Conference: Grand Challenges in the Transition Towards a Low-Carbon, Climate Resilient Society

The conference included presentations on themes such as climate uncertainties and innovations for a low-carbon economy.

Speakers included: Michael Jacobs|, former Downing Street Special Adviser on energy and climate change to Gordon Brown; Simon Dietz|, LSE Deputy Director of CCCEP (LSE); Jouni Paavola|, Leeds Deputy Director of CCCEP; Emma Tompkins|; Samuel Fankhauser|; and Andy Gouldson|, Leeds Director of CCCEP  

Date: 16 September 2010 

Programme

• Conference schedule (PDF), including details of practitioner and academic commentaries

Presentation slides

• Simon Dietz (PDF)
• Jouni Paavola (PDF)
• Emma Tompkins (PDF)
• Sam Fankhauser (PDF)

Videos

• Video of Michael Jacobs' keynote address
• Video about The Ellsberg Paradox, referenced in Simon Dietz's presentation