Transatlantic cooperation on climate action: promise and pitfalls

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Transatlantic cooperation on climate action: promise and pitfalls

How can transatlantic cooperation overcome climate action challenges and foster effective collaboration for innovative solutions?

Time and location: 15 June 2023 12:30-14:00 Bruegel, Rue de la Charité 33, 1210 Brussels
Format: Public, Hybrid, On the record, Livestreamed
Contact: Katja Knežević

Speakers

Kimberly Clausing

Eric M. Zolt Chair in Tax Law and Policy, UCLA

Non-resident senior fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics

Catherine Wolfram

Cora Jane Flood Professor of Business Administration, UC Berkeley

Agenda

Check-in and lunch

12:30-13:00

Agenda

Conversation

13:00-14:00

Chair: Jeromin Zettelmeyer, Bruegel Director
Kimberly Clausing, Eric M. Zolt Chair in Tax Law and Policy, UCLA; Non-resident senior fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics;
Catherine Wolfram, Cora Jane Flood Professor of Business Administration, UC Berkeley

Climate change has prompted a growing recognition of the importance of transatlantic cooperation. By pooling resources, knowledge, and expertise, countries can work together to develop innovative solutions, accelerate the transition to clean energy, and implement sustainable policies on a larger scale. Such cooperation has the potential to amplify the impact of individual efforts and foster a global movement towards a more sustainable future.

However, alongside the promises lie potential pitfalls. Differing national priorities, economic considerations, and political dynamics can complicate collaborative efforts. Balancing environmental goals with economic growth and addressing the needs of diverse stakeholders can hinder the progress.

At this event the panellist addressed the potential promises and pitfalls of transatlantic cooperation on climate action, shared their insights on effective collaboration and identified ways for innovative solutions.