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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 · 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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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 · 26/08/2026

Visit ow.ly/bQRa50ZCrkX for more details and the full publication. If you would like to receive updates on this work, please fill out this form: ow.ly/K7wl50ZCrkW

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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 · 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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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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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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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 · 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 · 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 · 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

CGS is proud to support the NDC cycle through our research. Learn more about how countries can achieve climate goals and explore high ambition pathways at our country climate ambition website: country-ambition.cgs.umd.edu

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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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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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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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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

In March, CGS Dir. @natehultman.bsky.social joined the 2026 REvision conference in Tokyo where he spoke on US clean energy policy, highlighting trends and current progress. Read our report on pathways for the US to achieve Paris-aligned climate goals: go.umd.edu/USPathwaysTo2035

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Dance's stories highlight the importance of ambitious climate action to mitigate harm caused by climate change, and we are proud to support these efforts through our research at local, national, and international levels. Learn more about CGS research: cgs.umd.edu

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Today, @nytimes.com climate adaptation correspondent Scott Dance joined us for a fireside chat hosted in partnership with the UMD School of Engineering, where we heard Dance's experiences covering the far-reaching impacts of climate change.

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Join us tomorrow! This Thursday, @nytimes.com climate change correspondent Scott Dance will join us for a fireside chat co-hosted with UMD School of Engineering. The event has limited space and registration is required. Register here: luma.com/x4crqvpi

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Join our team! 📣 @ctrglobsust.bsky.social 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 · 31/03/2026

How can China expand climate progress in its 15th Five-Year Plan? A CGS policy brief examines provincial performance in energy and emission intensity reduction as China enters its post-peaking stage, amplifying the importance of provinces in the energy transition: go.umd.edu/ChinaPoli...

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

A previous @ctrglobsust.bsky.social and @americaisallin.com report highlights the clean energy transition as a way to achieve a 56% reduction in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, but making the switch can also avoid volatile prices of fossil fuels. Learn More: go.umd.edu/USPathwaysTo2035

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We're hiring! 📣 CGS is looking for up to three Associate Research Professors or Assistant Research Professors with expertise in national climate strategy modeling and analysis. Learn more and apply: cgs.umd.edu/about/jobs Explore CGS research: cgs.umd.edu

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

While large economies seek critical mineral sources, CGS’s first-of-its-kind dataset and analysis on nickel smelter projects in Indonesia takes a comprehensive stock of existing projects to inform future energy modeling and environmental impact assessment efforts: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

CGS’s new brief identifies opportunities for China to build on climate progress in its 15th 5-Year Plan period, including: 💡Enhancing demand-side efficiency 🏭 Transparent emission-control targets 📃 Flexible provincial-level implementation Read more: go.umd.edu/ChinaPoli...

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

New Research 📣 A new commentary in @cp-oneearth.bsky.social, co-authored by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social Associate Research Prof. @gidden.bsky.social, discusses effective carbon removal strategies to achieve a necessary net negative emissions future. Learn more: doi.org/10.1016/j.on...

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

To examine US EV equity goals, a study co-authored by CGS Asst. Director @jiehonglou.bsky.social uses household driving time to the nearest charging station to understand potential #NEVI program impacts. Despite overall access improvements, challenges would remain: doi.org/10.1016/j.er...

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

New Research 📣 As China shifts its policy focus from energy to emissions intensity in the new 15th Five-Year Plan, a CGS policy brief examines provincial trends achieving prior FYP targets to identify opportunities for enhanced mitigation across provinces: go.umd.edu/ChinaPolicyTransition

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

New Research 📣 A new analysis in Energy Research and Social Science, co-authored by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social Asst. Director @jiehonglou.bsky.social, examines potential impacts of the $5 billion U.S. NEVI program, a central component of the Justice40 Initiative, on EV infrastructure equity.

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

What are the impacts of Indonesia’s updated business policies? A new @ctrglobsust.bsky.social policy brief finds that deregulation has streamlined project oversight and development but pose new obstacles to land procurement for customary communities: go.umd.edu/Indonesia...

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

To meet EV transition needs, global demand for nickel is projected to grow by 20% by 2040. As Indonesia reforms its nickel policies, @ctrglobsust.bsky.social launched an extensive dataset of nickel smelter projects to help identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...

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Center for Global Sustainability @ctrglobsust.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

States continue to step up as federal climate policies are rolled back. A CGS and America Is All In report shows that expanded high-ambition subnational climate action with renewed federal engagement after 2028 can keep the US in line with #ParisAgreement goals: go.umd.edu/USPathway...

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