Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)

Article 6? Enhanced Transparency Framework? Kyoto Protocol? How can anyone keep up with all this jargon? A lot of specific language is used in the international climate negotiations and related activities. But not to worry! EESI's got you covered. We recently updated our United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) glossary of terms. So if you're excited to track the progress at COP29 in Baku, but need to brush up on things like the new collective quantified goal on climate finance, let EESI be your guide! Click here to browse through our full glossary: https://lnkd.in/ec4ujz2q #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan #Baku #UnitedNations #UNFCCC #ClimateDiplomacy

Everyone is talking about the election, but what's actually been happening on Capitol Hill recently? Check out our new article breaking down climate, energy, and environmental hearings in September and October 2024. Congress held a total of 14 hearings on climate, energy, and environmental topics in the past two months. The Republican-led House of Representatives held 10 of these hearings, while the Democrat-led Senate held four. Eight different committees across the House and Senate covered environmental, energy, or climate legislation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ey55RhvU #Climate #Energy #Environment #CapitolHill #Congress

Are you getting ready for COP29 and wondering what climate action has happened since last year? Read our recent article examining initiatives announced at previous COPs and tracking their progress going into COP29. This article discusses the Methane Emissions Reduction Program, the U.S. Greenhouse Gas Center, the Energy Transition Accelerator, the Global Cooling Pledge, and other notable initiatives. Find the article here: https://lnkd.in/dJ6KBk8G #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan #COP #UnitedNations #ClimateAction

So… what exactly is COP29 and why is it so important? COP29 is the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference happening this November 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The international conference will feature a plethora of events covering many climate topics, but the key issue on the negotiating agenda is climate finance. Many U.S. stakeholders will attend, including local, state, and federal government representatives, tribal nations, NGOs, businesses, and more. Swipe to learn more about COP29, who will be there, and why it matters. Much of the information compiled here was covered in EESI's briefing on the upcoming climate negotiations. Click this link to view our full COP29 briefing series and other resources: https://lnkd.in/egi9GVhZ #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan #UNFCCC #UN #ClimateFinance #Baku #ClimateDiplomacy

Have you received your October issue of EESI Impact in the mail yet? You can also view it here, or on our website at: https://lnkd.in/ecx3_5tB

We've all heard about climate change and global warming, but do you know about the Earth's energy imbalance and how it drives those changes? Turn the sound on 🔊 to hear EESI Board Member Kurt Shickman explain how Earth's energy balance works, providing important context for our podcast episode on solar reflectance as a tool for climate change mitigation. Thank you to Kurt and our guest Seth Jacobson for coming on The Climate Conversation to discuss their work with Climate Resolve and the Shine On initiative! 😎 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gi6Xsb6n 📸 cred: GAF #ClimateConversation #Albedo #CoolSurfaces #SolarReflectance #GlobalWarming #Podcast

Are you interested in film and the environment? EESI is partnering with Double Exposure Film Festival, the only film festival dedicated to investigative reporting in the United States. The festival will feature four days of film screenings and a professional symposium from November 7 to 10 in Washington, D.C. This year’s selections will showcase a world navigating through uncertainty. Three of Double Exposure's feature films will emphasize climate change and environmental justice: 🎬 Dust to Dust 🎬 Searching for Amani 🎬 American Grail: Search for the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Don't forget to use the code "EESI" for a 10% discount! Get your pass now: https://lnkd.in/dXq2Uihj #Film #FilmFestival #Environment #DoubleExposureFilmFestival #DXFest

Can you believe the international climate summit is less than two weeks away? The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—or COP29—is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to November 22(-ish), 2024. These negotiations are critical as the world's nations seek to keep global warming significantly below 2 degrees Celsius. EESI will be covering the summit extensively in our daily newsletter, COP29 Dispatch. This is an essential resource for anyone working (or just interested) in U.S. climate policy. Regularly covered information will include: 📝 Progress on negotiations 📝 Key takeaways for Congress 📝 Important announcements and reports 📝 Attendance by elected officials and other U.S. happenings on the ground 📝 Links to other valuable resources Whether you're travelling to Baku or tracking the negotiations from home, you won't want to miss out! Sign up today at eesi.org/signup #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan #Baku #UnitedNations #UNFCCC

#DidYouKnow that investments in public transit can provide benefits for climate, public health and safety, city planning, and individual savings? 🚆✨ The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provide $590 billion and $12.3 billion for transportation, respectively, funding projects that improve accessibility, explore new transit opportunities, and reduce environmental impacts. But continued investment is necessary to meet transportation-related greenhouse gas emission reduction goals and create an effective multimodal network. Learn more in EESI's recent article tracking transportation investments in the IIJA and IRA: https://ow.ly/13Yh50TUNxn #IRA #IIJA #PublicTransit #Transportation

This fall, EESI is partnering with Double Exposure Film Festival, the U.S.'s first and only film festival dedicated to investigative reporting. The festival will feature four days of film screenings and a professional symposium from November 7 to 10 in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme is In Flux | Out of Bounds, with the festival’s selections showcasing a world navigating through uncertainty. Three of Double Exposure's feature films will explore the risks of climate change, the need for sustainability, and environmental justice concerns. EESI is a Double Exposure Film Festival Partner, so EESI readers benefit from a 10% discount by using the code EESI. Get your pass now: https://lnkd.in/dXq2Uihj