Events

Lecture Kleinman Center Event

Belém to Antalya: Brazil’s COP30 Presidency and the Fossil Fuels Roadmap

Speaker

Pedro Brancante

When

Friday, September 25, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Moderator

Sanya Carley
Join the Kleinman Center and Penn Climate to explore Brazil’s journey from Belém to Antalya and what’s next on the COP climate stage.
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Conference External Event

The Economic and Health Imperatives for Climate Action

Speaker

Carolyn Kousky

When

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Discussion Kleinman Center Event

Trade, Energy Export Dependence, and the Whole-of-Economy Transition Away from Fossil Fuels

When

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Penn experts discuss what transitioning away from fossil fuels actually cost during NYC Climate Week.

This event is invite-only.

Lecture Kleinman Center Event

Belém to Antalya: Brazil’s COP30 Presidency and the Fossil Fuels Roadmap

Speaker

Pedro Brancante

When

Friday, September 25, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Moderator

Sanya Carley
Join the Kleinman Center and Penn Climate to explore Brazil’s journey from Belém to Antalya and what’s next on the COP climate stage.
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Webinar Kleinman Center Event

Securing the Supply Chain: Critical Minerals Permitting Reform

Speakers

Gracelin Baskaran, Jamie Pleune

When

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Moderator

Heather Boushey
Virtual event
How can the U.S. secure the critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition while protecting communities and the environment? Join the EconClimate Lab for a conversation on the trade-offs of mineral permitting reform and the policies that could accelerate responsible domestic mining.
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Lecture Kleinman Center Event

Future of Climate Finance: The Capital Stack for the Energy Transition

Speaker

Leslie Labruto

When

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Join us for Climate Week at Penn and learn about what it takes to fund a more affordable, cleaner, and healthier future with Shleifer Senior Fellow Leslie Labruto.
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Seminar Kleinman Center Event

Energy Economics and Finance Seminar

Speaker

Karen Clay

When

Monday, October 19, 2026 | 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Lecture Kleinman Center Event

Brokers of Power: The Financialization of the U.S. Electricity Sector

Speaker

Conor Harrison

When

Monday, October 26, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Moderator

Shelley Welton
Professor Conor Harrison of the University of South Carolina discusses his new book with the Kleinman Center's Shelley Welton.
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Seminar Kleinman Center Event

Energy Economics and Finance Seminar

Speaker

Dev Patel

When

Monday, October 26, 2026 | 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Symposium Kleinman Center Event

Utility Insecurity as a Public Health Issue 

When

Friday, October 30, 2026 | 8:30AM - 1:30PM
A cross-sector conversation that will examine utilities insecurity as a pressing public health challenge.
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Seminar Kleinman Center Event

Energy Economics and Finance Seminar

Speaker

Jonathan Elliott

When

Monday, November 2, 2026 | 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Webinar Kleinman Center Event

Taking Stock: Documenting the Economic Record of BIL, IRA, and CHIPS

Speaker

Julie Su

When

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Moderator

Heather Boushey
Virtual event
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act reshaped U.S. industrial policy. Join the EconClimate Lab to explore what these investments have achieved, where the evidence falls short, and how policymakers can better measure success.
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Seminar Kleinman Center Event

Energy Economics and Finance Seminar

Speaker

Pari Sastry

When

Monday, December 7, 2026 | 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Webinar Kleinman Center Event

Priced Out of Coverage: Home Insurance and the Squeeze on Household Budgets

Speakers

Frances Moore, John Voorheis

When

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Moderator

Heather Boushey
Virtual event
As climate risks grow, home insurance is becoming more expensive—and harder to obtain. Join the EconClimate Lab for a conversation on the future of insurance markets and the policies that can help keep coverage affordable while strengthening community resilience.
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