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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.

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Nate Hultman @natehultman.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
@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.
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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. Learn more at: ow.ly/FXPW50ZIkvq
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Christoph Bertram @christoph-bertram.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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
Monthly sales of new passenger cars in Indonesia from 2010 - June 2026, showing share of battery electric vehicles starting to increase after 2021, reaching 23% in June 2026
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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. Learn more: ow.ly/TvXI50ZGHFE
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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: ow.ly/fLpj50ZGHrl
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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America Is All In @americaisallin.com · 18/08/2026
🔔 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. Read more🔗
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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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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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...
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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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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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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CGS engages at UN climate meetings in Bonn and London Climate Action Week | Center for Global Sustainability
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America Is All In @americaisallin.com · 25/06/2026
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. Read more from UMD’s guest post in @carbonbrief.org 🔗 www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-h...
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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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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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.
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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
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Nate Hultman @natehultman.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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.
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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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Nate Hultman @natehultman.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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.
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
@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!
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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...
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
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
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The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal @stateofcdr.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Join us on 2 June for the launch of the #StateOfCDR Edition 3 🌍 This live webinar will bring together the report’s authors and experts to explore the newest data, emerging trends, and biggest questions shaping the future of #CDR. Register now: tinyurl.com/StateOfCDR
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
While Indonesia seeks ways to meet its NDC commitments, a new plan to grow bioethanol production while becoming sugar self-sufficient may stand in the way. A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report explores alternative policy options to meet Indonesia's overarching goals: go.umd.edu/Competing...
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Last month, SPP Dean Gustavo Flores-Macias joined @ctrglobsust.bsky.social to celebrate 10 years of impact, speaking to how CGS contributes to the SPP community while supporting students as they navigate future careers in the climate space.
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
How can sub-Saharan Africa energy pathway modeling be improved? A four-dimensional modeling framework from CGS considers development trajectories, renewable energy goals, electricity demand/access, and governance and financial feasibility: doi.org/10.1088/2516...
A journal article in Progress in Energy titled, "Decision informative and policy relevant scenario modeling for energy sector in sub-Saharan Africa."
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
How can Indonesia sustainably reduce its reliance on oil imports? A new CGS report offers several policies including: 🌾Intensifying existing sugar plantations ⛽Improved fuel efficiency standards 🚗Expanding EV deployment go.umd.edu/Competing...
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social Director @natehultman.bsky.social joined @npr.org's Morning Edition to share how cities and states can lead climate solutions in the face of federal climate policy rollbacks. Listen to the episode: www.npr.org/2026/05/18/n...
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As the federal government rolls back climate action, U.S. cities and states step up
NPR's Julia Simon kicks off Climate Solutions Week with a look at how cities and states are working to reduce emissions.
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
New Report📣 While Indonesia seeks to reach sugar self-sufficiency while achieving biofuel targets, a new @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report highlights how policies introduced to achieve this goal jeopardize the country's ability to meet climate commitments: go.umd.edu/CompetingTenure
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
In April, CGS joined partners in Beijing to celebrate the release of GCAM-China-v8. CGS Associate Director @rynacui.bsky.social joined remotely and shared remarks highlighting the collaborative efforts by the joint U.S.-China modeling community. Learn more: cgs.umd.edu/news/cgs-and...
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CGS and Partners Celebrate the Release of GCAM-China-v8 in Beijing | Center for Global Sustainability
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
New research 📣 An article in Progress in Energy, authored by CGS researchers, presents a four-dimensional framework to enhance energy scenario modeling for sub-Saharan Africa countries: doi.org/10.1088/2516...
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Listen to @ctrglobsust.bsky.social Associate Director @rynacui.bsky.social share insights on the impact of the #IRA and #OBBBA the US energy system in the newest episode of SHIFT KEY by @heatmap.news🎙️ Interested in learning more? Read the research: doi.org/10.1038/s44359-026-00168-z
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Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act and One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the US energy system - Nature Reviews Clean Technology
The US Inflation Reduction Act aimed to enable clean energy development and reduce carbon emissions. This Review describes observed and projected impacts of this legislation and the potential impacts ...
