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Save to My PortfolioCommon Wealth: Economic Possibilities for a Crowded Planet

Lael Brainard and Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, April 22, 2008

Dr. Jeff Sachs, special advisor to the UN secretary-general and director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, was featured at a Brookings discussion on how global leaders and the next U.S. administration might utilize new approaches to resolve some of the world’s most pressing problems, including environment and climate change, population growth, extreme poverty and global governance.

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Save to My PortfolioAustralian Climate Change Policy Built on Shaky Foundation

Warwick J. McKibbin, March 28, 2008, The Australian Financial Review

Australian Climate Change Policy Built on Shaky FoundationThe Garnaut Climate Change Review, commissioned by Australia's state and territory governments, examines the impacts of climate change on the Australian economy and makes recommendations for sustainable prosperity. Warwick McKibbin examines the science the review is based on and the political cloud that hovers over the climate debate. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioClimate Change and the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit

Monday, March 03, 2008
Washington, DC

Reuters/Torsten BlackwoodOn March 3, the Brookings Institution hosted the top Japanese and U.S. climate change advisors for a discussion on their governments’ respective policy initiatives. The speakers explored options for a new international framework on climate change and discuss the role of the Hokkaido Summit as a critical milestone in ongoing climate policy negotiations. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioClimate Change and the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit

Carlos Pascual, Warwick J. McKibbin, James Connaughton and Mutsuyoshi Nishimura, March 03, 2008

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Save to My PortfolioClimate Change in the Overall Development Context

Thursday, January 31, 2008
Washington, DC

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Save to My PortfolioClimate Change: The Next Global Security Threat

Thursday, January 31, 2008
Washington, DC

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioClimate Dèjà Vu

Nigel Purvis, December 10, 2007, Süddeutsche Zeitung

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Save to My PortfolioThe Challenges of Emissions Trading

Urjit R. Patel, November 16, 2007, Business Standard

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Save to My PortfolioEconomist calls for bipartisan approach on climate

Warwick J. McKibbin, November 05, 2007, Australian Broadcasting Corporation

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Heat Is On

Urjit R. Patel, October 16, 2007, Business Standard

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Save to My PortfolioClimate Change Takes Center Stage

Friday, September 21, 2007
Washington, DC

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Save to My PortfolioFreedom from Oil

David B. Sandalow, September 13, 2007

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Save to My PortfolioDepartment of Defense Energy Strategy

Gregory J. Lengyel, August 2007, The Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioParameters of Energy Security

Bryan K. Mignone, June 28, 2007, The Hill

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Save to My PortfolioClimate Change Policy: The New Australian Approach

Thursday, June 21, 2007
Washington, DC

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioClimate, Bush and the G-8

Bryan K. Mignone, June 06, 2007, The Washington Times

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Thinking Beyond Kyoto

"It doesn’t matter where the next unit of carbon is emitted.  Whether it comes from Detroit or Beijing, or Delhi or New Castle it still has the same impact of putting more carbon into the atmosphere."

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ExpertRon Haskins

A former White House and congressional advisor on welfare issues, Ron Haskins co-directs the Brookings Center on Children and Families. He is an expert on preschool, foster care and poverty.

ProgramMetropolitan Policy Program

Redefining the challenges facing metropolitan America and promoting innovative solutions to help communities grow in more inclusive, competitive and sustainable ways.

ExpertIsabel V. Sawhill

A nationally known budget expert, Isabel Sawhill focuses on domestic poverty and federal fiscal policy. She is also co-director of the Center on Children and Families at Brookings.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

ExpertMartin S. Indyk

Ambassador to Israel and assistant secretary of state for near east affairs during the Clinton Administration, Martin Indyk directs the Saban Center for Middle East Policy. He currently focuses on the Clinton administration’s diplomacy and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

ExpertSuzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

Policy CenterSaban Center for Middle East Policy

The Saban Center conducts original research and develops innovative programs to promote a better understanding of the policy choices facing American decisionmakers in the Middle East.

Policy CenterJohn L. Thornton China Center

The John L. Thornton China Center develops analysis and policy recommendations to help address key long-term challenges, both in terms of U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.

ExpertLael Brainard

Lael Brainard is vice president and director of Global Economy and Development. She focuses on competitiveness, trade, international economics, U.S. foreign assistance and global poverty.

ProgramGlobal Economy and Development

Global Economy and Development advances research, dialogue, and innovative solutions to address the forces of globalization and the challenges of global poverty.

ExpertThomas Mann

A noted congressional scholar, Tom Mann writes and speaks widely on issues related to campaigns, elections and the effectiveness of Congress.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare, and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

ExpertAlice M. Rivlin

Alice Rivlin, the first director of the Congressional Budget Office, is an expert on urban issues as well as fiscal, monetary and social policy. She directs the Greater Washington Research project.