Discover the Harvard CID faculty affiliates driving innovative research and real-world impact in Climate & Energy.
Climate change and energy transitions are at the forefront of today’s development challenges—shaping health, livelihoods, and long-term resilience.
For vulnerable communities, the impacts of pollution, extreme weather, and rising energy costs exacerbate existing inequalities. At CID, our research in climate and energy economics explores how to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation and chart pathways toward green, inclusive development.
Our faculty affiliates across Harvard investigate energy access, renewable technologies, climate policy, and sustainable infrastructure. From modeling low-carbon transitions to assessing how climate risks affect economic resilience, CID researchers are generating actionable evidence to guide equitable and climate-smart development strategies.
Harvard CID Faculty Affiliates Shaping the Future of Climate & Energy
William Clark
William Clark
Harvey Brooks Research Professor of International Science, Public Policy and Human Development, Harvard Kennedy School
Associate Professor of Nutrition and Planetary Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Wolfram Schlenker
Wolfram Schlenker
Ray A. Goldberg Professor of the Global Food System, Harvard Kennedy School
Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Charles Taylor
Charles Taylor
Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
Featured Research on Climate & Energy
CID faculty research insights look at publications by Harvard faculty that have shaped current understanding of climate and energy. These summaries distill complex findings into accessible takeaways for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers.
Harvard CID Faculty Publications
Explore the latest research from CID faculty affiliates on climate and energy, featuring insights on renewable energy, climate policy, sustainable transitions, and environmental equity. These publications provide data-driven strategies for tackling climate change and advancing inclusive green growth.
Ecological change increases malaria risk in the Brazilian Amazon
Ecological change increases malaria risk in the Brazilian Amazon
In the Brazilian Amazon, a 1% increase in deforestation leads to a 6.3% rise in malaria cases the next month. The risk is even higher in forested areas. Frontier malaria is surging in mining and Indigenous zones, highlighting the need for eco-health aligned policy.
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Fighting Climate Change: International Attitudes Toward Climate Policies
Fighting Climate Change: International Attitudes Toward Climate Policies
Public support is key to climate action, but many don’t understand how policies work. A 20-country study finds that explaining policy mechanisms—not just climate impacts—boosts support. Clear, accessible communication can drive more effective and equitable climate solutions.
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Energy infrastructure: Investment, sustainability and AI
Energy infrastructure: Investment, sustainability and AI
AI-powered data systems can cut environmental damage in the oil & gas sector. A 1% drop in fuel exports raises sustainability scores by 0.49. The study urges smarter regulation, digital monitoring, and investment in green tech to balance growth and climate goals.
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Explore Harvard CID faculty research on climate, energy, and sustainability—covering climate science, renewable energy, green growth, energy policy, emissions reduction, and strategies for a just, sustainable future.