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The #cleanenergytransition has witnessed major growth in climate finance, policy, and technology thanks to the #IRA. But our work is far from finished. In our latest blog, Jon Powers shares why now is a pivotal moment for #cleanenergy and how to overcome the challenges we still face: https://lnkd.in/ej3na8Fb

[pdf] Integrating U.S. Climate, Energy, and Transportation Policies: Proceedings of Three Workshops Scott Hassell, Michael Toman, Martin Wachs, Liisa Ecola digsell https://lnkd.in/eEzJruH5 Three workshops on policies for mitigating climate change brought together representatives of government, industry, advocacy groups, and the research community to address the interconnection of climate change mitigation policy with the key sectors of energy and transportation. Competing energy and transportation interests can hamper progress in climate change; here, they shared different perspectives and identified some common points of view. https://lnkd.in/eajCCJfr

In order to meet the climate target, all sources of financing need to be mobilized. Up to now Climate finance is far below commitments and developed countries have not delivered the $100 billion that was promised annually from 2020. One way to fill the climate finance gap is by scaling up innovative financing mechanisms to support the implementation of countries’ climate action. Join us on 5 September 2023 to learn more on opportunities for accelerating the implementation of the climate actions. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dCfXD-dy #SaveForestsNow

EDF Senior Climate Scientist Ilissa Ocko gave testimony at the Public Hearing on #45V Treasury Guidance yesterday. Strong rules & incentives are needed to kickstart a truly clean H2 economy & contribute to U.S climate goals & international competitiveness. Read more here, including links to full testimony and public comments submitted on the draft 45V guidance: https://lnkd.in/g9tKFbVa

This week I testified to U.S. Treasury on how to ensure that clean #hydrogen is in fact clean. The purpose of the 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit is to help the US achieve its climate goals, but if we aren’t careful, we could make #climatechange worse! My recommendations to Treasury linked below.

How can government leaders act and evolve to advance climate equity in new infrastructure projects? This is explored in Deloitte Insights' latest report.

How can government leaders act and evolve to advance climate equity in new infrastructure projects? This is explored in Deloitte Insights' latest report.

Countries of the global south will need to collectively work through the year to ensure that a reasonable proportion of this fiscal space is used to pledge more climate financing for the Loss and Damage Fund or towards new climate financing

Our new #iatetermoftheweek is out! 🤩 Climate financing, or climate finance, encompasses financial resources and instruments aimed at supporting mitigation and adaptation actions to combat climate change. It involves public and private funding at various levels, ranging from local to international, to facilitate a transition to a low-carbon global economy and enhance resilience to climate impacts. For the full article, check our website: bit.ly/3YSZHbS 👀

On June 25, the fourth session of the MMA’s “Inspiring Climate Action” webinar series will explore funding opportunities available to municipalities — particularly grants and tax credits — to support decarbonization efforts.