UNFCCC Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures (KCI)
CCS is working with the UNFCCC “Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures” (KCI) to develop a case study on the scope and results of mixed approaches for the assessment of impacts of climate mitigation response measures. These approaches combine quantitative and qualitative assessments based on transparent and replicable methodologies.
Alaska Climate Actions
The comprehensive Alaska Climate Change Strategy describes the actual and foreseeable effects of climate warming in Alaska[1], recommends appropriate measures and policies to prepare communities for responding to them, and provides guidance regarding Alaska’s participation in regional and national responses to climate change.
Africa Low Emissions Development Strategies Project
In partnership with the United Nation Environment Program (UNEP), the European Commission, the Africa LEDS Partnership, and the LEDS Global Partnership (LEDS GP), CCS is providing technical training and capacity building, analytical models, systems, and framework development, and learning by doing based technical assistance to governmental and technical institutions in Cameroon, Ivory Coast and the Democratic Republic of the Congo….
Arkansas Governor’s Commission on Global Warming
With the signing of Act 696 of the Arkansas 86th General Assembly (HB2460), Governor Mike Beebe established the Governor’s Commission on Global Warming. By design, the Commission represents a wide diversity of views and perspectives with members coming from business, industry, environmental groups, and academia. The Governor appoints seventeen of the twenty-one members of the Commission and two members each are appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Arkansas State Senate and by the Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives….
Florida’s Energy and Climate Change Action Plan
On July 12 and 13, 2007, Governor Charlie Crist hosted “Serve to Preserve: A Florida Summit on Global Climate Change.” The summit brought together leaders of business, government, science and advocacy to examine the risks of global climate change to Florida, and the nation, and to explore the business opportunities that can come from an aggressive response to climate change. At the conclusion of the summit, Governor Crist signed three Executive Orders and two international partnership agreements, adding Florida to the states actively working to address global climate change.
Eastern Europe Regional LEDS Platform
CCS supported the formation of a web-based regional platform for LEDS development, capacity building, knowledge sharing and partnership formation in Eastern Europe in partnership with RTI International.
Michigan Climate Mitigation Action Council Climate Action Plan
On November 14, 2007, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm issued Executive Order No. 2007-42 establishing the Michigan Climate Action Council (Council).
The world’s scientific community has concluded with a very high level of confidence that emissions of greenhouse gases are causing the Earth’s climate to warm. Throughout the world, business leaders, governments, and the public are all recognizing the potential impacts of climate change on the economy, environment, and our quality of life. The State of Michigan can play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through encouraging technology innovation and the adoption of policies that provide net economic and environmental benefits.
Kansas Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reference Case Projections 1990-2025
On March 21, 2008, Governor Kathleen Sebelius issued Executive Order No. 08-03 establishing the Kansas Energy and Environmental Planning Advisory Group (KEEP). The group’s purpose was to identify opportunities for Kansas to respond to the challenge of global climate change, while becoming more energy efficient and energy independent and spurring economic growth.
Kentucky Climate Action Plan Council
The Commonwealth of Kentucky established the Kentucky Climate Action Plan Council (KCAPC) process to identify opportunities for Kentucky to respond to the challenge of global climate change while becoming more energy-efficient, more energy independent, create jobs, and spur economic growth.
Global Green Growth Program
In 2013, CCS acted as a co-author and key expert for the global report "Green Growth in Practice: Lessons from Country Experiences" commissioned by The Global Green Growth Initiative. The report expands awareness and understanding of the techniques and conditions for success needed to advance green growth in unique locations worldwide.
Macroeconomic and Fiscal Assessment of Utility-Scale Solar in Maryland
At the request of a consortium of clean energy advocates, the Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) recently completed a macroeconomic and fiscal assessment of increased deployment of utility-scale solar projects in the State of Maryland. The study, entitled “Macroeconomic and Fiscal Impacts of Expanded Utility-Scale Solar Generation in Maryland,” examines proposed policy changes for the siting of new large solar projects in the state and analyzed the potential macroeconomic and fiscal benefits that are likely from accelerating deployment of these projects.
