There are signs that AI can support climate action, but there are also risks. For example, it is energy-intensive and could exacerbate global inequalities. Read more
energy efficiency
Electrification and renewables can provide half the cumulative emissions reductions needed to reach net zero by 2050. This explainer presents the role of new and existing technologies in decarbonising global energy systems. Read more
This paper reviews the determinants of carbon emissions in China since 2002, specifically assessing the impact of COVID-19. Read more
The authors of this paper adopt a two-step system GMM estimation procedure to estimate the effect of energy efficiency on CO2 emissions for 119 UK universities over the period between 2008–2009 and 2018–2019. Read more
This contribution to the European Mortgage Foundation’s report HYPOSTAT 2022: A Review of Europe’s Mortgage and Housing Markets presents data and evidence on the need for steadfast policy action to foster the transition to a low-carbon economy to meet agreed climate change targets within relevant timeframes. Read more
This report draws attention to some of the important lessons learned from the past few decades regarding the economic pre-conditions for price stability, as contained in the ECB’s 2021 strategy. Read more
This paper highlights how an innovative public-private programme that focuses on Northern Ireland's housing stock can help to fund an equitable low-carbon economy, through the use of a 'Just Transition Bond'. Read more
This study assesses the environmental efficiency and technology inequality of China’s power sector from 2008 to 2017. Read more
This submission was made by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and the ESRC Centre for... Read more
