The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, based in Arlington, Virginia promoting strong policy and action to address ways to provide the world with energy while protecting the global climate. Launched in 2011, C2ES is the successor to the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. C2ES works closely with policymakers and stakeholders to promote pragmatic, effective policies at the state, national and international levels.