Don't applaud the COP28 climate summit's loss and damage fund deal just yet – here's what missing

The agreement still leaves many unanswered questions, as well as concerns from vulnerable countries about who will qualify, who pays and who is in charge.

Shannon Gibson, Associate Professor of International Relations and Environmental Studies, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
Dec. 6, 2023 • ~8 min

Don't applaud the climate summit's loss and damage fund deal just yet – it might not warrant that standing ovation

The agreement still leaves many unanswered questions, as well as concerns from vulnerable countries about who will qualify, who pays and who is in charge.

Shannon Gibson, Associate Professor of International Relations and Environmental Studies, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
Dec. 6, 2023 • ~8 min

COP28: a year on from climate change funding breakthrough, poor countries eye disappointment at Dubai summit

Rich polluters have evaded any notion of compensating poor countries at the UN talks.

Lisa Vanhala, Professor of Political Science, UCL • conversation
Nov. 10, 2023 • ~8 min

Solar power expected to dominate electricity generation by 2050 – even without more ambitious climate policies

Solar energy is set for a rapid expansion – but only if several barriers are overcome, according to new research.

Jean-Francois Mercure, Associate Professor in Climate Change Policy, University of Exeter • conversation
Oct. 26, 2023 • ~8 min

MIT receives major National Science Foundation grant for quantum science

Center for Ultracold Atoms gets funding boost to “punch through tough scientific barriers and see what's on the other side.”

Sandi Miller | Department of Physics • mit
Oct. 18, 2023 • ~3 min

J-PAL North America and Results for America announce 18 collaborations with state and local governments

Organizations will support government agencies in using evidence to advance economic mobility and racial equity in the wake of Covid-19.

Mera Cronbaugh | J-PAL North America • mit
Sept. 29, 2023 • ~7 min

MIT scholars awarded seed grants to probe the social implications of generative AI

The 27 finalists — representing every school at MIT — will explore the technology’s impact on democracy, education, sustainability, communications, and much more.

MIT News • mit
Sept. 18, 2023 • ~9 min

The UK has joined the EU's Horizon science funding scheme – but if we want the UK to lead, the hard work has just begun

The deal will bring relief to UK scientists after Brexit led to uncertainty over funding and collaborative projects.

Lucy Shackleton, Head of Public Policy & Partnerships, UCL European Institute, UCL • conversation
Sept. 8, 2023 • ~8 min

Unlocking global research potential

Center for International Studies Global Seed Funds program fosters collaboration and innovation.

MIT Center for International Studies • mit
Sept. 7, 2023 • ~6 min

MIT researchers win grants to develop and test 14 innovative ideas to improve education

The Jameel World Education Lab awards more than $900K in Education Innovation Grants to researchers across MIT.

Shauna Billings Delano | Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL) • mit
Sept. 6, 2023 • ~14 min

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