Center for Global Sustainability
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social
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.
Collaboration & analytics from local to global. Research for climate action, #AmericaIsAllIn, energy innovation, climate finance & resilience, & more.
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@americaisallin.com & CGS's new analysis shows that despite federal policy setbacks, expanded high-ambition subnational climate action combined with renewed federal engagement after 2028 can deliver up to 56% GHG emissions reductions by 2035: go.umd.edu/USPathway...
@americaisallin.com & CGS's new analysis shows that despite federal policy setbacks, expanded high-ambition subnational climate action combined with renewed federal engagement after 2028 can deliver up to 56% GHG emissions reductions by 2035: go.umd.edu/USPathway...
Against the backdrop of new Canadian leadership and climate priorities, a @ctrglobsust.bsky.social's report examines 5 climate scenarios with varying levels of ambition, including a high-ambition scenario for Canada to achieve its NDCs and reach net-zero by 2050: go.umd.edu/Canada203...
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Against the backdrop of new Canadian leadership and climate priorities, a @ctrglobsust.bsky.social's report examines 5 climate scenarios with varying levels of ambition, including a high-ambition scenario for Canada to achieve its NDCs and reach net-zero by 2050: go.umd.edu/Canada203...
How can #Korea achieve the upper range of its 2035 #NDC?
Research by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social and KAIST details how reducing GHG emissions by 60% by 2035 will require coordinated action across all levels of government, among other stakeholders: go.umd.edu/RepublicofKorea2035Ambition
Research by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social and KAIST details how reducing GHG emissions by 60% by 2035 will require coordinated action across all levels of government, among other stakeholders: go.umd.edu/RepublicofKorea2035Ambition
February 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM
How can #Korea achieve the upper range of its 2035 #NDC?
Research by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social and KAIST details how reducing GHG emissions by 60% by 2035 will require coordinated action across all levels of government, among other stakeholders: go.umd.edu/RepublicofKorea2035Ambition
Research by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social and KAIST details how reducing GHG emissions by 60% by 2035 will require coordinated action across all levels of government, among other stakeholders: go.umd.edu/RepublicofKorea2035Ambition
What progress has China made towards meeting its new energy vehicle (NEV) targets?
CGS's recent report finds China’s NEV market penetration rate rose by 20.4% from 2022 to 2024, and most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVH...
CGS's recent report finds China’s NEV market penetration rate rose by 20.4% from 2022 to 2024, and most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVH...
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
What progress has China made towards meeting its new energy vehicle (NEV) targets?
CGS's recent report finds China’s NEV market penetration rate rose by 20.4% from 2022 to 2024, and most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVH...
CGS's recent report finds China’s NEV market penetration rate rose by 20.4% from 2022 to 2024, and most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVH...
Indonesia's nickel refining capacity is on the rise, growing 10% each year.
As nickel processing ramps up in Indonesia, @ctrglobsust.bsky.social launched an extensive dataset of nickel smelter projects to help identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
As nickel processing ramps up in Indonesia, @ctrglobsust.bsky.social launched an extensive dataset of nickel smelter projects to help identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
February 3, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Indonesia's nickel refining capacity is on the rise, growing 10% each year.
As nickel processing ramps up in Indonesia, @ctrglobsust.bsky.social launched an extensive dataset of nickel smelter projects to help identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
As nickel processing ramps up in Indonesia, @ctrglobsust.bsky.social launched an extensive dataset of nickel smelter projects to help identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
With growing energy demand by data centers, US climate strategy must consider ways to address industry needs.
America Is All In’s report led by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social assesses electricity load growth under a US pathway to achieve a 56% emissions cut by 2035: go.umd.edu/USPathway...
America Is All In’s report led by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social assesses electricity load growth under a US pathway to achieve a 56% emissions cut by 2035: go.umd.edu/USPathway...
January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
With growing energy demand by data centers, US climate strategy must consider ways to address industry needs.
America Is All In’s report led by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social assesses electricity load growth under a US pathway to achieve a 56% emissions cut by 2035: go.umd.edu/USPathway...
