This article discusses who should pay for carbon removal technologies such as CCUS, DAC, and BECCS. Newly published research co-authored... Read more
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This report and brief provide improved estimates of the likely economic damages from climate change to the UK, highlighting where the greatest risks and need for adaptation are. These are translated into loss of socioeconomic welfare and reported as an equivalent loss of the UK’s GDP under two different policy scenarios – one in which current policies continue and another in which strong mitigation policies are put in place. Read more
This paper reviews the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and their application by central banks to date. It also considers potential enhancements for central banks’ climate disclosures and their possible implications for the wider financial system. Read more
Following the 23rd EU-China Summit in April 2022, Lucie Xia presents three recommendations for the EU and China to further climate action, now that Track 1 diplomacy has resumed between the two powers. Read more
This paper proposes an alternative, precautionary approach to financial policy that justifies bolder action in response to environmental-related financial risks. Read more
The urgently needed shift to a net zero economy in the UK must be accompanied by a clear strategy to maximise its social opportunities and minimise the social risks, according to the new report from the Financing a Just Transition Alliance. Read more
Investors need to lay out their expectations for how businesses should achieve a just transition to a net-zero and climate-resilient... Read more
Nick Robins and Ciara Shannon suggest a green recovery plan from COVID-19 for the northern English county of Cumbria now that its council is reviewing its controversial decision to open a new colliery. Read more
Approximately 6.3 million jobs in the UK, about one in five, are likely to be affected either positively or negatively... Read more
The UK Climate Assembly’s recent report has revealed appetite among the public for an increase in the pace and scale of action to reach net-zero. Beyond the wide range of recommendations put forward by the Assembly, much can be learnt too from the process itself, argues Sophie Dicker. Read more
