Belfer Center Publications

Harvard Project Director Robert Stavins Moderates Climate Action Week Panel on “Strategies for Mitigating Global Methane Emissions”

Belfer Center — Jul 11, 2024

Jul 11, 2024

Efforts to measure and mitigate the impact of methane emissions was the topic of discussion last Monday (June 10, 2024) at a panel convened as part of Climate Action Week in the Northwest Building, sponsored by Harvard’s Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability and moderated by Harvard Environmental Economics Program and Harvard Project Director Robert Stavins.

Finalists Announced for 2024 Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership

Belfer Center — Jul 1, 2024

Jul 1, 2024

The Environment and Natural Resources Program at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is proud to announce the five finalists for the 2024 Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership. The Roy Award, presented every two years since 2003, honors an outstanding cross-sector partnership project that enhances environmental quality through novel and innovative approaches.

Heat Pump Adoption Not Cost-Effective for Majority of MA Households, Says New Study

Belfer Center — Jun 26, 2024

Jun 26, 2024

Air-source heat pump adoption will increase heating costs for approximately half of all Massachusetts households due to high electricity prices, according to a new town-level spatial analysis by researchers at Harvard University. Concerns around increased energy bills could challenge Massachusetts’ ability to achieve its ambitions for decarbonization of buildings across the state.

Belfer Center Reflects on Passing of Owen Coté

Belfer Center — Jun 14, 2024

Jun 14, 2024

Owen R. Coté Jr., who exerted a profound influence on security studies as Co-Editor and later Editor of the Belfer Center journal International Security, died on June 8, 2024.

Remembering Owen Coté

Belfer Center — Jun 14, 2024

Jun 14, 2024

Owen R. Coté Jr., who exerted a profound influence on security studies as Co-Editor and later Editor of the Belfer Center journal International Security, died on June 8, 2024. He was 63. Owen was also the Principal Research Scientist and Associate Director of the Security Studies Program (SSP) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

“All of us at the Belfer Center are saddened to learn of the passing of Owen Coté,” said Belfer Center Director Meghan O’Sullivan. “While he was based at MIT, he has been an integral part of our Center through his decades-long work with our signature publication, the journal International Security. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues.”

50 Years of Excellence: The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

Belfer Center — May 18, 2024

May 18, 2024

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School proudly held their 50th Anniversary Reunion and Conference last week, welcoming back over 300 alums from our fellows, faculty, students, staff and affiliates.

Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro (MPA '21) Joins the Belfer Center and Defense, Emerging Technology, and Strategy Program as Senior Fellow

Belfer Center — Apr 29, 2024

Apr 29, 2024

Cambridge, MA – April 29, 2024 – The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School is proud to announce that Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, former Assistant Director for Space Policy at the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, will be a Senior Fellow. Uzo-Okoro, a world-renowned expert in space policy and technologies, will be a significant asset to the Belfer Center and the broader Harvard Community.

Arctic Initiative Highlights from Arctic Encounter Symposium 2024

Belfer Center — Apr 17, 2024

Apr 17, 2024

From climate science to healthcare to waste management, read on for key takeaways from our team’s activities at Arctic Encounter Symposium 2024 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Setting a Course for Arctic Research: Arctic Initiative at Arctic Science Summit Week 2024

Belfer Center — Apr 16, 2024

Apr 16, 2024

The Arctic Initiative team helped kick off discussions for the International Conference on Arctic Research Planning Process 2022-2026 (ICARP IV) research priority teams at the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Climate Science Doesn't Support 'Doomers', Says Scientist Michael Mann

Belfer Center — Apr 4, 2024

Apr 4, 2024

Michael Mann, renowned climate scientist, says global warming can be stopped - as long as climate advocates can avoid succumbing to despair.

Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Announces Spring 2024 Senior Fellows

Belfer Center — Apr 2, 2024

Apr 2, 2024

Cambridge, MA – April 02, 2024 — The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School proudly announces several new Senior Fellows joining in Spring 2024, chosen for their outstanding leadership, professional accomplishments, and dedication to shaping future policy leaders.

Barham A. Salih Joins Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Middle East Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School as Senior Fellow

Belfer Center — Mar 22, 2024

Mar 22, 2024

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School is proud to announce the appointment of Barham A. Salih, esteemed Iraqi Kurdish leader and former President of the Republic of Iraq, as a Senior Fellow.

Jennifer Spence Named Project Director of Arctic Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center

Belfer Center — Mar 18, 2024

Mar 18, 2024

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Spence as Project Director of the Center’s Arctic Initiative. As Project Director, she will steward the Initiative’s scholarship, policy engagement, and youth leadership training on the challenges being created by climate change in the Arctic.

Brittany Janis Named Associate Director of Belfer Center’s Environment and Natural Resources Program and Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program

Belfer Center — Mar 18, 2024

Mar 18, 2024

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School is pleased to announce the appointment of Brittany Janis as Associate Director of the Center’s Environment and Natural Resources Program (ENRP) and the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program (STPP). An experienced administrator, team-builder, and communicator, as Associate Director she will oversee the operations of both programs and build strategic partnerships across Harvard and with external partners.

Amb. Djerejian Analyzes Sen. Schumer's Comments on Netanyahu

Belfer Center — Mar 14, 2024

Mar 14, 2024

MEI Senior Fellow Edward Djerejian discusses Sen. Schumer’s call for Israeli elections, what a ground operation in Rafah could mean for US policy, and whether a two-state solution is still viable on ABC News Live.

Harvard Project Contributes to Major Initiative on Methane

Belfer Center — Feb 14, 2024

Feb 14, 2024

The Harvard Project participates in a major Harvard initiative aimed at reducing emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Participating researchers represent a range of academic disciplines and Harvard schools.

Syra Madad Named to World Health Organization Technical Advisory Group

Belfer Center — Feb 13, 2024

Feb 13, 2024

Belfer Center Fellow Syra Madad, Senior Director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at NYC Health + Hospitals and Belfer Center Fellow, has been named to the World Health Organization’s Technical Advisory Group on the Responsible Use of the Life Sciences and Dual-Use Research.

Announcing the Middle East Dialogues

Belfer Center — Jan 30, 2024

Jan 30, 2024

Join Middle East Initiative Faculty Chair and Ford Foundation Professor of Democracy and Governance, Tarek Masoud, in a series of frank, open, and probing encounters with vital and varied perspectives on the current conflict, its causes, and the prospects for peace and progress in the region.

Sara Olsvig Joins Arctic Initiative’s International Advisory Board

Belfer Center — Jan 25, 2024

Jan 25, 2024

The Arctic Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Olsvig to its International Advisory Board. Olsvig, a prominent Greenlandic politician and Inuit leader, brings to the Arctic Initiative a wealth of policymaking experience and a deep understanding of Arctic governance, human rights, and Indigenous rights.

HPCA at COP 28

Belfer Center — Dec 21, 2023

Dec 21, 2023

HPCA and Director Robert Stavins played an active role at COP 28 in Dubai, which concluded on December 12 with an historic agreement calling for “transitioning away” from fossil fuels. Aside from moderating an official HPCA Side Event on reducing global methane emissions, Stavins also participated in several other panel discussions and forums on issues relating to the climate change negotiations as well as meetings with participants and journalists. Read more on HPCA’s activities in Dubai on our COP 28 Tumblr page.