Robert Stavins

Cambridge

A.J. Meyer Professor at Harvard University

A. J. Meyer Prof of Energy & Econ Development, Harvard Kennedy School; Univ Fellow, Resources for the Future; Research Associate, NBER -- But Just My Opinions

Articles

Methane Abatement Costs in the Oil and Gas Industry: Survey and Synthesis

Mar 26, 2025 | belfercenter.org | Joseph Aldy |Forest L. Reinhardt |Robert Stavins

Reports & Papers from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Open Access Published: AbstractThere is growing recognition of the relative importance of anthropogenic emissions of methane as a contributor to global climate change. An important source of such emissions in some countries, including the United States, is the oil and gas (O&G) sector.
Methane Abatement Costs in the Oil and Gas Industry: Survey and Synthesis

Mar 25, 2025 | hbs.edu | Joseph Aldy |Forest L. Reinhardt |Robert Stavins

By: Joseph E. Aldy, Forest Reinhardt and Robert N. Stavins Format:Print | Language:English | Pages:23 ShareBar There is growing recognition of the relative importance of anthropogenic emissions of methane as a contributor to global climate change. An important source of such emissions in some countries, including the United States, is the oil and gas (O&G) sector.
Early Impacts of Trump 2.0 on Domestic Climate Policy

Mar 13, 2025 | energycentral.com | Robert Stavins

In my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Conversations on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve had the pleasure of engaging in conversations with environmental economics scholars who have also had significant experience in the policy world.
Methane Abatement Costs in the Oil and Gas Industry: Survey and Synthesis

Mar 13, 2025 | nber.org | Joseph Aldy |Forest L. Reinhardt |Robert Stavins

The Harvard Initiative on Reducing Global Methane Emissions – a Research Cluster of the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University – provided financial support for this research. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Trump 2.0 and its Impact on Climate Policy: A Conversation with Joseph Aldy

Mar 10, 2025 | belfercenter.org | Robert C. Stowe |Robert Stavins |Vijay Vaitheeswaran

Harvard Environmental Economics Program Director Robert Stavins speaks with Joseph Aldy, the Teresa and John Heinz Professor of the Practice of Environmental Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, about the myriad ways in which the new Trump administration could impact domestic climate, energy, and environmental policy. For future episodes of the podcast series, sign up to Follow Environmental Insights here.
Harvard Project Conducts Workshop on Climate-change and Trade Policy in Shanghai

Jan 17, 2025 | belfercenter.org | Robert C. Stowe |Robert Stavins |Vijay Vaitheeswaran |Ely Sandler

Article from Harvard Project on Climate Agreements The Harvard Project on Climate Agreements conducted a research workshop in Shanghai, China on December 16 – 17, 2024 titled “Climate Change and Trade Policy: Reducing Emissions and Advancing Mutual Prosperity.” Energy Foundation China co-hosted the workshop.
Hope and Expectation for Bottom-Up Climate Progress

Jan 14, 2025 | energycentral.com | Robert Stavins

Vijay Vaitheeswaran, whom I have known and worked with for over 30 years, is the long-time global energy and climate innovation editor at The Economist. In the latest episode of “Environmental Insights: Conversations on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” he expresses his appreciation for bottom-up climate approaches. The podcast is produced by the Harvard Environmental Economics Program. You can listen to our complete conversation here.
EVs and the Road Ahead: Will the Trump Administration Stall Adoption?

Jan 8, 2025 | belfercenter.org | Robert Stavins |Vijay Vaitheeswaran |Roxana Shafiee |Daniel Schrag

President Trump has vowed to cut off federal and state support for electric vehicles, but can his administration really put the brakes on EV adoption? Join us for an Energy Policy Seminar featuring Elaine Buckberg, Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability. Q&A to follow. Buffet-style lunch will be served. Registration: RSVP required. A Harvard University ID is required for in-person attendance; all are welcome to attend via Zoom.
What Happened at COP29 in Baku?

Dec 3, 2024 | energycentral.com | Robert Stavins

Having recently returned from the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, I want to offer my personal summary and assessment of the major takeaways from COP29, briefly summarize Harvard’s participation, and offer some thoughts about the path ahead to COP30. Why Azerbaijan?
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Implications of Trump 2.0

Nov 25, 2024 | energycentral.com | Robert Stavins

This is a blog essay I have been dreading having to write, because I knew that writing it would be painful, if not downright depressing. However, I also felt that it is a blog essay that I am obliged to write. Why Am I Obliged to Write This Essay? Three reasons.