Our GOAL
Decarbonize the global energy system to address climate change
We push the change in technologies and policies needed to get to a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost. We imagine a world where the energy needs of all people are met efficiently without damaging the atmosphere.
Latest updates and news from our experts
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Category: News & Media
EU-UK ‘reset’ opens door for new climate and energy partnership – CATF report
Published on: October 2, 2024 -
Category: News & Media
Major philanthropic gift establishes Nuclear Scaling Initiative, catalyzing effort to increase nuclear energy deployment 10x by the 2030s
Published on: September 25, 2024 -
Category: News & Media
New CCAC and CATF partnership to support 20 countries in cutting energy sector methane emissions, advancing goals of Global Methane Pledge
Published on: September 24, 2024 -
Category: Infrastructure
How we can make the most of SB24-212 and promising new renewable energy siting resources in Colorado
Published on: September 23, 2024 -
Category: Electricity
Transforming utility systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Key takeaways from the West Africa Utilities Roundtable
Published on: September 19, 2024 -
Category: Climate
Shifting from pledges to action: COP29’s role in climate accountability
Published on: September 17, 2024
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technology innovation news.
Our Approach & Global Reach
We are a more than 25-year-old organization with a startup mentality
As problem solvers and creative environmentalists, we achieve change in three main ways:
- Modeling & Systems Analysis: Driving support for the most effective policy and technology strategies.
- Technology Innovation: Facilitating the commercialization of emerging and proven climate change mitigation technologies.
- Policy Advocacy: Working practically and objectively to catalyze realistic change that leads to major impact through legal and legislative advocacy.
We’re expanding our global footprint
With the support of our donors and partners, we are expanding our impact around the world. Our team of experts is working to engage with local partners and stakeholders to develop new ideas, design solutions, and advance innovative technologies and policy solutions to address climate change. Explore our regional work:
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Celebrating more than 25 years of impact
Over the past 25+ years, CATF has carved out a unique role in the environmental and climate movement as a science-driven, solutions-focused, and strategic organization that gets results. Learn about how we got started and explore our history.
Our Areas of Work
Examining all options with an open mind
and clear vision
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CATF has received the highest possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, a 2022 Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, is a certified nonprofit partner of 1% of the Planet, and has been endorsed as a highly effective organization by Founders Pledge.
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