America Is All In’s report led by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social assesses electricity load growth under a US pathway to achieve a 56% emissions cut by 2035: go.umd.edu/USPathway...
As a major emerging economy, Indonesia's clean energy transition is key to keeping global climate goals alive.
A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report outlines how Indonesia can achieve 46-49% GHG reductions by 2035 through high-ambition, economy-wide actions: go.umd.edu/Indonesia...
A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report outlines how Indonesia can achieve 46-49% GHG reductions by 2035 through high-ambition, economy-wide actions: go.umd.edu/Indonesia...
January 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
As a major emerging economy, Indonesia's clean energy transition is key to keeping global climate goals alive.
A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report outlines how Indonesia can achieve 46-49% GHG reductions by 2035 through high-ambition, economy-wide actions: go.umd.edu/Indonesia...
A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report outlines how Indonesia can achieve 46-49% GHG reductions by 2035 through high-ambition, economy-wide actions: go.umd.edu/Indonesia...
Is Canada on track to meet its net-zero GHG emissions goals?
A study in Energy and Climate Change, co-authored by CGS researchers, finds Canada will need to make major technological advancements across all economic sectors to reach its net-zero goals: doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...
A study in Energy and Climate Change, co-authored by CGS researchers, finds Canada will need to make major technological advancements across all economic sectors to reach its net-zero goals: doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...
January 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Is Canada on track to meet its net-zero GHG emissions goals?
A study in Energy and Climate Change, co-authored by CGS researchers, finds Canada will need to make major technological advancements across all economic sectors to reach its net-zero goals: doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...
A study in Energy and Climate Change, co-authored by CGS researchers, finds Canada will need to make major technological advancements across all economic sectors to reach its net-zero goals: doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...
To meet the world's energy transition needs, demand for nickel will grow 20% by 2040.
As Indonesia ramps up nickel processing, @CtrGlobSust offers an extensive dataset of nickel smelter projects to help identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSmelter
As Indonesia ramps up nickel processing, @CtrGlobSust offers an extensive dataset of nickel smelter projects to help identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSmelter
January 26, 2026 at 2:56 PM
To meet the world's energy transition needs, demand for nickel will grow 20% by 2040.
As Indonesia ramps up nickel processing, @CtrGlobSust offers an extensive dataset of nickel smelter projects to help identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSmelter
As Indonesia ramps up nickel processing, @CtrGlobSust offers an extensive dataset of nickel smelter projects to help identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSmelter
The electricity and industry sectors dominate China's overall GHG emissions, but key measures outlined on CGS's Country Climate Ambition website can support China in achieving a 27-31% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035. Explore the analysis: country-ambition.cgs...
January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The electricity and industry sectors dominate China's overall GHG emissions, but key measures outlined on CGS's Country Climate Ambition website can support China in achieving a 27-31% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035. Explore the analysis: country-ambition.cgs...
Federal clean energy policy rollbacks, including EPA regulations, will have negative health and economic impacts across the US. A CGS analysis finds the rollbacks will lead to a 10% increase in premature deaths in 2035 in #Pennsylvania: http://go.umd.edu/Im...
January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Federal clean energy policy rollbacks, including EPA regulations, will have negative health and economic impacts across the US. A CGS analysis finds the rollbacks will lead to a 10% increase in premature deaths in 2035 in #Pennsylvania: http://go.umd.edu/Im...
How has Indonesia expanded its nickel processing capabilities? @ctrglobsust.bsky.social's Nickel Smelter Dataset improves transparency and traceability of nickel smelter projects in Indonesia, offering insights as critical mineral demand grows: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
How has Indonesia expanded its nickel processing capabilities? @ctrglobsust.bsky.social's Nickel Smelter Dataset improves transparency and traceability of nickel smelter projects in Indonesia, offering insights as critical mineral demand grows: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
How can Mexico achieve greater climate ambition?
A CGS, WWF Mexico & Tempus Analitica report finds renewable energy deployment, sustainable agricultural practices, and sustainable transport can support a 47%-51% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035: go.umd.edu/Mexico203...
