Katie Lebling
Senior Associate, Carbon Removal

Katie Lebling is a Senior Associate in WRI's U.S. Climate Program where she she leads research and analysis to inform responsible scaling of carbon dioxide removal approaches. She works at the state, federal, and international levels to advance policy recommendations that can enable sustainable and equitable scaling of a diverse suite of carbon removal approaches. Previously at WRI she worked on development and implementation of the Climate Watch global data platform.
Before joining WRI, she worked at The Asia Group, and interned at the Woodrow Wilson Center’s China Environment Forum and the Treasury Department’s Office of Environment and Energy.
She holds a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Energy, Resources, and the Environment, with one year spent studying in Nanjing, China, and has a B.A. from Colby College in Biology and Chinese language.
She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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U.S. Climate
Visit ProjectAdvancing climate action on federal, state and local levels to ensure a sustainable, prosperous and just future for all Americans.
Part of ClimateTools, Reporting, and Analysis for Climate (TRAC)
Visit ProjectTRAC provides standards, tools, data, and analysis for use by countries, cities, and companies as the foundation for large-scale emissions reductions.
Part of ClimateClimate Watch
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectClimate Watch offers powerful insights and data on national climate plans, long-term strategies and greenhouse gas emissions to help countries achieve their climate and sustainable development goals.
Part of ClimateCarbon Removal
Visit ProjectAssessing carbon removal pathways, their potential, barriers and policy options to accelerate development as part of a suite of climate actions.
Part of ClimateU.S. Climate Policy Resource Center
Visit ProjectBreaking down climate policy and investments in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to facilitate implementation at the federal, state and local levels and support uptake by both the public and private sectors.
Part of Climate