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Climate & Energy

Addressing climate change is one of the most pressing challenges we face today. Our research examines the vital connection between climate and energy, exploring policies and innovations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, promote renewable energy sources, and seize opportunities for climate-resilient growth worldwide.

A photo of many large pipes feeding from one side of the picture to the other. The sky and other parts of a data center can be seen in the background.

Infrastructure Why water is important for data centers | The TechTank Podcast

Darrell M. West, Joseph W. Kane

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Emerging Markets & Developing Economies 10 positive economic outcomes for developing countries in 2025

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US President Donald Trump (2R) looks on as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine (2L) speaks to the press following US military actions in Venezuela, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 3, 2026.

Venezuela Making sense of the US military operation in Venezuela

Scott R. Anderson, Alex Brockwehl, Marcela Escobari, Vanda Felbab-Brown, Samantha Gross, Michael E. O’Hanlon, Ted Piccone, Elizabeth N. Saunders, Caitlin Talmadge, David G. Victor, Valerie Wirtschafter, Kelebogile Zvobgo

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Global Trade Can sanctions change the course of conflict?

Scott R. Anderson, Pavel K. Baev, Robin Brooks, Samantha Gross, Ben Harris, Daniel S. Hamilton, Kari Heerman, Suzanne Maloney

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Experts

Sanjay Patnaik at the HBS campus in Boston April 19, 2011Photographer: Neal Hamberg

Sanjay Patnaik Director - Center on Regulation and Markets, Bernard L. Schwartz Chair in Economic Policy Development, Senior Fellow - Economic Studies