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Prof. Nicholas Stern
Chair of the Institute
Lord Stern has been Chair of the Grantham Research Institute since it was founded in 2008.
He also holds the following positions:
- Chair of the Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy
- IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the LSE
- Director of the India Observatory
- President of the British Academy
Background
Professor Stern is the IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government, Chairman of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and Head of the India Observatory at the London School of Economics. He is President of the British Academy (from July 2013), and was elected Fellow of the Royal Society (June 2014).
Professor Stern has held academic appointments in the UK at Oxford, Warwick and the LSE and abroad including at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Ecole Polytechnique and the Collège de France in Paris, the Indian Statistical Institute in Bangalore and Delhi, and the People’s University of China in Beijing.
He was Chief Economist of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 1994-1999, and Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at the World Bank, 2000-2003.
He was Second Permanent Secretary to Her Majesty’s Treasury from 2003-2005; Director of Policy and Research for the Prime Minister’s Commission for Africa from 2004-2005; Head of the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, published in 2006; and Head of the Government Economic Service from 2003-2007.
He was knighted for services to economics in 2004 and made a cross-bench life peer as Baron Stern of Brentford in 2007. He has published more than 15 books and 100 articles and his most recent book is “Why are We Waiting? The Logic, Urgency and Promise of Tackling Climate Change”.
Awards and Prizes
He holds 12 honorary degrees and has received the Blue Planet Prize (2009), the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award (2010), the Leontief Prize (2010), and the Schumpeter Award (2015), amongst many others.
Research interests
- The economics of climate change;
- Economic development and growth;
- Economic theory;
- Tax reform;
- Public policy;
- The role of the state and economies in transition.
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Climate change, development, poverty and economics
Putting the SDGs and Paris Agreement together, the agreements of 2015 have given us, for the first time, a global agenda for sustainable development applying to all countries. This paper sets out the implications of this agenda, and climate change in particular, for development economics and development policy. read more »
Climate change and central banks
Presentation given by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern at a Bank for International Settlements event on 29 February 2016. Prepared with Amar Bhattacharya, Brookings Institution with support from the NCE programme … read more »
China’s changing economy: implications for its carbon dioxide emissions
China is undergoing another major structural transformation. It is moving towards a new development model, focused on achieving better quality growth that is more sustainable and inclusive. It … read more »
Economics: Current climate models are grossly misleading
Nicholas Stern calls on scientists, engineers and economists to help policymakers by better modelling the immense risks to future generations, and the potential for action. read more »
2015
Why Are We Waiting? The logic, urgency, and promise of tackling climate change
Powerpoint slides from a speech given by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, UK on 19 October 2015 read more »
Why are we waiting? The logic, urgency, and promise of tackling climate change
Nicholas Stern argues that the risks and costs of climate change are worse than estimated in the landmark Stern Review in 2006—and far worse than implied by standard economic models. read more »
Endogenous growth, convexity of damages and climate risk: how Nordhaus' framework supports deep cuts in carbon emissions
‘To slow or not to slow’ (Nordhaus, 1991) was the first economic appraisal of greenhouse gas emissions abatement and founded a large literature on a topic of worldwide importance. We offer our assessment of the original article and trace its legacy, in particular Nordhaus's later series of ‘DICE’ models. From this work, many have drawn the conclusion that an efficient global emissions abatement policy comprises modest and modestly increasing controls. We use DICE itself to provide an initial illustration that, if the analysis is extended to take more strongly into account three essential elements of the climate problem – the endogeneity of growth, the convexity of damage and climate risk – optimal policy comprises strong controls. read more »
2014
Climate change: The necessary, the possible and the desirable. Earth League climate statement on the implications for climate policy from the 5th IPCC Assessment.
The development of human civilisations has occurred at a time of stable climate. This climate stability is now threatened by human activity. The rising global climate risk occurs at a … read more »
Ethics, equity and the economics of climate change. Paper 1: science and philosophy
This paper examines a broad range of ethical perspectives and principles relevant to the analysis of issues raised by the science of climate change and explores their implications. A second and companion … read more »
Endogenous growth, convexity of damages and climate risk: how Nordhaus’ framework supports deep cuts in carbon emissions
Endogenous growth, convexity of damages and climate risk: how Nordhaus’ framework supports deep cuts in carbon emissions read more »
The Global Development of Policy Regimes to Combat Climate Change
This book focuses on the prospects for global agreement on climate change, how to encourage compliance with any such agreement and perspectives of key players in the negotiations. read more »
2013
The Structure of Economic modelling of the potential impacts of climate change has grafted gross underestimation onto already narrow science models
Nicholas Stern, Journal of Economic Literature, September, 2013.
2012
The new energy-industrial revolution and an international agreement on climate change
Nicholas Stern and James Rydge, Economics of Energy and Environmental Policy V.1, pp.1-1, 2012.
Ethics, equity and the economics of climate change. Paper 2: economics and politics
Both intergenerational and intratemporal equity are central to the examination of policy towards climate change. However, many discussions of intergenerational issues have been marred by serious … read more »
2011
City solutions to global problems
Cities have clearly played a major role in the creation of the problem of anthropogenic climate change and they will form a central part of any response. No effective … read more »
2010
Environmental policy and the economic downturn
This paper considers how environmental policies should respond to macroeconomic downturns. It first explores the implications of the global economic downturn of 2008–9 for environmental policies, focusing in particular … read more »
Environment policy and the economic downturn
We consider how environmental policies should respond to macroeconomic downturns. We first explore the implications of the global economic downturn of 2008-2009 for environmental policies, focusing, … read more »
2009
Principles for a Global Deal for Limiting the Risks from Climate Change
Environmental Resource Economics, April 2009
A Blueprint for a Safer Planet
A Blueprint for a Safer Planet – from Random House Group. Nicholas Stern, April 2009. Random House, London.
On the timing of greenhouse gas emissions reductions: a final rejoinder to the symposium on "The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review and its Critics
In this final rejoinder to the symposium on “The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review and Its Critics,” we respond to comments published in the last issue of this journal … read more »
2008
Economics, ethics and climate change. Arguments for a Better World
There may never have been an instance of environmental pollution to challenge our powers of analysis and evaluation quite like climate change. Global in its causes and consequences, spanning … read more »
Climate change, innovation and jobs
The employment effect of climate policy has emerged as an important concern of policy makers, not least in the USA. Yet the impact of climate policy on jobs is … read more »
A new global deal on climate change
A global target of stabilizing greenhouse-gas concentrations at between 450 and 550 parts per million carbon-dioxide equivalent (ppm CO2e) has proven robust to recent developments in the science and … read more »
2006
The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review
‘The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review’stern_review is a landmark study that was published on 30 October 2006. read more »
A more sustainable energy strategy for India
The COP-21 meeting in Paris produced an important result. For the first time all countries developed and developing agreed to take some mitigation action. However even if all countries deliver on what … read more »
The importance of looking forward to manage risks: submission to the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
Submission made to the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures, which was set up in December 2015 by the Financial Stability Board to “develop voluntary, consistent climate-related financial risk disclosures … read more »
2015
The road to Paris and beyond
This paper shows that effective international cooperation can help the world develop along a 2°C pathway and adapt to the climatic changes already locked-in as a result of past and ongoing greenhouse gas emissions. read more »
Driving sustainable development through better infrastructure: Key elements of a transformation program
Paper produced with The Brookings Institute and The New Climate Economy The U.N. Conference on Financing for Development at Addis Ababa provides a historic opportunity to reach consensus on a … read more »
China’s “new normal”: structural change, better growth, and peak emissions
Study shows that China has entered a new phase of economic development - continuing to promote economic growth while driving down its GHG emissions. read more »
What will global annual emissions of greenhouse gases be in 2030, and will they be consistent with avoiding global warming of more than 2°C?
