Media Releases from 2010
December
Statement by Nicholas Stern on Cancún agreement|
11 December: Commenting on the outcome of negotiations at the United Nations climate change conference in Cancún...Nicholas Stern said: "This is a modest but significant outcome that provides a good platform for progress towards next year's United Nations climate change conference...where a strong international agreement could emerge.
November
New research shows rise in wealth is driving increase in global economic losses from extreme weather by US$2.7 billion per year|
23 November: Global economic losses from reported weather-related events have been increasing in real terms by about US$2.7 billion per year since 1980, mainly because of the rise in the amount of wealth that is accumulating in areas exposed to potential damage, according to new findings.
China will lead the world's green industrial revolution, says Nicholas Stern|
8 November: China is at the forefront of the global green industrial revolution, and its strong moves towards, and future plans for, low-carbon economic growth have not been adequately recognised by other countries, according to a new policy paper by Lord Nicholas Stern.
New report outlines 'feasible' way of raising US$100 billion to help developing countries tackle climate change, says Lord Stern
|5 November: A new report shows that it is feasible for rich countries to raise US$100 billion a year by 2020 to help developing countries tackle climate change, according to one of its authors, Lord Nicholas Stern.
September
Climate change talks should focus on 'building blocks' of policy instead of international treaty|
30 September: International talks on climate change should focus on putting together the "building blocks" of global policy instead of drawing up a comprehensive new treaty, according to new research.
August
Global warming likely to exceed 1.5°C but could be reduced in long term|
2 August: Global average temperature likely to rise by more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level, but could be reduced in the long term through strong cuts in greenhouse gases.
June
Global warming of 2˚C will put insurance markets under stress|
29 June: Global warming of 2˚C will put insurance markets under stress.
May
World leaders should aim for political agreement on climate change by end of this year, says Nicholas Stern|
12 May: World leaders should aim for political agreement on climate change by end of this year, advises Lord Nicholas Stern.
March
Copenhagen Accord pledges take world a long way towards 2˚C path, but should go further|
25 March: Copenhagen Accord pledges take world a long way towards 2˚C path, but should go further, according to an analysis released today.
Progress has been made on tackling climate change since Copenhagen summit, says Nicholas Stern|
16 March: Progress has been made on tackling climate change since Copenhagen summit, says Lord Nicholas Stern.
Nicholas Stern welcomes new suggestion for 'Green Fund' by Managing Director of International Monetary Fund|
8 March: Nicholas Stern welcomes new suggestion for 'Green Fund' by Managing Director of International Monetary Fund.
February
Africa should receive urgent funding for adaptation to climate change impacts|
10 February: Africa should receive urgent funding for adaptation to climate change impacts. Publication of two Policy Papers.
Statement from Nicholas Stern on a green investment bank|
2 February: Statement from Lord Nicholas Stern on a green investment bank.
January
Statement from Nicholas Stern on criticism of the IPCC|
31 January: Statement from Lord Nicholas Stern in response to the criticism of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).