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GMF celebrates its 40 year history and Founder and Chairman, Dr. Guido Goldman at Gala Dinner May 09, 2013 / Washington, DCGMF held a celebratory gala dinner at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, Wednesday May 8.
In this podcast, GMF Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda discusses last month's historic agreement to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia.
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
Events List
Energy in the Wider Atlantic BasinFebruary 15, 2013 / Washington DC
On February 15, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted a discussion with Paul Isbell, a Calouste Gulbenkian Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. The Central and Eastern European Energy Security Forum: “Perspectives on Energy Security”February 13, 2013 / Warsaw, Poland
The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted the first in a series of seminars as part of the Central and Eastern European Energy Security Forum project in Warsaw, Poland. Recent Gas Discoveries in the Eastern MediterraneanOctober 24, 2012 / Washington, DC
On Friday, October 12, 2012, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the Embassy of Cyprus hosted a private lunch discussion on the implications of the recent gas discoveries in the eastern Mediterranean.Gas Discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean: Implications for the EU and International PartnersOctober 22, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
the German Marshall Fund (GMF) and the Bureau of European Policy Advisors (BEPA) convened a symposium on the wider implications of the discovery of large natural gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean region. Aviation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Identifying a Transatlantic and Global SolutionOctober 12, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
Greenhouse gas emissions from aviation are one of the fastest-growing sources of climate pollution, but they are unregulated. GMF and the Heinrich Boell Foundation co-hosted an event on the topic.Implications of Gas Discoveries in the Eastern MediterraneanJuly 13, 2012 / Capitol Visitor Center
On July 11th, GMF hosted a briefing between Members of Congress and an expert panel on the implications of gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean at the U.S. Capitol.
Renewable Energy in North Africa: Prospects for EU and the RegionJuly 10, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF Brussels hosted a roundtable discussion on the potential for the development of renewable energy in North Africa and the impact it could have on the region and Europe’s energy mix.
Conflicts and Opportunities in Eastern Mediterranean Energy DiscoveriesJune 14, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF Brussels released the first results of its new project on energy resources in the eastern Mediterranean.
Control Needed to Combat Resource DeficiencyJune 11, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
Transatlantic Academy Fellows, Dr. Geoffrey Kemp and Mr. Tim Boersma, took part in a conversation on “The Global Resource Nexus” at GMF’s Warsaw Office, Poland.
Managing Resource Risks in the 21st CenturyJune 06, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
On Friday June 1, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the German Institute for International and Security Affairs hosted a roundtable workshop on the transatlantic governance of resource risks.
Commissioner Günther Oettinger Outlines “Energy Roadmap 2050”May 24, 2012 /
On May 17, Commissioner Günther Oettinger for Energy, took part in a conversation on the “European Energy Roadmap 2050", Europe's common energy policy. First Annual Energy Transition ForumMay 14, 2012 / Washington, DC
On May 14-15, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted its first annual Energy Transition Forum (ETF) meeting in Washington, DC. Participants included senior policymakers, business leaders, and thought drivers, all of whom took part in a facilitated dialogue over the course of a day and a half.
Driving Innovation for a Low-Carbon SocietyApril 30, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium
GMF hosted in Brussels a roundtable discussion on innovation promotion with political leaders and climate scholars from leading European institutions. Discussions focused on a recently published SEI report, "Driving Innovation for a Low-Carbon Society".
YTN Event on Water SecurityMarch 27, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumOn Tuesday 27 March, the GMF and the U.S. Mission to the European Union hosted a Young Translatlantic Network lunch discussion on water security with Ingrid Verstraeten, from U.S. Geological Survey, and Efastathios Dalmangas, from DG Development and Cooperation, European Commission.
Climate and Energy Security – A Strategic National Security issueFebruary 02, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland
On January 31, 2012 the GMF Warsaw office hosted British Climate and Energy Security Envoy Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti for a discussion on the implications of climate change on national and global security.
