In the megacities of the Global South, on-demand ride apps are thriving, urban areas are rapidly expanding, and local vehicle production is on the rise, potentially establishing enduring mobility patterns. This multidisciplinary Harvard-led team will explore ways to enhance public transportation and electrify major polluters, evaluate and mitigate co-pollutants, and develop adaptation strategies for climate shocks using mobility data from millions of individuals worldwide.

For many U.S. communities – from towns in West Virginia to Tribal Nations in the Pacific Northwest – the clean energy transition is changing everything. This Harvard-led initiative is conducting new research and working with stakeholders to better understand the social and political dimensions of the shift from fossil fuels and develop playbooks for effective, equitable, and community-driven energy development.

Reducing methane emissions can significantly reduce climate change and its impacts in the short term – giving the world time to “bend the curve” on CO2 emissions and seek longer-term solutions. A Harvard-led team of experts is working directly with leaders in government, business, and beyond to translate new research into meaningful action.