Countries agreed at the 20th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP20) in Lima, Peru, in December 2014 to set out their “intended nationally determined contributions” (INDCs) … read more »
Understanding climate finance for the Paris summit in December 2015 in the context of financing for sustainable development for the Addis Ababa conference in July 2015
Paper asserts that overseas aid to support developing countries should be interwoven with efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. It claims that efforts to separate the two could be deeply damaging. read more »
2014
Taming the beasts of ‘burden-sharing’: an analysis of equitable mitigation actions and approaches to 2030 mitigation pledges
Countries are now seeking to reach a new international agreement on climate change, to be signed in Paris in December 2015. A key element of the international negotiations … read more »
Growth, climate and collaboration: towards agreement in Paris 2015
Paper explores 4 key elements on which an agreeement at the COP21 - Paris 2015 Climate Change talks could be based read more »
Innovation, risk and government: perspectives and principles from the social sciences
The interplay between innovation and risk, and the social interactions between public and private sectors, are critical in fostering innovation and determining its effectiveness. read more »
China: a critical decade
China’s consumption of coal could reach a peak by 2020, or even earlier, as part of its plans to pursue more sustainable economic growth. The policy paper by Fergus Green … read more »
2012
Recklessly slow or a rapid transition to a low-carbon economy? Time to decide
Executive Summary The world is heading in a difficult and dangerous direction. A range of estimates based on current plans and intentions arrive at similar conclusions: at best, global emissions … read more »
2011
Delivering climate finance: principles and practice for funding the Fund
Mattia Romani and Nicholas Stern Read the release about this paper.
The basic economics of low-carbon growth in the UK
Mattia Romani, Nicholas Stern and Dimitri Zenghelis
2010
Climate Change The New Economy’
Published at COP 16 in Cancun. p22: December 2010 – External link to report
Fostering a New era of Low-Carbon Progress and Prosperity’
‘Climate Change The New Economy’ published at COP 16 in Cancun. p22: December 2010 – External link to publication
China's growth, China's cities, and the new global low-carbon industrial revolution
Unless the world embarks now on a new energy and industrial revolution it will be very difficult to manage the huge risks of climate change. Business-as-usual for the next few … read more »
Infrastructure for development: meeting the challenge
Amar Bhattacharya, Mattia Romani and Nicholas Stern
What do the Appendices to the Copenhagen Accord tell us about global greenhouse gas emissions and the prospects for avoiding a rise in global average temperature of more than 2°C?
This paper sets out an assessment of the latest targets and intended actions for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, which have been submitted by countries to the Appendices of the … read more »
2009
Deciding our future in Copenhagen: will the world rise to the challenge of climate change?
Nicholas Stern The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen begins on 7 December and we can see the outline of a global agreement emerging. However, the crucial specifics of … read more »
Action and ambition for a global deal in Copenhagen
This paper sets out an assessment of the latest national positions regarding emission reduction targets and actions going into the forthcoming negotiations in Copenhagen. These targets and intentions are quantified … read more »
A global deal on climate change: the challenges between now and December in Copenhagen
A summary of presentations at a symposium in the House of Lords on 27 October 2009. read more »
Towards a Global Green Recovery: recommendations for immediate G20 action
Nico Bauer (PIK), Alex Bowen (GRI, LSE), Steffen Brunner (PIK), Ottmar Edenhofer (PIK), Christian Flachsland (PIK ), Michael Jakob ( PIK ) and Nicholas Stern ( GRI LSE ), April … read more »
An outline of the case for a 'green' stimulus
Alex Bowen, Samuel Fankhauser, Nicholas Stern and Dimitri Zenghelis
2008
2007
Reflections on the Stern Review: A Robust Case for Strong Action to Reduce the Risks of Climate Change
Simon Dietz, Chris Hope, Nicholas Stern & Dimitri Zenghelis. World Economics 8.1, pp.121-168, 2007 – Link to publisher
This is humankind's 'great urbanisation'. We must do it right, or the planet will pay
The world will never again build cities as rapidly as it does this century. If we are serious about limiting global warming, tackling air pollution and promoting innovative, resource-efficient growth, there is a narrow window of opportunity read more »
Speech - ‘The Stern Review +10: new opportunities for growth and development’
Speech given by Professor Lord Stern of Brentford at The Royal Society on 28th October 2016 ‘The Criticality of the Next 10 Years: Delivering the Global Agenda and Building Infrastructure … read more »
Paris climate deal: where US and China have led, others must quickly follow
The Guardian, 3 September 2016
Departmental merger need not damage climate fight
Financial Times, 19 July
Waiting for Big Oil to clean up its act
Telegraph, 11 June
Lord Stern delivers stark warning to Mark Carney's climate task force
City A.M., 6 June
Fossil fuel groups warned not to ignore Paris accord
Financial Times, 6 June
ExxonMobil is taking a reckless gamble
Financial Times, 3 June
Smart infrastructure is the key to sustainable development
Guardian, 10 May
Delegates gather in New York for 'climate neutral' signing ceremony
BusinessGreen, 22 April
Times's climate change coverage 'distorted' and 'poor quality'
Guardian, 21 April
Beyond peak coal? The new outlook for China’s carbon emissions
China Dialogue, 17 March
Aiming low
Economist, 12 March
China vowed to peak carbon emissions by 2030. It could be way ahead of schedule
Washington Post, 7 March
China’s Carbon Emissions May Have Already Peaked, Study Says
Wall Street Journal, 7 March
China's emissions may have already peaked says economist Lord Nicholas Stern
Brisbane Times, 8 March
China carbon dioxide emissions may be falling, says LSE study
Financial Times, 7 March
China's carbon emissions may have peaked already, says Lord Stern
Guardian, 7 March
China CO2 emissions may have peaked in 2014: study
Reuters, 7 March
The great land rush
Financial Times, 1 March
Energy savings to eclipse EU fossil imports by 2030
E&T magazine, 26 February
Lord Stern warns economic models are underestimating climate risks and clean tech opportunities
BusinessGreen, 24 February
Economics: Current climate models are grossly misleading
Nature, 24 February
U.N.'s climate chief to quit, praises Paris agreement
Reuters, 19 February
UN climate chief Christiana Figueres to step down
BBC, 19 February
Davos 2016: First steps along the road from Paris
Nicholas Stern reflects on how the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos represented the first step on the way to implementing the Paris Agreement. read more »
Stern: Paris Opened Door on Climate Change
Nicholas Stern discusses the Paris climate agreement, the impact of oil price shocks & China on Bloomberg Surveillance. read more »
Air pollution now a public global health emergency: WHO
Hindustan Times, 18 January
Davos: A rough guide to the World Economic Forum
BBC, 20 January
COP 21, le ballon a crevé, par Olivier Postel-Vinay
Liberation, 12 January
Common Goal, Concerted Efforts
Beijing Review, 24 December
La conciencia del clima, por fin
El Pais, 27 December
How climate change caused a shift in trends and tech in 2015
Virgin Entrepreneur, 29 December
The top 20: a year of reading immersively
Nature, 16 December
COP21: el acuerdo de París
El Pais, 17 December
Climate accord gives the world something to build on
Nikkei, 16 December
Endlich ein Klimaabkommen
Deutsche Welle, 15 December
The Paris climate deal won't save the world, but it does give us a chance
Public Radio International, 14 December
2015
How the UK benefits from the Paris Agreement on climate change
The UK should have a safer future as a result of the Paris Agreement that was adopted by more than 190 countries at the United Nations climate change summit on … read more »
Dangers of climate change are intense: Stern
CNBC, 11 December
8 things to know about climate economics
World Economic Forum, 7 December
African leaders must work engage private sector for climate financing
Africa Time, 8 December
Las recetas de seis sabios ante el desafío del cambio climático
El Mundo, 4 December
What does the future of sustainable energy look like?
