London

As London prepares for the expansion next week of the Ultra Low Emission Zone, Bob Ward dispels the myths around this policy, explaining its origins, the thinking behind the expansion and the links between air pollution and health. Read more

National and local policymakers need to wake up to the growing threats to lives and livelihoods that rising temperatures are causing in London and increase pre-emptive efforts to mitigate the worst impacts, writes Bob Ward. Read more

Bob Ward, Policy and Communications Director of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment has been appointed Chair of the London Climate Change Partnership. The London Climate Change Partnership brings together organisations and companies who are working together to make London the most climate-resilient global city. Read more

In this opinion article Bob Ward says that, following a disappointing COP27 climate summit, London needs to take action to... Read more

In this commentary, written in the context of heatwave conditions in London and the UK, Bob Ward outlines the critical importance of measures to reduce emissions to net zero. Read more

In this commentary Bob Ward outlines the importance of London taking measures to adapt to the growing threat posed by flash flooding. Read more

In this opinion article Bob Ward outlines how many aspects of urban life, such as buildings and transport infrastructure, will need to change in the face of increasing temperatures. Read more

Using data for London, this research finds that elevated levels of air pollution have a positive and statistically significant impact on overall crime - and therefore that improving air quality in urban areas through tighter environmental policy may provide a cost-effective way to reduce crime. Read more

Abstract Multisectoral partnerships (MSPs) form an increasingly popular and important part of the global climate and disaster risk governance landscape,... Read more