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Center for Global Sustainability
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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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A recent article in Energy and Climate Change, co-authored by CGS researchers, explores how Canada can reach its net-zero GHG emission goals. The study finds Canada needs to ramp up climate action in all sectors while effectively implementing new policies: doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...
An article in Energy and Climate Change journal titled, "Net-zero for Canada: An open-method modeling approach"
January 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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How does rolling back climate policies like the EPA's pollution limits impact public health?

CGS’s report found rollbacks can substantially worsen air quality and health, resulting in nearly 10% higher PM2.5 concentration & 22,800 deaths by 2035: go.umd.edu/ImpactsofFedClimateRollbacks
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January 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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As the US federal government withdraws from UNFCCC, states have stepped up to address climate ambition. A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social and @americaisallin.com report highlights how states have ramped up climate action to continue US climate progress: go.umd.edu/USPathwaysTo2035
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January 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Great news! 🎉 University of Maryland ranked #9 among public universities and #14 among all U.S. universities in NCSES's annual HERD survey of research enterprises in higher education! CGS is proud to be a part of UMD's high-impact scientific and policy research.

Learn more: umdrightnow.umd.edu/...
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January 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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The electricity sector generates the majority of Australia's GHG emissions, but a high ambition pathway targeting power systems and EV policies can lead to a 69-73% emissions reduction by 2035.

Learn more at CGS's Country Climate Ambition website: country-ambition.cgs.umd.edu/australia
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January 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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China leads the world in the adoption and production of new energy vehicles (NEVs).

A CGS report finds China’s NEV market penetration rate rose by 20.4% from 2022 to 2024, and most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVHorizon
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January 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Indonesia's nickel reserves make it a major source of critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition. To address recent nickel processing buildout, CGS's database offers a comprehensive look at 106 Indonesian smelters to inform future energy modeling: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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How can Canada reach its net-zero goals? A new article in Energy and Climate Change co-authored by CGS researchers finds Canada will need to make major technological advancements across all economic sectors to reach its net-zero goals: doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...
An article in Energy and Climate Change journal titled, "Net-zero for Canada: An open-method modeling approach"
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Countries are working to increase climate ambition based on their NDCs submitted during COP30. To support this process, @ctrglobsust.bsky.social's Country Climate Ambition website offers in-depth analyses for how countries can achieve climate goals. Visit the website: country-ambition.cgs...
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January 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Happy New Year! CGS is excited to enter 2026 with new projects while continuing impactful research to promote climate ambition. Keep an eye out for more updates in the coming year.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Happy holidays from CGS! Wishing a wonderful season and clean planet for all.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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2025 has been a year of growth for CGS! We've collaborated with international partners to develop impactful research, launched informative resources to support climate ambition, and shared our work through conferences and meetings. Looking forward to an even better 2026!
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December 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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How can countries achieve ambitious climate goals set in their NDCs? @ctrglobsust.bsky.social's interactive Country Climate Ambition website offers pathways to achieve climate goals for 12 major-emitting countries, with more on the way. Explore the website: country-ambition.cgs...
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December 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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With the largest share of nickel reserves in the world, Indonesia has been strengthening critical mineral processing to meet growing demands. CGS's new dataset of nickel smelter projects helps identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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A new @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report finds most Chinese provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets. While industrial development is a key driver of this progress, charging infrastructure continues to pose a challenge: go.umd.edu/ChinaEVPo...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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This week CGS researchers are at #AGU25 to share research from our modeling and Indonesia programs. Learn more about how CGS's modeling and country climate work to support climate ambition in the NDC process: country-ambition.cgs...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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As Indonesia holds the largest global share of nickel reserves, @ctrglobsust.bsky.social's new dataset takes comprehensive stock of 106 existing nickel smelter projects to help identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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How can #Korea achieve the upper end of its draft 2035 #NDC?

A new analysis by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social and KAIST outlines key policy actions to meet Korea's NDC, including accelerating clean energy deployment and phasing out coal by 2035. Learn more: go.umd.edu/Republico...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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How can countries achieve ambitious climate goals set during COP30? @ctrglobsust.bsky.social's Country Climate Ambition Website offers data-driven, country-specific analyses to inform pathways for countries to achieve ambitious NDCs in 2035. Visit the interactive website: country-ambition.cgs...
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December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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To understand how subnational climate action can best support national strategies, CGS's recent report presents a comprehensive framework for understanding countries’ subnational climate action potential across five key sectors (power, agriculture, waste, etc.). Learn more: go.umd.edu/Subnation...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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As data center industry grows, the US must consider how to still meet its 2035 emissions targets.

A new @americaisallin.com and CGS report assesses how the U.S. can meet these growing energy needs while also achieving its 56% emissions cut target: go.umd.edu/USPathway...
"Research finds enhanced subnational action and a reengaged federal government can cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by up to 56% by 2035" with a figure showing net GHG emissions declining at different rates for current policies and enhanced ambition.
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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What trends exist in Indonesia’s expanding nickel processing sector?

A new CGS dataset and policy brief offer a comprehensive snapshot of the sector, highlighting complex ownership structures and a high concentration of production in a small number of facilities: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Is China on track to meet its new energy vehicles (NEVs) targets?

@ctrglobsust.bsky.social's new report finds China’s NEV market penetration rate rose by 20.4% from 2022 to 2024, and most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVHorizon
A parking lot full of electric vehicles with the text, "China’s Electric Vehicle Horizon: Analyzing National, Provincial, and Top 20 City EV Policies Towards the 2025 Milestone; A new report from the Center for Global Sustainability assesses China’s progress towards its transition to New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), finding that most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed their targets. The analysis highlights current successes and challenges to offer key lessons for countries seeking to decarbonize their transportation sector."
December 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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As countries strategize how to achieve their new NDCs, CGS's Country Climate Ambition website offers detailed insights and plausible pathways for 12 countries to reach their #ClimateGoals. Stay tuned for future updates and additional country analyses: country-ambition.cgs.umd.edu/
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December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Last week, @ctrglobsust.bsky.social co-hosted the 2025 Asia Regional Conference with ADBI, LPEM, & CSIS where leading experts shared valuable insights on topics ranging from #RenewableEnergy integration to #GreenFinance.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM