Center for Global Sustainability
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Research center at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.
Collaboration & analytics from local to global. Research for climate action, #AmericaIsAllIn, energy innovation, climate finance & resilience, & more.
Collaboration & analytics from local to global. Research for climate action, #AmericaIsAllIn, energy innovation, climate finance & resilience, & more.
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As a first step toward understanding how cities can support state and national climate pathways, a new Center for Global Sustainability study captures a snapshot of current municipal climate policies. Learn more: ow.ly/Bn8G50ZzZz8
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@ctrglobsust.bsky.social has released updates to the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Analysis—this update now includes revised state data files and a methodology report. To learn more about CGS’s suite of GHGIA products, visit ghgi.cgs.umd.edu.
September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social has released updates to the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Analysis—this update now includes revised state data files and a methodology report. To learn more about CGS’s suite of GHGIA products, visit ghgi.cgs.umd.edu.
We are pleased to celebrate CGS Assistant Director Dr. Ryna Cui on being selected to receive Provost’s Excellence Award for Professional Track Faculty at UMD’s 43rd Annual Faculty and Staff Convocation yesterday. Her work continues to advance research and scholarship. Congratulations to Ryna Cui!
September 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
We are pleased to celebrate CGS Assistant Director Dr. Ryna Cui on being selected to receive Provost’s Excellence Award for Professional Track Faculty at UMD’s 43rd Annual Faculty and Staff Convocation yesterday. Her work continues to advance research and scholarship. Congratulations to Ryna Cui!
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September 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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New Article 📣
A new article in Nature Sustainability examines the need for more land-use planning concerning Indonesia’s biodiesel targets, and enhanced policy frameworks that reduce trade-offs between food and energy production.
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A new article in Nature Sustainability examines the need for more land-use planning concerning Indonesia’s biodiesel targets, and enhanced policy frameworks that reduce trade-offs between food and energy production.
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September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
New Article 📣
A new article in Nature Sustainability examines the need for more land-use planning concerning Indonesia’s biodiesel targets, and enhanced policy frameworks that reduce trade-offs between food and energy production.
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A new article in Nature Sustainability examines the need for more land-use planning concerning Indonesia’s biodiesel targets, and enhanced policy frameworks that reduce trade-offs between food and energy production.
Learn more at: https://ow.ly/FXPW50ZIkvq
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New paper rdcu.be/Ec9ActW9qnma from CGS's Indonesia team shows potential negative impacts of biodiesel blending target for the country. Transport electrification, which is already picking up in the country offers an alternative without as severe trade-offs with forest conservation and food security
September 2, 2026 at 6:49 AM
New paper rdcu.be/Ec9ActW9qnma from CGS's Indonesia team shows potential negative impacts of biodiesel blending target for the country. Transport electrification, which is already picking up in the country offers an alternative without as severe trade-offs with forest conservation and food security
A new article in Nature Sustainability assesses the land use and emissions impacts of B50 attainment across Indonesia, finding that reaching this target by 2030 through extensification alone would require 4.85-8.55 million hectares of land conversion.
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September 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
A new article in Nature Sustainability assesses the land use and emissions impacts of B50 attainment across Indonesia, finding that reaching this target by 2030 through extensification alone would require 4.85-8.55 million hectares of land conversion.
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A new Center for Global Sustainability study in Nature Sustainability reveals how Indonesia can mitigate trade-offs between food and energy production via more integrated land-use planning balancing economic development with environmental sustainability. Learn more: https://ow.ly/fLpj50ZGHrl
August 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A new Center for Global Sustainability study in Nature Sustainability reveals how Indonesia can mitigate trade-offs between food and energy production via more integrated land-use planning balancing economic development with environmental sustainability. Learn more: https://ow.ly/fLpj50ZGHrl
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August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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🔔 NEW:
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social just published the first comprehensive mapping of how cities are driving the clean energy transition – analyzing 1,406 city-level climate and energy policies across 157 US cities in 48 states.
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@ctrglobsust.bsky.social just published the first comprehensive mapping of how cities are driving the clean energy transition – analyzing 1,406 city-level climate and energy policies across 157 US cities in 48 states.
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Mapping the Landscape of City Climate and Energy Policies in the United States | Center for Global Sustainability
Vo, S., L. Hinkle, S. Chau, D. Churlyaev, S. Kreis, A. Zhao, K. Olazabel, J. Lou, and R. Cui. (2026). “Mapping the Landscape of City Climate and Energy Policies in the United States.” Center for Global Sustainability, University of Maryland. 20 pp.
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August 18, 2026 at 8:15 PM
🔔 NEW:
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social just published the first comprehensive mapping of how cities are driving the clean energy transition – analyzing 1,406 city-level climate and energy policies across 157 US cities in 48 states.
