Fueling Climate Change Solutions
Aims to accelerate ambitious yet achievable climate solutions by highlighting research that advances clean energy technologies, supports carbon-neutral goals, and improves long-term environmental wellbeing.
Our Focus:
Climate change presents one of the defining policy and economic challenges of our time. Penn Washington’s climate initiative brings forward research from across the University of Pennsylvania that advances practical solutions for a clean energy transition and long-term environmental resilience. The initiative highlights scholarship on energy systems, climate adaptation, technology innovation, and market design. By connecting Penn researchers with policymakers and practitioners in Washington, D.C., Penn Washington helps translate academic insight into actionable strategies that support carbon-neutral goals, strengthen energy security, and improve environmental wellbeing.
Event Highlight:
Penn Washington Post COP30 Roundtable Event
Members from the Penn delegation at COP30 and researchers from Penn’s campus reflect on the outcomes of COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

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