Policy Briefings
At the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation (HBRF), we believe that fact-based debates and decisions about the environment flow from non-partisan dialogue between citizens and scientists. From the increasing severity of extreme weather events to shrinking winter snowpack, the consequences of climate change are evident across New England and around the world. Effective communication has never been more urgent.
HBRF conducts policy-relevant briefings and prepares fact sheets and bulletins to share emerging science with environmental decision-makers across the political spectrum. Hubbard Brook science can be a resource for informing environmental policy and has been applied by members of U.S. Congress in discussions of the 100% Clean Economy Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, the Moving Forward Act, and in hearings of the House Agriculture and Energy and Commerce Committees.
At HBRF, we do not advocate for specific policy outcomes, and our approach to science-policy outreach is non-partisan and equal-opportunity.
From Hubbard Brook to Capitol Hill
“We can’t say enough how useful it is to have quantitative evidence from our very district to point to the effects of climate change, so thanks to you and your researchers for the incredible work you do.” Charlotte Harris, Constituent Service & Outreach Coordinator for U.S. Congresswoman Ann Kuster
Youth Climate Forums
On February 5, 2020 in Concord, NH, HBRF co-hosted the NH Youth Climate and Clean Energy Town Hall. The event brought six presidential candidates together on-stage with 20 climate and clean energy students from across the state. The event was attended by: 500+ in-person audience participants; 952 unique viewers via the live streaming link; and 72 media representatives from 40 regional, national, and international outlets including ABC News, The Associated Press, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, CNN, Fox News, L.A. Times, The New York Times, NHPR, Politico, Reuters, TIME, and The Washington Post.
On March 8, 2021, HBRF co-hosted the Youth Climate and Clean Energy Forum, a virtual public event that brought 21 environmental students into conversation with members of the Biden/Harris administration, U.S. Congress, scientists, corporate sustainability leaders, and environmental justice and energy equity champions.
On October 18, 2021, HBRF co-hosted the Road to COP26, a virtual public event that featured 32 youth participants in conversation with leaders in climate science, corporate sustainability, finance, international diplomacy, and environmental policy. The event garnered a live online audience of 200+ on the eve of the COP26 in Glasgow.
Partners
Our partners in these high-profile events include the League of Conservation Voters, the Revers Center for Energy at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, ReVision Energy, Stonyfield Organic, Sustainable Futures Consulting, and the Union of Concerned Scientists. Together, we elevate the climate and clean energy conversation and provide platforms for young scientists to share their knowledge, concerns, and hopes for the future.
Participant Quotes
“These are literally the best questions I’ve ever had at a forum.”
Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator, Minnesota
“Today was the greatest and most immersive experiential learning opportunity I have had in my life.”
Kevin Yuan, Student Panelist, Dartmouth College
“The youth of the world will save us.”
Shalanda Baker, U.S. Department of Energy, Deputy Director for Energy Justice and the Secretary's Advisor on Equity
“This experience encouraged me to reach out to experts and decision-makers because my ideas were heard and valued.”
Bea Burack, High School Student Panelist