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@ctrglobsust.bsky.social just published the first comprehensive mapping of how cities are driving the clean energy transition – analyzing 1,406 city-level climate and energy policies across 157 US cities in 48 states.
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August 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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August 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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As a first step toward understanding how cities can support state and national climate pathways, a new Center for Global Sustainability study captures a snapshot of current municipal climate policies. Learn more: ow.ly/Bn8G50ZzZz8
August 17, 2026 at 5:11 PM
As a first step toward understanding how cities can support state and national climate pathways, a new Center for Global Sustainability study captures a snapshot of current municipal climate policies. Learn more: ow.ly/Bn8G50ZzZz8
A new study in @natcomms.nature.com, authored by CGS Asst. Director @jiehonglou.bsky.social found local EV-integrated building codes can support growth in EV adoption in MD. Learn more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
EV-ready building codes and electric vehicle adoption - Nature Communications
This study finds that EV-ready building codes increase EV adoption by 0.25 vehicles per census block ( ~ 28%), driven by BEVs. Benefits are uneven, favoring higher-income and single-family areas, unde...
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July 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A new study in @natcomms.nature.com, authored by CGS Asst. Director @jiehonglou.bsky.social found local EV-integrated building codes can support growth in EV adoption in MD. Learn more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Last month @ctrglobsust.bsky.social engaged with partners and stakeholders to support subnational climate action at the #JuneClimateMeetings in Bonn, Germany and #LCAW2026 in the U.K.
Learn more about CGS's engagements: cgs.umd.edu/news/cgs-eng...
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July 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Last month @ctrglobsust.bsky.social engaged with partners and stakeholders to support subnational climate action at the #JuneClimateMeetings in Bonn, Germany and #LCAW2026 in the U.K.
Learn more about CGS's engagements: cgs.umd.edu/news/cgs-eng...
Learn more about CGS's engagements: cgs.umd.edu/news/cgs-eng...
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New analysis from @ctrglobsust.bsky.social shows how, over the past decade, strong policies created the market conditions that make renewables the most affordable, practical option on the grid.
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Guest post: How US renewable-energy growth persists despite federal policy uncertainty - Carbon Brief
Despite recent shifts in federal energy policies, our analysis shows that the US transition to renewable energy is continuing.
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June 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM
New analysis from @ctrglobsust.bsky.social shows how, over the past decade, strong policies created the market conditions that make renewables the most affordable, practical option on the grid.
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Read more from UMD’s guest post in @carbonbrief.org 🔗 www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-h...
New Research 📣
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social's new guest post in @carbonbrief.org examines recent trends in the U.S. energy landscape, finding continued renewable energy growth across the country regardless of political affiliation.
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social's new guest post in @carbonbrief.org examines recent trends in the U.S. energy landscape, finding continued renewable energy growth across the country regardless of political affiliation.
Guest post: How US renewable-energy growth persists despite federal policy uncertainty
✍️ written by @aliciaszhao.bsky.social Nate Hultman, Dhruv Modi and Tyler Stotland
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✍️ written by @aliciaszhao.bsky.social Nate Hultman, Dhruv Modi and Tyler Stotland
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June 25, 2026 at 1:14 PM
New Research 📣
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social's new guest post in @carbonbrief.org examines recent trends in the U.S. energy landscape, finding continued renewable energy growth across the country regardless of political affiliation.
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social's new guest post in @carbonbrief.org examines recent trends in the U.S. energy landscape, finding continued renewable energy growth across the country regardless of political affiliation.
How are countries responding to the global energy crisis? 💡
A new CGS report examines recent policies and energy/trade data, finding clean energy transitions are being used as a critical strategy to address energy security and affordability concerns: go.umd.edu/EnergyTAFF
A new CGS report examines recent policies and energy/trade data, finding clean energy transitions are being used as a critical strategy to address energy security and affordability concerns: go.umd.edu/EnergyTAFF
June 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM
How are countries responding to the global energy crisis? 💡
A new CGS report examines recent policies and energy/trade data, finding clean energy transitions are being used as a critical strategy to address energy security and affordability concerns: go.umd.edu/EnergyTAFF
A new CGS report examines recent policies and energy/trade data, finding clean energy transitions are being used as a critical strategy to address energy security and affordability concerns: go.umd.edu/EnergyTAFF
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This morning I attended UN Secretary General António Guterres’s special address at London Climate Action Week, which clearly linked the global energy and climate crises and offered a near-term solution through low-cost, reliable, and secure clean energy.
June 23, 2026 at 4:24 PM
This morning I attended UN Secretary General António Guterres’s special address at London Climate Action Week, which clearly linked the global energy and climate crises and offered a near-term solution through low-cost, reliable, and secure clean energy.
