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World-leading centre for policy-relevant research and training in climate change and the environment based at the London School of Economics and Political Science and chaired by Lord Nicholas Stern. Posts by Merlin Sibley
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NEW✨ Can a new vision for #growth drive real #ClimateAction?
The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action by #NickStern @granthamlse.bsky.social @lsepress.bsky.social, reviewed by Gregory Casey @williamseconomics.bsky.social
#COP30 @gsos-lse.bsky.social
The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action by #NickStern @granthamlse.bsky.social @lsepress.bsky.social, reviewed by Gregory Casey @williamseconomics.bsky.social
#COP30 @gsos-lse.bsky.social
Nicholas Stern – can a new vision for growth drive climate action? - LSE Review of Books
The Growth Story of the 21st Century by Nicholas Stern sets out a vision to drive climate action by pursuing holistic rather than purely economic growth.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
NEW✨ Can a new vision for #growth drive real #ClimateAction?
The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action by #NickStern @granthamlse.bsky.social @lsepress.bsky.social, reviewed by Gregory Casey @williamseconomics.bsky.social
#COP30 @gsos-lse.bsky.social
The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action by #NickStern @granthamlse.bsky.social @lsepress.bsky.social, reviewed by Gregory Casey @williamseconomics.bsky.social
#COP30 @gsos-lse.bsky.social
During #COP30, staff from the Grantham Research Institute will be taking part in events and publishing reports and articles related to topics under discussion at the summit.
We have two events at #COP30 on Wednesday 12th November.
Find out more: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
We have two events at #COP30 on Wednesday 12th November.
Find out more: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
During #COP30, staff from the Grantham Research Institute will be taking part in events and publishing reports and articles related to topics under discussion at the summit.
We have two events at #COP30 on Wednesday 12th November.
Find out more: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
We have two events at #COP30 on Wednesday 12th November.
Find out more: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
We’re recruiting for a Senior Events Officer to join our excellent professional services team. The postholder will take a lead in delivering the Institute’s extensive and varied portfolio of events.
The application deadline is November 9th.
More info ⬇️
The application deadline is November 9th.
More info ⬇️
Work with us - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Current job vacancies at The Grantham Research Institute. For LSE jobs, please see the main website.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We’re recruiting for a Senior Events Officer to join our excellent professional services team. The postholder will take a lead in delivering the Institute’s extensive and varied portfolio of events.
The application deadline is November 9th.
More info ⬇️
The application deadline is November 9th.
More info ⬇️
Last night we hosted a public lecture to mark the launch of Lord Nicolas Stern’s new book 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 21𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
If you couldn’t make it, the video and presentation slides are now available.
If you couldn’t make it, the video and presentation slides are now available.
The growth story of the 21st century: the economics and opportunity of climate action - video - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
In this event to mark the publication of his new book Nicholas Stern challenges the outdated idea that we must choose between climate action and development.
www.lse.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Last night we hosted a public lecture to mark the launch of Lord Nicolas Stern’s new book 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 21𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
If you couldn’t make it, the video and presentation slides are now available.
If you couldn’t make it, the video and presentation slides are now available.
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What a brilliant launch evening for The Growth Story of the 21st Century by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern! 🎆
In collaboration with @gsos-lse.bsky.social and @granthamlse.bsky.social.
🔗 This book is free to read and download: doi.org/10.31389/lse...
In collaboration with @gsos-lse.bsky.social and @granthamlse.bsky.social.
🔗 This book is free to read and download: doi.org/10.31389/lse...
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
What a brilliant launch evening for The Growth Story of the 21st Century by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern! 🎆
In collaboration with @gsos-lse.bsky.social and @granthamlse.bsky.social.
🔗 This book is free to read and download: doi.org/10.31389/lse...
In collaboration with @gsos-lse.bsky.social and @granthamlse.bsky.social.
🔗 This book is free to read and download: doi.org/10.31389/lse...
Tropical forests are essential to global economic security & financial stability say @nicolaranger.bsky.social & Emma O’Donnell who consider how the proposed Tropical Forest Forever Facility could help embed nature into the heart of the global economy & financial system
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Too big to fail: tropical forests as anchors of economic prosperity and resilience - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
This commentary explains why tropical forests should be designated as ‘Systemically Important Natural Systems (SINS)’ – essential to global economic security and financial stability – and ask if and h...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Tropical forests are essential to global economic security & financial stability say @nicolaranger.bsky.social & Emma O’Donnell who consider how the proposed Tropical Forest Forever Facility could help embed nature into the heart of the global economy & financial system
www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
October was a busy for us at the Grantham Research Institute. A lot of our research and analysis featured in the media. Here are three stories you may have missed last month. 🧵
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
October was a busy for us at the Grantham Research Institute. A lot of our research and analysis featured in the media. Here are three stories you may have missed last month. 🧵
The United Nations Environment Programme has launched the 2025 Adaptation Gap Report, offering the first in-depth analysis of adaptation reporting by nearly 100 countries under the Paris Agreement.
Timo Leiter led the chapter ‘Global progress on adaptation implementation'
Timo Leiter led the chapter ‘Global progress on adaptation implementation'
Global progress on adaptation implementation (Chapter in UNEP’s Adaptation Gap Report 2025) - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
This chapter in UNEP’s Adaptation Gap Report 2025 provides an overview of implemented adaptation action worldwide, using various data sources of global and intercontinental coverage.
www.lse.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The United Nations Environment Programme has launched the 2025 Adaptation Gap Report, offering the first in-depth analysis of adaptation reporting by nearly 100 countries under the Paris Agreement.
Timo Leiter led the chapter ‘Global progress on adaptation implementation'
Timo Leiter led the chapter ‘Global progress on adaptation implementation'
The EU’s Steel Action Plan could reshape global trade. In this article, Sangeeth Raja Selvaraju and Jesse Scott explore what this means for India. From trade risks to policy opportunities, a strategic response will be vital to stay competitive.
www.moneycontrol.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The EU’s Steel Action Plan could reshape global trade. In this article, Sangeeth Raja Selvaraju and Jesse Scott explore what this means for India. From trade risks to policy opportunities, a strategic response will be vital to stay competitive.
“We can choose either wilful ignorance about the risks we face, which will lead to more devastating consequences & more human suffering, or we can accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels."
The GRI has responded to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change synthesis report.
The GRI has responded to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change synthesis report.
Institute responds to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change synthesis report - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Commenting on the release today by the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of its synthesis...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“We can choose either wilful ignorance about the risks we face, which will lead to more devastating consequences & more human suffering, or we can accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels."
The GRI has responded to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change synthesis report.
The GRI has responded to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change synthesis report.
On November 5th we are hosting a public lecture with Lord Nicolas Stern. He will challenge the outdated idea that we must choose between climate action and development.
Register here: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
Register here: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
October 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
On November 5th we are hosting a public lecture with Lord Nicolas Stern. He will challenge the outdated idea that we must choose between climate action and development.
Register here: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
Register here: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
🚨We are looking for an Editorial Manager🚨
The Editorial Manager will edit and project-manage the delivery of high-quality, high-impact policy reports and other outputs about climate change policy aimed at decision-makers in the public, private and third sectors.
Find out more here ⬇️
The Editorial Manager will edit and project-manage the delivery of high-quality, high-impact policy reports and other outputs about climate change policy aimed at decision-makers in the public, private and third sectors.
Find out more here ⬇️
Work with us - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Current job vacancies at The Grantham Research Institute. For LSE jobs, please see the main website.
www.lse.ac.uk
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🚨We are looking for an Editorial Manager🚨
The Editorial Manager will edit and project-manage the delivery of high-quality, high-impact policy reports and other outputs about climate change policy aimed at decision-makers in the public, private and third sectors.
Find out more here ⬇️
The Editorial Manager will edit and project-manage the delivery of high-quality, high-impact policy reports and other outputs about climate change policy aimed at decision-makers in the public, private and third sectors.
Find out more here ⬇️
🚨 Job alert!🚨
We’re recruiting for a Senior Events Officer to join our excellent professional services team. The postholder will take a lead in delivering the Institute’s extensive and varied portfolio of events ⬇️
www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
We’re recruiting for a Senior Events Officer to join our excellent professional services team. The postholder will take a lead in delivering the Institute’s extensive and varied portfolio of events ⬇️
www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
October 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🚨 Job alert!🚨
We’re recruiting for a Senior Events Officer to join our excellent professional services team. The postholder will take a lead in delivering the Institute’s extensive and varied portfolio of events ⬇️
www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
We’re recruiting for a Senior Events Officer to join our excellent professional services team. The postholder will take a lead in delivering the Institute’s extensive and varied portfolio of events ⬇️
www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
@profejzrobinson.bsky.social has written a chapter in The London Consensus: Economic Principles for the 21st Century.
Elizabeth's chapter explores how to tackle climate change in low-and middle-income countries while balancing growth, equity and resilience.
press.lse.ac.uk/books/e/10.3...