Shale Gas Practices, Regulations and GeopoliticsJanuary 25, 2012 / Warsaw
On January 25, 2012 the GMF Warsaw Office hosted an off-the-record roundtable discussion on the exploration of shale gas from the Polish and EU perspectives featuring Transatlantic Academy Fellows Corey Johnson and Tim Boersma.
Shale Gas Exploration in Poland: A ScorecardDecember 15, 2011 / Warsaw
A discussion panel entitled ‘Shale Gas Exploration in Poland: A Scorecard’ took place in the Warsaw office of the German Marshall Fund (GMF) on December 15, 2011. Moderated by Dr Andrew Michta, the panel featured Prof. Alan Riley, an energy specialist from City University London; Tomasz Maj, the Country Manager and Vice President of Talisman Energy Polska, and Ms Katarzyna Kacperczyk of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. The three specialists, each from a different field, engaged in a lively discussion on the current state of play in shale gas development, its larger European dimension and the likely impact it might have on delivering energy in Europe.
It was also acknowledged that the current discussion between the industry and the government regarding the development of the project is limited. There is a clear need to streamline the dialogue between the government, businesses, and other stakeholders. The three panelists agreed that the potential problems for the environment and local communities would be the major obstacles in moving from the development to the production of gas.
Climate Network Report Offers Transatlantic Solutions for a Low-Carbon FutureNovember 07, 2011 / BrusselsPolish Under Secretary Leads Discussion on Energy Security in Eastern EuropeOctober 31, 2011 / Washington, DCOn October 28, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted an off-the-record conversation with Minister Jerzy Pomianowski, Under Secretary of State at the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Do Ethics Have a Role in the Climate Policy Debate?October 26, 2011 / Washington, DCRealizing Green Growth and Sustainable Economic DevelopmentOctober 25, 2011 / Washington, DCRenewable Energy Communities: How Rural Development Policy Can Support a Low-Carbon TransitionOctober 17, 2011 / Washington, DCU.S. Mayors: Lessons from Europe Can Drive Green Growth in U.S. CitiesOctober 04, 2011 / Washington, DCIndex measures countries’ vulnerability to climate changeSeptember 23, 2011 / Washington, DCEstonian Prime Minister calls for energy security cooperation across Northern EuropeJuly 21, 2011 / Washington, DCOn July 21, the German Marshall Fund hosted Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip in Washington, DC, for a roundtable discussion on energy security. Ansip placed Estonia's experience with energy production into a larger Baltic/Nordic context, including with new and unconventional sources of energy.
EU and U.S. Carbon roadmaps to a low-carbon futureJune 15, 2011 /
On 15 June, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) and the US Mission to the European Union hosted a discussion in Brussels on policy roadmaps for a low-carbon economy in Europe and the United States.Grounding Green Power: Launch EventMay 25, 2011 / Washington, DC
On May 24th, GMF and the Heinrich Boell Foundation (HBF) hosted a roundtable discussion in Washington, DC around the launch of a new working paper on renewable energy in developing countries. European Energy: Global ChoicesMarch 28, 2011 / BrusselsOn 28 March, GMF hosted Iain Conn, Chief Executive for Refining and Marketing and Group Managing Director, BP, for a presentation and discussion on the policy choices facing Europe in the world of energy.Panel debates findings of first Transatlantic Trends: Leaders surveyMarch 15, 2011 / Brussels
On March 15, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Brussels office launched the first edition of the Transatlantic Trends: Leaders survey, which was conducted in cooperation with the Compagnia di San Paolo. Brussels office Deputy Director Corinna Hörst moderated the event, while Prof. Pierangelo Isernia of the University of Siena and a member of the Transatlantic Trends advisory board presented the findings. Panelists Dr. Christian Leffler of the European External Action Service, and Member of the European Parliament Ana Gomes from the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats shared their own thoughts on the findings to a full house.
