Since Jan. 20, 2025, the first day of his second term in office, President Donald Trump has slashed U.S. foreign aid spending. Amid continued budget cuts, international NGOs have adopted several strategies to keep operating and meeting their missions.
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Climate Solutions Lab
Jennifer Hadden
Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs
111 Thayer Street, Room 319
Research Interests
Energy & Environment, Environmental Justice, Social Movements, Politics of climate change, social movements, NGOs
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World Politics Review
Why the Paris Agreement Failed—and How to Do Better (by Jennifer Hadden)
Ten years ago, negotiations concluded on the first truly global climate treaty, the landmark Paris Agreement. Why has this major diplomatic achievement had only limited success in reaching its goals?
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Jennifer Hadden recently published a book titled "Crowded Out: The Competitive Landscape of Contemporary International NGOs," examining how global nonprofits are being squeezed by competition, specialization, and dispersion—even as global needs grow.
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Tracking Opposition to New Wind Infrastructure in the Developing World
Community opposition to wind power can drive up costs for developers and stymie policymakers’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. In developing countries, how often do communities oppose wind power, why does the opposition happen, and to what extent will it become a barrier to clean energy expansion?
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