Green growth
Ch. 15 in Atkinson, G., Dietz, S., Neumayer, E., and M. Agarwala (Ed.s) (2014): Handbook of sustainable development, 2nd edition, Edward Elgar, Cheltenham, UK. ISBN 978 1 78254 469 2. … read more »
Topic: Competitiveness, trade and economic growth
The economic case for low carbon cities
In this paper, we conduct a comparative analysis of the results of five recently completed studies that examined the economic case for investment in low-carbon development in five cities: Leeds in the UK, Kolkata in India, Lima in Peru, Johor Bahru in Malaysia and Palembang in Indonesia. The results demonstrate that there is a compelling […]
The Economics of Steering the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy
Presentations given at a three-day course ‘The economics of change: achieving better growth and a better climate’- part of a joint programme between LSE Enterprise in Spain and the Fundación … read more »
Lord Nicholas Stern – BBC HARDtalk interview
Lord Stern discusses climate change and the economy with Zeinab Badawi read more »
Beyond climate change treaties: ‘a deal in Paris is not essential’
Ahead of the climate conference in Paris, there is increasing discussion of a new way forward that does not depend on international agreements, reports Yale Environment 360 read more »
Facts and Fictions About New Climate Change Report
Huffington Post, 25th September, 2014: The New Climate Economy Report has been endorsed by a wide range of politicians, businesspeople and commentators since it was published on 16 September, but … read more »
Corporate social responsibility, sustainability and the governance of business, Handbook of Sustainable Development: Second Edition
Companies are hugely important actors in modern society and clearly have a critical role to play if we are to make the transition to a more sustainable economy and society. To some extent, it is hoped that their contribution to such a transition will be motivated by their commitments on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Such […]
The state of the climate — and what we might do about it – TED Talk
As world leaders gather at the UN Climate Summit Lord Nicholas Stern asks what can be done. TED Talk. read more »
The New Economy Report: Why the criticism doesn’t stack up
Bob Ward of the Grantham Institute argues Prof Richard Tol’s denunciation of last week’s landmark report is flawed read more »
Climate change concerns: India can contribute its bit quite easily
India Times, 23 September