World Economic Forum, 3 December
Que les économistes peuvent-ils dire sur l’environnement ?
Le Monde, 3 December
COP21: City mayors discuss green solutions
BBC, 4 December
Uruguay makes dramatic shift to nearly 95% electricity from clean energy
Guardian, 3 December
The politics of climate change
MSN, 2 December
Why would you go for dirty fuel if cleaner energy is cheaper?
Independent, 2 December
Climate change and the Paris talks: Interview with Dr Aileen McLeod
Holyrood, 3 December
On Day 3 of climate talks, pace frustrates many
Financial Express, 3 December
Can we ever achieve a lasting deal on climate change?
Prospect, 1 December
India’s “solar alliance” is a great idea with one fatal flaw
Quartz, 1 December
`India seems to be home of lost causes'
Times of India, 2 December
Politicians at COP21 climate talks should take courage after the Paris attacks
Guardian, 30 November
COP21 : que se passera-t-il si le réchauffement climatique dépasse 2°C ?
Europe 1, 30 November
Why does the Paris climate change conference matter?
Wales Online, 30 November
No more 'business as usual' for Australia as climate change hits economy for $8bn
Guardian, 1 December
Devising smart solutions
The Gulf, 1 December
COP21 Told Not to Thwart Jobs, Growth
Financial Tribune, 1 December
David Attenborough: Naturalist uses Paris talks to declare cheap renewables can 'save the world'
ABC Australia, 1 December
2016, le big bang de la décarbonation ?
La Tribune, 30 November
Cop 21, la sfida di Parigi
Repubblica, 30 November
'El futuro del planeta nos lo jugamos en las ciudades'
El Mundo, 30 November
La Chine veut mettre sur pied le plus grand marché du carbone au monde
The Conversation (France), 30 November
Paris COP21 Climate Talks Kick Off With Extra-High Security As World Leaders Gather In France
Huffington Post, 30 November
Free Lunch: As Paris begins
Financial Times, 30 November
We can tackle climate change by cleaning up our cities
Guardian, 30 November
Tough action to cut carbon footprint now offers a bright future, not a hardship
Financial Times, 27 November
India's Modi Poised to Make or Break Climate Talks in Paris
Bloomberg, 26 November
COP21: Malawi's battle to hold on to forests
BBC, 24 November
Global carbon pricing off menu at Paris climate talks
EurActiv, 24 November
"Climate irresponsibility" could wreck economic growth
United Nations Radio, 23 November
Action on fossil fuel subsidies must be accelerated
FT, 13 November
Ed Miliband urges UK to enshrine zero carbon emissions target in law
22 November, The Guardian
Don't let Paris attacks stop COP21 climate change deal, Obama urges
22 November, The Guardian
Burning more fossil fuels is no answer to air pollution
FT, 19 November
Climate change and cities: a prime source of problems, yet key to a solution
Ahead of the COP21 UN climate summit, Nicholas Stern and Dimitri Zenghelis argue that the choices cities make today on transport and industry will determine whether the world can benefit from resource-efficient growth read more »
Keeping the climate-finance promise
Project Syndicate, 12 November
IMF in the vanguard of serious policy analysis
FT, 11 November
China’s Leaner and Greener 5-Year Plan
Foreign Policy, 30 October
'A one-off in human history': Stern's warning on climate change battle
Guardian, 8 November
How China is seeking to lead by example in the fight against global warming
Nicholas Stern says other countries should learn from China's leadership in incorporating decarbonisation into its plans for economic development and growth read more »
The upside of addressing climate change
Moving to a credible path away from disaster is imaginable and economically beneficial says Martin Wolf. read more »
The $90 trillion question
CNN, 19 October
A move away from new coal mines adds up
The Age, 14 October
Oil-rich Norway in vanguard of fossil fuel divestment argument
Financial Times, 13 October
Oil-rich Norway in vanguard of fossil fuel divestment argument
Financial Times, 13 October
Lord Nicholas Stern profundizó en los efectos del cambio climático
CNN Chile, 9 October
World will pass crucial 2C global warming limit, experts warn
Observer, 10 October
Taxer le CO2, une solution pour le climat et pour l’économie
Le Monde, 9 October
World finance must flow towards low carbon infrastructure, G20 ministers told
EurActiv, 9 October
Fall in China's coal use here to stay, leading expert says
Sydney Morning Herald, 6 October
Tory Conference: pledge the UK to the Global Apollo Program
The Ecologist, 5 October
Shell boss confronts environmental, carbon challenges
ABC News Australia, 2 October
Commentary: China Pledges to Set Up Landmark Emissions Trading Scheme
Jakarta Globe, 26 September
Shell, BHP and GE to advise governments on climate change
The oil group, Royal Dutch Shell, has teamed up with the McKinsey management consultancy and other large companies to advise governments on how to combat global warming without weakening their economies. read more »
CBI warning over renewables subsidies
BBC News, 22 September
Fuel savings can pay for green energy: Greenpeace
The China Post, 22 September
Help the Global Apollo Programme make clean energy cheaper than coal
Guardian, 15 September
Nicholas Stern: “Sul clima non possiamo permetterci di aspettare”
L’Unita, 15 September
Moral case to tackle climate change overwhelming, says Lord Stern
Guardian, 10 September
Tony Abbott and Naomi Klein agree: we can't beat climate change under capitalism
Guardian, 3 September
Tony Abbott and Naomi Klein agree: we can't beat climate change under capitalism
Guardian, 3 September
"Ramped-up" commitments needed to overcome carbon emissions gap: study
Xinhua, 1 September
Metas de redução de emissões são insuficientes, revela estudo
31 August, Estado de Minas
China, climate change and cricket ... Kevin Rudd makes his debut as a CNN host
29 August, Sydney Morning Herald
U.N.: Tackling climate change is a long-term commitment
CNN, 28 August
Lord Stern hits out at claims about cost of climate cuts
Guardian, 26 August
How do we solve the world’s energy crisis?
Prospect, 24 August
Pacific island nation calls for moratorium on new coal mines
Reuters, 13 August
Qualified praise for Obama's clean power plan
Yahoo News, 4 August
Obama plan gives 'hope' for Paris deal
BBC, 4 August
Newshour
BBC World Service, 4 August (starts around 30:00)
Obama's clean power plan hailed as US's strongest ever climate action
The Guardian, 3 August
G20 countries pay over $1,000 per citizen in fossil fuel subsidies, says IMF
The Guardian, 4 August
New Brics bank in Shanghai to challenge major institutions
Financial Times, 21 July
The UK’s performance on climate change has set an example for the world
Telegraph, 21 July
Major developing economies launch BRICS Bank in Shanghai
21 July, Shanghai Daily
Act on climate change now, top British institutions tell governments
The Guardian, 21 July
Le faux dilemme : croissance contre climat
Huffington Post, 20 July
Fight against global warming needs stronger political leadership
World Economic Forum, 10 July
How business might just save the climate
7 July, Telegraph
Calderon and Stern: Fight climate change, boost economy
Felipe Calderón and Nicholas Stern explain how taking decisive action to protect environment could bring multi-trillion dollar growth. read more »
Calderón-Kommission will mit zehn Punkten Klimaziel erreichen
7 June, Yahoo Nachrichten
Emissions measures can boost growth
7 July, Western Morning News
L’économie décarbonisée doit s’accélérer
7 July, Le Devoir
A welcome dose of environmental optimism
4 July, New Scientist
China's climate plan: how ambitious and what does it mean for Australia?