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The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal @stateofcdr.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The #StateOfCDR Edition 3 launches 2 June 2026 🌍 Join us online for new data, expanded global coverage, and fresh insights on the costs & potential of #CDR. Moderated by @evetamme.com, hear from our authors as they unpack key findings. Register now: tinyurl.com/48kyjvm2 2 June, 14:30–15:30 BST
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
"As we navigate the federal rollbacks that we're dealing with, [@ctrglobsust.bsky.social has] helped us see where states like Maryland can actually keep the progress going." - Maryland Secretary of the Environment, Serena McIlwain
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
New research 📣 An article co-authored by CGS researchers reviews IRA’s impacts on clean energy deployment, finding OBBA modifications have shifted GHG emissions and clean energy investment trajectories: doi.org/10.1038/s44359-026-00168-z
A journal article in Nature Reviews Clean Energy titled, "Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act and One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the US Energy system."
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Last week, @univofmaryland.bsky.social Provost Jennifer King Rice joined @ctrglobsust.bsky.social to celebrate 10 years of impact, sharing kind remarks about CGS's contributions to the university and highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary research.
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Partners and colleagues celebrated 10 years of CGS last week. A special thank you to Secretary Serena McIlwain, Provost Jennifer King Rice, and Dean Gustavo Flores-Macías for their kind words during the celebration. We are excited for CGS's impact on climate goals over the next decade.
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Yesterday Todd Stern joined us for a fireside chat where he shared insights from his time as U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change, highlighting the importance of international climate ambition.
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Watchdogs have pointed to food and energy policies as a source of forest loss in Indonesia, and a CGS policy brief highlights how new business permitting policies that change oversight of land-related projects may further put these habitats at risk: go.umd.edu/IndonesiaPermitting
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EDF Energy Transition @edfenergyex.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
ICYMI: the University of Maryland @ctrglobsust.bsky.social released a greenhouse gas inventory and analysis for the U.S. 🔗EDF wrote about why its important they stepped up to do so: blogs.edf.org/energyexchan...
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The University of Maryland steps up to develop a U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Analysis - Energy Exchange
Taxes aren’t the only thing due today– April 15th is also the deadline for signatories of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to submit their national greenhouse gas (GH...
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Join us tomorrow! 📣 This Tuesday, Todd Stern will join us for a fireside chat where he'll share about his experience serving as the former U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change and insights he's gained from continued climate change work. Register here: luma.com/do2vti2m
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Last week, @ctrglobsust.bsky.social Asst. Director @jiehonglou.bsky.social participated in the I-CLIMB Triennial Workshop in Indonesia where she shared CGS research on Indonesia climate policies. Learn more about CGS's Indonesia program: cgs.umd.edu/research-imp...
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Nate Hultman @natehultman.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Robust GHG data are central for making good policy at national, subnational, and international levels. @ctrglobsust.bsky.social's new annual GHG inventory and analysis for the United States provides needed clarity on emissions tracking. Learn more at: ghgi.cgs.umd.edu
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Are you passionate about understanding and contributing to topics at the center of climate policy and sustainability? CGS is #NowHiring for several Research Assistants to support a diverse portfolio of climate policy projects this summer. Learn more and apply: cgs.umd.edu/about/jobs
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
In the wake of reports of major forest loss in Indonesia, a CGS policy brief highlights how new business permitting policies can further endanger these habitats. Learn More: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVH...
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Countries around the world are accelerating EV deployment to address rising fuel prices. 🚗 Already a leader in EV adoption, CGS's report on China's transition offers insights into how countries can decarbonize transport sectors: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVH...
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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Indonesia's critical mineral reserves pose a unique advantage in its transition to solar EVs as a response to rising oil prices. @ctrglobsust.bsky.social's nickel smelter database and accompanying policy brief were developed to support this process.
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