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We emphasize the linkages between well-informed policy analysis and strategic development and the effective deployment of policy ideas, leveraging the practical experience of our community gained through working in diverse government contexts, from international to national to state, local and regional.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p>Opportunities to engage in Sustainability at the School are broad, diverse and growing. Our educational degree programs, and opportunities to go beyond the classroom, comprise:</p> <ul> <li>Our undergraduate, campus-wide <a href="/your-education/undergraduate/minors">sustainability minor </a>as well as our <a href="/your-education/undergraduate/public-policy-major">public policy major</a>.</li> <li>Our Master of Public Policy <a href="/your-education/masters/specializations">specializations in energy and environmental policy</a> and</li> <li>The large and active Sustainability Research Group in our <a href="/your-education/phd">PhD program in policy studies</a></li> <li>Research opportunities at the <a href="http://cgs.umd.edu">Center for Global Sustainability</a></li> <li>Study abroad in Indonesia & Peru</li> <li>The student-led <a href="https://spp.umd.edu/our-community/student-life/student-groups">Environmental Policy Council</a></li> </ul> <p>All of these programs provide opportunities to learn from, and work with, faculty with diverse and significant real-world policy experiences. Our <a href="http://cgs.umd.edu">Center for Global Sustainability</a> integrates our intellectual and educational community, and has quickly established itself as a globally recognized leader in understanding how to organize and support global ambition, based in analysis and collaborative action across stakeholders, to address challenges of energy, climate, resilience and sustainable finance. </p> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--5-1200"> <section class="recent-news" aria-labelledby="recent-news-heading"> <h2 class="h3 heading--light silc-mtop--0" id="recent-news-heading">Recent News</h2> <div class="feed"> <div class="views-element-container"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters"> <article class="feed__item feed__item--text recent-news__item silc-mbottom--5 silc-mbottom--6-800" aria-labelledby="article-13807-title"> <div class="h4 feed__item-heading"> <a href="/news/road-ahead-indonesias-ev-economy-and-key-global-sustainability" id="article-13807-title" class="link--inherit">The Road Ahead: Indonesia’s EV Economy and the Key to Global Sustainability</a> </div> <time datetime="2024-11-22T12:00:00Z">November 22, 2024</time> </article> <article class="feed__item feed__item--text recent-news__item silc-mbottom--5 silc-mbottom--6-800" aria-labelledby="article-13810-title"> <div class="h4 feed__item-heading"> <a href="/news/report-us-china-must-collaborate-carbon-dioxide-removal" id="article-13810-title" class="link--inherit">Report: U.S., China Must Collaborate on Carbon Dioxide Removal</a> </div> <time datetime="2024-11-20T12:00:00Z">November 20, 2024</time> </article> <article class="feed__item feed__item--text recent-news__item silc-mbottom--5 silc-mbottom--6-800" aria-labelledby="article-13797-title"> <div class="h4 feed__item-heading"> <a href="/news/collaborating-climate-cdr-policies-and-practices-us-and-china" id="article-13797-title" class="link--inherit">Collaborating for Climate: CDR Policies and Practices in the U.S. and China</a> </div> <time datetime="2024-11-19T12:00:00Z">November 19, 2024</time> </article> <article class="feed__item feed__item--text recent-news__item silc-mbottom--5 silc-mbottom--6-800" aria-labelledby="article-13789-title"> <div class="h4 feed__item-heading"> <a href="/news/opportunities-and-challenges-advancing-indonesias-renewable-energy-transformation" id="article-13789-title" class="link--inherit">Opportunities and Challenges for Advancing Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Transformation</a> </div> <time datetime="2024-11-15T12:00:00Z">November 15, 2024</time> </article> <article class="feed__item feed__item--text recent-news__item silc-mbottom--5 silc-mbottom--6-800" aria-labelledby="article-13762-title"> <div class="h4 feed__item-heading"> <a href="/news/new-report-details-2035-ambition-10-major-economies-and-global-implications-15degc" id="article-13762-title" class="link--inherit">New Report Details the 2035 Ambition for 10 Major Economies and Global Implications for 1.5°C </a> </div> <time