Energy Events
The Road to Copenhagen: Energy Solutions for Emerging Economies
November 05, 2009 // 11:00am — 12:15pm
Wilson Center on the Hill
Technology and innovation will be critical for China, India, and other emerging economies to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions – and U.S. technology policy can help lead the way, say experts David Irvine-Halliday, Chen Wang, and Anuradda Ganesh.
The America's Energy Coast Policy Forum
November 04, 2009 // 8:00am — 11:00am
Comparative Urban Studies Project
The second America's Energy Coast Policy Forum focuses on the long-term sustainability of America’s Energy Coast.
Energy Forum 11: Accelerating the Transformation of North American Energy Systems: How Much Should Canada and the United States Restrict International Offsets?
October 29, 2009 // 8:15am — 1:30pm
Canada Institute
The 11th Energy Forum brought together senior level Canadian and U.S. government officials, energy industry representatives, and energy experts to discuss the merits and drawbacks of using international offsets as a means of reducing North American carbon emissions.
Strategic Energy Opportunities for the Department of Defense
October 28, 2009 // 12:00pm — 1:30pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
Amory Lovins, co-founder, chairman, and chief scientist at the Rocky Mountain Institute, speaks at the Wilson Center.
The Road to Copenhagen: Perspectives on Brazil, China and India
October 26, 2009 // 3:30pm — 5:30pm
Brazil Institute
A lone ranger mindset inflicting both developed and developing countries stands in the way of a significant reduction of carbons emissions, but the world will eventually have to put differences aside in order to reach an agreement on climate change, say experts on Brazil, China, and India.
Our Common Energy Future
October 22, 2009 // 8:00am — 10:00am
Canada Institute
William K. Reilly, the former administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, said the private sector must lead the way in confronting the problem of climate change at the annual C. Warren Goldring Annual Lecture on U.S.-Canada Relations.
China and Climate Security
October 06, 2009 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
China faces grave environmental security risks from sea level rise, increased water scarcity, and projected temperature change. If China takes no measures in meeting these challenges, it will potentially face a humanitarian crisis that will destabilize the population.
Offsite Event: Luncheon with Edison Lobão, Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy
July 20, 2009 // 12:30pm — 2:00pm
Brazil Institute
***This event takes place at the Brazil-U.S. Business Council***Edison Lobão, Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy
Energy and Oil Reform in the Americas
July 07, 2009 // 2:00pm — 5:00pm
Latin American Program
The story of the oil industry in Latin America in recent years has been one of both highs and lows. A panel of four experts was convened to evaluate the current climate for significant reform in the region.
Arctic Oil and Gas in Today's North American Energy Equation
June 24, 2009 // 3:30pm — 5:00pm
Canada Institute
Minister Robert McLeod and Drue Pearce discussed new developments that could affect Arctic oil and gas production, as well as how shifting U.S. energy policy could influence resource development in Canada's Arctic region.