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The Clean Economy Bridge think pieces

Welcome to The Clean Economy Bridge's think pieces. Here we post analysis and insights on topics relevant to the clean economy transition in Germany, Canada and the United States, and its content is written by the TCB program office and members of our broader community.

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19 - 20 September 2024

Balancing Economic Growth and Decarbonization in Ontario

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In a delegation led by State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action Jennifer Morgan, the TCB team was in Ontario meeting with leading actors in the province's clean economy transition.

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8 October 2024

The Clean Economy Bridge Kick-Off Tour: Georgia

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On part II of The Clean Economy Bridge US kick off tour, TCB Leads Toby Bernstein and Mary Hellmich went to Atlanta, Georgia. Click here to read about the on-the-ground insights they gained on the state’s clean economy transition.

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1 October 2024

The Clean Economy Bridge Kick-Off Tour: Michigan

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To kick off the newest phase of The Clean Economy Bridge, TCB Lead Mary Hellmich went to several cities in Michigan, USA. Read about the overview she gained from subnational and civil society leaders on the state’s clean economy transition.

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11 January 2024

A Green Buyers Club: Transatlantic Cooperation on Green Public Procurement

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Government purchases make up a significant share of our economies, and when wielded strategically, they can drive ambitious economy-wide decarbonization. This report analyzes the status of green public procurement policies for construction materials in Germany, Canada, and the United States.

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15 November 2023

TCB Legislative Study Tour 2023 - Framing the narrative: Ambitious climate policy means a secure future

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In its second legislative study tour, the TCB brought state- and provincial-level representatives from the US and Canada to Germany to learn about the Energiewende and apply lessons learned to their jurisdictions back home. Hear the main takeaways for transatlantic climate learning. 

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25 May 2022

The Transatlantic Climate Bridge 2.0: Northern Virginia Redux

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In this piece, Dr. Dale G. Medearis, Senior Regional Planner of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRK) discusses the NVRC delegation's exchange to Stuttgart and Hamburg from the 6-14 May 2022, which the TCB supported. 

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13 December 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the EU

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This briefing explains the political economy dynamics behind both the passage of the IRA and the European response, and provides scenarios for moving forward.

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18 October 2022

The US and EU must support climate loss and damage action

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For The Hill, Anne Christianson and Dennis Tänzler urge the United States and European Union to support climate loss and damage action at next month’s United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change conference.

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24 March 2022

Event Summary: Canada's Input to Germany's G7 Presidency

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On 14 March, the TCB hosted an event with transatlantic climate actors to discuss the G7 agenda items of climate clubs & just phaseouts. Here is our summary.

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10 February 2022

The Climate Agenda for Germany’s G7 Presidency

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In this piece the TCB, with partners CAP & IISD, analyze Germany's climate agenda for its G7 presidency & its potential impact on transatlantic cooperation.

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2 February 2022

Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forests and Land Use

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At COP26, countries signed the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use. Now endorsed by 141 national governments, the Declaration sounds a global clarion call to end deforestation.

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20 January 2022

Grant structures and just transitions in the US and Germany

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The bipartisan US infrastructure bill passed in November 2021 sets aside USD50 billion for climate resiliency. However, lurking behind any announcement of climate funding is the question of justice.

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7 December 2021

The Arctic, climate change & international cooperation

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Colorado State University PhD student Gabriella Gricius shares her research on security in the Arctic and her interest in further collaboration in this area

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17 November 2021

US Climate Legislation Update

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This report takes a deep dive into the climate components of the bipartisan infrastructure bill recently signed into law by President Biden
 

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16 November 2021

Canada's Election: an Analysis

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This report provides insights into the September 2021 Canadian election and its consequences for transatlantic climate policy

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30 September 2021

Germany's Climate Election: an Analysis

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This brief report analyzes the climate policy positions of the four parties that might enter Germany's next governing coalition.

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