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SouthAsiaSource

Jul 22, 2021

A vision for a green recovery of the Chhattisgarh economy

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council's South Asia Center and Swaniti Initiative host a conversation with Indian Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, H.E. Shri Bhupesh Baghel on his vision for a green recovery of the Chhattisgarh economy and India more broadly in the post-pandemic period.

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Jul 8, 2021

Forgotten places around the world: A call for action

By Martin Mühleisen

Spatial inequality is in many ways a macro-critical issue, as it directly interferes with broader sustainable growth goals. As the new Biden administration works to develop solutions to boost rural economies, they need to ensure that all levels of government work closely together to actualize real change.

Americas Climate Change & Climate Action

UkraineAlert

Jul 6, 2021

National Bank of Ukraine prioritizes green finance

By Kyrylo Shevchenko

The National Bank of Ukraine's recently updated strategy document identifies green finance as a key focus for the institution in the coming years as NBU officials look to further Ukraine's European integration.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2021

Regulation: The solution to Bitcoin’s risks and unrealized benefits

By Hung Tran

Cryptocurrency regulation currently ranges around the world from nonexistent or partial regulations to prohibitions. Here are the key areas to focus on to build better policy.

Climate Change & Climate Action Digital Currencies

TURKEYSource

Jul 1, 2021

Can energy be the key to Turkish-US relations in the Biden era?

By Eser Özdil

In spite of ups and downs in the political relationship, the United States and Turkey have always shared mutual interests on energy including through the Southern Gas Corridor and emerging LNG trade. Shared priorities on developing renewables and cooperation to strengthen the energy security of Eastern Europe are now emerging areas of cooperation.

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jun 29, 2021

Carbon border adjustment mechanisms: Will innovative climate policy launch a trade war?

By Mark Linscott

The path forward is likely to be full of drama, showdowns, and uncertainty. Here are the key questions raised by the hypothetical trade restrictions known as CBAMs.

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 16, 2021

Ferziger in Foreign Policy: “Climate Policies Could Hand Power and Profits Back to OPEC”

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Fast Thinking

Jun 15, 2021

FAST THINKING: A new era for NATO

By Atlantic Council

The band is back together: NATO allies gathered at a Monday summit in Brussels. How will the meeting shape NATO’s future, and what cracks did it reveal in the Alliance?

China Climate Change & Climate Action

Issue Brief

Jun 14, 2021

Financing the future: Measuring and reporting climate-related risks

By Barbara C. Matthews

Financial regulatory institutions around the world are exploring initiatives to expand the mandatory-disclosure framework to provide meaningful perspective on exposures to climate-related risks. However, the stakes here are high. Mismeasurement can lead to material adverse consequences for economic activity. As a result, any changes will require very careful analysis.

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

Britain Debrief

Jun 7, 2021

#BritainDebrief – How does the British army see a climate change world? A debrief from General Richard Nugee

By Ben Judah

How does the British army see a climate change world? For this #BritainDebrief, General Richard Nugee addresses the intersection between climate change and national security challenges for Britain.

Climate Change & Climate Action Defense Policy

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