Elizabeth's chapter explores how to tackle climate change in low-and middle-income countries while balancing growth, equity and resilience.
press.lse.ac.uk/books/e/10.3...
October 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
@profejzrobinson.bsky.social has written a chapter in The London Consensus: Economic Principles for the 21st Century.
Elizabeth's chapter explores how to tackle climate change in low-and middle-income countries while balancing growth, equity and resilience.
press.lse.ac.uk/books/e/10.3...
Elizabeth's chapter explores how to tackle climate change in low-and middle-income countries while balancing growth, equity and resilience.
press.lse.ac.uk/books/e/10.3...
New analysis from @tpicatlse.bsky.social finds that “banks are still at an early stage of their transition with decarbonisation targets that cover a limited set of sectors and business activities.”
No major banks have yet committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal, research finds
No major banks have yet committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal, research finds
‘The objectives of the Paris agreement are slipping further out of reach,’ say researchers from LSE
No major bank has yet committed to stop funding new oil and gas fields or coal capacity, research has found.
Most banks that have recently updated their climate policies have weakened them, according to the research by the TPI Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
New analysis from @tpicatlse.bsky.social finds that “banks are still at an early stage of their transition with decarbonisation targets that cover a limited set of sectors and business activities.”
“There is no doubt that the impacts of climate change are increasing and harming lives and livelihoods around the world.”
Bob Ward has written for The Express on the immediate need for us to act on climate change.
Bob Ward has written for The Express on the immediate need for us to act on climate change.
'Climate change could make it dangerous for humans to go outside – we must act'
There are parts of the world in which people won't be able to cool by sweating if this trajectory continues.
www.express.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
“There is no doubt that the impacts of climate change are increasing and harming lives and livelihoods around the world.”
Bob Ward has written for The Express on the immediate need for us to act on climate change.
Bob Ward has written for The Express on the immediate need for us to act on climate change.
On this #WorldFoodDay, former master’s students of our Climate Food (In)security Lab explain how food security is defined and highlight how climate change is already worsening our food and nutritional security.
Why engaging with food insecurity in the context of climate change is increasingly important - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
On World Food Day, former master’s students of the Climate Food (In)security Lab at the Grantham Research Institute explain how food security is defined and highlight how climate change is already wor...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
On this #WorldFoodDay, former master’s students of our Climate Food (In)security Lab explain how food security is defined and highlight how climate change is already worsening our food and nutritional security.
On November 5th we are hosting a public lecture to mark the launch of Lord Nicolas Stern’s new book 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 21𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
Lord Stern will challenge the outdated idea that we must choose between climate action and development.
Lord Stern will challenge the outdated idea that we must choose between climate action and development.
The 21st century growth story: economics and opportunities of climate action - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
In this event to mark the publication of his new book Nicholas Stern will challenge the outdated idea that we must choose between climate action and development.
www.lse.ac.uk
October 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
On November 5th we are hosting a public lecture to mark the launch of Lord Nicolas Stern’s new book 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 21𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
Lord Stern will challenge the outdated idea that we must choose between climate action and development.
Lord Stern will challenge the outdated idea that we must choose between climate action and development.
🚨Job Alert - We are looking for an Editorial Manager🚨
The Editorial Manager will edit and project-manage the delivery of high-quality, high-impact policy reports and other outputs about climate change policy aimed at decision-makers in the public, private and third sectors.
Find out more here ⬇️
The Editorial Manager will edit and project-manage the delivery of high-quality, high-impact policy reports and other outputs about climate change policy aimed at decision-makers in the public, private and third sectors.
Find out more here ⬇️
Work with us - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Current job vacancies at The Grantham Research Institute. For LSE jobs, please see the main website.
www.lse.ac.uk
October 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🚨Job Alert - We are looking for an Editorial Manager🚨
The Editorial Manager will edit and project-manage the delivery of high-quality, high-impact policy reports and other outputs about climate change policy aimed at decision-makers in the public, private and third sectors.
Find out more here ⬇️
The Editorial Manager will edit and project-manage the delivery of high-quality, high-impact policy reports and other outputs about climate change policy aimed at decision-makers in the public, private and third sectors.
Find out more here ⬇️
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"Make an effort to understand the imperative for climate action and recognise the huge opportunities... inaction is catastrophic."
Nicholas Stern's The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action in @theguardian.com 🔥 🌍
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Nicholas Stern's The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action in @theguardian.com 🔥 🌍
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate investment is only growth opportunity of 21st century, says leading economist
Lord Stern says fossil-fuelled growth is futile as the damage it causes ends in economic self-destruction
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"Make an effort to understand the imperative for climate action and recognise the huge opportunities... inaction is catastrophic."
Nicholas Stern's The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action in @theguardian.com 🔥 🌍
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Nicholas Stern's The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action in @theguardian.com 🔥 🌍
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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As politics falters, litigation is leading in the fight against climate change.
Courts are shaping climate policy, enforcing human rights and challenging corporations.
Joana Setzer Tiffanie Chan @granthamlse.bsky.social
Courts are shaping climate policy, enforcing human rights and challenging corporations.
Joana Setzer Tiffanie Chan @granthamlse.bsky.social
Climate litigation is surging amid faltering politics and diplomacy - LSE Business Review
Climate litigation is leading the fight against climate change. Courts are shaping climate policy, enforcing human rights and challenging corporations.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
October 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
As politics falters, litigation is leading in the fight against climate change.
Courts are shaping climate policy, enforcing human rights and challenging corporations.
Joana Setzer Tiffanie Chan @granthamlse.bsky.social
Courts are shaping climate policy, enforcing human rights and challenging corporations.
Joana Setzer Tiffanie Chan @granthamlse.bsky.social
In a year marked by mounting pressure on climate commitments and a shifting geopolitical climate, how do we protect the just transition agenda?
Join thinkers, policy experts, and critical observers from across the just transition community on Oct 21st for a panel discussion and Q&A.
Join thinkers, policy experts, and critical observers from across the just transition community on Oct 21st for a panel discussion and Q&A.
From headwinds to pathways: navigating just transition finance ahead of COP30 - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Join leading thinkers, policy experts, and critical observers from across the just transition community for a vital panel discussion and live Q&A that tackles the challenges and prospects for equitabl...
www.lse.ac.uk
October 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
In a year marked by mounting pressure on climate commitments and a shifting geopolitical climate, how do we protect the just transition agenda?
Join thinkers, policy experts, and critical observers from across the just transition community on Oct 21st for a panel discussion and Q&A.
Join thinkers, policy experts, and critical observers from across the just transition community on Oct 21st for a panel discussion and Q&A.
Last week we hosted the launch of Earth Capital Nexus. A global research initiative addressing the invisibility of natural capital and physical climate risks in financial and economic decision-making.
Watch the video of the event here ⬇️
Launch of Earth Capital Nexus - video - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
This event will bring together senior leaders from across finance, business, government, academia, and civil society for a timely discussion on aligning natural capital, growth, and finance.
www.lse.ac.uk
October 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Last week we hosted the launch of Earth Capital Nexus. A global research initiative addressing the invisibility of natural capital and physical climate risks in financial and economic decision-making.
Watch the video of the event here ⬇️
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#China is a leader both in building #renewables capacity and in greenhouse gas #emissions.
Given this contradiction, how can one make sense of the country’s environmental performance?
@mathiaslarsen.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social on @lsebr.bsky.social
Given this contradiction, how can one make sense of the country’s environmental performance?
@mathiaslarsen.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social on @lsebr.bsky.social
How to reconcile China leading in renewable energy capacity and CO2 emissions - LSE Business Review
China leads in renewables capacity but also in greenhouse gas emissions. To reconcile these two, the debate needs to take nuance into account.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
#China is a leader both in building #renewables capacity and in greenhouse gas #emissions.
Given this contradiction, how can one make sense of the country’s environmental performance?
@mathiaslarsen.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social on @lsebr.bsky.social
Given this contradiction, how can one make sense of the country’s environmental performance?
@mathiaslarsen.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social on @lsebr.bsky.social
“Overlooking nature is no longer an option. For governments, integrating it into fiscal and debt strategies is vital for stability.
In this new commentary, Professor Nicola Ranger explains that by ignoring natural capital, a huge investment opportunity is being missed.
In this new commentary, Professor Nicola Ranger explains that by ignoring natural capital, a huge investment opportunity is being missed.
Untapped trillions in the World Bank’s climate strategy - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
By ignoring natural capital, a huge investment opportunity is being missed and societies globally put at risk, writes Nicola Ranger.
www.lse.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
“Overlooking nature is no longer an option. For governments, integrating it into fiscal and debt strategies is vital for stability.
In this new commentary, Professor Nicola Ranger explains that by ignoring natural capital, a huge investment opportunity is being missed.
In this new commentary, Professor Nicola Ranger explains that by ignoring natural capital, a huge investment opportunity is being missed.