Canberra Times, 1 July
China se compromete a reduzir emissões, antes de negociações climáticas em Paris
Diário do Grande ABC, 30 June
La Chine s’engage dans les négociations climatiques
Le Devoir, 30 June
La Chine dévoile ses ambitions pour la Conférence de Paris sur le climat
Le Monde, 30 June
Qui doit payer pour protéger le climat ?
Les Echos, 24 June
COP 21 : curieux désaccords entre experts
Les rapports d’économistes se multiplient sur l’énergie et le climat. Ils montrent une dichotomie révélatrice entre visions optimistes et chiffres plus réalistes. read more »
A beginner's guide to fossil fuel divestment
The Guardian, 23 June
Environnement : le climat est au changement En savoir plus sur
Les Echos, 19 June
Pope calls for end to fossil fuels - as it happened
Telegraph, 18 June
Kicking the coal habit
Financial Times, 14 June
Green financing to take root at bank
China Daily, 19 June
Getting the climate story right
The Hindu, 12 June
Ein Physiker beim G-7-Gipfel
Die Wilt, 11 June
G7, China leading on climate change
The Age, 10 June
Why Harper’s G7 signature is no green epiphany
The Globe and Mail, 10 June
Commentary: G7 Right to Call for Fossil Fuel Phase-out, but It Can Happen Sooner
Jakarta Globe, 10 June
China’s Green Revolution
Foreign Policy, 9 June
G-7 Calls for Zero Fossil-Fuel Emissions by End of 21st Century
Bloomberg, 9 June
China’s electricity emissions may have already peaked, as coal imports plunge nearly 40%
Climate Spectator, 9 June
Good news for the planet: China's greenhouse gases to peak sooner than promised
Sydney Morning Herald, 8 June
China's greenhouse gases could peak early, easing climate fears
Reuters, 8 June
China’s Greenhouse Gases Predicted to Peak Earlier Than Pledged
Bloomberg, 8 June
Climat: les émissions de la Chine à leur maximum d’ici 2025
Liberation, 8 June
Paris 2015: Tony Abbott viewed by French as reluctant actor on climate change
The Sydney Morning Herald, 9 June
G7 to phase out fossil fuels
Mail & Guardian, 9 June
Why climate uncertainty justifies action
FT, 9 June
China’s greenhouse gas emissions may peak by 2025, says study
South China Morning Post, 8 June
G-7 Calls for Zero Fossil-Fuel Emissions by End of 21st Century
Washington Post, 8 June
China’s greenhouse gas emissions could fall within 10 years
The Irish Times, 9 June
Climat : les émissions de la Chine à leur maximum d'ici 2025
MSN.com France, 8 June
Em 2025, China chegará a pico de emissão de gases de efeito estufa
Correio Popular, 8 June
China greenhouse gases: Progress is made, report says
China's greenhouse gas emissions could start to decline within 10 years, according to a report from the London School of Economics. read more »
‘Big oil’ split over climate-change risk as Paris talks loom
The Telegraph, 8 June
Chinese greenhouse gas emissions may peak by 2025, says study
Research by London School of Economics suggests the world could now avoid warming of more than 2C read more »
Un Programa Apolo para la energía
El Mundo, 5 June
La « chancelière du climat », entre promesses et réalité
Les Echos, 5 June
Pester power: The new weapon in the fight against global warming
The world’s leading climate economist, Lord Stern, is urging children and young people to guilt-trip their parents and other adults into doing more to save the planet. read more »
Business must seize 'growth story of the future', says Lord Stern (paywall protected)
Celebrated economist's new book argues putting more pressure on political leaders to raise climate ambition will create 'enormous opportunities' read more »
India central to green energy plan: U.K. climate change envoy
The Hindu, 3 June
Paris climate pledges 'will only delay dangerous warming by two years'
The Guardian, 3 June
Plan launched to prevent critical climate change by making green energy cheaper than coal
The Independent, 2 June
Energy Plan Could Avert Climate 'Catastrophe'
Sky News, 2 June
New Coal Needs to Be Stopped With Strong Regulation, Stern Says
Washington Post, 2 June
Global Apollo programme seeks to make clean energy cheaper than coal
Sir David King calls for £15bn a year R&D spending on clean energy to make it cheaper than coal power globally, in emulation of space race research efforts. The initiative is also supported by Lord Nicholas Stern, Lord Adair Turner and ex-BP chief Lord John Browne. read more »
World has policy handle 'on 75% of emissions'
Herald Sun, 1 June
Climat: la course pour parvenir à un accord à Paris relancée à Bonn
Liberation, 1 June
Climat: la France veut un "pré-accord" dès octobre, déclare Fabius
Yahoo France/AFP
La carrera para lograr un acuerdo contra el cambio climático sigue en Bonn
Yahoo Spain/AFP, 1 June
Climate change: The bumpy road to the Paris talks
In little more than six months' time representatives of almost 200 countries will sit down in Paris to thrash out a deal on climate change. read more »
Près de 1 Français sur 4 se désintéresse de l'environnement
MSN France, 1 June
Nuevas negociaciones en Bonn para buscar un acuerdo contra el cambio climático
El Telegrafo, 1 June
Scientists Start $150 Billion Program to Cut Clean-Energy Costs
Washington Post/Bloomberg, 1 June
Nick Stern: Shell is asking us to bet against the world on climate change
The Guardian, 27 May
Bernie Sanders deodorizes economic growth theory deemed stale by some
Aljazeera America, 27 May
World leaders missed chance to tackle climate change, says economist
World leaders missed the perfect opportunity to tackle climate change during the global economic crisis, according to the influential economist and academic Nicholas Stern. read more »
Glencore chairman Tony Hayward calls for an end to subsidies for fossil fuels
The Guardian, 21 May
Fossiele brandstoffen krijgen 10 miljoen euro subsidies per minuut
Express.be, 21 May
Agir ensemble pour le climat… et pour la croissance
Commentary article by Nicholas Stern and Jean-Pascal Tricoire. read more »
Al-Naimi Speaks on Climate Change Panel at Unesco
Debate at Unesco's Business & Climate Summit in Paris with other panelists including Nicholas Stern. read more »
Kingdom built on oil foresees fossil fuel phase-out this century
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest crude exporter, could phase out the use of fossil fuels by the middle of this century, Ali al-Naimi, the kingdom’s oil minister, said on Thursday. read more »
Carburants fossiles: des cadeaux de 10 millions par minute?
