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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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 Observations for Policy
Remote-sensing data can inform policy and other decisionmaking.
Equity in the Energy Transition
Exploring solutions to the challenges raised by a transition away from fossil fuels
Resources for the Future at COP27
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Resources Radio — Mar 21, 2023
Energy Transition in Canada’s Oil Sands, with Andrew Leach
Andrew Leach discusses the trajectory of oil and gas development in Alberta, Canada, and the political dimensions of Canada’s energy transition.
RFF Live — Mar 28, 2023
The Global Energy Outlook 2023: Sowing the Seeds of an Energy Transition
An in-depth panel discussion on some of the potential long-term outlooks for energy markets and the global energy system
Media Highlight — Jan 30, 2023
CQ Roll Call: "With EV Batteries in Demand, Some in GOP Say 'No' to China"
Senior Fellow Mike Toman is quoted extensively in a widely syndicated article about growing calls for domestic battery production.
On the Issues — Jan 20, 2023
On the Issues: Big Decisions in 2023, Benefits of Electric Vehicles, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: big decisions in 2023, benefits of electric vehicles, and more.
Data Tool — Sep 30, 2022
World Carbon Pricing Database
Explore a database of global carbon pricing policies since 1990
Working Paper — Sep 27, 2022
The Greenhouse Gas Index for Products in 39 Industrial Sectors
The Greenhouse Gas Index for Products in 39 Industrial Sectors
Issue Brief — Jul 6, 2022
Industrial Decarbonization and Competitiveness: Building a Performance Alliance
In this issue brief, RFF scholars explore the idea of a "performance alliance," in which countries align decarbonization efforts and trade policies with the aim of maintaining competitiveness while limiting leakage.
Report — Jun 1, 2022
Just Transition in Poland: A Review of Public Policies to Assist Polish Coal Communities in Transition
This report examines the history of Poland's transition away from coal and highlights policies implemented to support broader economic development.
RFF Live — Mar 28, 2023
The Global Energy Outlook 2023: Sowing the Seeds of an Energy Transition
An in-depth panel discussion on some of the potential long-term outlooks for energy markets and the global energy system
RFF Live — Nov 14, 2022
US Climate Policy: The Road Ahead
US Climate Policy: The Road Ahead
RFF Live — Nov 11, 2022
Industrial Decarbonization, Border Measures and Climate Clubs
Industrial Decarbonization, Border Measures and Climate Clubs
EIEE Event — Nov 11, 2022
COP27 Side event | Deep into the Future Planet: Journalism, Media and Narratives of the Climate Crisis
A COP27 side event hosted by our partners at CMCC on the importance of communication in tackling the climate crisis
Resources Radio — Mar 21, 2023
Energy Transition in Canada’s Oil Sands, with Andrew Leach
Andrew Leach discusses the trajectory of oil and gas development in Alberta, Canada, and the political dimensions of Canada’s energy transition.
On the Issues — Jan 20, 2023
On the Issues: Big Decisions in 2023, Benefits of Electric Vehicles, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: big decisions in 2023, benefits of electric vehicles, and more.
Resources Radio — Jan 3, 2023
2022 Year in Review: Energy and Environmental Policy, with Catherine Wolfram and John Larsen
Catherine Wolfram and John Larsen discuss the year’s biggest energy and environmental policy stories at the state, national, and international levels.
On the Issues — Dec 9, 2022
On the Issues: COP27, Clean Energy Transition, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: COP27, clean energy transition, and more.
Media Highlight — Jan 30, 2023
CQ Roll Call: "With EV Batteries in Demand, Some in GOP Say 'No' to China"
Senior Fellow Mike Toman is quoted extensively in a widely syndicated article about growing calls for domestic battery production.
Media Highlight — Nov 8, 2022
Harvard University: "On the Table at COP27: A Conversation with Ray Kopp"
In a podcast episode for Harvard University's Environmental Economics Program, RFF Senior Fellow Ray Kopp discusses his expectations for COP27.
Media Highlight — Oct 11, 2022
Newsweek: "Germany Could Pay Everyone's December Gas Bill"
A story about Germany's plan to deal with likely winter energy scarcity is aided by insight from RFF Senior Felllows Dallas Burtraw and Karen Palmer.
Media Highlight — Aug 19, 2022
Foreign Affairs: "America Rejoins the Climate Fight"
In his op-ed, RFF President and CEO Richard Newell writes about how the new Inflation Reduction Act will reposition the United States as a global leader in the fight against climate change.
