Center for Clean Air Policy
The Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) is an independent, nonprofit think tank that was founded in 1985 in the United States. CCAP works on climate and air quality policy issues at the local, national and international levels. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., CCAP helps policy-makers around the world to develop, promote and implement market-based approaches to address climate, air quality and energy problems while trying to balance both environmental and economic interests. Overview. CCAP was founded by Ned Helme, a leading expert on climate and air policy. Helme advises Members of Congress, state  and international governments, the European Commission and developing countries on climate and air policy issues. Programs. United States. CCAP leads four initiatives in the U.S. that engage all levels of government and involve stakeholders from diverse interests. These initiatives are: Global. CCAP works extensively in Europe, Asia and Central and South America. The major international initiatives are: