Big Decisions 2025

Date

Jan. 29, 2025

Time

2:00–3:30 p.m. ET

Event Series

Event Details

With every new administration and Congress comes a different set of energy and environmental priorities. Despite shifts in political offices and rhetoric, there are opportunities for policy action toward a healthy environment and thriving economy. Join Resources for the Future (RFF) and leaders from across government, business, philanthropy, and media to discuss the big decisions anticipated in 2025. We’ll explore the priorities of the incoming Trump administration and the 119th Congress, as well as offer expert insights to inform research and policy agendas for the coming year.

Date/Time:

Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 2:00-3:30 pm, reception to follow.

Issues to focus on:

Trade
Permitting reform
Taxes/Tariffs
Role of federal agencies versus state action
Impact/Insurance/Resilience

Topics

Federal Climate Policy

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