datetime="2024-11-13T12:00:00Z">November 13, 2024</time> </article> </div> </div> </div> <a href="/news" class="link--cta">View More News</a> <a href="/events" class="link--cta">View More Events</a> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-accordion" id="accordion-7a4da120-5107-4c4b-bde5-6d5b0f7a9f7f" data-silc-accordion-animated> <div class="silc-accordion__section"> <button id="accordion-7a4da120-5107-4c4b-bde5-6d5b0f7a9f7f-section-b7603d56-801e-4853-8375-6ce4140cbdf2-label" class="silc-accordion__label" aria-controls="accordion-7a4da120-5107-4c4b-bde5-6d5b0f7a9f7f-section-b7603d56-801e-4853-8375-6ce4140cbdf2-content"> Where are our alumni? </button> <div class="silc-accordion__content" id="accordion-7a4da120-5107-4c4b-bde5-6d5b0f7a9f7f-section-b7603d56-801e-4853-8375-6ce4140cbdf2-content" aria-labelled-by="accordion-7a4da120-5107-4c4b-bde5-6d5b0f7a9f7f-section-b7603d56-801e-4853-8375-6ce4140cbdf2-label"> <div class="silc-accordion__content-compartment"> <p>Our overall approach at the School of Public Policy, integrates knowledge with implementation and practice. Our students are well prepared to join exciting organizations on projects that are making a difference, from state and local government, to federal government and NGOs, to international organizations.</p> <ul> <li>The Brookings Institution</li> <li>Pacific Northwest National Laboratory</li> <li>The World Bank</li> <li>The World Resources Institute</li> <li>Center for American Progress</li> <li>Conservation International</li> <li>U.S. Department of Energy</li> <li>U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric</li> <li>Administration</li> <li>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency</li> <li>City of Alexandria, Commonwealth of Virginia</li> <li>Maryland Department of Natural Resources</li> <li>Baltimore Tree Trust</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-accordion__section"> <button id="accordion-7a4da120-5107-4c4b-bde5-6d5b0f7a9f7f-section-608da3b2-e104-4cd5-b7f1-7b591e01cacc-label" class="silc-accordion__label" aria-controls="accordion-7a4da120-5107-4c4b-bde5-6d5b0f7a9f7f-section-608da3b2-e104-4cd5-b7f1-7b591e01cacc-content"> Student opportunities and employment </button> <div class="silc-accordion__content" id="accordion-7a4da120-5107-4c4b-bde5-6d5b0f7a9f7f-section-608da3b2-e104-4cd5-b7f1-7b591e01cacc-content" aria-labelled-by="accordion-7a4da120-5107-4c4b-bde5-6d5b0f7a9f7f-section-608da3b2-e104-4cd5-b7f1-7b591e01cacc-label"> <div class="silc-accordion__content-compartment"> <p>We employ a number of graduate assistants, research assistants, interns, and more to advance our projects, research, and impact. These positions are essential to our mission and the work that we do. We believe in the knowledge and spirit of our students. The passion and commitment from previous students has made a significant impact—from co-authoring major reports to planning and executing multi-day global summits. You too can make your mark. Get more information at <a href="go.umd.edu/joinCGS">go.umd.edu/joinCGS</a>. 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Weston Chair in Natural Economics; Senior Fellow, CGS</div> <ul> <li>Former Acting Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President, White House</li> <li>Chair, Scientific and Advisory Panel of the Global Environment Facility</li> <li>Science Advisor, Global Commission on Adaptation</li> </ul> <p>Rosina Bierbaum is the</p> <div class="label silc-mbottom--2">Areas of Interest</div> <ul class="list--unstyled silc-mbottom--4">  <li >Climate change: mitigation & adaptation; science policy; development & environment</li> </ul> <a href="/our-community/faculty-staff/rosina-bierbaum" class="link--cta">Read Full Bio</a> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="carousel__image" style="background-image: url(https://spp.umd.edu/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2019-06/person_patwardhan_06202019.jpg?itok=9wHApf05);" role="img" aria-label="Anand Patwardhan"></div> <div class="carousel__content"> <a href="/our-community/faculty-staff/anand-patwardhan" aria-hidden="true" class="overlay-link silc-display--block-799 silc-display--none-800"><span class="visible-for-screen-readers">Learn more about Anand Patwardhan</span></a> <div class="carousel__heading h3">Anand Patwardhan</div> <div class="carousel__subheading">Professor; Senior Fellow, CGS</div> <p>Anand Patwardhan is professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park. 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