Agence Science.Press, 20 May
Dirty air and disease: why we must end the subsidy of fossil fuels
IMF evidence about hidden costs such as pollution, traffic accidents and climate change makes it apparent just how heavily subsidised the coal, oil and gas industries are. read more »
Fossil fuels subsidised by a 'shocking' $10m a minute, say IMF experts
The Independent, 19 May
5300G$ en «subventions» par année pour les énergies fossiles, affirment des chercheurs du FMI
Journalmetro.com, 19 May
The rise and rise of the fossil fuel divestment movement
The Guardian, 19 May
The key climate and clean energy problem of 2015: Doing a lot isn’t the same as doing enough
Washington Post, 8 May
Paris climate summit: Carbon pledges to fall short of warming goal, Stern warns
Sydney Morning Herald, 4 May
Key climate change goal may be missed
The Hill, 4 May
UN says carbon plans 'deeply inadequate'
Sky News Australia, 5 May
Paris 2015: Two degrees warming a 'prescription for disaster' says top climate scientist James Hansen
The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 May 2015
Réchauffement climatique: les engagements actuels ne suffiront pas
L’Express, 4 May
Britische Forscher: UN-Klimaschutzziele sind gefährdet
Yahoo News Germany, 4 May
Report: Global emissions goals still aren’t enough to prevent dangerous warming
Washington Post, 4 May
Emissions pledges 'are not enough'
Daily Mail, 4 May
Current carbon pledges won't stop dangerous global warming, says Lord Stern
Commitments already made by world governments to cut carbon emissions aren’t enough to keep global warming below the crucial 2C target – but a strong deal is still possible in Paris, says economist read more »
Extreme weather and rising seas are already global threats. This will only intensify
Nicholas Stern makes the case for an ambitious international agreement at the UN climate summit in Paris in December. read more »
Nicholas Stern elected a Member of the American Philosophical Society
Nicholas Stern has been elected a Member of the American Philosophical Society (APS). The APS promotes useful knowledge in the sciences and humanities through excellence in scholarly research, professional meetings, … read more »
Earth Day: scientists say 75% of known fossil fuel reserves must stay in ground
Leading scientists and economists release statement to mark Earth Day in which they urge leaders to keep to commitments to avoid dangerous global warming. read more »
Global warming: Scientists say temperatures could rise by 6C by 2100 and call for action ahead of UN meeting in Paris
Experts have drawn up a 3-page summary of the action needed to be agreed on at the UN meeting in Paris this December, which is widely seen as the last chance for the world’s political leaders to agree on a binding treaty to prevent the global climate from slipping into a dangerously precarious state. read more »
The economists’ manifesto
If Britain’s top economists were in charge, what policies would they implement? Writing in The Financial Times, Nicholas Stern says he would make UK cities the most attractive, productive and cleanest in the world. read more »
March global temperatures set new highs, US agency NOAA says
Global temperatures continued to climb last month, with combined land and sea-surface temperatures setting fresh records amid prospects of more to come as El Nino conditions form in the Pacific, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said. read more »
Pourquoi l'investissement socialement responsable est rentable
Yahoo Finance France, 14 April
Take a deep breath
Rajat Kathuria (of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations) and Lord Stern argue that India is at a crossroads and can either continue down the carbon-intensive development agenda with huge health implications, or reap the economic benefits of low-carbon growth that could lead to healthy, liveable cities, free from the toxic smog that now envelops them. read more »
Can the world economy survive without fossil fuels?
Guardian Economics Editor, Larry Elliott, looks at how the world can move away from fossil fuels without sacrificing economic growth. Includes inputs from Nicholas Stern, Michael Jacobs, Dieter Helm and others. read more »
Lord Stern given Schumpeter Society Award
Nicholas Stern has won the Schumpeter Society Award 2015. He was presented with the Award at a ceremony in Vienna on 13 March. read more »
Environmental conservation under China’s 'new normal'
CCTV.com, 13 March
Climate summit’s pledges on carbon cuts ‘won’t avert global disaster’
Government targets leave emission levels too high to prevent a big temperature rise, warns team of experts led by economist Nicholas Stern read more »
Al Gore: oil companies 'use our atmosphere as an open sewer'
We must leave fossil fuels unburned, Gore says, adding the transition to clean energy will be ‘unstoppable’ read more »
Davos 2015: climate change makes a comeback
Financial crisis pushed global warming down the agenda but Lord Stern’s respected climate economics are leading its way back up read more »
Gore, Pharrell Williams Plan Biggest Music Event for Climate
Washington Post, 21 January
On the Davos agenda: from Al Gore on global warming to fears over eurozone
Nicholas Stern joins world leaders and celebritities to discuss climate change at the Davos World Economic Forum read more »
2014
UN agrees way forward on climate change – but path is unclear
A global warming pact has been struck, but now nations must not only meet targets but fund clean development. read more »
Oil Investors Risk Being Stranded by Tougher Climate Rules
Washington Post, 2 December
Energy and climate change: Curbing carbon emissions
Khaleej Times, 1 December
Ban Ki Moon, John Kerry y Al Gore confirmaron su presencia en la COP20
La Republica, 30 November
Rich countries pledge $9.3bn to help poorer nations cope with climate change
Green Climate Fund pledging conference in Berlin falls just short of $10bn target read more »
Davey backs £720m climate fund move
Hartlepool Mail, 20 November
The Green Climate Fund is not a charity but an investment in our shared future
Supporting developing countries, through the Green Climate Fund, to help reduce their emissions is an essential step in international efforts to tackle climate change read more »
Nobel M.Molina:la energía nuclear es parte de la solución al cambio climático
El Correo, 19 November 2014
Historic pledge on climate change is the result of deep commitment
Letter from Lord Stern on the China-US climate change deal read more »
China and US deal to curb emissions draws mixed response
An unexpected move by the US and China to jointly set out their plans to tackle global warming prompted a lukewarm response in Europe and hostility in Washington in a sign that sealing a global climate treaty next year still faces big hurdles. read more »
US, China climate deal boosts hopes of global pact
A surprise deal between the United States and China on Wednesday could be a breakthrough moment in decades-long efforts to secure a global climate change pact, environment experts said. read more »
G20 energy efficiency action plan appears to require little or no action
Document obtained by Guardian Australia shows G20 leaders are likely to agree only to ‘consider’ making commitments at a later date read more »
World warned: Act now or humanity faces catastrophe
Today, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its verdict on the changes to the global climate. read more »
¿La Unión Europea está perdiendo el liderazgo en la lucha contra el cambio climático?
La Vanguardia, 2 November
Planting and burning billions of trees ‘will avert climate disaster’
Carbon dioxide will have to be extracted from the atmosphere and stored underground to prevent “severe, pervasive and irreversible” impacts of climate change, according to the UN’s scientific advisory body. read more »
Nicholas Stern: Tony Abbott should not prevent G20 debate on climate change
Leading climate economist Nicholas Stern says the Australian prime minister should put climate change high on the G20 agenda and not allow local politics to prevent important global discussions read more »
IPCC: rapid carbon emission cuts vital to stop severe impact of climate change
Most important assessment of global warming yet warns carbon emissions must be cut sharply and soon, but UN’s IPCC says solutions are available and affordable read more »
France, US lead voices of alarm at climate report
Yahoo News, 2 November
Tony Abbott must put climate change at front of the G20 agenda in Brisbane
The latest IPCC report shows why the Australian prime minister should encourage G20 leaders to discuss climate change read more »
Owen Paterson: fracking would be boon for poorest parts of the UK
Former environment secretary’s comments ‘a reminder of just how out of touch the Tories are’, says Labour read more »
Owen Paterson proposal to scrap Climate Change Act is 'bonkers'
Former environment secretary does not understand the risks climate change poses, says Lord Stern read more »
Klimaökonom Nicholas Stern: "Ich will keine Zimmertemperatur von 30 Grad"
Nicholas Stern warnte als erster Ökonom mit konkreten Zahlen vor den Folgen des Klimawandels. Trotz aller Rückschläge glaubt Stern noch immer an eine Lösung über die Marktwirtschaft - und an den deutschen Erfindergeist. 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 »
La croissance est-elle l'ennemie du climat ?
