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📢Join us for our event 'Eco-social contracts for sustainable and just futures' co-hosted with @gsos-lse.bsky.social on 18 February!

For anyone seeking hope and direction during a time of global uncertainty, this event will explore how inclusive, regenerative, and just futures can be co-created.🌱

How does climate change affect the achievement of the Bank of England’s statutory objectives? | James Talbot - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment During this event James Talbot will outline how the Bank of England incorporates the impacts of climate change into its statutory objectives, drawing on recent work across its supervisory, financial s...

James Talbot, Executive Sponsor for Climate at the Bank of England will be discussing how the Bank of England incorporates the impacts of climate change into its statutory objectives with Nicolas Stern on February 10th.

The Telegraph misrepresents 15-minute cities - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment Despite extensive debunking of misinformation and conspiracy theories around 15-minute cities and Oxford traffic filters, some UK newspapers continue to misrepresent the concepts.

You would think the 15-minute conspiracy is old news but here we are with the Telegraph amplifying more such conspiracies. My words in @granthamlse.bsky.social

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Can natural capital be replaced? How the weak versus strong sustainability divide will shape our common future | Eric Neumayer Eric Neumayer will discuss how the question of whether natural capital can be substituted by other forms of capital lies at the heart of the controversy.

📢 LSE Public Lecture - Can natural capital be replaced?

Dive into the debate on weak vs strong sustainability with Prof Eric Neumayer and explore whether natural capital can truly be substituted by other forms of capital. 🌍

🗓 10 Feb 2026 | 🕡 6.30–8pm, Sheikh Zayed Theatre & Online
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When did climate coverage become part of the culture wars? Bob Ward discusses the perils of climate reporting—and why the health of our democracy depends on it

Bob Ward joined the latest episode of Media Confidential to discuss why climate coverage has become wrapped up in culture wars, the rise of misleading reporting, which outlets are doing climate reporting badly and how reporters can be part of the solution.

Climate Resilience in the Cultural Sector Conference Join us to explore ways to boost climate resilience in the cultural sector and protect our heritage!

We are delighted that Emma Howard Boyd @clientearth.bsky.social @climate-resilience.bsky.social and Bob Ward @granthamlse.bsky.social will be our keynote speakers for the 'Climate Resilience in the Cultural Sector' Conference www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-re... #UKMuseums

YouTube video by LSE The growth story of the 21st century: the economics and opportunity of climate action | LSE Event

ICYMI! 📢

Rewatch the book launch for The Growth Story of the 21st Century by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP7b...

This book is free to read #OpenAccess doi.org/10.31389/lse...

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The climate fight | In conversation with Tom Steyer 6:30pm Mon 2 Feb | Larry Kramer, Susana Mourato, Tom Steyer, Jonathan Pershing | Ticket Required | Free public event at LSE

Join this live, in-person conversation with Tom Steyer - investor, philanthropist and activist - in two weeks' time!

🗓️ Monday 2 February, 6.30-8pm
📍 The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
🎟️ Free and open to all - find out more ⬇️

💡 Fossil fuel dependence is driving climate change at an unprecedented scale - can emerging technologies help to deliver a sustainable future?

🎟️Abundant clean energy for all: the technological opportunity
🗓️Tuesday 27 January 2026 6.30pm - 8pm
📍Sheikh Zayed Theatre, LSE

Letter to Institute of Economic Affairs points out net zero pamphlet made “absurd” assumptions - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment A letter to Lord Frost, the Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has pointed out that a...

Bob Ward has raised concerns about inaccurate and misleading claims made in ‘The Cost of Net Zero’ pamphlet published by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). He urges the IEA to withdraw the publication.

Institute responds to Copernicus announcement - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment Commenting on the Copernicus announcement about the temperature in 2025, Bob Ward, Policy and Communications Director at the Grantham Research Institute on...

“Governments must continue to face the reality of climate change and not follow the irrational approach adopted by the Trump Administration of pretending that climate change does not exist."

The GRI has responded to the the Copernicus announcement about the temperature in 2025.

Adoption, incidence and welfare impacts of interest-free loans: evidence from solar PV - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment This paper analyses the impacts of Scotland’s interest-free Home Energy Scotland Loan, which encourages household PV adoption by lowering borrowing costs and extending repayment periods.

Our latest working paper analyses Scotland’s interest-free Home Energy Scotland Loan. Using a database of more than one million household PV installations in the UK, the authors compare Scottish localities that have access to loans with similar English localities that are ineligible.

Join us on January 22nd for a keynote lecture from Professor Gretchen Daily and panel discussion on "Natural Capital, Growth, and Development".

Register here: https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/events/natural-capital-growth-and-development/

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🌿Call for input: Nature-based Insurance Solutions (NBIS)

On behalf of the Naturance project, we are inviting contributions to a focused compendium showcasing how nature-based insurance solutions are being applied in practice.

