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Mission & History

Since 1985, the Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) has been a recognized world leader in climate and air quality policy and is the only independent, nonprofit think tank working exclusively on those issues at the local, U.S. national and international levels. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., CCAP helps policy-makers around the world develop, promote and implement innovative, market-based solutions to major climate, air quality and energy problems that balance both environmental and economic interests. 

Current CCAP climate and air quality initiatives worldwide include:

  • Multi- stakeholder dialogues;
  • Education and outreach;
  • Qualitative and quantitative research;
  • Technical analyses of emission mitigation and climate adaptation options; and
  • Policy solutions and recommendations development.
CCAP Mission Statement

To significantly advance cost-effective and pragmatic air quality and climate policy through analysis, dialogue and education to reach a broad range of policy-makers and stakeholders worldwide.

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