
Chief Economist at #EnvDefenseFund. #climatepolicy and effective #carbonpricing for #justtransition so we can all thrive. Tweets are my own opinions.
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Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) can play a critical role in the climate fight, but require significant investment. Effective contractual design helps manage the inherent risks of investing. Learn how in the latest note in our NCS Briefing Series: edf.org/natural-climate-solu…
At #COP27, join us on 11/12 at 3:30pm EET and explore how the LEAF project; jurisdictional approaches to electricity system transformation; & the Climate Action Team (CAT) model can support economy-wide transformation & decarbonization. Livestream: edf.zoom.us/j/82277920920
Don’t miss the panel discussion “Supporting acceleration of transition at scale: Exploring Climate Action Teams (CAT) and Other Jurisdictional Mechanisms to Accelerate Decarbonization” at #COP27 on Nov. 12 at 15:30 EET @IETA’s BusinessHub or livestream: edf.zoom.us/j/82277920920
We need to reconsider “use-it-or-lose-it” rules for public natural resources. There is growing demand for conservation uses, and carefully designed nonuse rights, that fully address communities’ concerns, could help build a flourishing conservation market. youtu.be/MSxQJ-PYkdA
Let's talk about how to make carbon market agreements work at a country scale to really make a dent in the three quarters of emission reductions this decade that will happen in developing countries if we are serious about 1.5 degrees. #climateactionteams
Lots of us are working on treatments that don't involve getting rid of the humans.... We can do this!
To meet our climate goals, countries need to collaborate. Climate Action Teams are a new model for countries to share resources & cooperate to reduce emissions.
Join EDF, @WorldBank and the Government of Chile at #LACCW on 7/21 at 11:30 ET to learn more: bit.ly/3PrKNWa
In case you are interested to see what's happening in economics at EDF. The image is just for fun! Early morning in NZ. mailchi.mp/3513ffeeeec4/edf-…
As North Carolina farmers navigate more frequent extreme weather and hotter summer nights, they're turning to climate-smart farming to stay profitable. Here's how three small farms have made this transition: youtu.be/-N_mANACzCw







