AIT and MIT Convene Regional Policy Workshop on Data-Driven Energy Transition in Asia In Bangkok, Prof. Christopher Knittel, Mission Director at the MIT Climate Project, emphasized that analytical tools must be paired with direct engagement by decision-makers. February 5, 2026
AIT and MIT convene regional policy workshop on data-driven energy transition in Asia Christopher Knittel and Bethany Patten shared a live demonstration of the En-ROADS climate simulator, an interactive global climate policy tool, from the MIT Climate Policy Center. February 5, 2026
¿La Gota que Rebalsó el Vaso? Community Acceptance, Uncertainty, and Rejection of Seawater Desalination for the Chilean Mining Industry Authors Scott Odell, program scientist at the Climate Project, and Julieta Godfrid draw on previous theoretical work to investigate under what conditions a mining company constructing a desalination plant results in hydro social displacements and associated conflict. January 28, 2026
Rasikbhai L. Meswani Fellowship for Water Solutions is now open The Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) is currently accepting applications and nominations for the 2026-2027 Rasikbhai L. Meswani Fellowship for Water Solutions. January 21, 2026
Understanding ammonia energy’s tradeoffs around the world MIT Energy Initiative researchers calculated the economic and environmental impact of future ammonia energy production and trade pathways. January 13, 2026
3 Questions: How AI could optimize the power grid While the growing energy demands of AI are worrying, some techniques can also help make power grids cleaner and more efficient. January 9, 2026
