Using interview data with experts working on climate emergency declarations research across the UK, the authors of this paper critically discusses four themes that have underpinned and catalysed the changing geographies of civil-state relationships within the climate emergency and what this may mean for future global climate governance. Read more
Bob Ward outlines how a small group of MPs have launched a media campaign that is spreading misinformation about the UK Government’s climate change policies. Read more
This is a resource aimed at school students and teachers, with downloadable information, video clips and teacher suggestions, appearing in the Science Journal for Kids and using information from Climate Change Laws of the World. Read more
There is considerable anxiety about the international impact of unilateral action on climate change, particularly around ‘carbon leakage’. Looking at the impact of national climate change policy and legislation over the past two decades, this paper finds no evidence it has increased international carbon leakage. Read more
Bob Ward discusses two new books written by prominent ‘lukewarmers’: False Alarm: How Climate Change Panic Costs Us Trillions, Hurts the... Read more
Shaikh Eskander and Sam Fankhauser share the results of their new study that shows the carbon savings made due to climate change laws and policies over the last two decades and call on policymakers to adopt identified good practice to enable deeper cuts in emissions. 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
To tackle the challenges of climate change, more investment needs to be mobilised in low-carbon technologies and capital assets. This report examines the implications for firms as they diversify into the green marketplace. Read more
The Climate Change Act was passed in the UK in November 2008 with an overwhelming majority across political parties. It... Read more
Nicholas Stern explains how China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) will be of particular importance to global efforts to tackle climate change. Read more