Le Monde, 26 September 2014: Ceux que la glose sur le réchauffement fatigue, agace ou désespère peuvent utilement se référer à l’édition du 18 septembre du New York Times. Dans … read more »
A Global Climate Treaty Is Crucial
New York Times, 28 September: A strong international agreement on climate change signed in Paris next year will be crucial because it will reinforce and encourage investments and policy decisions … read more »
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 »
Coal has no future in the world's energy mix, UN warns, ahead of New York summit
The UN has warned that coal has no future in the world's energy mix, as world leaders gather ahead of a major climate summit in New York. read more »
Climate change concerns: India can contribute its bit quite easily
India Times, 23 September
Time for action on climate
The Hindu, 23 September 2014
Lord Stern: global warming may create billions of climate refugees
But we must not turn debate into a ‘pissing contest’ between growth on one hand and climate and environment on the other read more »
Climate warning to world leaders: stick to 2C limit or face 'mayhem'
Experts deliver stark message for Obama and Cameron ahead of UN summit in New York read more »
Try jam today
Policies to slow down warming may be more attractive if framed as ways of speeding up growth
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Nicholas Stern awarded energy economics prize
The British Institute of Energy Economics has awarded a prize for the greatest contribution to British energy economics over the last ten years to Professor Lord Stern of Brentford, Chair … read more »
Barack Obama welcomes report saying fighting climate change can be low cost
World can cut greenhouse gas emissions, grow economy and improve lives, says study before UN summit in New York read more »
Fight against climate change driving growth and profits
Government and industry leaders need not choose between fighting climate change or growing the world’s economy. They can do both, according to a new study. read more »
Climate change report by Lord Stern shows there's still time – just
Study says halting rise of carbon emissions is achievable at modest cost, but this is nothing new. What's stopping us? read more »
Growth and green policy 'possible'
Choosing between growth and tackling climate change is a "false dilemma" as the two can be achieved together, a global commission has said. read more »
We can avoid climate change, and boost the world’s economy – if we act now
Reversing the damage is within our grasp, but it will hinge on a strong international climate agreement and policies that make polluters pay read more »
Seven things we learned from Lord Stern's New Climate Economy report
A major new report says the world can tackle climate change without harming economic growth. Here’s the digested read read more »
Climate change report: prevent damage by overhauling global economy
Reducing emissions can generate better growth than old high-carbon model, says co-author of report, Lord Stern read more »
Climate change remedies 'affordable', says global body
Politicians will put the world economy at risk if they fail to tackle climate change, a global commission has warned. read more »
It's clear that prosperity and climate change action can go hand in hand
Ed Davey - The UK has been at the forefront of integrating climate change action into economic decision-making read more »
Skyscrapers will help fight climate change
People must live much closer together in densely packed cities where no one needs a car, according to a major report into how to minimise climate change. read more »
Fight against climate change seen driving economic growth
Government and industry leaders need not choose between fighting climate change or growing the world’s economy. read more »
Growth and fighting global climate change not incompatible
The world’s finance ministers no longer need to choose between boosting economic growth or fighting climate change because for the first time both are possible, an $8.9m, year-long study has concluded. read more »
Slowing climate change makes economic sense; cities to lead-study
Daily Mail, 16 September
Calderón: Climate change, economic growth possible
New report shows that countries can do both by spending wisely and using technology. read more »
Ban fracking from national parks, say majority of UK public
Guardian poll suggests public unmoved by assurances that planning guidance has been tightened for shale drilling read more »
Fairer fixes for the public purse lost in a chancellor’s drawer
Lord Stern makes a case for UK taxation reform including the raising of taxes on congestion, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. read more »
China sees growth in a cleaner environment
China — currently the world’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide — is emerging as a global leader in climate policy as it seeks to build a cleaner and more efficient economy. read more »
BRICS crean un banco para la infraestructura y reservas para la crisis
El Banco del BRICS y un millonario acuerdo de reservas acordados por los líderes de las cinco potencias emergentes el martes en Fortaleza (noreste de Brasil) crean una nueva arquitectura financiera para financiar sus deficientes infraestructuras y apoyarse en eventuales crisis. read more »
EU leaders must stop dithering on climate change
European leaders must agree strong new energy and climate policies when they meet this week in Brussels. read more »
Models 'grossly underestimate' costs of global warming, Nicholas Stern says
Existing economic models “grossly underestimate” the costs of global warming, undermining the urgency for deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new paper by leading UK climate change … read more »
Climate change will ‘cost world far more than estimated’
Lord Stern says current models do not adequately reflect the science and the impact on global economies The Independent
Lord Stern elected a Fellow of the Royal Society
Lord Nicholas Stern has been made a Fellow in recognition of his work challenging the world view on the economics of climate change and his distinguished career in mathematical economics … read more »
Nicholas Stern and Dimitri Zenghelis respond to publication of new climate change report
“This comprehensive report shows that it will still be possible to achieve the target, agreed by countries at the United Nations climate change summit in Cancùn in 2010, of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to have a reasonable chance of avoiding global warming of more than 2 centigrade degrees. read more »
Unambitious Australia needs to do more to tackle climate change
Australia plays an important role as a leading economy within the international community, and host of this year’s summit of the G20 countries. The Sydney Morning Herald
Boost the UK economy with green Budget measures
Financial Times – registration required.
Climate change is here now and it could lead to global conflict
Extreme weather events in the UK and overseas are part of a growing pattern that it would be very unwise for us, or our leaders, to ignore, writes the author … read more »
Energía: una buena oportunidad para Europa
El nuevo plan de energía y clima de la Comisión puede facilitar fuertes inversiones privadas, pero solo si los líderes europeos acuerdan con claridad los pasos necesarios para acelerar una … read more »
Les 27 doivent s'entendre pour accélérer la croissance verte
Par Laurence Tubiana (Professeur à Sciences Po), Teresa Ribera (conseillère sur le changement climatique à l’Institut du développement durable et des relations internationales (Iddri)) et Nicholas Stern (Président de la … read more »
The Big Questions: Is fracking the answer to the UK’s energy needs? Has this ‘green government’ failed?
This week’s big questions are answered by adviser to the government on the economics of climate change Nicholas Stern. The Independent
Nicholas Stern comments on European Commission's proposals for European Union 2030 energy and climate package
“Responding to the publication today of the European Commission’s proposals for the European Union energy and climate change package for 2030, Nicholas Stern, Chair of the Grantham Research Institute on … read more »
2013
The US and China must show leadership on climate change
Nicholas Stern: As the European Union dithers, the world’s two biggest carbon emitters must work together to help countries reach a climate deal in 2015 the Guardian
Lord Stern snubbed as free trade trumps climate change
The Ecologist
Nicholas Stern wins the 2013 Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication
The prize was awarded to Lord Stern as “Few people have impacted the discussion of economics of carbon pollution more than English economist Nicholas Stern”. More information Nicholas Stern wins the … read more »
World leaders must act faster on climate change
Governments and businesses should be left in no doubt about the dangers of delaying further cuts in greenhouse gas emissions following the publication of the new assessment report by the … read more »
The case for a European low-carbon economy
Europe has a golden opportunity to re-ignite growth by investing in the transition to a low-carbon economy. With interest rates at low levels, relatively high unemployment and liquidity in the private sector, governments can unleash economic activity through sound and credible policies that encourage investment in its energy infrastructure. read more »
Innovative society advocacy for a low-carbon European economy
LE CERCLE. par Nicholas Stern – L’Europe a une occasion unique de relancer sa croissance en investissant dans la transition vers une économie sobre en carbone. Les pouvoirs publics européens … read more »
Strong leadership key to generating low-carbon prosperity
Financial Times – registration is required.