Mapping Climate Change and Security in North AfricaFebruary 11, 2011 / Washington, DC
On February 7, GMF hosted a dinner discussion in Washington, DC highlighting the relationship between climate change, national security, and migration. The event brought together policymakers and experts to consider the links between climate change, national security, and migration and discuss appropriate policy responses.New study forces governments to examine “politically inconvenient questions” on energy policyDecember 17, 2010 / Washington, DC
On December 15, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the World Resources Institute, in cooperation with the Royal Danish Embassy to the United States, hosted a roundtable discussion at GMF on how U.S. and Danish governments are preparing for a low-carbon future.Climate experts analyze implications of midterm elections on energy legislationNovember 09, 2010 / Washington, DC
On November 9, GMF’s Climate & Energy Program hosted a lunch event titled, "How do the U.S. mid-term elections affect the transatlantic climate and energy debate?" The off-the-record discussion provided expert analysis of the implications of the recent elections for the climate and energy debate, including how investors are likely to react, what a new Republican agenda on these issues might look like, and how energy legislation is likely to fare during the 112th Congress. India Forum IIOctober 01, 2010 / Stockholm, Sweden GMF and NPR Worldwide are pleased to bring you an audio program from a discussion on January 8, 2008, at GMF on the recent UN Climate Change conference in Bali, Indonesia. The event featured Elliot Diringer from the Pew Center for Global Climate Change and Ana Unruh-Cohen from the House Select Committee on Independent Energy & Global Warming. The program, in which the speakers give a read-out of the Bali conference and the potential next steps for the transatlantic partners leading up to the next climate change gathering, airs on NPR Worldwide in Europe. Please visit NPR Worldwide's website to find out more about the program's air times. On March 6 in Berlin, the German Marshall Fund, the German Council on Foreign Relations, and the London-based Russia Foundation brought together leading experts on energy policy to discuss European energy security, just two days before the EU Council summit in Brussels. 
On October 1-2, GMF held its second India Forum, in partnership with the Legatum Institute and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Stockholm.Ashton comments on Transatlantic Trends ResultsSeptember 15, 2010 / Brussels
On September 15 2010, GMF Brussels hosted the official launch of Transatlantic Trends 2010, the findings of which centered on Obama’s popularity, transatlantic views on security, Asia and Turkey and the dissatisfaction of the euro throughout the EU. High Representative Vice President Catherine Ashton commented on the results.
GMF Study Tour on European Clean Energy Policies and PracticesSeptember 11, 2010 / Germany and SpainGMF organized a study tour for U.S. policy makers on “Europe’s Renewable Energy Experience”, September 4-11. The delegation gained a first-hand insight into a range of European policies and business strategies that have helped Europe maintain a competitive edge in clean-energy technologies. Promoting energy security and clean energy innovation without impeding economic growthJuly 20, 2010 / Washington, DC
The fifth annual Brussels Forum was held in Brussels, Belgium, March 26-28. Video of the Forum's sessions, as well as interviews, transcripts, and photos are on the Brussels Forum website.Russian Coal: Europe’s New Energy ChallengeMarch 09, 2010 / Brussels
On March 9, GMF hosted an event in Brussels that featured Kevin Rosner's paper, "Russian Coal: Europe's New Energy Challenge." The paper looks at the complex relationship between natural gas and coal within Russia's energy and power sector and how this relationship influences energy security and climate change. Europe receives large quantities of its natural gas from Russia.Hill event analyzes Copenhagen Accord and the future of climate negotiationsJanuary 25, 2010 / Washington, DCOn January 25, GMF hosted an event on Capitol Hill entitled "Decoding the Copenhagen Accord & Charting the Course Ahead." The event featured Teresa Ribera Rodriguez, Secretary of State for Climate Change, Spain; Luis Alfonso de Alba, Special Ambassador for Climate Change, Mexico; and Jonathan Pershing, Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change, United States. GMF's Climate & Energy Program Director Cathleen Kelly and Spanish Ambassador Jorge Dezcallar de Mazarredo provided opening remarks. Nigel Purvis, Senior GMF Fellow and President of Climate Advisers moderated the discussion.Stockholm China Forum 6January 17, 2010 / Stockholm, Sweden
