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Check out the new Tufts Institute of the Environment website
Designing A Forest Financing Mechanism: A Call for Bold, Collaborative & Innovative Thinking
by Hans Hoogeveen, Jagmohan S. Maini, William Moomaw, Adil Najam, and Patrick Verkooijen
"This initiative outlines a way to expand the current approach to mobilize forest financing as well as to establish an innovative, effective, and efficient Forest Financing Mechanism."
Trade and Environment
by Adil Najam
"An analysis on a broad set of trade and environment discussions from a
Southern perspective; as well as an explanation of the important
policy debates that surround the trade and environment interests of
developing countries."
CIERP is pleased to announce a new € 150,000 fellowship for students interested in international forest issues. It was established by the Netherlands Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality (LNV) in honor of the work of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF). More information on the UNFF-Netherlands Fellowship.
Welcome!
Established in 1990 to support the growing demand for international environmental leaders, the Center for Environmental and Resource Policy (CIERP) provides an interdisciplinary approach to educate graduate students at The Fletcher School. The program integrates emerging science, engineering, and business concepts with more traditional subjects such as economics, international law and policy, negotiation, diplomacy, resource management and governance systems. Our students develop appreciation for the complex nature of formulating effective environmental strategies and solutions. Upon graduation, students are prepared to apply this new diplomatic approach in the context of government and intergovernmental organizations, multinational corporations, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Professor Gallagher speaks on "Breaking the Climate Impasse with China".
As the world prepares for the COP15 this December in Copenhagen, many look towards the relationship between China and the US to set the tone for the climate change negotiations. Professor Gallagher's discussion paper explores the question of how to reconcile both countries' need for economic advancement, which is increasingly intertwined, with the imperative need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).
"Breaking the Climate Impasse with China"
Professor Moomaw on Renewable Energy in low-carbon energy economies
Professor Moomaw has published an article called on how renewable energy can become the major energy supply option in low-carbon energy economies.
In the article, Moomaw has taken on what has been described as the major challenge of the first half of the 21st century: organizing the energy transition from non-sustainable to renewable energy.
“Renewable energy costs, potentials, barriers: Conceptual issues”
Mr. Hans Hoogeveen
Mr. Hans Hoogeveen has recently been appointed as Visiting Professor of Practice in Natural Resource Policy at
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Mr. Hoogeveen is the Director General at the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality of the Netherlands, responsible for International Affairs, Research and Development, Innovation Policy and implementation of European Union policies. Mr. Hoogeveen will be working closely with faculty and staff at CIERP, and will host a series of roundtable discussions on his experience in international sustainable development diplomacy.
The Moomaw Zero-Energy House Tour
Professor Moomaw and his wife, Margot, opened their home in Williamstown, MA to a group of Tufts students and staff for a grand tour. The 2,200 sq ft home, completed in 2007, uses net zero energy and is adorned by 66 solar panels.
Berkshire Living Magazine featured the Moomaws and their zero-energy home in their August Home and Garden Edition: