Protecting the environment

Better land management practices and efforts to protect the oceans play an important role in mitigating climate change as well as protecting biodiversity.

Forests help mitigate climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but at the same time their removal is contributing to climate change – so reducing deforestation and promoting reforestation is vital.

Air pollution is one of the biggest risks to environmental and public health around the world. Our analysis by economists and behavioural scientists investigates its costs and policy solutions.

Climate change has an impact on water security through the increased potential for floods and droughts, and through growing water scarcity in some locations.

Some critical minerals are essential components in the transition to a green economy but the increased extraction of these minerals can cause major environmental damage.

Loss of biodiversity and the need to conserve and engage with nature sustainably is recognised as a crucial goal for humanity.