Publications
Climate negotiations, sustainable development and growth – speech
Speech by Nicholas Stern at an event organised by the French government in Paris ahead of the climate change summit. read more »
Climate and southern Africa’s water–energy–food nexus
In southern Africa, the connections between climate and the water–energy–food nexus are strong. Physical and socioeconomic exposure to climate is high in many areas and in crucial economic sectors. Spatial … read more »
Beliefs, politics, and environmental policy
This paper explores the relationship between beliefs and policy choices in relation to environmental regulation. read more »
Should climate policy account for ambiguity?
Climate change is fundamentally an `out-of-sample’ problem – our available information does not tightly constrain predictions of the consequences of rapid increases in greenhouse gas concentrations. Moreover, the fact that … read more »
Tracking intended nationally determined contributions: what are the implications for greenhouse gas emissions in 2030?
This paper looks at whether the intended national determined contributions (INDCs) that were submitted by 20 July 2015 are consistent with the 2°C limit. read more »
Tracing the water-energy-food nexus: description, theory and practice
The ‘nexus’ between water, energy and food (WEF) has gained increasing attention globally in research, business and policy spheres. We review the premise of recent initiatives framed around the nexus, … read more »
The role of flood insurance in reducing direct risk
Chapter in ‘Future Directions of Consumer Flood Insurance in the UK’, compendium published by Southampton Law School, University of Southampton. 2015.
Solving the clinker dilemma with hybrid output-based allocation
This paper proposes an innovative solution to distribute free allowances to the cement sector under emissions trading systems. read more »
Fresh water goes global
One of a series of essays debating key issues in freshwater research and management. read more »
Where are the gaps in climate finance?
Climate change cannot be addressed unless developed and developing countries alike invest heavily in low-carbon technologies and climate-resilient practices. Access to finance has therefore become central to climate change policy. … read more »
