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Research center at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy. Collaboration & analytics from local to global. Research for climate action, #AmericaIsAllIn, energy innovation, climate finance & resilience, & more.

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · Nov 22

The Center for Global Sustainability is now on Bluesky📣
Excited to join the community of organizations and research centers working to protect our #climate and #environment - and advance the future of #cleanenergy. Stay tuned for the latest research and commentary on climate policy and action!

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 15h

This report is part of CGS's new Country Climate Ambition website, which provides in-depth analyses and policy recommendations for 12 major-emitting countries toward 2035 and net-zero goals: www.country-ambition.cgs.umd.edu

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 15h

A new report by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social, WWF Mexico & Tempus Analitica presents plausible, high-ambition pathways for Mexico to reduce emissions by 47%-51% by 2035 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050: go.umd.edu/Mexico2035Ambition

A desert scene with cacti and a mountain in the background with the text, "High Ambition Pathways for Mexico's 2023 NDC and Net-Zero Emissions; A new report from the Center for Global Sustainability (CGS) outlines plausible, high-ambition pathways for Mexico to achieve a 47%-51% reduction in economy-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050. This research builds upon CGS's earlier report, Enhancing Global Ambition for 2035, and is part of CGS's new website, which analyzes pathways for achieving high ambition global climate goals."

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 18h

CGS’s new analysis of US #ClimateAction in @ddpinitiative.bsky.social's 2025 report identifies how the US has moved toward achieving climate goals, although political swings have limited progress. With these limitations, the role of subnational actors will be critical: ddpinitiative.org/dd...

Illustration of people drawing pathways in blue, red, and purple with the text "A Decade of National Climate Action: Stocktake And The Road Ahead"

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 23h

Stay tuned for updates through #COP30 and beyond, as the website will continue to track and evaluate 2035 NDCs, update country and global assessments, and expand to new countries.

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 23h

Ongoing #NDC 3.0 submissions are a key opportunity for countries to reevaluate and set more ambitious climate targets.

CGS's new website provides assessments and policy recommendations for major emitting countries to set and achieve strong #NDCs: www.country-ambition...

A line of international flags with trees in the background on a cloudy day with a quote on the right side. Text reads, "'Our country assessments take into account the unique factors of each of the 12 countries we've analyzed so far. Our goal is to provide tailored, actionable recommendations. The Country Climate Ambition Project will help countries and stakeholders chart a credible course towards enhanced ambition for a climate-resilient future.' - Dr. Ryna Cui, PhD".

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 1d

As a major emerging economy, Indonesia's clean energy transition is key to keeping global climate goals alive.

A new CGS report outlines how Indonesia can achieve 46-49% GHG reductions by 2035 through high-ambition, economy-wide actions: go.umd.edu/Indonesia2035Ambition

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 1d

Energy-saving regulations struggle to simultaneously enhance efficiency and curb consumption in many developing countries.
To address this, a new study in Energy Economics explores optimal regulations to foster green innovation while reaching energy goals: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2025.108920

A journal article in Energy Economics titled, "Unlocking synergy: The coeveolution mechanism of enterprises' green innovation decisions under China's energy-saving regulations".

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 2d

The report draws on analyses from DDP experts across 21 countries, representing a diversity of geographies, sizes, and levels of development. The analysis in the U.S. chapter was led by the @ctrglobsust.bsky.social

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 2d

Ten years after the #ParisAgreement, a new report from @ddpinitiative.bsky.social finds that countries have made real progress in climate governance and policy — but also reveals the lessons that must guide the next decade of climate action.
Learn more: ddpinitiative.org/ddp-report-2...

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 2d

What steps has the current administration taken to change the trajectory of energy and environmental policy in the US?
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social's recent analysis examines all the recent federal climate policy rollbacks and their implications for US climate action: go.umd.edu/FederalRollbacksReview

A Review of Federal Climate Policy Rollbacks in the United States: Trends, Sectoral Changes, and Implications for Policymakers | Center for Global Sustainability

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 3d

On @ddpinitiative.bsky.social's new report, @aliciaszhao.bsky.social told ICN recent US federal climate policy rollbacks have created uncertainty around delivery of US commitments under the Paris Agreement, but subnational players can drive emissions reductions: insideclimatenews.org/news/0610202...

New Report Marks a Decade of Progress, Challenges on Global Decarbonization - Inside Climate News

Extreme shifts in federal climate policy will make it hard for the U.S. to reach the Paris Agreement targets, but action by states, cities and businesses could still deliver significant emissions cuts...

insideclimatenews.org

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 3d

Stay tuned for updates and additional country and global assessments through #COP30 and beyond as we track 2035 NDCs and add new countries.

