Climate and the Environment

Past Events

Built to Last: Creating Climate Resilient Communities

PAST EVENT VIDEO

In the lead-up to COP30, Kristina Costa, Jennifer Uchendu, Kobi Weinberg, and Elizabeth Andrews discuss global lessons in urban climate resilience and Chicago's potential as a climate refuge.

Nov 6

Chicagoans enjoy a day on the lakefront as Lake Michigan and the skyline loom in the background.

Nam Y. Huh / AP

Securing a Sustainable Future in a Polarized Era

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Alex Kruzel and Patrick Shewell discuss how business leaders can navigate policy shifts to stay the course on driving climate action.

Apr 10

Patrick Shewell and Alex Kruzel on the Council stage.

Ana Miyares Photography

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Commentary

November 5, 2025

Can COP30 Deliver amid US Retreat from Climate Action?

Analysis

by Joshua Busby

With global emissions still rising and political will waning, what can come out of this year’s international climate negotiations?

A sign for the upcoming COP30 U.N. Climate Summit sits outside of the press center in Belem, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

Eraldo Peres / AP

Climate and the Environment

May 21, 2025

Rollback of the Inflation Reduction Act Would Surrender Economic Primacy to China

In the News

The National Interest

Joshua Busby

Proposed cuts risk weakening US industrial competitiveness and clean energy leadership, handing China a strategic advantage in future technologies, Josh Busby and Greg Pollock write.