2012
Global Problems City Solutions
LSE Cities, December 2012
The UK Energy Bill: a good start, undermined by coalition politics
Financial Times – registration is required.
Cameron must commit to low-carbon economy
Financial Times – registration is required.
Papers about the Stern Review by its contributors
Simon Dietz, Chris Hope, Nicholas Stern and Dimitri Zenghelis (2007). Reflections on the Stern Review (1): A robust case for strong action to reduce the risks of climate change. World … read more »
Lord Stern elected British Academy President
The British Academy has announced that Professor Lord Stern of Brentford, chair of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, has been elected as its next President from July 2013. read more »
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern awarded Mexico’s Order of the Aztec Eagle
Lord Stern was awarded the Order by President Calderon at a ceremony on 16 June, ahead of the start of the G20 summit. It is the highest decoration that is awarded by Mexico to foreigners. read more »
At Rio conference, show leadership on climate change
The Miami Herald
Rich nations must take the lead in a clean-energy revolution
Financial Times – registration is required.
Our carbon tax leads by example: Nicholas Stern
The Australian
India’s low-carbon growth strategy
Rich countries must stop lecturing developing countries and accelerate their own efforts to cut emissions. There is no shortage of people telling India what to do on low-carbon growth, but … read more »
Umweltschutz für den Euro
Die Europäische Union muss klimaverträgliches Wachstum fördern und private Investitionen entfesseln. Das hilft auch der Wirtschaft aus der Krise. Zeit Online
Fiscal responsibility and a growth story for Europe
The European Union has reached a critical point in its history, facing simultaneously a severe political-economic crisis, and its biggest opportunity to create and sustain prosperity and well-being for its … read more »
We need a Queen’s Speech for growth
Financial Times – registration is required.
Brics bank is a fine idea whose time has come
Financial Times – registration is required.
L'austérité, un piège antirelance
Au risque de provoquer des bouleversements économiques et sociaux de grande ampleur, la réponse de l’Europe à la crise ne peut se limiter à l’austérité budgétaire et aux réformes structurelles. … read more »
Lord Nicholas Stern delivers three lectures on climate change and the New Industrial Revolution
As part of the Lionel Robbins Memorial Lectures 2012, Nicholas Stern gave three lectures over three successive days (Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 February). Presentations and video/audio of these lectures can now be viewed/downloaded. read more »
Lionel Robbins Memorial Lectures 2012: 'How do we get there? Building national and international action'
Lord Stern this evening presented the third of the Lionel Robbins Memorial Lectures 2012: ‘How do we get there? Building national and international action’. His presentation can be downloaded.
INTERVIEW - GDP inadequate as climate cost gauge - Stern
Reuters (Africa)
Lionel Robbins Memorial Lectures 2012: 'How we can respond and prosper – the new energy-industrial revolution'
Lord Stern this evening presented the second of the Lionel Robbins Memorial Lectures 2012: 'How we can respond and prosper – the new energy-industrial revolution'. read more »
Lionel Robbins Memorial Lectures 2012: 'What we risk and how we should cast the economics and ethics'
Lord Stern this evening presented the first of the Lionel Robbins Memorial Lectures 2012: 'What we risk and how we should cast the economics and ethics' read more »
Lord Nicholas Stern to deliver three lectures on climate change and the New Industrial Revolution
As part of the Lionel Robbins Memorial Lectures 2012, Nicholas Stern will give three lectures over three successive days (Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 February). Five years on from the Stern Review, there have been important changes in the world, which are likely to have a profound impact on our response to the two defining challenges of the century, overcoming poverty and managing climate change. Lord Stern will discuss how we can bring economics and political economy to the analysis of our response to these challenges in the context of a special but difficult decade in the global economy. Hosted by the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP).
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Le chemin qu'il reste à parcourir après le sommet de Durban
La conférence de Durban s’est terminée à l’arraché par un résultat modeste mais porteur d’une nouvelle dynamique pour la négociation climat. Ce résultat doit beaucoup à l’Europe emmenée par la … read more »
2011
A profound contradiction at the heart of climate change policy
Financial Times – registration is required.
Stern's rebuke
Wall Street Journal
Lord Nicholas Stern is moderator at launch of 'Momentum for Change' initiative
Lord Stern was the moderator for the launch of the 'Momentum for Change' initiative at the United Nations climate change conference in Durban South Africa on 6 December 2011. The initiative aims to enhance the visibility of projects that benefit communities and increase climate resilience or reduce greenhouse gas emissions. read more »
Lord Nicholas Stern appointed to Green Investment Bank Advisory Group
Lord Nicholas Stern of Brentford| has been appointed to the Advisory Group for the UK Green Investment Bank, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills announced on 31 August 2011.
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Why the EU should be cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020
On 5 July 2011, the European Parliament will be asked to endorse an increase in the European Union’s target for greenhouse gas reductions, from 20 to 30 per cent by 2020 … read more »
The EU risks falling behind the green century
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China risks overtaking Europe in green economic revolution
The European Parliament will on Tuesday be asked to endorse an increase in the European Union’s target for greenhouse gas reductions, from 20 to 30 per cent by 2020, compared … read more »
New book: 'Living in the Endless City'
Lord Nicholas Stern, Philipp Rode (Executive Director of LSE cities) and Dimitri Zenghelis have authored a chapter in this book, entitled 'City Solutions to Global Problems'. read more »
Europe must not stitch up IMF role
Sir, You have reported that European countries are trying to stitch up the process of selecting the next managing director of the International Monetary Fund (“Europeans stake claim for IMF … read more »
The prize perils and price of China's plan
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Look beyond US and Europe for IMF and World Bank leaders
Financial Times – registration is required.
Urgent steps to stop the climate door closing
There were worrying signs at the World Economic Forum in January that policymakers are becoming dangerously complacent about the scale of our climate change challenge. Financial Times – registration is … read more »
Lord Stern: West must end hesitation over climate change
euobserver.com
Nicholas Stern interviewed at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland
France24 (video) French version Nicholas Stern interviewed at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland
Lord Stern receives BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award
"The Award goes to Nicholas Stern for quantifying the impacts and costs deriving from the alteration of the planet's climate. This UK economist is author of the Stern Review, the hugely influential study of the economics of climate change." read more »
2010
Climate finance plan could break talks inertia
Trevor Manuel and Nicholas Stern: Our report showing how $100bn a year can be raised for climate adaptation will help make progress towards agreement at Cancún the Guardian
Climate changer
China can lead the world in tackling global warming by making the transition to a low-carbon economy, writes Nicholas Stern South China Morning Post – registration and eventual subscription is … read more »
A changed Africa still needs our help to grow
Five years ago, the Commission for Africa argued that supporting the continent’s quest for growth and development was not only a moral imperative but also enlightened self-interest. The Financial Times … read more »
2009
Business must champion low-carbon growth
Financial Times – registration is required.
The rich, the poor and the planet
As climate talks approach a climax in Copenhagen, Nicholas Stern calls for decisive action to tackle the twin challenges of climate change and world poverty.