North Carolina Climate Action Plan Advisory Group Recommended Mitigation Options for Controlling Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Recognizing the profound implications that global warming and climate variation could have on the economy, environment, and quality of life in North Carolina, the Climate Action Plan Advisory Group (CAPAG) was established with the aim of developing proposals for dealing with climate change in North Carolina. Its final report and recommendations were released at a public meeting on October 16, 2007, in Raleigh.
Oregon 10-year Energy Action Plan[FZ2]
The Oregon Global Warming Commission was created by the 2007 Legislature through House Bill 3543. In March 2008, the Governor appointed the 11 voting members of the Commission. The Commission’s general charge is to recommend ways to coordinate state and local efforts to reduce Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions consistent with Oregon’s goals and to recommend efforts to help the state, local governments, businesses, and residents prepare for the effects of global warming. Please visit the Keep Oregon Cool website to view Oregon's Climate Action Plan.
Private Investment Mobilization and Financial Analysis Tool
We are working on a multi-region, pilot-based program designed to incubate comprehensive curriculum and tools for public and private sectors to develop business financing models for Low Carbon Development actions across sectors, and ultimately mobilize investments for standardized and aggregated projects and products (Private Investment Mobilization – PIM - project).
Pacific Coast Collaborative
On June 30, 2008, the leaders of the States of California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, and the Province of British Columbia, signed the Pacific Coast Collaborative (PCC) Agreement. Through annual meetings, the PCC promotes a common front for cooperative policy alignment, action, and information sharing among the Governors of the states of Washington, Oregon, California, and Alaska, and the Premier of British Columbia.
Pennsylvania Climate Change Action Plan
The Office of Energy and Technology Deployment (OETD) serves as DEP’s principal office for energy policy, the assessment of energy and environmental technology, and the promotion of the use of appropriate technology to address environmental problems. Their goal is to effectively work with citizen groups, businesses, trade organizations, local governments, and communities to help them reduce pollution and save energy. Part of that effort includes encouraging the deployment and use of innovative environmental and advanced energy technologies, including renewable energy.
Puerto Rico Statewide Energy/Resources/Emissions Baseline
CCS is partnering with the Puerto Rican Energy Affairs Administration and Department of Natural Resources on a state of the art greenhouse gas emissions inventory and forecast for use in creating a comprehensive climate mitigation plan to meet Executive Order mandates of Governor Garcia. CCS is providing startup assistance and guidance to agencies of the Commonwealth for implementation of five Executive Orders covering a full range of climate change mitigation and adaptation issues.
Rwanda Least Cost Power Generation and Net Zero
As part of a consortium led by the Research Triangle Institute (RTI), we are supporting USAID's Power Africa, East Africa Energy Program (EAP), including the East Africa region and the nations of Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. Our work includes a range of technical and collaborative activities designed to expand affordable and reliable electricity services in East Africa, with the ultimate goal of supporting development priorities, including inclusive economic growth, security, and improved health and education outcomes.
Under2 Coalition for Climate Change Pathways
CCS and Winrock are supporting pathways development to seven selected regions in the LAC region that are members of the Under2 Coalition. Through a step-wise approach that involves substantial engagement of public and private sector stakeholders, the works focuses on achieving optimized and transformative pathways to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions consistent with under 2 degrees Celsius climate stabilization levels, and complete, accurate, and cost-effective Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV)….
United Arab Emirates GHG Inventory Verification
The Center for Climate Strategies conducted a technical review of the Abu Dhabi Emirate greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for calendar year 2012. The scope of the review addressed the methodologies adopted and applied for estimating emissions in each sector, data acquisition, geographic boundary considerations, reporting format. The reporting of emissions in each sector was evaluated in terms of completeness (sources and GHGs covered); credibility; accounting issues (direct versus indirect sources); comparability with previous or regional emissions reports; accuracy; and confidence (in terms of the use of the reported data for GHG mitigation planning purposes). CCS provided a final set of recommendations to address issues that were identified during the review.