This joint report from the Grantham Research Institute and Systemiq contends that the world has in its hands a new growth and development story driven by investment and innovation in green technology, boosted by artificial intelligence (AI) – and this is a much more attractive and inclusive story than the dirty and destructive paths followed in the past. Read more
In this article for the Green European Journal Danae Kyriakopoulou argues that, as central banks start to change tack after years of loose monetary policy, using the levers of the financial system to fight inflation risks cutting climate investment just as we need it most. Read more
Annual investments in emerging market and developing countries other than China, to cut emissions, to boost resilience and deal with the loss and damage caused by climate change impacts, and to restore nature and land, should exceed $2 trillion by 2030, according to a new report. Read more
This paper develops a method to estimate the ‘probability distribution’ of future temperatures to be used in long-term climate change adaptation strategies, investing and insurance. Read more
This book chapter discusses the role that central banks and financial supervisors (CBFSs) can play in scaling up sustainable finance and investment. Read more
Dimitri Zenghelis explains why additional public borrowing has a role to play in financing the productivity-enhancing, sustainable and resilient investment of the future and hopes that the new Chancellor and Prime Minister draw the right lessons from recent events. Read more
Investments, innovation, policy and finance all play a central role in defining the economic growth model of the 21st century. This commentary argues that better collaboration on these four major issues is vital if we want to create a sustainable, resilient and inclusive future for all. Read more
With the macroeconomic environment shifting rapidly in the past year, posing serious challenges for policymakers, this paper aims to set out a stable and prudent course for macroeconomic policy. Read more
Commentary by Nicholas Stern written ahead of the 2022 G7 summit in Germany. The Times (paywall), 21 June 2022 Read more
This white paper outlines an action agenda focused on a big push in investment, innovation and financing. Multilateralism remains key to unlocking the response for a new financial, societal and economic architecture. Read more
