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What FACET is about

The Forum for Atlantic Climate and Energy Talks serves as a dynamic transatlantic bridge for dialogue, insight, and collaboration on climate, energy, mobility, and sustainable development.

FACET is created by a large and diverse group of text authors, editors, and podcasters from both sides of the Atlantic; it is inspired by our readers whose interest in our work gets us out of the bed in the morning (and often late into it at night); and it is made possible by paid subscriptions and the support of individual and organizational partners. Thank you!

Our mission

Our mission is to amplify diverse voices and foster inclusive, positive, and aspirational dialogue between experts, policymakers, and communities in Europe and North America—proving that democratic decision-making and collective action can effectively address the climate crisis and advance sectoral and economic transformations which improve our societies and the lives of all citizens, leaving no one behind. Our full mission document is here. [Link]

Your subscription

FACET offers three tiers of subscription: free, paid, and founding member.

Aa a FREE SUBSCRIBER, you are entitled to a lot:

  • Our appreciation for your interest in our substack

  • All articles from the last three months

  • The most recent podcast episodes

  • Invitation to events and webinars

  • Participation in the community chat

  • Access to our most recent notes on important external work

As a PAID SUBSCRIBER, you get all of the above, and so much more:

  • Our gratefulness for your interest in our substack and your willingness to support the maintenance of the Forum

  • All articles

  • All podcast episodes

  • Additional material from events and webinars, such as recordings, background material, slide decks, etc.

  • Access to exclusive events and closed discussions

  • In-depth analyses

As a FOUNDING MEMBER, you get all of the above, and so so so much more:

  • Our indebtedness for your interest in our substack, your willingness to support the maintenance of the Forum, and your commitment to advance transatlantic partnership on some of the most pressing challenges and very best opportunities of this century

  • All material ever produced for FACET

  • Membership in the FACET’s Founding Members Cicle

  • Biannual online meetings with the FACET editorial team and selected regular contributors

Our advisory board

Our advisory board plays an essential role for ensuring FACET’s effectiveness and credibility. Board members serve for a 2-year term. They provide strategic advice and expert guidance for FACET’s management, focusing specifically on the alignment of activities with the Forum’s mission, values, and long-term objectives.

Board members provide feedback to the editorial board and serve as a sounding board for major decisions, helping to shape the overall strategic direction and the maintainance of high standards of quality, credibility, and relevance. They also support reputation-building and audience engagement by leveraging their experience and networks. Finally, they advise on major sectoral, academic, industry, and policy trends, offering constructive criticism and new perspectives without direct authority over management or staff.

Current advisory board members are:

  • MO (climate science)

  • (technology)

  • CM (transport)

  • (energy)

  • (sustainable develoment)

Our editorial team

FACET’s editorial team consists of senior experts from different backgrounds and both sides of the Atlantic. FACET is curated by SD Strategies, a policy and communications think tank headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with a global network of partners and contributors.

Editor-in-Chief: Alexander Ochs
Managing Editor: Bowie Kung

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Every form of engagement with FACET contributes to strengthening the transatlantic dialogue on climate and energy. Whether through your readership, financial support, content contributions, or strategic guidance, you help create a community that transcends borders in pursuit of better understanding and more effective action. If our work resonates with you, please consider supporting us.

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FACET offers policy and communications consulting services related to transatlantic climate and energy topics. To find out more about our consulting services, click the link below.

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