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GCC hosts virtual roundtable to inform upcoming Equitable Adaptation Toolkit

GCC’s upcoming Equitable Adaptation Legal & Policy Toolkit (Equitable Adaptation Toolkit) will feature case studies and resources that help communities and states address the cumulative effects of climate change impacts and social inequalities that put the health and well-being of communities at risk. March 19, 2020

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Georgetown Climate Center and subnational leaders head to COP25 in Madrid

Georgetown Climate Center is once again supporting U.S. state and local government officials’ participation in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP). COP25 runs...December 4, 2019

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Georgetown Climate Center welcomes Bill Gates for energy and climate discussion

On Tuesday, September 10, the Georgetown Climate Center was pleased to welcome technologist, investor, and philanthropist Bill Gates to the Georgetown Law campus for a discussion with a panel of leaders from academia, civil society, finance, industry, policy, and technology.September 10, 2019

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GCC's Vicki Arroyo testifies before U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, GCC Executive Director Vicki Arroyo testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the role of transportation in contributing to climate change and the...July 10, 2019

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Issue Brief | Final ACE Rule Raises State Concerns

On June 19, 2019, the Trump Administration released a final regulation—dubbed the Affordable Clean Energy Rule (ACE)—that repeals and replaces the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan. This issue brief, prepared...July 2, 2019

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States respond to release of final ACE rule, rollback of Clean Power Plan

On June 19, 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump Administration announced a final regulation to be instituted in place of the Clean Power Plan, known as the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. Below are...June 19, 2019

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Georgetown Climate Center at the 2019 National Adaptation Forum

The 4th National Adaptation Forum took place April 23 - 25 in Madison, WI. Georgetown Climate Center staff will be lead several sessions and networking opportunities throughout the conference. This article gives an overview of the events at which GCC staff moderated and presented.
April 16, 2019

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GCC hosts interdisciplinary convening exploring managed retreat as a strategy for community adaptation

State, local, and federal representatives came together with the Georgetown Climate Center, Georgetown faculty, and other experts for a two-day workshop on managed retreat, hosted by GCC on March 28-29, 2019. Managed retreat — or relocating communities away from vulnerable coastal areas — is one strategy that state and local governments are considering to address the impacts of sea-level rise on coastal communities, residents, and ecosystems. March 29, 2019

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New Adaptation Clearinghouse portal for ASAP members -- Link your Accounts!

The Georgetown Climate Center and the American Society of Adaptation Planners (ASAP) are pleased to announce the launch of new web-based features that link two of the leading online resource providers for climate adaptation professionals: the ASAP member website and GCC's Adaptation Clearinghouse. March 12, 2019

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GCC Exec. Director Vicki Arroyo testifies before House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

View GCC Executive Director Vicki Arroyo's full testimony to the full House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for a hearing entitled "Examining How Federal Infrastructure Policy Could Help Mitigate and Adapt to Climate Change." March 5, 2019