The Net Zero World Initiative leverages expertise across U.S. government agencies and Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories, in partnership with other governments and philanthropies, to accelerate the decarbonization of global energy systems.
This whole-of-government approach supports countries committed to raising their climate ambitions by creating and implementing highly tailored, actionable technical and investment strategies that put net zero within reach.
The Net Zero World Initiative signals the commitment of the United States to a global transition to net zero emission, inclusive, equitable, and resilient energy systems.
Key ORNL Contacts for the Net Zero World Initiative
David McCollum
NZW ORNL Lead & NZW Partnerships Co-Manager
Keith Kline
NZW Just Transitions Lead
Rebecca Efroymson
NZW Just Transitions Expert
Recent Highlights
Keith Kline collaborates with Chileans on Just Transitions
In April 2023, Keith Kline joined a NZW delegation visiting Chile, in order to advance just transitions collaboration opportunities. Among other activities, the NZW-Chile team visited the site of a former coal power plant that has recently been decommissioned. Studies are underway to assess options for reuse of this site, including potential installation of a large water desalinization plant.
Rebecca Efroymson and Keith Kline support NZW Climate-Smart Women Energy Leaders Program
In May 2023, Rebecca Efroymson and Keith Kline co-organized and contributed to the first-ever NZW Climate-Smart Women Energy Leaders Program. The first cohort of eight CSWELs engaged in training sessions and collaborative discussions around clean energy technology development, decarbonization pathways, and just transitions.
ORNL Focuses on "Net Zero" Game Changers to Slow Earth's Warming
ORNL scientists are talking to the public about climate change. The window of opportunity to stave off worst effects is closing.
ORNL’s David McCollum shares insights from COP27
David McCollum was one of more than 35,000 attendees in Egypt at the November 2022 Sharm El-Sheikh United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or UNFCCC, Conference of the Parties, also known as