Policy publication by Hans Peter Lankes, Eleonore Soubeyran, Nicholas Stern on 14 Apr 2022
In this policy insight, the authors explain how rising to the climate and poverty challenges in tandem can generate great gains for people and the environment across continents and create new paths for sustainable development and poverty reduction – while delayed action on climate change will entrench poverty around the world.
Policy publication by Timo Leiter on 10 Feb 2022
Contributors to this paper discuss the implications of the post-Glasgow climate ‘pact’ for the continued relevance of evaluation.
Policy publication by Nick Robins, Sabrina Muller on 20 Dec 2021
This policy brief reviews the attention given to a crucial aspect of climate change action – the just transition – at the COP26 climate summit and the priorities that lie ahead for 2022.
Policy publication by Joana Setzer, Catherine Higham on 1 Dec 2021
This paper provides an overview of known climate litigation case numbers, metrics and categorisations, and considers some of the most relevant trends in the arguments and strategies employed by litigants.
Policy publication by Rob Macquarie, Declan Conway, Kate Elizabeth Gannon, Sara Mehryar, Viktor Rözer, Nicholas Stern, Swenja Surminski, Bob Ward on 25 Nov 2021
A submission based on work from across the Grantham Research Institute to the FCDO’s recent call for evidence to inform the UK’s forthcoming International Development Strategy.
Policy publication by Catherine Higham, Alina Averchenkova, Joana Setzer, Arnaud Koehl on 5 Nov 2021
Climate change framework laws are needed for the successful implementation of the Paris Agreement. This policy insight examines the elements that can be ‘built in’ to framework laws to specify accountability for the implementation of the core obligations contained within, based on a review of 43 such laws from the Climate Change Laws of the World database.
Policy publication by Sabrina Muller, Nick Robins on 27 Oct 2021
emissions-intensive coal industry. This policy brief looks at actions the energy sector and finance are starting take to ensure there is a just transition for affected workers and communities, and how those actions can be scaled up.
Policy publication by Denyse S. Dookie, Declan Conway, Suraje Dessai on 12 Oct 2021
This report presents the headline findings from a national survey of UK-based organisations’ perceptions about adapting to a changing climate, providing insights into a wide range of factors affecting organisational and sectoral perspectives on preparedness, risk and adaptation.
Policy publication by Esin Serin, Anna Valero, Ralf Martin, Arjun Shah, Pia Andres on 22 Sep 2021
CCUS is necessary for the UK to reach its net-zero goals. This report assesses economic and potential employment opportunities and implications for the skills needed, as well as transferable strengths and capabilities from other sectors and barriers and enablers for CCUS growth in the UK.
Policy publication by Joana Setzer on 31 Jul 2021
Legal Interventions examines three categories of legal intervention that can enable cities to drive climate action: litigation, legal reform initiatives and…
