Reducing Carbon Emissions
The imminence and severity of the problems posed by the accelerating changes in the global climate are becoming increasingly evident. Heat waves are becoming more severe, droughts and downpours are becoming more intense, the Greenland Ice Sheet is shrinking and sea levels are rising. The environment and the world’s societies are facing increasing stress, including the spreading of disease, conflict over resources and humanitarian crises as a result of mass migrations. The technology exists to tackle these problems by seizing significant opportunities around the globe to reduce emissions and provide other economic, environmental and social benefits, including meeting the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals.
A GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AGREEMENT
The world needs a new, more effective and far-reaching climate change agreement. Global Leadership for Climate Action—a collection of key world leaders from more than 20 countries—has a plan. Learn more »
IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Energy efficiency is the cheapest, fastest and smartest strategy available for saving money and resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world. Our International Energy Efficiency Task Force is bringing government and business leaders behind a strategy to double energy efficiency in key countries. Learn more »
DEPLOYING CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
Clean energy technologies are needed around the world to stem climate change, improve lives and power development. We work with the UN to support clean energy enterprises and disseminate clean, affordable, renewable energy sources. The answer to both of these challenges lies in the development of clean, renewable energy. Learn more »
LATEST STORY OF IMPACT
Teaching Beyond the Classroom
Area of Involvement: Climate & Energy
The Youth Leadership Summit this past summer in New York City was a example of how bringing together young minds to tackle a global issue like climate change can change lives and inspire action.
