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CCAP's mission is to support every step of climate action, from ambition to implementation. A recognized world leader in climate policy and action, CCAP creates innovative, replicable climate solutions, strengthens capacities, and promotes best practices across the local, national, and international levels to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, climate resilient future.


International Climate Change and its Outlook for the Steel Industry
Each year, nearly 1,000 industry leaders from the Latin American steel industry, representing 25 countries, come together at the Alacero...
Ned Helme
Nov 25, 2015


The Need for INDC Conversion
In preparation for the UNFCC COP21 climate negotiations in Paris this month, countries around the world have been putting forward their...
Laurence Blandford
Nov 24, 2015


Aligning Investment with the 2°C Goal
The international community has committed to keeping the rise in global average temperature to below 2°C. Achieving this goal will...
Ned Helme
Nov 2, 2015


Strengthening the EU ETS
Around the world, countries are putting forward their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) to a global agreement on...
Stacey Davis
Sep 21, 2015


Center for Clean Air Policy applauds President Obama’s announcement of the final Clean Power Plan
The Center for Clean Air Policy applauds President Obama’s announcement of the final Clean Power Plan, which, in his own words, promises...
Stacey Davis
Aug 3, 2015


The Final Clean Power Plan Will Be Out Tomorrow — Issues to Watch
As we await the release of EPA’s final Clean Power Plan rule, we’ll be watching for 1) the overall ambition of the program and what it...
Stacey Davis
Aug 1, 2015


Upcoming Climate Finance Opportunities in the GCF and NAMA Facility
On May 13th and May 21st, 2015, CCAP held two videoconferences around recent developments in the NAMA Facility and the Green Climate Fund...
Leila Yim Surratt
Jun 11, 2015


Expanding the Solution Set: How CHP Can Support 111(d) Compliance
Combined heat and power (CHP) is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy using the same fuel. Replacing conventional...
Stacey Davis
May 28, 2014


Earth Day Insight: On the ground tilling new economic growth to reduce emissions
Today is Earth Day 2014. What better day to reflect on the direction of efforts around the world to reduce air pollution? A slew of...
Ned Helme
Apr 21, 2014


Germany-UK NAMA Facility Opens Second Call for Proposals
The International NAMA Facility announced its second call for NAMA Support Project Outlines, inviting national governments of developing...
Leila Yim Surratt
Apr 9, 2014


EPA Launches New Tool to Calculate Emissions Reductions from Clean Energy
EPA released its new ‘AVERT’ tool in February in recognition of the need for a more robust means of crediting energy efficiency and...
Tom Simchak
Mar 20, 2014


CCAP Working Internationally to Enhance Climate Negotiations and NAMA Development
In the lead up to an international agreement to address climate change, expected to be negotiated in 2015, CCAP is working globally on many fronts to pave the way for a paradigm shift toward low-carbon development. Recent meetings with high ranking officials and international policy makers highlight CCAP’s efforts to develop mitigation actions in developing countries, promote climate finance, and advance international climate mitigation policy. CCAP President Ned Helme and s
Leila Yim Surratt
Mar 17, 2014


Colombia Transit Oriented Development NAMA Selected for Funding
Today at the UNFCCC 19th Conference of Parties (COP) in Warsaw, the joint Germany-UK NAMA Facility announced the funding of the world’s...
Steve Winkelman
Nov 15, 2013


NAMA colombiana de Desarrollo Orientado al Transporte seleccionada para recibir financiamiento
El 15 de noviembre, en la décimo novena conferencia de las partes (COP) de la Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio...
Steve Winkelman
Nov 13, 2013


Connecting the Dots: Adaptation + Mitigation Synergies
Since 2006, CCAP has encouraged communities, companies and policymakers to Ask the Climate Question – How will infrastructure, land...
Steve Winkelman
Nov 6, 2013


Third Asia Regional MAIN Dialogue
Last week CCAP hosted its third Asia regional dialogue of the Mitigation Action Implementation Network (MAIN). MAIN is helping catalyze...
Michael Comstock
Nov 4, 2013


CCAP Talks NAMAs with GCF Co-Chair in Philippines
CCAP President Ned Helme met with newly-elected Green Climate Fund (GCF) co-chair Governor Jose Maria Salceda (Philippines) while in the...
Stacey Davis
Oct 24, 2013


The Potential Contribution of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions in a 2015 Climate Agreement
In the next two years, negotiators and experts will need to work out how to configure a comprehensive 2015 international climate...
Tomas Wyns
Oct 20, 2013


Smaller Mexican Cities Making Big Changes in Transportation Systems
Compared to Greater Mexico City’s population of more than 20 million, Zacatecas and Durango are small-time players. Yet these cities in...
Chuck Kooshian
Oct 3, 2013


Advancing Smart Greenhouse Gas Standards for Existing Power Plants under the Clean Air Act
Through smart regulatory design at both the federal and state levels, Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act can be used to achieve...
Stacey Davis
Sep 2, 2013
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