15 years on from the Stern Review, here Nicholas Stern argues that the COVID-19 and climate crises, and the weaknesses that produced them, should be tackled together and that the response must be a new sustainable, resilient and inclusive approach to growth and development. Read more
This article discusses the potential harm caused by misinformation and conspiracy theories particularly in relation to the COVID-19 and climate change. Read more
The findings of this paper suggest that seemingly disparate policy actions of air pollution control and vaccination campaigns – in this case, for flu – jointly provide greater returns than those implied by addressing either problem in isolation. Read more
With COP26 on the horizon and the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the critical need to address inequality by stimulating investments in a green and inclusive recovery, CDC Group and its partners are looking to mobilise capital for the just transition in two of the world’s largest coal-dependent economies and are urging others to join the effort. Read more
The prospects for an ambitious outcome from COP26 have hugely improved, says Pete Betts. He explains his grounds for optimism and the key things to look out for in the run-up to the conference. Read more
This paper provides a high-level and accessible overview of the most prominent methods and metrics emerging in the public and private sector to assess Paris alignment of finance flows and guide investment decisions. It aims to provide clarity for any finance actor who needs to understand and progress the Paris alignment of finance flows. Read more
Nick Robins describes how the just transition is rising to the top of the agenda as the connective tissue that binds together climate goals with social outcomes. Read more
This paper sets out the role for the coordinated development of clean, compact and connected (CCC) cities alongside the restructuring of existing metropolitan areas, and describes the necessary drivers of structural change, in the economic recovery phase in China. Read more
Examining the relationship between contemporaneous exposure to fine particulate matter and COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, this paper, using US data, finds that fluctuations in local air quality can almost immediately impact the rate of confirmed cases and deaths from the disease. Read more
Although current risk reduction attention is on COVID-19, climate change-related hazards such as flooding continue to have impacts around the world. This commentary evaluates new announcements on flood protection for England and reports on work by the Grantham Research Institute and partners on the Suffolk coast. Read more
