Climate Action Accelerator
The Climate Action Accelerator serves as a resource and partner to the full spectrum of stakeholders wrestling with the most difficult and divisive climate questions, building consensus for climate solutions grounded in Harvard’s research and expertise. The Accelerator identifies critical climate problems, homes in on promising solutions, and convenes the full spectrum of stakeholders who have the authority and the resources to act. It is nonpartisan, agile in dealing with emerging issues, and trusted by stakeholders to facilitate dialogue on high-stakes and sensitive topics. Explore Climate Action Accelerator initiatives, news, and resources below:
Research to Action
Through the Accelerator, Harvard faculty from a wide range of disciplines are working directly with stakeholders and decisionmakers to confront challenges ranging from extreme heat to sea level rise to the impacts of changing energy systems on communities – and beyond. Explore Accelerator initiatives:
Reducing Global Methane Emissions
Climate Adaptation in South Asia
Corporate Net-Zero Targets Project
Strengthening Communities
Climate Adaptation in the Gulf of Guinea
Driving Toward Seamless Public EV Charging
DRIVING IMPACT
Lessons from Leading EV Charging Cities
Side-event panels on reducing methane emissions, trade at COP29
Harvard Gazette: Poll finds bipartisan support for renewable energy measure
Insured solutions: How insurance-based tools can unlock climate tech
Harvard hires eight new climate faculty – with more on the horizon
Second Annual Climate Career Expo Draws Hundreds
Harvard Climate Action Week
Harvard Climate Action Week, hosted by the Salata Institute Climate Action Accelerator, brings together thousands of leaders, climate experts, and stakeholders to explore solutions to the most complex and challenging dimensions of the climate crisis. Watch recorded Harvard Climate Action Week events below and stay tuned for Harvard Climate Action Week 2025.