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Abt Global Climate, Environment, & Energy Newsletter

July 2024

Abt Global is committed to solving environmental challenges in a complex world. Dive into our latest Climate, Environment, & Energy newsletter! 

News

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Abt Global Recognized for Leadership in Emissions Reductions  

 

Abt Global was thrilled to receive the 2024 Climate Leadership Award in the Organizational Leadership category. Organized by The Climate Registry, the Climate Leadership Awards recognize organizations that have demonstrated exemplary leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change across their operations and strategies.  

Abt Global to Partner with U.S. Department of Interior to Facilitate Clean Energy Collaborations 

 

Under a new $65 million blanket purchase agreement, Abt will help the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management collaborate with a range of partners to maximize investments in clean energy and infrastructure development.   

Perspectives

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In Tajikistan, a Step Towards Methane Reduction 

 

Why should a country that produces little methane care about lowering its methane emissions? Suresh Babu offers insights into why methane matters to Tajikistan and why they signed the Global Methane Pledge after coordinating efforts with the USAID Comprehensive Action Against Climate Change Initiative. 

From a Moment to a Movement: Environmental Justice, Climate Justice, and Earth Day, A Global Connection for All 

 

Although strides have been made to mitigate environmental risks and injustices, today Black, Indigenous, People of Color and low-income populations continue to be disproportionately burdened by environmental threats that drive health disparities. Dr. LaToria Whitehead shares a deep dive into the crucial intersection of the environmental justice, climate justice, and Earth Day movements and how they shape our planet's future. 

New Reports

Understanding Public Perception of Extreme Heat and Health Risks

 

Heat is the deadliest climate hazard. In partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service and Climate Resilience Consulting, Abt conducted a study that identifies best practices for communicating impacts of heat on public health, especially for underserved communities.

Health and Economic Impacts of Lyme Disease 

 

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the U.S., affecting tens of thousands of people each year. In a new study, Abt investigated how climate change might affect the incidence of Lyme disease in the eastern and upper Midwestern U.S., as well as the estimated healthcare expenses. 

Impact

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Reliable Electricity: A Saving Grace for Safer Childbirth in Tanzania's Rural Health Centers 

 

Dr. Grace Shaban has dedicated her career to serving her community in Msongozi, Tanzania. However, the lack of electricity at her rural health center posed significant challenges, especially during nighttime patient care. The Abt-led Power Africa Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance is helping doctors like Dr. Shaban focus on patient care by electrifying 24 healthcare facilities in Tanzania with reliable, renewable energy. Read her story and learn about the project’s impact here. 

A Gender-Just Energy Transition in Mongolia

 

Mongolia’s potential to harness renewable energy and its government’s goal of becoming an energy exporter provide a fertile opportunity to advance energy reforms. The USAID Mongolia Energy Governance Activity is building broad coalitions around politically sensitive reforms and promoting self-reliance by bolstering energy sector governance. 

Energy Transparency and Data Accessibility 

 

eGRID is the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive public source of data on the environmental characteristics of almost all electric power generated in the U.S. For nearly 12 years, Abt has worked closely with EPA to develop and update eGRID while transforming its website and accompanying tools to help decision-makers use and visualize accurate power and emissions data.  

Event Recaps

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London Climate Action Week 

 

In collaboration with Save the Children UK and our partners, Abt hosted an engaging learning and networking side event during London Climate Action Week, featuring two discussions with leading experts on gender, education, inclusion, and finance in the climate space. Our panelists represented 16 time zones, with participants from Barbados, India, Australia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Watch the recordings!

Asia Clean Energy Forum 

 

Abt was proud to sponsor and attend the 19th Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF). Our climate and energy experts presented our experience with energy efficiency in Mongolia and connected with our partners from Central Asia to the Pacific. Read our takeaways!

Climate Leadership Conference 

 

The Climate Leadership Conference and Awards, hosted by The Climate Registry, recognizes companies for setting and achieving greenhouse gas reduction goals. Kim Stama, Abt’s Sustainability Manager, presented on a panel on data verification in sustainability reporting. Abt was also proud to receive the 2024 Climate Leadership Award in the Organizational Leadership category. 

National Adaptation Forum 

 

We proudly sponsored the National Adaptation Forum (NAF), a biennial gathering for experts to network and discuss current and emerging climate adaptation concerns. Our climate and environment experts presented findings from our climate adaptation work with Indigenous peoples, as well as the impacts of extreme heat on human health. 

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