A CGS, WWF Mexico & Tempus Analitica report finds renewable energy deployment, sustainable agricultural practices, and sustainable transport can support a 47%-51% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035: go.umd.edu/Mexico203...
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
How can Mexico achieve greater climate ambition?
A CGS, WWF Mexico & Tempus Analitica report finds renewable energy deployment, sustainable agricultural practices, and sustainable transport can support a 47%-51% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035: go.umd.edu/Mexico203...
A CGS, WWF Mexico & Tempus Analitica report finds renewable energy deployment, sustainable agricultural practices, and sustainable transport can support a 47%-51% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035: go.umd.edu/Mexico203...
As the Maryland General Assembly begins, lawmakers are proposing legislation to increase the state's solar production. Learn how Maryland can sustainably align solar waste management w/ circular economy principles alongside expanding infrastructure: go.umd.edu/CircularS...
January 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM
As the Maryland General Assembly begins, lawmakers are proposing legislation to increase the state's solar production. Learn how Maryland can sustainably align solar waste management w/ circular economy principles alongside expanding infrastructure: go.umd.edu/CircularS...
How will recent laws impact Canada’s climate future?
A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report examines 5 climate-policy scenarios to analyze current progress, how the new government’s policies could impact climate action, and ways to get on track to reach net-zero by 2050: go.umd.edu/Canada2035Ambition
A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report examines 5 climate-policy scenarios to analyze current progress, how the new government’s policies could impact climate action, and ways to get on track to reach net-zero by 2050: go.umd.edu/Canada2035Ambition
January 20, 2026 at 2:17 PM
How will recent laws impact Canada’s climate future?
A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report examines 5 climate-policy scenarios to analyze current progress, how the new government’s policies could impact climate action, and ways to get on track to reach net-zero by 2050: go.umd.edu/Canada2035Ambition
A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report examines 5 climate-policy scenarios to analyze current progress, how the new government’s policies could impact climate action, and ways to get on track to reach net-zero by 2050: go.umd.edu/Canada2035Ambition
How does climate action at non-federal levels impact countries' climate ambitions? The Center for Global Sustainability addresses this question, offering a framework to account for and assess subnational climate action as countries develop their climate policies: go.umd.edu/Subnation...
January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
How does climate action at non-federal levels impact countries' climate ambitions? The Center for Global Sustainability addresses this question, offering a framework to account for and assess subnational climate action as countries develop their climate policies: go.umd.edu/Subnation...
#Datacenters accounted for 4-5% of US electricity consumption in 2023 and are expected to account for 8-15% in 2035.
To address this demand, CGS and @americaisallin.com's report shows renewable energy sources can support near-term decarbonization in the US: go.umd.edu/USPathwaysTo2035
To address this demand, CGS and @americaisallin.com's report shows renewable energy sources can support near-term decarbonization in the US: go.umd.edu/USPathwaysTo2035
January 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
#Datacenters accounted for 4-5% of US electricity consumption in 2023 and are expected to account for 8-15% in 2035.
To address this demand, CGS and @americaisallin.com's report shows renewable energy sources can support near-term decarbonization in the US: go.umd.edu/USPathwaysTo2035
To address this demand, CGS and @americaisallin.com's report shows renewable energy sources can support near-term decarbonization in the US: go.umd.edu/USPathwaysTo2035
A recent article in Energy and Climate Change, co-authored by CGS researchers, explores how Canada can reach its net-zero GHG emission goals. The study finds Canada needs to ramp up climate action in all sectors while effectively implementing new policies: doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...
January 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
A recent article in Energy and Climate Change, co-authored by CGS researchers, explores how Canada can reach its net-zero GHG emission goals. The study finds Canada needs to ramp up climate action in all sectors while effectively implementing new policies: doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...
How does rolling back climate policies like the EPA's pollution limits impact public health?
CGS’s report found rollbacks can substantially worsen air quality and health, resulting in nearly 10% higher PM2.5 concentration & 22,800 deaths by 2035: go.umd.edu/ImpactsofFedClimateRollbacks
CGS’s report found rollbacks can substantially worsen air quality and health, resulting in nearly 10% higher PM2.5 concentration & 22,800 deaths by 2035: go.umd.edu/ImpactsofFedClimateRollbacks
January 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
How does rolling back climate policies like the EPA's pollution limits impact public health?