The Sixth Stockholm China Forum was held on the 17th and 18th of January, 2010, with the support of the STINT foundation, Riksbankens Juibeleumsfond and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agenda included discussions about the future of climate policy after Copenhagen, exit strategies from the global economic crisis, China's national security strategy beyond Taiwan, and the China-India relationship.GMF hosts high-level discussions with climate leaders at COP15January 04, 2010 / CopenhagenA GMF delegation traveled to the two-week Copenhagen climate negotiations to host five high-level events. The goal of these events was to bring together key U.S. and EU stakeholders in the climate debate to network, share intelligence on the progress of the negotiations, and discuss transatlantic cooperation in securing a positive outcome at COP15. The discussions also focused on the likely implications of Copenhagen on domestic climate policy in the United States and Europe.Designing a transparent and credible global carbon market at COP15December 16, 2009 / Copenhagen
On December 16, GMF hosted an official UNFCCC side-event on how the United States can design a transparent and credible carbon market with the possibility of linking to a future global carbon market system. The event featured Jos Delbeke, Deputy Director-General for Environment, European Commission; Nigel Purvis, Senior GMF Fellow and President of Climate Advisers; Patrick Woodcock, Legislative Assistant for Senator Olympia Snowe; and Martin Gitlin, Managing Director, Noble Carbon.U.S. Center reception for U.S. and European policymakers at COP15December 16, 2009 / CopenhagenOn December 16, GMF hosted a reception at the U.S. Center featuring David Sandalow, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, and Jos Delbeke, Deputy Director General of DG Environment at the European Commission. German Marshall Fund Senior Director of Policy Programs, Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff welcomed guests and offered opening remarks.Climate and energy funders briefing at COP15December 15, 2009 / CopenhagenOn December 15, Senior GMF Fellow Nigel Purvis and Director of International Climate Policy at the World Resources Institute Rob Bradley briefed a delegation of 50 climate and energy funders on the status of the climate negotiations in Copenhagen.No green growth without innovationDecember 15, 2009 / Copenhagen
On December 15, GMF in co-operation with Bruegel organized a side-event to the COP 15 entitled No green growth without innovation. The panel consisted of Reinhilde Veugelers and Phillipe Aghion from Bruegel, Per Callesen, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Denmark, and Nigel Purvis, Senior Transatlantic Fellow at GMF.
The U.S. climate and energy debate, Copenhagen, and beyond at COP15December 14, 2009 / CopenhagenOn December 14, GMF in partnership with the Nicholas Institute at Duke University and Evolution Markets hosted a dinner event in Copenhagen. The event connected key stakeholders in the climate debate from the United States, Europe, and emerging economies to discuss the status and implications of the Copenhagen negotiations.Tim Searchinger discusses error in carbon emissions calculations from biofuelsOctober 28, 2009 / Washington, DCOn Wednesday, October 28th, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill, with Transatlantic Fellow Tim Searchinger and Jae Edmonds from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to present the findings of a new Science article "Fixing a Critical Climate Accounting Error."The article uncovered a potentially damaging flaw in the way carbon emissions from bioenergy are calculated under the Kyoto Protocol and in the carbon cap-and-trade bill currently debated in Congress.Wangari Maathai emphasizes importance of US leadership to reduce deforestation and mitigate climate changeOctober 15, 2009 / Washington, DC
