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Video: Post-Durban Update

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:11:00 -0500

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted a post-Durban briefing from Jonathan Pershing, Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change, U.S. Department of State. Dr. Pershing provided an update on the latest round of climate negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change that recently took place in Durban, South Africa and offer some thoughts on next steps. Sarah O.

Audio: Post-Durban Update

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:04:00 -0500

Video: The Role of the United Nations in Promoting Prosperity and Development

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:36:00 -0400

Dr. Yumkella will provide his views on the role of the United Nations in fostering opportunities for sustainable development and lasting prosperity, as well as his work as Chairman, UN Energy. During his tenure as director general of UNIDO Dr.

Audio: The Role of the United Nations in Promoting Prosperity and Development

kate — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:11:57 -0400

Audio: Energy and Development Nexus: An Historical View of Ethanol and Brazil

kate — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:18:21 -0400

Mario Garnero, Chairmain of BrasilInvest, joined Stephen Johnson, from the Americas Program and Sarah Ladislaw, from the Energy Program to discuss the historical role ethanol has played in the development of Brazil’s economy.

Audio: Operational Energy Strategy

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:08:00 -0400

On June 14, 2011 the Department of Defense released its first ever “Operational Energy Strategy” which outlines how the department can better use energy resources to support their strategic goals, the country’s broader energy security goal, lower risks to the warfighter, and more efficiency allocate and save taxpayer resources.

Audio: Arctic Gas

sherry — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:02:47 -0400

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted Minister Bob McLeod for a discussion about the Northwest Territories’ oil and natural gas reserves and existing plans for bringing the gas to the North American Market.

Video: Geopolitics of Clean Energy

ian — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:16:46 -0400

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program and the Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis hosted a discussion of the geopolitical implications of current clean energy trends. The session began with a presentation on the trends and state of the clean energy economy, looking at clean energy penetration, finance, and policy support across the globe.

Audio: U.S. Electricity Dynamics - Part One

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:50:50 -0400

Supply-Side Dynamics: Competition, Environment, and Regulation

Audio: U.S. Electricity Dynamics - Part Two

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:49:58 -0400

Policy Update from FERC

Marc Spitzer, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Audio: U.S. Electricity Dynamics - Part Three

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:47:50 -0400

The Smart Grid: Promises and Challenges

Speaker: Katherine Hamilton, Director, Quinn Gillespie & Associates; former head of GridWise Alliance

Commenters:

John Caldwell, Director of Economics, Edison Electric Institue

Video: U.S. Electricity Dynamics (Lunch Keynote)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:29:00 -0400

Keynote Speaker: Policy Update from FERC
Marc Spitzer, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Audio: High-Impact Energy Efficiency

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:22:00 -0400

Using energy more efficiently through improved technologies and processes has long been the clear winner when it comes to cost-effective ways to promote energy and emissions savings. Despite the enormous potential of energy efficiency, progress is often hard to incent and underappreciated. In the current environment of economic uncertainty, however, efficiency is once again an impor

Video: High-Impact Energy Efficiency

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:03:00 -0400

Video: Bridging the Climate Divide: Can Risk Management Reveal a Prudent Path Forward?

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:05:00 -0500

Despite global commitments to limit the most severe impacts of global climate change there is increasing uncertainty about whether and how these goals will be reached and if the global community is truly preparing to manage the security risks of a changing climate. Dealing with this range of uncertainty will require thoughtful and frank discussions that are out of step with the current po

Audio: Bridging the Climate Divide: Can Risk Management Reveal a Prudent Path Forward?

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:03:00 -0500

Video: Post-Cancun Update

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:39:39 -0500

The international community recently concluded the latest round of negotiations on an international climate change agreement. Despite significant hurdles, the negotiators made important progress by managing expectations and adopting a pragmatic and forward-looking approach.

Audio: Post-Cancun Update - What Happened in Cancun and Where do the Climate Negotiations go from Here?

mentman — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:18:56 -0500

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted a discussion with:

Audio: Implications of a Secure, Low Carbon Pathway for China - Panel 2

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:18:53 -0400

On October 26th, the CSIS Energy and National Security Program is hosting a one-day conference on implications of secure, low-carbon energy pathways in China. The conference will examine the current energy situation in China and the policies being put in place to meet the need for reliable, clean energy which can also sustain economic growth, improve energy security, and reduce green

Audio: Implications of a Secure, Low Carbon Pathway for China - Keynote

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:09:29 -0400

Video: Implications of a Secure, Low Carbon Pathway for China (Keynote)

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:19:04 -0400

On October 26th, the CSIS Energy and National Security Program is hosting a one-day conference on implications of secure, low-carbon energy pathways in China.

Video: Implications of a Secure, Low Carbon Pathway for China (Panel Discussion)

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:15:33 -0400

On October 26th, the CSIS Energy and National Security Program is hosting a one-day conference on implications of secure, low-carbon energy pathways in China.

