RTI Center for Climate Solutions

The climate is changing but there is still time to act.

We believe in securing a sustainable future for all life on our planet.

Actions must be grounded in science, informed by data, and supported by implementable and attainable solutions.

RTI brings expertise in research, technology development, and implementation to tackle the full spectrum of climate challenges in pursuit of a more sustainable and equitable future.

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Latest News and Insights

Policies to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Strengthening farmer incentives and better measuring emissions are two strategies that can lead to a net-zero future in the agricultural sector. Senior economist Robert Beach is part of the research team authoring a new report that shares promising policy approaches to meet the growing demand for agricultural products while decreasing the sector’s carbon footprint.

Syzygy Plasmonics & RTI to Demonstrate Sustainable Fuel Production System

Pilot project will demonstrate sustainable fuel production leveraging new technology with the potential to help decarbonize transportation. The goal is to convert two potent greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), into low-carbon-intensity fuels that can be used to replace petroleum-based jet fuel, diesel and gasoline.

Four Ways to Improve Urban Resilience

Nearly 70% of the world’s population will reside in urban areas by 2050. Cities are a major contributor to global carbon dioxide emissions. RTI experts share effective urban resilience strategies.

More Milk With Fewer Cows: Methane Reduction in Kenya's Dairy Sector

The Feed the Future Kenya Crops and Dairy project, implemented by RTI, shares agricultural interventions that can be a win-win for meeting climate and food security goals globally.

Projecting U.S. Forest Management, Market, and Carbon Sequestration

There is a growing need to understand how climate change affects ecosystems and economic production capacity in natural resource-intensive systems such as agriculture and forestry. In this report, Director of Ecosystem Services Research, George Van Houtven, and partners evaluate the impact of a changing climate on forest productivity for tree species across the U.S.

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Affordable Energy for a More Resilient Africa

The cost of energy remains too high for many households and businesses across Africa. RTI’s energy experts share three ways to address systemic challenges and bring affordable and reliable power to more people.

Paul Weisenfeld Shares Insights from COP27

"As we take actions to reduce the effects of climate change, or help communities adapt, are we really taking a holistic approach? For instance, do we understand the impact, in terms of equity, on communities?"

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RTI Appoints Strategic Climate Leads

As a world class research institute and a leading international development organization, RTI is committed to supporting clients and partners in tackling the climate crisis, ensuring a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

Cemex & RTI Awarded $3.7 Million to Advance Carbon Capture Technology

RTI, in collaboration with Cemex, has been awarded a $3.7 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy, which will help fund an innovative carbon capture study utilizing RTI’s non-aqueous amine technology as it seeks to set groundbreaking emission reduction standards for the cement manufacturing industry.

Implementing Environmental Justice - A Global Perspective

Seeking environmental justice is an intersectional effort and cannot be disentangled from social justice, racial justice, and economic justice. We must focus on having meaningful involvement in the decision-making process by those who have been historically ignored and excluded.