Publications
A preliminary assessment of the impact of climate change on non-life insurance demand in the BRICS economies
Over the past decade, the increase in insurance demand in the BRICS has been a key driver of global non-life premium growth. Current forecasts suggest that these markets will … read more »
Experimental comparison between markets on dynamic permit trading and investment in irreversible abatement with and without non-regulated companies
This paper examines the investment strategies of compliance companies in irreversible abatement technologies and the environmental achievements of the system in an inter-temporal cap-and-trade market using laboratory experiments. The … read more »
How can transportation policies affect growth? A theoretical analysis of the long-term effects of alternative mobility systems
External link to full article Abstract We present an example of how public policies affect the evolution of the economy by influencing consumption habits, life styles and work attitudes. In … read more »
Unburnable Carbon 2013: Wasted capital and stranded assets
Our first report, in 2011, showed that based on current understanding of an allowable carbon budget to keep below two degrees of global warming, there is more fossil fuel listed … read more »
Options for structural measures to improve the European Union Emissions Trading System: response to a European Commission consultation
Main points The impact of ‘back-loading’, a short-term measure, will be limited. ‘Back-loading’ is unlikely to have a significant impact on the price of emissions allowances, unless the ‘back-loaded’ allowances … read more »
An Independent National Adaptation Programme for England
An Independent National Adaptation Programme for England read more »
Prosperity with Growth: Economic Growth, Climate Change and Environmental Limits
Bowen, Alex and Hepburn, Cameron. 2013. Chapter in Handbook On Energy And Climate Change
A UK ‘dash’ for smart gas
Shifting from coal to natural gas for electricity generation can help the UK power sector to decarbonise in the near term. With good planning and investment, natural gas can support the development of a low-carbon power sector by providing essential backup for intermittent renewables, but could only play a bigger role longer-term if fitted with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
However, a new UK ‘dash’ for gas on the assumption of low prices is a risky economic and environmental option. A lower risk option is a ‘dash’ for smart gas; using natural gas in those areas where it offers the greatest value in decarbonising the power sector. read more »
Fast-tracking “green” patent applications: an empirical analysis
This paper presents the first empirical analysis of programmes to fast-track ‘green’ patent applications in place in seven Intellectual Property offices around the world. We find … read more »
