To restore a forest, know when to step back
Artificial intelligence may prove useful in restoring forests, two researchers argue, but it must not be mistaken for nature itself.
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
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Measuring the mental toll of a rising sea
A Harvard survey of coastal communities in West Africa reveals high rates of distress, prompting researchers to see mental health care as a form of climate adaptation
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
Putting climate coalitions into practice
Carbon markets need not be identical to work together. In this new report, the Global Climate Policy Project proposes a way to compare and connect different carbon-pricing systems without forcing them into a single model.
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
How development in Nigeria is worsening coastal erosion
Paris Match covers Salata Institute research into rapid coastal erosion in Nigeria and the nature-based solutions proposed by our collaborator at the University of Lagos (in French).
Fri, Sep 4, 2026
A pond, a city, and a century-old water conflict
In southeastern Massachusetts, a city draws water from a neighboring town’s pond to supplement its supply. As drought strains the region, residents are seeking stronger protections for the pond’s declining ecosystem, a master’s student at the Harvard Graduate School of Design found during her summer policy internship in the State House.
Fri, Sep 4, 2026
New Science paper outlines climate coalition
A coordinated carbon price on steel, aluminum, cement, and fertilizer could cut global emissions with little disruption to production and raise nearly $200 billion a year, researchers from the Global Climate Policy Project describe in Science.
Thu, Sep 3, 2026
Carbon-Pricing Clubs Could Cut Global Emissions, But Differences in Burdens and Capabilities Require Tailored Incentives
New research finds that including China and India in a carbon-pricing coalition could significantly cut emissions, but different cost burdens require proper incentive mechanisms
Thu, Sep 3, 2026
Request for Proposals: Salata Institute Energy and Climate Research Clusters
The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University invites proposals from Harvard University ladder faculty for the Salata Institute Energy and Climate Research Clusters (ECRC) program.
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
Chris Smith named Salata Climate Action Fellow
At Harvard, Chris will evaluate policy levers to advance domestic manufacturing of world-leading electric vehicles; pursue innovative solutions for carbon-free power; and tackle related supply chain challenges.
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
Rapid response to heat waves: Using electronic health records to protect patients in near-real time
A new way to quickly identify who is most at-risk during heat waves offers an opportunity to implement protective measures during ongoing climate events.
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Salata Sticker Competition
The Salata Institute wants YOU to design a sticker that captures what climate and sustainability means to you - funky, bold, weird, whatever speaks to you. The winning design gets printed, plastered around campus, featured in our newsletter, AND you'll walk away with a gift card. Not bad for a few minutes with your sketchbook.
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Developing a Personalized Occupational Heat Exposure Index
Harvard researchers with the Salata Institute's Climate Adaptation in South Asia cluster propose a Personalized Occupational Heat Exposure Index to better evaluate current adaptation interventions.
Mon, Aug 31, 2026