Audio: Energy Technologies: Comparative Innovation Strategies and Technology Transfer

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:48:50 -0400

This session will explore how different countries approach technology innovation and some of the major obstacles and opportunities associated with technology transfer and widespread technology deployment. The development and deployment of clean energy technologies will play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Video: Energy Technologies: Comparative Innovation Strategies and Technology Transfer

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:21:00 -0400

Audio: Leveraging Climate Data and Services to Manage Climate Change

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:53:50 -0400

Climate change will have serious, pervasive, and unavoidable effects on economic and national security. Managing these consequences, and mitigating them when possible, is a new and difficult task for governments.

Video: Leveraging Climate Data and Services to Manage Climate Change

ian — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:31:59 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted an event on leveraging climate data and services to manage climate change and the creation of a national climate service.

Audio: Energy Technology Perspectives 2010

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:30:06 -0400

Energy Technology Perspectives 2010

Introduction by: Nobuo Tanaka
Executive Director, International Energy Agency

Presentation by: Bo Diczfalusy
Director of Sustainable Energy Policy and Technology, International Energy Agency

Audio: Carbon Accounting: Building the Knowledge Base for a Clean Energy Economy

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:33:43 -0400

Much of the new energy economy is predicated on understanding the level of greenhouse gases involved in everyday resources, processes, and activities. Greenhouse gas accounting will be critically important to ensuring a level playing field and accurate execution of many policies and business activities.

Audio: Game Changers and Visionaries

sherry — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:02:14 -0400

This is the audio for event "Game Changers and Visionaries" on May 12, 2010.

Audio: Adapting for Future Resource Challenges: Food, Water, and Energy

ian — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:14:03 -0400

The impacts of climate change will require societies to adapt practices and incorporate greater resilience into their built environments. The systems around three key resources - food, water, and energy - are some of the most important areas to focus adaptation measures. This event will explore the expected impact of climate change and other stresses in each of these areas

Video: Adapting for Future Resource Challenges: Food, Water, and Energy

pfrank — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:11:16 -0400

Audio: Resurrecting the Patchwork Strategy

pfrank — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:31:28 -0400

This session assessed the prospects for major new or continued top-down or bottom-up climate and energy policies at both the U.S. and international level and discuss the potential implications for meeting our energy and climate goals.

Audio: Green Stimulus

sherry — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:33:41 -0500

This is the audio for event "Green Stimulus" on February 17, 2010.

Agenda

9:30 Welcome and Introduction
Frank Verrastro, Senior Vice President and Director, Energy and National Security Program, CSIS

Video: Green Stimulus Panel Discussion

ian — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:00:47 -0500

The United States is in the process of making an unprecedented investment in clean, efficient and renewable energy technology and infrastructure through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). This investment, up to $80 billion by some estimates, is perhaps this Administration’s strongest action to date to show its support for action to address our nation’s

Video: Green Stimulus Keynote Presentation

ian — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:58:41 -0500

Video: Post-Copenhagen Outlook

pfrank — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:51:49 -0500

International negotiators recently concluded a high-level political agreement on climate change at the 15th Conference of Parties in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Audio: Post Copenhagen Outlook

sherry — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:47:52 -0500

This is the audio for event "Post Copenhagen Outlook" on January 13, 2010. International negotiators recently concluded a high-level political agreement on climate change at the 15th Conference of Parties in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Audio: Press Briefing: Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change

pfrank — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:48:50 -0500

Audio from press briefing on the Copenhagen Summit

Audio: Evaluating the Energy Security Implications of a Carbon-Constrained U.S. Economy

sherry — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:46:27 -0400

This is the audio for event "Evaluating the Energy Security Implications of a Carbon-Constrained U.S. Economy". This session provided an overview of the CSIS/WRI analysis and invite technologists and energy industry representatives to speak about the challenges and opportunities they see when it comes to tackling our energy security and climate change challenges.

Audio: The Informational Challenges of a Changing Climate

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:11:17 -0400

This is a recording of the event on the "Informational Challenges of a Changing Climate."

Video: The Informational Challenges of a Changing Climate

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:11:17 -0400

Video: Breakthrough Energy Technologies: The Enabling Role of Basic Science

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:18:15 -0500

Video: A Roadmap for a Secure, Low-Carbon Energy Economy

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:56:00 -0500

This is a video recording of the event "A Roadmad for a Secure, Low-Carbon Energy Economy."

Audio: A Roadmap for a Secure, Low-Carbon Energy Economy

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:56:00 -0500

CSIS hosted a launch for the publication "A Roadmap for a Secure, Low-Carbon Energy Economy."

Audio: Climate Change, Security, and Earth Observation

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:07:00 -0500

Recording of the event "Climate Change, Security, and Earth Observation."