Radio interview on UK flood risk
The Week with John Nicolson on Talk Radio. 12 May 2019
News category: In the news
Insurers could find opportunities in preparing for disasters
Commercial Risk, 30 April 2019
Reforms hold promise of high-quality growth
China Daily Global, 22 April 2019
A zero-emissions UK is a huge task. But the benefits will also be huge
Major action is needed to achieve zero net emissions by 2050. But it will make Britain’s economy cleaner, smarter and more efficient. We must not delay says Bob Ward read more »
Nicholas Stern: ‘The world cannot go net zero unless China does’
The renowned British economist discusses the importance of investing in the environment and social cohesion read more »
Why Indonesia is right to seek a low-carbon future for the sake of its economy, and people
The Indonesian government is blazing a trail for other emerging economies with its recognition of the adverse health, financial and environmental impact of high carbon emissions, and its new plan charting a course towards sustainability says Nicholas Stern. read more »
China’s green growth in tandem with dynamically innovative vision: LSE economist
The People’s Daily, 26 March 2019
The Heat: Climate change
Bob Ward speaks in a debate on American television channel CGTN (China Global Television Network). He spoke about scientific consensus on climate change and the implications for the defence community that climate change contributes to problems that themselves are driving conflict. read more »
Why is the weather so warm and should we be concerned?
ITV News report on whether the soaring temperatures, which have been described as “exceptional” by the Met Office and come at the end of a particularly mild winter, could be attributed to climate change and what the impact on British ecosystems might be. read more »
UK experiences winter temperatures above 20C for first time
In our statement for this article, Bob Ward said: “People may find it very pleasant to be in warmer temperatures but they must also remember that it’s the same trend that saw hundreds of people die last summer as a result of overheating. Over the last five years we also had two record wet winters during which there was severe flooding. This is a sign of the fundamental and profound way that Britain’s climate is changing.” read more »