Newsroom

June 10, 2020

The Pacific Council has launched a new platform for our member-written commentary and analysis. We are unveiling the Pacific Council Magazine, where you can find pieces written by our members on local-to-global topics, plus member spotlights and recaps and recordings from our events. Bookmark the new Pacific Council Magazine at pacificcouncil.online.

All previously published Newsroom articles are available below in the Newsroom Archive.

Please note that all upcoming events will still appear at our main website, pacificcouncil.org, or by visiting the Activities menu above.

May 20, 2021

CONTINUING OUR COLLABORATION ON FOREIGN REPORTING WITH USC

September 17, 2020

A GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA'S LOCAL-TO-GLOBAL BALLOT MEASURES

January 11, 2018

2017 Was a Record-Breaker—And Not In a Good Way

As the year came to a close, 2017 was on track to set the all-time record for the most billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in any single year in U.S. history, writes Alice Hill.

December 20, 2017

California’s Climate Leadership is Crucial in D.C.’s Absence

In serving as a leader in climate policy, California is not only protecting its own future, but showing other regions that responsible climate policy is in everyone’s best interest, writes Isabella Lloyd-Damnjanovic.

December 19, 2017

How Investors Evaluate Water Risk in California Businesses

Water risk can translate to dollars lost for investors as businesses are impacted by droughts, floods, and other water insecurities. Having the tools to evaluate that risk is key, writes Kirsten James.

December 12, 2017

Watch: Experts Discuss Water Scarcity Challenges & Solutions

Watch the TED-style talks about water scarcity challenges and solutions by Barton Thompson, Kirsten James, and Rachel Cardone at our inaugural Water Conference.

December 11, 2017

California is Leading on Water Innovation, But Can Do More

There are incredible challenges when it comes to water, but California is on the right track in terms of innovations taking place, said Water Deeply Managing Editor Tara Lohan at our inaugural Water Conference.

December 7, 2017

Insights from Water Conference 2017

Our inaugural Water Conference was filled with discussions on water security and conflict, water challenges in urban settings, California’s water footprint, lessons learned from the commodities market, and more. Read the notable insights!

December 6, 2017

California’s Water Solutions Discussed at COP23 Summit

The recent international climate talks in Bonn, Germany, included an entire day dedicated to water action, with many of the solutions presented reflecting those being pursued in California, writes Kirsten James.

November 28, 2017

Experts Connect the Dots on Global Water Scarcity

Ahead of our inaugural Water Conference on December 1, several conference speakers discuss what compelled them to focus on water scarcity in their professions, how water scarcity relates to trade, and more.

November 17, 2017

Global Beat: Zimbabwe Coup, South China Sea Talks, and More

This week, Zimbabwe’s military take President Robert Mugabe into custody during an attempted coup; China and ASEAN agree to begin talks on the South China Sea; the fifth round of NAFTA negotiations begin in Mexico City; and more.

November 16, 2017

Pacific Council Delegation to Europe’s Seats of Power

A Pacific Council delegation recently traveled to Brussels and The Hague for high-level meetings with officials from NATO, the EU, the IMF, the German Marshall Fund, the ICC, and more. Read about highlights from the trip.

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