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GMF celebrates its 40 year history and Founder and Chairman, Dr. Guido Goldman at Gala Dinner May 09, 2013 / Washington, DC

GMF held a celebratory gala dinner at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, Wednesday May 8.

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Deal Between Kosovo, Serbia is a European Solution to a European Problem May 13, 2013

In this podcast, GMF Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda discusses last month's historic agreement to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia.

Andrew Small on China’s Influence in the Middle East Peace Process May 10, 2013

Anchor Elaine Reyes speaks with Andrew Small, Transatlantic Fellow of the Asia Program for the German Marshall Fund, about Beijing's potential role in brokering peace between Israel and Palestine

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Energy and Climate Change: A New Driver for Local Policy and Action? April 22, 2010 / Anne Mariani


As comprehensive federal-level climate legislation stalls in the U.S. Congress, cities and regions across the United States are responding to the challenge of climate change through local action and policies. As CDP fellow Anne Mariani posits in this policy brief, Climate Action Plans are a key element of these efforts, as they provide both the goals and methods for achieving carbon emission reductions at the local level.

By closely examining the plans of Pittsburgh, Denver, and Seattle, the author outlines a number of lessons for other cities and regions, especially those in Europe, attempting to complement national policy with local action.