On Thursday, October 6, the Climate & Energy Program partnered with the Norwegian Embassy and Avoided Deforestation Partners to host a lunch briefing for Embassy staff on "Tropical Forests and Climate Change: Status of the U.S. Climate Debate & Implications for Copenhagen." The event focused on options to create incentives to reduce emissions from deforestation currently under debate in the U.S. Congress. GMF Senior Policy Director Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff and Norwegian Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strømmen provided opening remarks. GMF's Climate & Energy Program Director Cathleen Kelly moderated. GMF discussion on the Hill delves into both sides of the biofuels debateSeptember 25, 2009 / Washington, DCOn Friday, September 25, GMF hosted a debate on biofuels and indirect land use change (ILUC) between Tim Searchinger, transatlantic fellow at the German Marshall Fund and Bruce Dale, professor at Michigan State University. The debate was moderated by Juliet Eilperin of the Washington Post.Watch biofuels debate live from Capitol Hill, Friday, September 25 at 9am ESTSeptember 24, 2009 / Washington, DCTim Searchinger, transatlantic fellow at the German Marshall Fund and research scholar at Princeton University will debate against Bruce Dale, professor at Michigan State University about the most pressing issues concerning biofuels. The event will be moderated by Juliet Eilperin of the Washington Post.Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers says business must play an essential role in combating climate changeSeptember 17, 2009 / Washington, DCOn Thursday, September 17, GMF's Climate and Energy program partnered with Combat Climate Change (3C), a business leaders' initiative to promote a new international climate treaty, to host a high-level event on Capitol Hill entitled Finding Global Solutions to Climate Change: A Business Perspective. The event brought together business leaders, climate experts, and policymakers from the United States, EU, China, and India to discuss what action is needed from U.S. policymakers and from global businesses to facilitate a new global treaty on climate change, how businesses have fared under current EU climate legislation, and how they can collaborate on technology and trade.Copenhagen Climate Negotiations: Can Development Help Build a Consensus?September 08, 2009 / Washington, DCOn September 8, the Climate and Economic Policy teams in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden hosted an event entitled "Copenhagen Climate Negotiations: Can Development Build a Consensus?" The objective of the event was to bring the climate and development policy communities together to discuss how to better link development and climate agendas and use these connections to reach a global climate deal. Swedish Ambassador Jonas Hafström provided welcoming remarks.Capitol Hill workshop tackles cap-and-tradeJuly 17, 2009 / Washington, DCOn July 17, GMF hosted an all-morning workshop on Capitol Hill entitled “Cap-and-Trade,Competitiveness, and International Trade: The Implications of the Latest Data and Legislative Developments.” The workshop focused on the costs and benefits of a range of policy options that could be included in a U.S. emissions trading system to address concerns about potential negative impacts on the competitiveness of energy-intensive, trade-exposed U.S. industries.Climate experts disagree on possible outcomes of COP15July 07, 2009 / Berlin, GermanyOn July 7, GMF in cooperation with Ecologic Institute hosted a dinner in Berlin on "Current Trends in the American Climate Debate and Prospects for a Global Deal in Copenhagen." The discussion featured Elliot Diringer, vice president for International Strategies at the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, and Nicole Wilke, head of Division for International Climate Policy at the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety.GMF Fellows give insight into landmark House climate billJuly 01, 2009 / Washington, DCOn July 1, the Climate & Energy Program hosted a roundtable discussion on the House climate bill passed on June 26, 2009. The discussion featured Camilla Bausch, a GMF-funded fellow with the American Political Science Association and has been working for the House Select Committee on Energy Independence & Global Warming since January of this year and Nigel Purvis, president of Climate Advisors and a senior GMF fellow, who also served as a senior U.S. climate negotiator under the Clinton and Bush administrations.The Feed-In Tariff: European and U.S. Policies to Promote Renewable ElectricityMay 29, 2009 / Washington, DCOn May 29, the Climate & Energy Program in partnership with the Heinrich Böll Foundation hosted a luncheon for staffers, business representatives, and European and U.S. climate policy experts on Capitol Hill to discuss the “feed-in tariff.” The feed-in tariff is a policy to promote renewable electricity that has been credited with driving the deployment of renewable electricity in Europe and is being considered by several U.S. states and in Congress.Global Greenhouse Gas Abatement Cost Curve presented at GMFMay 11, 2009 / Washington, DCOn May 11, GMF hosted two events