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Climate Adaptation in the Gulf of Guinea 
The Cluster is considering climate adaptation strategies to coastal erosion in Abidjan, Accra, and Lagos that would be technically feasible, that could be implemented, and that would ga...
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Strengthening Communities
The Cluster is examining the social costs and benefits of changes in the energy system, and propose concrete ways communities, firms, and governments to help them navigate the wide rang...
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Climate Adaptation in South Asia 
The purpose of this Cluster is to advance climate adaptation research and implementation at the household, community, state, and federal levels in South Asia, particularly in the contex...
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Corporate Net-Zero Targets Project
A rapidly growing number of businesses are announcing greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets, including net-zero goals. Corporate progress on net-zero and other emissions reduction...
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Reducing Global Methane Emissions
The Cluster is seeking meaningful and sustained progress in global methane emissions reductions through research and effective engagement with policymakers in government and key stakeho...
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Economist Robert Stavins Previews Harvard’s Role at COP28
Harvard’s delegation at the annual climate talks will focus this year on combating global methane emissions, a powerful lever to mitigate near-term climate change.
Action Accelerator Cluster Research News Methane
Oct 23, 2023

On the road to smoother EV charging — and hopefully, greater adoption
A new Harvard-MIT collaboration seeks to improve public EV charging infrastructure, accelerate EV adoption. Read more on the Harvard Gazette website.
Action Accelerator News
Sep 19, 2023

Salata Institute Appoints Inaugural Climate Action Accelerator Director, Lindi von Mutius
The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability is pleased to announce that Lindi von Mutius has been appointed the inaugural Director of the Climate Action Accelerator, as of September 18, 2023.
Action Accelerator News
Sep 18, 2023

New Book Looks at Building Consensus on Green Policy
A new book co-authored by Harvard Professor Dustin Tingley proposes solutions that make more credible the promises of green investments, compensation, and retraining offered by the clean energy transition. Tingley is a member of an interdisciplinary Salata Institute climate research cluster examining the social costs and benefits of changes in the energy system and helping communities navigate the clean energy transition. Read more on the Harvard Gazette website.
Action Accelerator News
Aug 23, 2023

New Harvard-MIT Initiative: Driving Towards Seamless Public EV Charging
Widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption is critical to confronting climate change – but a lack of sufficient public charging infrastructure is holding many potential EV drivers back. A team of researchers from Harvard and the MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research will work to accelerate progress on public EV charging.
Action Accelerator News Updates
Aug 13, 2023

Driving Toward Seamless Public EV Charging
Action Accelerator Projects
Aug 13, 2023

Harvard Convenes Leaders at a Climate Crossroads
Despite making significant progress in recent years, the world is not on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions enough to avoid the worst climate impacts. Getting on a better emissions path will require fundamental changes that touch every segment of our economies and societies. The inaugural Harvard Climate Symposium, hosted by the Climate Action Accelerator at the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, brought together over 500 leaders from across academia, business, government, and civil society to advance those changes.
Action Accelerator News
May 24, 2023

John Kerry Speaks at the Harvard Climate Symposium
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry joined Harvard University President Larry Bacow for a virtual fireside chat at the inaugural Harvard Climate Symposium, hosted by the Salata Institute's Climate Action Accelerator. Read more on the Harvard Gazette website.
Action Accelerator News
May 12, 2023
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Livestream the First Annual Harvard Climate Symposium on May 9
The Harvard Climate Symposium provides a rare and important opportunity for leaders across academia, business, government, and civil society to discuss some of the most difficult questions raised by climate change. The Salata Institute website will host a livestream of all plenary sessions, including a fireside chat between U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and President of Harvard University Lawrence Bacow.
Action Accelerator Event News
Apr 24, 2023

John Kerry to Speak at the Inaugural Harvard Climate Symposium
John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, and Lawrence Bacow, President of Harvard University, will sit down for a virtual fireside chat titled “Strengthening Global Ambition” at the Harvard Climate Symposium on May 9th. A livestream of this conversation will be available on the Salata Institute’s homepage. No registration is required.
Action Accelerator Event News
Apr 12, 2023