Najam Speaks to the UN General Assembly on “Living Indus”
The Indus has cultivated civilization and prosperity for more than 5,000 years; however, due to climate change, Professor Najam says we cannot be sure that we will be able to maintain the health of this great river for even 100 more years.
Najam Moderates High-Level UN ECOSOC Discussion on SDGs
In leading the discussion with leading academic and policy leaders working on the SDGs, Professor Najam notes that “the most important determinants of what the global tomorrow may hold is the actions we take, or not take, today.”
Heine Breaks Down Effects of War in Ukraine on Energy Policy
In his remarks, Heine elaborates on the effects of the war in Ukraine on energy policy and the energy transition, as well as on the broader effects of trying to make the war in Ukraine a global war.
Gallagher and Kozul-Wright Argue for Re-Orientation of Global Economic Systems
In their remarks, Gallagher and Kozul-Wright outline the motivation and purpose of the new book – “The Case for a New Bretton Woods” – which is to call for a global discussion to realign global economic institutions for our collective climate, social and development goals.
Gallagher and Kozul-Wright Argue for Global Economic Reform
Professor Gallagher outlines the dire state of the global economic system and calls for action to reform it in order to facilitate an equitable recovery from COVID-19 and achieve complementary development goals.
Gallagher and GDP Center Researchers Comment on China’s Foreign Coal Investment
Professor Gallagher offered comments on President Xi Jinping’s announcement that China will end its support for new coal power projects overseas in multiple global publications including Associated Press, Forbes, Quartz, The New York Times, The Independent, and Aljazeera.
Gallagher Contributes to CCICED Research on BRI and SDGs
Professor Gallagher joined a team of global researchers and policy experts to explore how environmental governance of China’s overseas activities is implemented, international lessons for greening the BRI, and policy recommendations for China.
Gallagher Participates in Panel Exploring Implementation of SDGs
Professor Gallagher joined global experts to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on SDG implementation, whether the international community is on track to meet the 2030 deadline, as well as the need for renewed multilateralism and buy-in from advanced economies in emerging markets and developing countries.
Gallagher Publishes Op-Ed on G20 Debt Relief Strategy
“A bolder new debt-relief initiative…can help to reverse the recent increase in poverty worldwide, reduce damaging inequalities, and save our planet for future generations.”
Gallagher and Kring Co-Author OpEd on COVID-19 and SDGs
Gallagher and colleagues write OpEd on the impact of COVID-19 responses on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).