Climate science and climate economics are critical sources of expertise in our pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals. Effective use... Read more
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Using an analysis of UK decision-makers managing and responding to heatwaves and flood risks, this paper argues how more robust local evidence is needed to inform decision-making regarding adaptation options for enhancing local resilience. Read more
This paper reviews ex-post empirical assessments on the impact of carbon pricing on competitiveness in OECD and G20 countries, primarily... Read more
This paper aims to estimate the short-run impacts of air travel reductions due to COVID-19, and explores the potential for policy measures to curb demand and reduce carbon dioxide emissions beyond the lifetime of the pandemic with minimal impacts on welfare. Read more
The international response to climate change has been inadequate, but not zero. There are 1,800 climate change laws worldwide. We... Read more
Linking Human Destruction of Nature to COVID-19 Increases Support for Wildlife Conservation Policies
This paper investigates if narratives varying the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic affects pro-wildlife conservation outcomes. In a pre-registered online... Read more
Making climate-resilient planning and adaptation decisions is, in part, contingent on the use of climate information. Growing attention has been... Read more
This paper draws lessons from the COVID-19 crisis for climate change. Read more
We examine how Tobin’s Q is linked to ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ innovation and innovation efficiency at the firm level. Clean... Read more
This study estimates the combined direct and indirect rebound effects from energy efficiency improvements in the delivery of six energy... Read more