Reducing Carbon Emissions Through Local Climate Policy: Recent Progress and Persistent Challenges
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Amy Morsch is a Senior Solutions Fellow and the Director of Sustainability and Engagement at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES). In this role, Ms. Morsch identifies and researches emerging approaches and solutions to climate and energy challenges and creates opportunities to increase information sharing between cities, states, and companies. Ms. Morsch joined C2ES from the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, where her research focused on collecting and disseminating local climate and sustainability policies in the Southeast. She worked with local government staff throughout the region and provided guidance for state-level climate vulnerability assessment projects. She has also served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of Clean Energy Durham, and worked with the City of Atlanta’s Division of Sustainability as well as the Sustainability Office for the city and county of Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Morsch has a master’s degree in environmental management from Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and a bachelor’s degree in zoology from Miami University. |
| About the Talk Cities are proving to be a bright spot for climate leadership in the US, but there are many challenges and constraints that stand in the way of significant progress. These challenges present opportunities for new solutions and this is especially true in the decision-making process. Amy Morsch will present insights from C2ES work and the Alliance for a Sustainable Future, a partnership with the US Conference of Mayors aimed at accelerating adoption of climate solutions by cities and businesses. Morsch will explain why interest in local governments is increasing and highlight the types of activities that local leaders are pushing forward. Morsch will touch on opportunities for new solutions while describing some of the ways municipalities are tracking emissions, making short- and long-term decisions and collaborating to achieve deeper decarbonization.
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