CGS’s report found rollbacks can substantially worsen air quality and health, resulting in nearly 10% higher PM2.5 concentration & 22,800 deaths by 2035: go.umd.edu/ImpactsofFedClimateRollbacks
CGS’s report found rollbacks can substantially worsen air quality and health, resulting in nearly 10% higher PM2.5 concentration & 22,800 deaths by 2035: go.umd.edu/ImpactsofFedClimateRollbacks
As the US federal government withdraws from UNFCCC, states have stepped up to address climate ambition. A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social and @americaisallin.com report highlights how states have ramped up climate action to continue US climate progress: go.umd.edu/USPathwaysTo2035
January 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
As the US federal government withdraws from UNFCCC, states have stepped up to address climate ambition. A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social and @americaisallin.com report highlights how states have ramped up climate action to continue US climate progress: go.umd.edu/USPathwaysTo2035
Great news! 🎉 University of Maryland ranked #9 among public universities and #14 among all U.S. universities in NCSES's annual HERD survey of research enterprises in higher education! CGS is proud to be a part of UMD's high-impact scientific and policy research.
Learn more: umdrightnow.umd.edu/...
Learn more: umdrightnow.umd.edu/...
January 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Great news! 🎉 University of Maryland ranked #9 among public universities and #14 among all U.S. universities in NCSES's annual HERD survey of research enterprises in higher education! CGS is proud to be a part of UMD's high-impact scientific and policy research.
Learn more: umdrightnow.umd.edu/...
Learn more: umdrightnow.umd.edu/...
The electricity sector generates the majority of Australia's GHG emissions, but a high ambition pathway targeting power systems and EV policies can lead to a 69-73% emissions reduction by 2035.
Learn more at CGS's Country Climate Ambition website: country-ambition.cgs.umd.edu/australia
Learn more at CGS's Country Climate Ambition website: country-ambition.cgs.umd.edu/australia
January 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM
The electricity sector generates the majority of Australia's GHG emissions, but a high ambition pathway targeting power systems and EV policies can lead to a 69-73% emissions reduction by 2035.
Learn more at CGS's Country Climate Ambition website: country-ambition.cgs.umd.edu/australia
Learn more at CGS's Country Climate Ambition website: country-ambition.cgs.umd.edu/australia
China leads the world in the adoption and production of new energy vehicles (NEVs).
A CGS report finds China’s NEV market penetration rate rose by 20.4% from 2022 to 2024, and most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVHorizon
A CGS report finds China’s NEV market penetration rate rose by 20.4% from 2022 to 2024, and most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVHorizon
January 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
China leads the world in the adoption and production of new energy vehicles (NEVs).
A CGS report finds China’s NEV market penetration rate rose by 20.4% from 2022 to 2024, and most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVHorizon
A CGS report finds China’s NEV market penetration rate rose by 20.4% from 2022 to 2024, and most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVHorizon
Join our team 📣
CGS is hiring for spring research assistants to support projects related to GHG emissions data. If you're interested in gaining hands-on experience in modernizing real-world analytical systems, apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
CGS is hiring for spring research assistants to support projects related to GHG emissions data. If you're interested in gaining hands-on experience in modernizing real-world analytical systems, apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Join our team 📣
CGS is hiring for spring research assistants to support projects related to GHG emissions data. If you're interested in gaining hands-on experience in modernizing real-world analytical systems, apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
CGS is hiring for spring research assistants to support projects related to GHG emissions data. If you're interested in gaining hands-on experience in modernizing real-world analytical systems, apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Indonesia's nickel reserves make it a major source of critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition. To address recent nickel processing buildout, CGS's database offers a comprehensive look at 106 Indonesian smelters to inform future energy modeling: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Indonesia's nickel reserves make it a major source of critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition. To address recent nickel processing buildout, CGS's database offers a comprehensive look at 106 Indonesian smelters to inform future energy modeling: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...