New Report 📣
Many countries are turning to clean energy technologies as a response to the global energy crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
CGS’s report reviews recent policies, and energy and trade data to understand these trends: go.umd.edu/EnergyTAFF
Many countries are turning to clean energy technologies as a response to the global energy crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
CGS’s report reviews recent policies, and energy and trade data to understand these trends: go.umd.edu/EnergyTAFF
June 23, 2026 at 1:43 PM
New Report 📣
Many countries are turning to clean energy technologies as a response to the global energy crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
CGS’s report reviews recent policies, and energy and trade data to understand these trends: go.umd.edu/EnergyTAFF
Many countries are turning to clean energy technologies as a response to the global energy crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
CGS’s report reviews recent policies, and energy and trade data to understand these trends: go.umd.edu/EnergyTAFF
As climate leaders gather at London Climate Action Week, CGS research highlights the important roles of cities in achieving broader sustainability goals. A new report tracks progress toward sustainability, economic, and social needs in London, NYC, and Shanghai: go.umd.edu/Sustainab...
June 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM
As climate leaders gather at London Climate Action Week, CGS research highlights the important roles of cities in achieving broader sustainability goals. A new report tracks progress toward sustainability, economic, and social needs in London, NYC, and Shanghai: go.umd.edu/Sustainab...
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I had a great couple of weeks connecting and engaging in the Bonn UNFCCC #JuneClimateMeetings (SB64). We had many good conversations about the situation in the U.S. and other countries.
June 22, 2026 at 12:25 PM
I had a great couple of weeks connecting and engaging in the Bonn UNFCCC #JuneClimateMeetings (SB64). We had many good conversations about the situation in the U.S. and other countries.
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social Director @natehultman.bsky.social is on the ground at the UNFCCC #JuneClimateMeetings (SB64) in Bonn, Germany.
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I’m in Bonn, Germany to attend the UNFCCC #JuneClimateMeetings (SB64). Looking forward to discussions about @ctrglobsust.bsky.social analysis, data, and inventories, highlighting how the U.S. and other countries can achieve our climate goals.
June 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social Director @natehultman.bsky.social is on the ground at the UNFCCC #JuneClimateMeetings (SB64) in Bonn, Germany.
Follow along for more updates throughout the week!
Follow along for more updates throughout the week!
CGS is #NowHiring a Post-doctoral Associate with a focus #CDR 📣
The associate will support research on innovative approaches for achieving ambitious climate goals that highlight the role of CDR and emissions reductions.
Learn more and apply: cgs.umd.edu/about/jobs
The associate will support research on innovative approaches for achieving ambitious climate goals that highlight the role of CDR and emissions reductions.
Learn more and apply: cgs.umd.edu/about/jobs
June 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
CGS is #NowHiring a Post-doctoral Associate with a focus #CDR 📣
The associate will support research on innovative approaches for achieving ambitious climate goals that highlight the role of CDR and emissions reductions.
Learn more and apply: cgs.umd.edu/about/jobs
The associate will support research on innovative approaches for achieving ambitious climate goals that highlight the role of CDR and emissions reductions.
Learn more and apply: cgs.umd.edu/about/jobs
New @ctrglobsust.bsky.social research finds that mitigation technologies can reduce methane emissions while providing additional co-benefits in China, including:
💡Energy recovery
♻️Resource recycling
🗑️Improved waste management
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💡Energy recovery
♻️Resource recycling
🗑️Improved waste management
Learn more: go.umd.edu/WasteSect...
June 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
New @ctrglobsust.bsky.social research finds that mitigation technologies can reduce methane emissions while providing additional co-benefits in China, including:
💡Energy recovery
♻️Resource recycling
🗑️Improved waste management
Learn more: go.umd.edu/WasteSect...
💡Energy recovery
♻️Resource recycling
🗑️Improved waste management
Learn more: go.umd.edu/WasteSect...
New Report📣
As the largest methane-emitting country, China has expanded efforts to mitigate waste sector methane emissions. CGS’s analysis offers insights on waste sector emission trends, mitigation technologies, and opportunities to achieve co-benefits: go.umd.edu/WasteSectorMethane
As the largest methane-emitting country, China has expanded efforts to mitigate waste sector methane emissions. CGS’s analysis offers insights on waste sector emission trends, mitigation technologies, and opportunities to achieve co-benefits: go.umd.edu/WasteSectorMethane
June 1, 2026 at 1:21 PM
New Report📣
As the largest methane-emitting country, China has expanded efforts to mitigate waste sector methane emissions. CGS’s analysis offers insights on waste sector emission trends, mitigation technologies, and opportunities to achieve co-benefits: go.umd.edu/WasteSectorMethane
As the largest methane-emitting country, China has expanded efforts to mitigate waste sector methane emissions. CGS’s analysis offers insights on waste sector emission trends, mitigation technologies, and opportunities to achieve co-benefits: go.umd.edu/WasteSectorMethane