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 3d

How can the world’s major emitting countries ramp up ambition in their 2035 NDCs?

To aid this effort, the @ctrglobsust.bsky.social launched a new website providing in-depth analyses of plausible, high-ambition pathways for 2035: www.country-ambition.cgs.umd.edu

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 4d

The CGS-led U.S. chapter analyzes the past decade of climate policy and sectoral transitions, finding uneven progress shaped by shifting federal administrations. However, there's been key progress in retiring coal, deploying clean energy, and growing non-federal action.

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 4d

New report 📣
Ten years after the #ParisAgreement, a new @ddpinitiative.bsky.social report highlights progress in climate governance and policy across 21 countries and identifies priorities for future action to accelerate national transitions in the coming decade: ddpinitiative.org/ddp-report-2...

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 7d

As #Indonesia develops its 2035 NDC, it's important to understand progress and specific strategies to enhance ambition.

A new CGS report outlines high-ambition, economy-wide pathways for Indonesia to achieve 46-49% emissions reductions by 2035: go.umd.edu/Indonesia...

A birds-eye view of a community next to a solar farm with the text overlay, "High Ambition Pathways for Indonesia's 2035 NDC and Net-zero Emissions; A new report from the Center for Global Sustainability (CGS) outlines plausible, high-ambition pathways for Indonesia to achieve a 46-49% reduction in economy-wide GHG emissions by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2060. This research builds upon CGS's earlier report, Enhancing Global Ambition for 2035, and is a part of the newly released website analyzing pathways for achieving high ambition global climate goals."

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 7d

Next week, look out for new research from the @ctrglobsust.bsky.social examining U.S. climate progress 10 years since the signature of the Paris Agreement in @ddpinitiative.bsky.social's new report, "A Decade of National Climate Action: Stocktake and the Road Ahead."

Stay tuned for more!

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 8d

Authors include: @gidden.bsky.social, Siddharth Joshi, John J. Armitage, Alina-Berenice Christ, @mirandaboe.bsky.social, Elina Brutschin, Alexandre C. Köberle, Keywan Riahi, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Carl-Friedrich Shleussner, and @joerirogelj.bsky.social

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 8d

A recent study in @nature.com warns global geological carbon storage could reverse warming to a lesser extent than current estimates: only ~0.7°C. Over-relying on storage risks exhausting safe capacity, with major implications for long-term climate strategy.

Read more: doi.org/10.1038/s415...

A journal article in Nature titled "A prudent planetary limit for geologic carbon storage".

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 8d

Authors include: Sophia Stein, Claire Squire, and @aliciaszhao.bsky.social

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 8d

To better understand all of the recent changes to U.S. climate policies and the implications for future climate action, CGS's recent analysis examines the over 250 federal climate policy rollbacks executed across all sectors since January: go.umd.edu/FederalRo...

The U.S. Capitol building with text "A Review of Federal Climate Policy Rollbacks in the United States: Trends, Sectoral Changes, and Implications for policymakers: Since January 2025, a numerous federal climate policies have been rolled back. A recent Center for Global Sustainability (CGS) report found that the United States will face $1.1 trillion in lost GDP by 2035 from these actions. CGS's new analysis reviews the over 250 federal climate policy rollbacks executed since January, outlining key regulatory trends, sector-specific impacts, and the implications for state and local climate leadership."

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 8d

Authors include: Wen Hu, Xiaoxu Zhang, and @jiehonglou.bsky.social

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 8d

Global efforts to achieve carbon neutrality highlight the need to balance economic benefits and sustainability.

A new study co-authored by @jiehonglou.bsky.social analyzes how different policy mixes affect green innovation, environmental, and economic performance: doi.org/10.1016/j.es...

An article in Energy Strategy Reviews titled "Coupling environmental policy with supply- or demand-side interventions: Impacts on three-dimensional performance".

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 9d

Authors include: Wen Hu, Xiaoxu Zhang, and @jiehonglou.bsky.social

Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 9d

A new study in Energy Economics co-authored by CGS Assistant Director @jiehonglou.bsky.social analyzes how to optimize energy-saving regulations to unlock synergy between reducing energy consumption and enhancing energy efficiency, as well as foster green innovation: doi.org/10.1016/j.en...

Journal article in Energy Economics titled "Unlocking synergy: The coevolution mechanism of enterprises' green innovation decisions under China's energy-saving regulations".