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US Government Perspectives on Climate Change and Forests

Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University

Location: 220, 2nd floor, Collegium Maius

US government action on federal climate policy could move forward rapidly under the leadership of a new President and administration.  The US Congress has introduced cap-and-trade bills that could have enormous implications for the climate, international policy momentum, the integration and growth of the carbon market and engagement of developing countries. Some bills have included specific language on funds or markets for international forest carbon or REDD, as well as the inclusion of domestic forest carbon in an offset program.  This session will convene executive branch government officials central to US climate and forest policy, legislative branch staff of Senators and Representatives who are leaders on climate policy, and invites advisors to the incoming administration, and academic experts to discuss their insights into the US process on climate change and international forest carbon as it moves into high gear in the US. 

Chair:
Lydia Olander and Brian Murray

Time

Title of presentation

Speaker & Institution

14:30-14:40

Introduction and Moderation

Brian Murray and Lydia Olander, Nicholas Institute

14:40-16:00

Panel: US Government Perspectives on Climate Change and Forests

William Hohenstein, Director of Global Change Program, US Dept of Agriculture
Anthony Brunello, Asst Secretary for Climate and Energy at California Resources Agency
Misty McGowen, Legislative Aide for United States Senator Crapo
TBA, Federal congressional staff

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www.env.duke.edu/institute/events.html

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