for leaders in the NGO and business communities and congressional staffers, respectively, to discuss the updated (2009) version of the global greenhouse gas (GHG) abatement cost curve conducted by McKinsey & Co. The events featured Jon Wilkins, a partner at McKinsey & Co. with Jake Werksman, director of institutions & governance at the World Resources Institute (WRI) and Dr. Joseph Romm, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress as respondents.Fifth Stockholm China ForumMay 08, 2009 / Stockholm, SwedenOn May 8 and 9, GMF, in conjunction with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, STINT, and the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, organized the Fifth Stockholm China Forum.Arctic event highlights climate change impact, resource battleApril 21, 2009 / Washington, DCOn April 21, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and Ecologic Institute co-hosted a roundtable discussion on the governance of the Arctic. The Arctic region is experiencing the most pronounced impacts of climate change and is a new geopolitical battleground. Full audio from the event is available for download.Swedish deputy PM stresses EU Presidency theme: transition to an eco-efficient economyMarch 31, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn Tuesday, March 31, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted a discussion on clean industrial transformation and the prospects for reaching agreement on a new international climate treaty at the fifteenth Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Copenhagen in December 2009. The event featured Maud Olofsson, minister for enterprise & energy and deputy prime minister of Sweden, and Jonathan Lash, the president of the World Resources Institute.NPR broadcasts EU, Ukraine, Russia leaders debating gas crisis and the way forwardJanuary 26, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn January 26, the German Marshall Fund and the European Council on Foreign Relations hosted a panel discussion on the Russia-Ukraine gas crisis. The panelists were Alexandr Vondra, deputy prime minister for European Affairs for the Czech Republic; Hryhoriy Nemyria, deputy prime minister for European and International Integration for Ukraine; Vladimir Chizhov, Russian ambassador to the European Union; and Pierre Noel, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Discussion focused on the origins of the current crisis and the leaders' thoughts on the way forward and will be broadcast on NPR Worldwide's stations the weekend of February 14, 2009.Recent U.S.-EU biofuels policy discussed on Capitol HillDecember 05, 2008 / Washington, DCOn December 5, GMF hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill with Congressional staff to discuss biofuels policy. At the luncheon GMF Transatlantic Fellow Tim Searchinger and Ariel Brunner, EU Policy Officer at Birdlife International, presented the history of the policy debate in both the U.S. and EU and specifically discussed the most recent developments in the ongoing European debate around the renewable fuels directive.Climate experts examine opportunites and challenges for U.S. cap-and-trade system in PoznanDecember 04, 2008 / PoznanOn December 4, The German Marshall Fund of the United States in partnership with the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Carbon Markets and Investors Association hosted a transatlantic discussion on opportunities and challenges facing a U.S. cap-and-trade system.Transatlantic Academy opens with migration conferenceOctober 14, 2008 / Washington, DCOn October 14, former Italian Prime Minister Giuliano Amato opened a conference in celebration of the Transatlantic Academy with a speech outlining the challenges the European Union faces in dealing with migrants and security.Danish, Dutch development ministers tackle climate changeOctober 10, 2008 / Washington, DCOn October 10, GMF hosted a panel discussion entitled "Climate Change and Development-Perspectives in View of the COP15," exploring the topic of climate change as a development issue. The panelists included the Honorable Ulla Tørnæs, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation, the Honorable Bert Koenders, Dutch Minister for Development Cooperation, and Jonathan Lash, President of the World Resources Institute. Craig Kennedy, President of GMF, officially opened the event and Lael Brainard, on leave from the Brookings Institution, moderated the discussion. Overall, the event was very successful and produced an insightful and useful discussion about the many challenges and prospects of addressing climate change and development issues together in the future.
