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While we don't talk about our clients to the media, we do occasionally contribute Op-Eds or conduct interviews leading publications to share our perspectives on ways to develop and advance environmentally effective, economically affordable, and politically realistic climate change policies. Below is a selection of recent coverage.

WWF emerges as leading lobbyist on Senate emissions bill

May 18, 2010

Climate Advisers consultant Andrew Stevenson argues that money for clean technologies abroad can drive American jobs. Read more »


Offsets will suffer if climate aid money is slashed

April 16, 2010

Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis and consultant Andrew Stevenson interviewed about their findings in a recent paper warning of the consequences of slashing forest aid money. Read more »


New report lays out cold climate truths for U.S., China, E.U.

March 8, 2010

Climate Advisers consultants Nigel Purvis and Andrew Stevenson report that an international global warming treaty is unlikely to emerge anytime soon. They recommend a fundamental shift in thinking. Read more »


For Developing Nations, Exports Boost CO2 Emissions

March 8, 2010

Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis suggests trade regulations need to take into account the carbon emissions of international products. Read more »
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Climate Negotiators Pessimistic on Achiving Legally Binding Emissions Targets

February 8, 2010

Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis suggests that while nations should strive for a legally binding agreement, it's unlikely to be achieved soon. Read more »


Nations Take First Steps on Copenhagen 'Accord'

January 29, 2010

Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis comments on the need for critical mass support behind the recent Copenhagen Accord. Read more »


Green investors await better U.S. policy

January 29, 2010

Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis predicts world's major emitters to make pledges to cut greenhouse gas emission. Read more »
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Copenhagen agreement could present deadline for Senate action

December 16, 2009

Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis comments on a possible deadline for U.S. climate legislation in a new Copenhagen agreement. Read more »


Forest Carbon Index illuminates geography of future carbon markets

December 4, 2009

Climate Advisers president and Forest Carbon Index project leader Nigel Purvis discusses the key players and U.S. role in emerging forest carbon markets. Read more »


Obama administration should heed centrist Dem principles in Copenhagen negotiations

December 3, 2009

New letter outlining international principles represents productive engagement by critical voices in Senate climate debate, says Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis. Read more »


Forest Carbon Index launched by Resources for the Future and Climate Advisers

December 3, 2009

Climate Advisers president and Forest Carbon Index project leader Nigel Purvis discusses applications of the new interactive tool in analyzing the emerging multi-billion dollar forest carbon markets. Read more »


President, Congress have limited window to find common ground on climate

November 17, 2009

In order to effectively engage the international community Congress and the Obama administration need to come together and present a clear, unified position, according to Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis. Read more »


Bipartisan panel's recommends strong U.S. leadership on reducing tropical deforestation

October 28, 2009

Climate Advisers president and Commission on Climate and Tropical Forests Executive Director Nigel Purvis discusses the Commission’s report about what the U.S. strategy should be for helping developing nations reduce deforestation. Read more »
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As Time Runs Short for Global Climate Treaty, Nations May Settle for Interim Steps

October 20, 2009

Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis comments on the expected scope and effects of clean energy technology agreements in upcoming Copenhagen. Read more »


Japan’s proposed climate target is as ambitious as U.S. or Europe

June 11, 2009

Contrary to reports, the focus on only domestic reductions and already-high energy efficiency make Japan’s emissions target quite strong, according to Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis. Read more »


Legal form is critical to climate negotiations

May 28, 2009

Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis highlights the importance of an agreement’s legal form to reaching a new international climate deal. Read more »


Climate legislation will generate billions in new funding for reducing deforestation

May 20, 2009

Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis discusses provisions in the House climate bill to reduce deforestation and a new coalition of business and environmental groups that has come together to support them. Read more »


Impact of Clean Air Act process on international climate negotiations is uncertain

April 15, 2009

Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis analyzes the relationship between the progress of Clean Air Act regulation and U.S. positioning in international climate talks. Read more »


Implementing Climate Protection Authority will help Congress speed up action on energy & climate

January 27, 2009

Using congressional-executive agreements to enter into international climate agreements would facilitate smoother cooperation and accelerate U.S. efforts to address climate change, according to an Op-Ed co-authored by Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis. Read more »


Obama administration may consider new dedicated climate envoy.

January 13, 2009

Climate Advisers president Nigel Purvis discusses the options for how the Obama administration will organize the State Department climate negotiating team. Read more »

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