New in the Harvard Business Review: usinesses are increasingly joining together as part of climate alliances to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. But these alliances raise antitrust issues: When competitors collaborate, it can come at the expense of customers or workers. To mitigate these concerns, climate alliances need to invest in voluntary disclosure to build trust among policymakers and the public.
At a Harvard workshop hosted by two Salata Institute climate research clusters, academics and officials from West Africa and South Asia agreed they must prioritize adaptation.
On October 30th, 2023, Harvard students and alumni heard about careers in decarbonization and innovation from Ben Webster, Director of Policy at MiQ (Methane Intelligence) and Jason Neff, Soil and Climate Innovation Principal Scientist at Syngenta Group.
On November 7th, 2023, Harvard students and alumni heard from Sanjay Seth, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate and Equity for US EPA Region 1. Watch the recording.
Seven new collaborative student projects will be funded through the Salata Institute Student Organization Funding Program. The projects range from a new climate justice seminar series to a university-wide network for climate and health faculty and students.
A joint workshop hosted by the Salata Institute Climate Research Clusters on Adaptation in South Asia and West Africa explored common challenges and built connections.
Harvard University will host an official side event at COP28: a panel with global experts entitled, “Reducing Global Methane Emissions: Imperatives, Opportunities, and Challenges”