Portland city officials glean bicycle infrastructure policy from Amsterdam, CopenhagenOctober 05, 2008 / Amsterdam and CopenhagenFrom October 5-12, the German Marshall Fund organized a study tour on bicycle infrastructure and policy for 13 representatives from Portland, Oregon, representing Portland Metro Council's Blue Ribbon Committee for Trails. The group, made up of civic, elected, and business leaders, visited two of the most bicycle friendly cities in the world, Amsterdam and Copenhagen, to learn how the experiences of these cities could inform the development of more than 900 miles of user-friendly, multi-modal trails in the Portland metropolitan region.The science and policy behind biofuelsOctober 04, 2008 / Washington, DCOn December 4, GMF hosted an event on biofuels policies, present the latest science on the subject, and explore space for consensus among the participants. The event brought together high level representatives from seventeen environmental organizations that are key stakeholders working on the issue.GMF convenes Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs in Los AngelesSeptember 18, 2008 / Los AngelesFrom September 18 to 21, the German Marshall Fund, in partnership with the Los Angeles-based MMF alumni planning committee, hosted the first Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs of 2008 in Los Angeles, drawing largely upon local and regional government officials, NGO leaders, and upon issues important both locally and internationally.European climate negotiators, U.S. campaign teams convene climate policy roundtables in DCJuly 21, 2008 / Washington, DCFrom July 21-22, GMF hosted nine senior climate negotiators from Europe in Washington, DC, to participate in a series of roundtable dialogues and other events to discuss U.S. and international climate policy issues with senior policy advisors to the Obama and McCain campaign teams, senior Congressional staff, and U.S. NGO and business leaders. A podcast interview with members from the European group is available for download.The EU emissions trading system and relevant lessons for the U.S. climate policy debateJune 13, 2008 / Washington, DCOn June 13, GMF, in partnership with the Heinrich Böll Foundation, hosted the first in a series of dialogues for congressional staffers featuring experts on European and U.S. climate and energy policy.Waiting for new U.S. administration a risky strategy for tackling climate changeJune 11, 2008 / Washington, DCOn June 11, GMF hosted a climate policy lunch discussion for senior officials from embassies of G-8 countries and the United States government to discuss options for crafting a policy framework for future international climate cooperation.What Price Energy Transformation?April 24, 2008 / BrusselsOn April 24 and 25, GMF, in partnership with the Berlin-based Ecologic Institute for International & European Environmental Policy and funding from the EU Commission, the ERP program, and the Böll Foundation and the Danish Embassy, hosted the final seminar of the three-part strategy series entitled "What Price Energy Transformation?" in Brussels.What is the price of energy transformation?February 28, 2008 / BerlinOn February 28-29, GMF Berlin, in partnership with the Ecologic Institute for International & European Environmental Policy, hosted the second leg of a three part strategy seminar entitled "What is the price energy transformation?" at the Danish Embassy in Berlin. Participants were drawn from both sides of the Atlantic and included experts from the NGO community, government officials, and representatives from the energy sector. The discussion focused on the nexus of energy, climate change, and security issues, with a particular emphasis on resources and climate change.Assessing the outcomes of the U.S.-EU biofuels working groupFebruary 22, 2008 / Washington, DCOn February 22, GMF hosted a roundtable meeting on the European proposal for a new EU directive on the use of renewable energy and to assess the outcomes of the February 21 meeting of the EU-U.S. biofuels working group under the EU-U.S. Strategic Energy Cooperation. The speakers featured Alexandra Langenheld, a national expert on regulatory policy and promotion of renewable energy at the European Commission's Directorate General for Energy and Transport, and Jeff Skeer from the office of policy and international affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy.European and American climate policies after BaliJanuary 21, 2008 / BerlinOn January 21, GMF, in cooperation with Deutsche BP, hosted a conference in Berlin to discuss "European and American climate policies after Bali." The keynote speakers were Dr. Harlan Watson, the senior climate negotiator for the United States at the Climate Change Conference in Bali, and Franzjosef Schafhausen, deputy director general for environment and energy at the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.NPR broadcasts event on next steps for U.S./EU after UN Climate change conferenceJanuary 08, 2008 / Washington, DC
