Energy Events
In Search of Arctic Energy
July 12, 2012 // 9:00am — 12:00pm
Canada Institute
As traditional oil supplies dwindle across the globe, demand for Arctic energy will increase exponentially. In order to navigate the numerous Arctic challenges, energy companies must assess community impact, social issues, local benefits and concerns in addition to applying the latest technology to reduce the environmental risks to ensure the productive and responsible extraction of Arctic energy resources.
A Private Sector Perspective on Brazil’s Energy and Infrastructure Challenge
July 10, 2012 // 10:30am — 12:00pm
Brazil Institute
On Tuesday, July 10, the Brazil Institute and the Brazil-US Business Council convene a conference on energy and infrastructure capacity
The Road to Rio + 20: Green and Inclusive Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
May 31, 2012 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Brazil Institute
On Thursday, May 31st, the Latin American Program, Brazil Institute, and the World Bank Latin America and the Caribbean Region release a new report on green growth and energy
Chinese Investment in North American Energy
May 31, 2012 // 9:00am — 11:00am
Canada Institute
As world energy demand soars, nations and corporations around the globe are seeking new resources and techniques for expanding energy production. The Canada Institute and China Environment Forum will examine these issues and the future of the Chinese-North American energy relationship.
Congress and the Global Energy Crunch
May 21, 2012 // 4:00pm — 6:00pm
Congress Project
The debate over national energy policy is bound to heat up as the presidential and congressional elections grow closer, both on the campaign trail and in the halls of Congress. This panel will explore just how much can realistically be expected out of Congress this year in altering the country’s energy course and what new challenges and opportunities we might confront in the expanding global market for energy resources.
New Directions in Brazil's Innovation System: Lessons for the Global Economy?
May 16, 2012 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Brazil Institute
On Wednesday, May 16th, the Brazil Institute hosted a discussion with Public Policy Scholar Dr. Ted Hewitt to discuss innovation in Brazil.
Energy in the Americas
May 11, 2012 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Mexico Institute
Ambassador Carlos Pascual discussed regional development of renewable energies in the context of U.S. global energy policy. Duncan Wood then launched a series of new reports entitled, "RE-Energizing the Border: Renewable Energy, Green Jobs and Border Infrastructure."
Global Choke Point: Exploring the Water Energy Confrontations in China and the United States (In Seattle, WA)
May 10, 2012 // 9:30am — 11:30am
China Environment Forum
Global Water Security: The Intelligence Community Assessment
May 09, 2012 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
Panelists from the Department of State, National Intelligence Council, Stimson Center, and National Geographic came together at the Wilson Center recently to discuss the U.S. intelligence community’s global water security assessment.
The Path to Lower Nuclear Numbers?
May 04, 2012 // 12:00pm — 1:30pm
International Security Studies
Speaker: Jon Wolfsthal, Deputy Director, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Monterey Institute for International Studies.