border Measures: What Happens with Ambitious Climate Policies?
Examining whether net-zero policies cause emissions leakage—and how effectively border measures can mitigate it
EIEE Event — Nov 1, 2021
The Journey from Scientific Insights to Societal Action
The Journey from Scientific Insights to Societal Action
Media Highlight — Nov 15, 2021
After COP26, Climate Goals Are on Life Support
After COP26, Climate Goals Are on Life Support
Media Highlight — Nov 5, 2021
The Trade Tool That Could Unlock Climate Ambitions
The Trade Tool That Could Unlock Climate Ambitions
Media Highlight — Nov 1, 2021
How to Measure Success at COP26
How to Measure Success at COP26
Press Release — Oct 21, 2021
Accounting for Greenhouse Gas Emissions in International Trade
Accounting for Greenhouse Gas Emissions in International Trade
Common Resources — Nov 19, 2021
What Happened in Glasgow at COP26?
Reflecting on the end of COP26, RFF University Fellow Robert Stavins explores key agreements that were reached, debates that were punted to future conferences, and continued obstacles in the way of controlling global greenhouse gas emissions.
Resources Radio — Nov 16, 2021
COP26 Wrap-Up: What Did We Accomplish?, with Billy Pizer
Billy Pizer reflects on the atmosphere on the ground at COP26 and describes how the conference has culminated with major climate commitments.
Resources Radio — Nov 9, 2021
COP26 Week 2: Progress to Date, with Suzi Kerr
Suzi Kerr explores how global climate agreements can prioritize the economic needs of developing nations and spur action—not just dwell on pledges.
Resources Radio — Nov 2, 2021
COP26 Week 1: What’s Ahead and What’s at Stake, with Rachel Cleetus
Rachel Cleetus explores the main issues that will animate negotiations at COP26 over the next two weeks.
