History in the making: The outcome of the Paris climate change negotiations
Panel of MIT experts explores the promise and perils of a global agreement.
Sharing climate research and strategies in Paris
MIT events throughout climate talks underscore Institute’s global perspectives and partnerships.
D-Lab Off-Grid Energy Group launches Solar Lighting Product Comparison Resource
Comparative charts enhance solar lantern purchasing decisions in the developing world.
Climate policy in developing countries: Does one size fit all?
Study shows significant differences in costs associated with curbing greenhouse gas emissions in Brazil and Mexico.
Climate negotiation role-play in Paris feels like the real thing
"World Climate" simulation, developed by MIT and Climate Interactive, challenges perceptions about climate negotiations and countries’ development needs.
Fueling solutions
“Fuel” pillar at MIT Solve underscores energy’s crucial role in solving humanity’s biggest challenges.
Bringing MIT and India closer together
Tata Center Annual Symposium explores many pathways for MIT research to have an impact in India and the developing world.
Making banking effective for the poor
In India, PhD student Natalia Rigol aims to tap into community knowledge to vet loan and grant applicants.
Smarter lenses
Newly launched mobile eye-test device could lead to prescription virtual-reality screens.
A “fair and ambitious” pledge? Not quite
Study finds pledges by top greenhouse gas emitters leaves little room for others; urges greater R&D.
Solving the world’s great challenges
Inaugural Solve conference concludes four days of talks, workshops, and discussions on global challenges.
Senior Kristen Finney and GlobeMed lend a helping hand
MIT students partner with a clinic in Togo to improve health care for HIV/AIDS patients.
Government of India taps MIT expertise for energy solutions
Minister Piyush Goyal meets with MIT Energy Initiative and Tata Center leadership, says of India’s electrification goals: “We will make it happen.”
In the world: Remote Mexican village uses solar power to purify water
System developed at MIT proves practical for remote communities.
How to bring clean, efficient energy to the world
Solve conference explores better ways to provide power, water, and food to billions of people.