Our low-carbon future
Efforts to curb climate change and help the poor are inextricably entwined, writes the author of a landmark report on the economics of climate change. European Voice – registration required.
Vital that US and Europe cut emissions too
Financial Times – registration is required.
EU power struggle threatens climate change agreement
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The time is approaching for India to take a lead on climate change
India has been viewed by many, in my view unfairly, as an obstacle to progress. Now is the time for India to move into the lead on international discussions. The … read more »
Why global warming could make or break south-east Asia
South-east Asia has the most to lose from global warming but could gain much by developing a low-carbon future. The Guardian
The point of no return
In an exclusive extract from his new book, Nicholas Stern argues that the time for debate on climate change is well and truly over. The Guardian
The world needs an unbiased risk assessor
Financial Times – registration is required.
Obama's chance to lead the green recovery
Financial Times – registration is required.
Panel debate | A year on from Paris: turning commitments into action
Chair: Professor Lord Stern of Brentford Panel: Dr Alina Averchenkova, Co-Head Climate Policy at the Grantham Research Institute, LSE Pete Betts, Director, International Climate Change at the Department for Business, … read more »
Implementing the NDCs to the Paris agreement: Bridging the legislative and policy gap (COP 22 Side Event)
Side event at the Marrakech Climate Change Conference (COP 22) Parliamentarians, negotiators and policy experts discuss the findings of the Global climate legislation data and of a new study to … read more »
The Stern Review +10: new opportunities for growth and development
This meeting will take stock of the extraordinary changes taking place in the global economy and seek to guide the research and policy that will deliver the global agenda created by the Paris Agreement (December 2015) and Sustainable Development Goals (September 2015). read more »
Public lecture | Growth and Sustainability: 10 years on from the Stern Review
Nicholas Stern considers what we know about innovation, investment, cities and the global agenda, a decade after publication of The Stern Review. read more »
Public lecture | A more sustainable energy strategy for India
An important achievement of the UNFCCC meeting in Paris was that for the first time all countries, including developing countries, submitted the actions they proposed to take to reduce emissions in … read more »
Panel debate | Environmental policies and competitiveness – how to get the most out of the green transition?
Lord Stern of Brentford will be joined by OECD chief economist, Catherine Mann, to discuss how countries can gain competitive advantage from the transition to a low-carbon economy. The … read more »
2015
Post COP21 panel debate | After Paris: is COP21 a turning point for international action on climate change?
In the week immediately after COP21 ends in Paris, Lord Stern will be joined by a distinguished panel to discuss its significance and whether its outcome marks a turning point for international action to combat climate change. read more »
Credibility of national actions and INDCs: worldwide legislative and policy developments (COP21 event)
Side event at COP21/CMP11 in Paris, France read more »
Panel debate | International cooperation and low-carbon technologies
International cooperation and low-carbon technology technologies: what role can international cooperation and dialogue play in advancing the development and diffusion of low carbon technologies? The Grantham Research Institute on Climate … read more »
Conference | Economics of innovation, diffusion, growth and the environment
This three day conference will cover a wide range of topics in the area of the economics of growth, development and technological change. read more »
Public lecture | Why are we waiting? The logic, urgency and promise of tackling climate change
Nicholas Stern discusses how the transition to a low-carbon economy and rapid structural transformations to the world economy provide a story of growth and poverty reduction that is attractive and sustainable. read more »
2014
Tackling global injustice in a world of climate change - Punishing the Innocent?
Speakers: Mary Robinson, Professor Lord Stern Panellists: Sharan Burrow, Secretary General of the International Trade Union Confederation Luisa Dias Diogo, Former Prime Minister, Mozambique Caio Koch-Weser, Vice Chairman, Deutshe Bank Group Marvin … read more »
2013
Green Growth - Macroeconomics Workshop
Supported by the Global Green Growth Institute Presentations made by: Baran Doda (Grantham Research Institute, LSE) – Evidence on CO2 emissions and business cycle fluctuations Sjak Smulders (Tilburg) – Give … read more »
Redrawing the Energy-Climate Map: World Energy Outlook Special Report
Speaker(s): Fatih Birol, Chief Economist of the International Energy Agency, and Rt Hon Gregory Barker MP, Minister of State for Climate Change In this seminar, chaired by Lord Stern of … read more »
Professor Nicholas Stern - Climate change and risk
Part 1 In part one of this lecture, Professor Stern outlines the evidence on the science and risks of climate change. He provides an introduction to the science of climate … read more »
2012
The Global Development Post-Durban Of Policy Regimes To Combat Climate Change
Hosted by the Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy (CCCEP) and Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) Downloads The outlook for international climate-change mitigation policies post-Durban Professor Nicholas … read more »
2011
Report launch event: The Low-Carbon Transition
A joint European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) / Grantham Research Institute event ‘The Low Carbon Transition’ is a special report on climate change mitigation in the countries from … read more »
Nicholas Stern - The Low-Carbon Industrial Revolution
Part of LSE Works, a new series of public lectures, sponsored by SAGE publications, that will showcase some of the latest research by LSE’s Research Centres. Nicholas Stern provided an … read more »
2010
Nicholas Stern - Beyond Copenhagen
ESRC Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy Lecture as part of ESRC Festival of Social Science Chair: Professor Stuart Corbridge, professor of development studies at LSE Speaker: Nicholas Stern, … read more »
2009
Nicholas Stern - Deciding our Future in Copenhagen: will the world rise to the challenge of climate change?
Chair: Sir Howard Davies, LSE’s Director Speaker: Lord Nicholas Stern, IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at LSE, where he also directs the Asia Research Centre and the India … read more »
A Global Deal on Climate Change: the challenges between now and December in Copenhagen
A symposium on climate change, organised by Lord Nicholas Stern, in association with the All Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group. Chair: The Lord Speaker Contributors: Lord Nicholas Stern, Lord Rees … read more »
Nicholas Stern - A Blueprint for a Safer Planet
Nicholas Stern presented an outline of his new book, A Blueprint for a Safer Planet, which described how to manage climate change while creating a new era of growth and … read more »
2008
Nicholas Stern - Inaugural lecture: A Global Deal for Climate Change
Chair: Howard Davies Speaker: Professor Lord Stern of Brentford Content of lecture Overview of the Grantham Research Institute’s inaugural lecture To inaugurate the LSE’s new Grantham Research Institute on Climate … read more »
Key Elements of a Global Deal
Chair: Lord Nicholas Stern of Brentford, chair of the Grantham Research Institute Professor Lord Stern chaired a panel discussion and unveiled a set of proposals for a global deal on … read more »
2007
Roundtable discussions: LSE Climate Change Network
This first roundtable included talks by Lord Nicholas Stern, ‘The Economics of Climate Change: the challenge for industry’, and by Professor Leonard Smith, ‘Climate Modelling in Decision Support: coping with … read more »
2015
Why are we waiting? The logic, urgency, and promise of tackling climate change
Nicholas Stern argues that the risks and costs of climate change are worse than estimated in the landmark Stern Review in 2006—and far worse than implied by standard economic models. read more »
2014
The Global Development of Policy Regimes to Combat Climate Change
This book focuses on the prospects for global agreement on climate change, how to encourage compliance with any such agreement and perspectives of key players in the negotiations. read more »
2009
A Blueprint for a Safer Planet
A Blueprint for a Safer Planet – from Random House Group. Nicholas Stern, April 2009. Random House, London.
2006
The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review
‘The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review’stern_review is a landmark study that was published on 30 October 2006. read more »