Deadline: 16 January 2026

Find out more and submit your case study ⬇️

Speaker announcement! 🔊

Professor Lord Nicholas Stern will be appearing at the Jaipur Literature Festival in conversation with Amitabh Sinha, introduced by Pisupati Balakrishna

📅 15th - 19th Jan 2026 | Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur
✅ www.jaipurliteraturefestival.org/registration @gsos-lse.bsky.social

Are green jobs better paid? - LSE Business Review While "green" job creation can help cushion income losses as high-emission sectors shrink, it is unlikely to fully offset the wage advantages of "brown" jobs.

Are green jobs better paid?

Looking at #Norway, @annagodoey.bsky.social & Elisabeth Thuestad Isaksen @granthamlse.bsky.social show that while green jobs pay more than the average, they do not yet match the wage premiums found in high-emission industries @lsebr.bsky.social

Protecting UK workers’ health and incomes in a warming world - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment This report provides practical next steps for better protecting workers against the effects of high temperatures, informed by a 2,000-person survey and an expert roundtable.

New report by @profejzrobinson.bsky.social @shourodasgupta.bsky.social @drchowarth.bsky.social & @aliceleibian.bsky.social outlines practical next steps for better protecting UK workers against the effects of high temperatures
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Work with us - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment Current job vacancies at The Grantham Research Institute. For LSE jobs, please see the main website.

We are looking for expressions of interest for The Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship scheme.

We welcome proposals from exceptional scholars in economics and the social sciences working on topics aligned with our research themes in climate change, environment, and sustainable development.

Finance and state support for low-carbon steel - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment This report seeks to understand the use of direct state subsidies as a critical enabling factor in the transition to decarbonising steel particularly in emerging markets and developing economies.

Europe is leading the way on funding for low-carbon steel whilst the rest of the world lags behind, according to a new study by Sangeeth Selvaraju.

Temporary carbon dioxide removals to offset methane emissions - Nature Climate Change Methane emissions have a large short-term impact on temperature, which can be potentially offset by nature-based solutions that provide temporary carbon storage. This research demonstrates such matchi...

In a @natclimate.nature.com paper out today Frank Venmans
@wrickels.bsky.social and @bengroom.bsky.social outline how offsetting methane with CO2 removal contracts of 30 years has several advantages over offsetting with permanent removal contracts
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Non-renewable natural capital and the social cost of carbon in wealth accounting - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment This study incorporates the social cost of carbon into mainstream approaches to valuing fossil fuel stocks.

Our new working paper integrates the social cost of carbon into fossil fuel valuation, revealing how carbon pricing and decarbonisation pathways impact reserves’ worth. These findings reshape how fossil fuels should appear in wealth accounts and influence the future of resource-rich economies.

Can methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown? With temperatures breaching the Paris limit, experts say tackling the powerful gas could buy crucial time as the clean-energy shift stalls

Our study on the benefits of cutting methane by a third by 2030 was included in a @theguardian.com article.

The big issue Democrats have stopped talking about A Washington Post analysis of Democratic lawmakers’ appearances and social media posts show they are going quiet on climate.

Our work tracking the number of climate policies enacted by countries around the world was featured in the @washingtonpost.com.

300 climate and environmental policies were enacted in 2020 and 2021. In 2024, it was less than 50.

AI is guzzling energy for slop content – could it be reimagined to help the climate? Some experts think AI could be used to lower, rather than raise, planet-heating emissions – others aren’t so convinced

Our report that outlined the potential for AI to reduce greenhouse gasses was mentioned in the @theguardian.com #COP30 coverage.

Looking back at November, we had team members attend #COP30, hosted the launch of Lord Stern’s new book, and saw our work featured in the media. Here are three stories you might have missed. 🧵

COP30 and beyond: what was achieved in Belém? | Video - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment Our assessment of COP30 with insights into the main issues, achievements and challenges.

Yesterday we held an online event reflecting on the outcomes of the COP30 climate summit which took place in Belém. The discussion covered a range of issues – including climate finance, adaptation and the just transition.

If you missed the event, the video is available here ⬇️

Institute responds to 2025 UK Budget - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment Bob Ward responds to the 2025 UK Budget Statement made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

“The Chancellor is right to remove the costs of the Renewables Obligation Certificate, which supports the earliest generations of clean power, from current electricity bills."

The GRI has responded to the 2025 UK Budget.

Read more here ⬇️

Kate Hughes, UK Lead Climate Negotiator, will joining us on the panel at our post-COP30 event at 4pm today.

Climate Activism in the UK - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment Legal Voices for the Future presents the December 2025 Knowledge Session on The Legal Landscape for Climate Action, hosted in partnership...

Legal Voices for the Future are hosting their December Knowledge Session on The Legal Landscape for Climate Action.

The event will include a brief introduction to the legal frameworks for climate protest, including a summary of recent reforms and developments in case law.

Find out more here ⬇️

Climate action is the key to innovation and economic growth Nicholas Stern reveals how tackling the climate crisis isn't just urgent—it's a transformative opportunity for global prosperity, innovation, and sustainable development. His new open access book, The...

"As a significant player on the international stage, the UK has both the opportunity and the responsibility to lead.”

Professor Lord Nicholas Stern spoke with #RftW Magazine following the publication of The Growth Story of the 21st Century. 🩹 🌍

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