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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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Mobility, Power, and Politics 
Africa’s Lake Chad is shrinking because of climate change and growing resource demands. As it shrinks, populations in surrounding Cameroon, Niger, Chad, and Nigeria that rely on the lake for their livelihoods are experiencing new risks. Professor Daniel Agbiboa’s research on conflicts arising from these changes in the Lake Chad Basin inspired the interdisciplinary course, “Mobility, Power, and Politics." In this course, students consider the interconnected social, political, psychological, and structural changes taking place and their relationship to climate change.
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May 26, 2023

Join the Harvard Climate Forum on July 14
The Harvard Climate Forum, hosted by the Harvard Professional and Lifelong Learning Committee and sponsored by the Salata Institute, will bring together faculty and participants across all disciplines – business, policy, health, education, law and beyond – in a one-day, on-campus event.
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May 25, 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.
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May 24, 2023

Robert Bullard: This is Something That’s Worth Fighting For
Robert Bullard, the ‘father of environmental justice’ and the 2023 Horizon Award recipient, discusses what he sees as the struggle to address climate change. Read the article on the Harvard Law Today website.
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May 23, 2023

Choosing To Be Optimistic about Climate Change
Jennifer Nash, previously the Director of the Business and Environment Initiative at Harvard Business School, reflects on two days of Harvard Climate Action Week events. Read more on the HBS site.
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May 19, 2023

Rising global temperatures are threatening our health—but there are reasons to be hopeful
Gaurab Basu spoke on a panel titled “Heat Stress: Science and Solutions” during the Harvard Climate Symposium hosted by the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability on May 9, as part of the University’s inaugural Climate Week. The conversation was moderated by Kari Nadeau, John Rock Professor of Climate and Population Studies and chair of the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard Chan School. Read more on the Harvard Chan School website.
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May 18, 2023

"A Sea Change": Nat Keohane on Recent U.S. Climate Action
Nat Keohane, a climate expert, spoke with Harvard Kennedy School faculty member Henry Lee at a Harvard Climate Action Week event held at the Kennedy School. Read more on the Harvard Kennedy School website.
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May 17, 2023

An Askwith Education Forum and Solutions Showcase Shine a Light on Education’s Impact on Climate Change
Action and inspiration were at the forefront of this week's climate events at Harvard Graduate School of Education, including an Askwith Education Forum and talks from educators and others in the field on equity and leadership in climate action. Read more on the HGSE site.
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May 15, 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.
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May 12, 2023

EPA Proposes New Rules to Combat Climate Changing Pollution from Power Plants
Yesterday, the Biden administration announced regulations to limit greenhouse pollution from existing coal and gas plants and for new gas plants. Read the Harvard Law School Environmental & Energy Law Program's quick take on their website.
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May 12, 2023