International Hearings

Select Committee International Hearings

The Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming has held numerous hearings exploring the international aspects of climate change.

todd stern & Copenhagen

Roadmap to Copenhagen - Driving Towards Success

September 10, 2009

With less than 100 days before the international community gathers in Copenhagen, negotiators are engaged in key discussions on clean energy measures and pollution limits that will be central to international climate agreement.

The hearing focused on progress made thus far and challenges remaining as the December UN climate negotiations approach. It featured testimony from the Obama Administration's top climate negotiator, Todd Stern, U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change for the U.S. Department of State.

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Developing countires

Fighting Climate Change in the Developing Countries

March 4, 2009

Historic emissions of industrialized countries like the United States are far higher than those of developing countries, and per capita emissions of indudstrialized countries are much higher than in developing countires. Nevertheless, looking at the absolute emissions of countries, it is becoming clear that the climate crisis cannot be solved without the efforts of all major emitters This includes countries like Brazil, China, India, Mexico, and South Africa.

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roadmap from poznan to copenhagen

Roadmap from Poznan to Copenhagen: Preconditions for Success

February 4, 2009

Ahead of the next round of ambitious United Nations climate talks, Chairman Edward J. Markey and the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming convened a hearing to explore the challenges facing both the United States and the international community in creating an effective international response to climate change.

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After Bali

After Bali - the UN Conference and its Impact on International Climate Change Policy

December 19, 2007

Chairman Markey and other members of the Select Committee hosted climate experts returning from Bali to discuss the outcome of the climate conference and an effective path forward on global warming for the United States and the international community.

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UN Climate Negotiators

Forging a Global Solution for Global Warming: International Perspectives

September 26, 2007

With all eyes focused on the 'global' part of global warming, Chairman Edward J. Markey and the Select Committee hosted a special briefing with key climate negotiators. The distinguished panel featured the German Minister of the Environment and three Special Envoys to the United Nations on Climate Change, two of whom were former heads of state.

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Further Hearings & Meetings

Further Select Committee Hearings

The Select Committee has held over 64 hearings during the 110th and 111th sessions of Congress.