Policy makers in the UK and other countries could speed up economic recovery through policies to increase private investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency and low-carbon vehicles, according to a report. read more »
Commenting on 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.” read more »
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. read more »
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 policy paper by Nicholas Stern. read more »
New report outlines ‘feasible’ way of raising US$100 billion to help developing countries tackle climate change, says Lord Nicholas Stern. read more »
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 published today. read more »
An Australian geologist, who advises the UK’s main global warming sceptics’ group, wrote “possibly the most inaccurate and misleading article about climate change that has ever been published by a journal”. read more »
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. read more »
World leaders should seek to reach an international political agreement to tackle climate change by the end of the year, advises Nicholas Stern. read more »
Copenhagen Accord pledges take world a long way towards 2˚C path, but should go further according to an analysis released today. read more »
