FEDERALhearing transcript

House Committee Hearing: International Climate Challenges and Opportunities

Original title: INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

January 1, 2022

climate change international relations clean energy COP26 environmental policy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing served as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative priorities regarding U.S. international climate commitments and domestic clean energy investments ahead of the global climate conference.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. House of Representatives

Members are responsible for debating and voting on climate-related legislation and international commitments.

International Climate Policy Stakeholders

Global entities involved in COP26 negotiations are impacted by the stated U.S. policy positions.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis held a hearing on October 28, 2021, to discuss international climate strategies ahead of the summit in Glasgow. The session featured testimony from experts on global climate action, clean energy investments, and the economic impacts of climate policy.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on October 28, 2021, in the Cannon House Office Building.
The purpose was to prepare for the COP26 Conference of Parties in Glasgow, Scotland.
The committee received testimony from four expert witnesses regarding global climate systems and policy.
Several reports were submitted for the record, including the 'State of Climate Action 2021' and the UNEP report 'The Heat Is On'.
A letter from ICEA to Secretary Granholm regarding LNG export rates and natural gas storage was submitted for the record.
The committee chair noted the pending 'Build Back Better' plan as a framework for U.S. climate and clean energy investment.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary goal of this hearing?

To discuss international climate challenges and opportunities in preparation for the global climate summit.

Who testified at the hearing?

Experts from the World Resources Institute, Mercy Corps, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, and E3G, Inc.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on LNG Exports

The inclusion of a letter regarding LNG export limits suggests internal debate on energy security versus climate goals.

Secretary Granholm ICEA

Connected Entities

organizationSelect Committee on the Climate Crisis“House committee overseeing the hearing”Map →

personKathy Castor“Chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis”Map →

personCharles Henrick“Witness, VP of Policy and Advocacy at Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions”Map →

personAlden Meyer“Witness, Senior Associate at E3G, Inc.”Map →

personGarret Graves“Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis”Map →

personTaryn Fransen“Witness, Senior Fellow at World Resources Institute”Map →

personTjada D'Oyen McKenna“Witness, CEO of Mercy Corps”Map →

Sources

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