Action on climate change is self-defence not altruism

Increasingly there is a need to see the challenges associated with climate change as issues not just of energy policy and environmental protection but also as major defence and security challenges. Nick Butler, visiting professor at the Policy Institute, Kings College London, explores these issues in a recent column in the Financial Times. Climate … Continue reading Action on climate change is self-defence not altruism →

Politics and climate change in America

Many people I’ve talked with recently have raised concerns about the climate negotiations in Paris. The concern is that the Obama Administration may agree to an ambitious target but will Congress endorse it. Eduardo Porter writes a thoughtful article in the New York Times about the political party that we all worry about – the … Continue reading Politics and climate change in America →

Communicating the science of climate change has never been more important

EiD is often writing about the importance of good communication. Chelsea Harvey writes a good article in the Washington Post about new research showing that the reports from the IPCC showing that its reports have not necessarily become easier for the layperson to understand. This is a good article because it is important for all … Continue reading Communicating the science of climate change has never been more important →

Cities play a key role in our sustainable future

We’ve had so many initiatives at the local or city level related to sustainability, climate change or energy and there is a good reason for that. Action can be mobilised and results achieved with good city commitment. Chris Mooney discusses their importance in a recent article in the Washington Post. Why Earth’s future will … Continue reading Cities play a key role in our sustainable future →

Latest update on climate finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the September update on global developments in climate finance. September 2015 Climate Finance Update During the month of September, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the World Bank, the … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →

How climate change has moved beyond theoretical scientific debates to the start of practical planning

There was much discussion after the Bank of England Governor Mark Carney gave his views on the impact of climate change. While the audience was British, the message went global. Barrie McKenna wrote in Canada’s Globe and Mail: “Think of it as a sobering climate-change wake-up call for Canadians. . . . For Canada, the … Continue reading How climate change has moved beyond theoretical scientific debates to the start of practical planning →

Should investors be worried about stranded assets related to climate change?

Any transition is going to lead to stranded assets. In the news recently has been the concern that climate change policies will lead to stranded assets in the fossil fuel industry. Nick Butler provides a good blog on the Financial Times website that there is a need to step back from the emotion of the … Continue reading Should investors be worried about stranded assets related to climate change? →

Discussing taxing carbon in the US

The United States has always had a difficulty getting environmentalists and politicians to find a common ground. Professor N. Gregory Mankiw from Harvard University writes in the New York Times that carbon tax policy was championed by a right-of-centre government that did not previously have close ties to the environmental movement. You should enjoy this. … Continue reading Discussing taxing carbon in the US →

Cities are key to deciding our planet’s climate future

For many years, we have realised the power of cities to address our climate and energy concerns. There are a growing number of initiatives to mobilise urban policies. Chelsea Harvey writes in the Financial Times about a new study by the New Climate Economy that details how great a lever that cities can be. … Continue reading Cities are key to deciding our planet’s climate future →

Latest update on climate finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the August update on global developments in climate finance. August 2015 Climate Finance Update During August 2015, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →