Jenny Bird
@j-bird.bsky.social
Climate science and adaptation. Connecting research and policy at the Grantham Institute, Imperial College
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🎬 With #COP30 just days away, we’re delighted to share our new film, Inside COP: Science, Politics and the Fight for Loss & Damage.
Told through the eyes of negotiators and scientists, it reveals the story behind the historic agreement to establish Loss and Damage Fund. 👇
youtu.be/IeA6ggnq6yk?...
Told through the eyes of negotiators and scientists, it reveals the story behind the historic agreement to establish Loss and Damage Fund. 👇
youtu.be/IeA6ggnq6yk?...
Inside COP: Science, Politics and the Fight for Loss and Damage
YouTube video by Grantham Institute, Imperial College London
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November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎬 With #COP30 just days away, we’re delighted to share our new film, Inside COP: Science, Politics and the Fight for Loss & Damage.
Told through the eyes of negotiators and scientists, it reveals the story behind the historic agreement to establish Loss and Damage Fund. 👇
youtu.be/IeA6ggnq6yk?...
Told through the eyes of negotiators and scientists, it reveals the story behind the historic agreement to establish Loss and Damage Fund. 👇
youtu.be/IeA6ggnq6yk?...
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🎬OUT TODAY!
Our new film is here: Net Zero: The Inside Story of the UK’s Climate Target
In 2019, the UK made history — the first major economy to commit to #NetZero by 2050.
Now, scientists (and a former PM 👀) reveal how it happened and why it matters.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/Czunu-RkkeY
Our new film is here: Net Zero: The Inside Story of the UK’s Climate Target
In 2019, the UK made history — the first major economy to commit to #NetZero by 2050.
Now, scientists (and a former PM 👀) reveal how it happened and why it matters.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/Czunu-RkkeY
October 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎬OUT TODAY!
Our new film is here: Net Zero: The Inside Story of the UK’s Climate Target
In 2019, the UK made history — the first major economy to commit to #NetZero by 2050.
Now, scientists (and a former PM 👀) reveal how it happened and why it matters.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/Czunu-RkkeY
Our new film is here: Net Zero: The Inside Story of the UK’s Climate Target
In 2019, the UK made history — the first major economy to commit to #NetZero by 2050.
Now, scientists (and a former PM 👀) reveal how it happened and why it matters.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/Czunu-RkkeY
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Our next Growth in a Changing Climate event series will examine the impact of climate change on workers & productivity.
How might rising temperatures affect safety & performance?
Why aren’t more businesses taking action to protect their employees?
📅24 September
Sign-up: buff.ly/NwLl22W
How might rising temperatures affect safety & performance?
Why aren’t more businesses taking action to protect their employees?
📅24 September
Sign-up: buff.ly/NwLl22W
September 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Our next Growth in a Changing Climate event series will examine the impact of climate change on workers & productivity.
How might rising temperatures affect safety & performance?
Why aren’t more businesses taking action to protect their employees?
📅24 September
Sign-up: buff.ly/NwLl22W
How might rising temperatures affect safety & performance?
Why aren’t more businesses taking action to protect their employees?
📅24 September
Sign-up: buff.ly/NwLl22W
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Our next Growth in a Changing Climate event series will examine the impact of climate change on workers & productivity.
How might rising temperatures affect safety & performance?
Why aren’t more businesses taking action to protect their employees?
📅24 September
Sign-up: buff.ly/NwLl22W
How might rising temperatures affect safety & performance?
Why aren’t more businesses taking action to protect their employees?
📅24 September
Sign-up: buff.ly/NwLl22W
August 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Our next Growth in a Changing Climate event series will examine the impact of climate change on workers & productivity.
How might rising temperatures affect safety & performance?
Why aren’t more businesses taking action to protect their employees?
📅24 September
Sign-up: buff.ly/NwLl22W
How might rising temperatures affect safety & performance?
Why aren’t more businesses taking action to protect their employees?
📅24 September
Sign-up: buff.ly/NwLl22W
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The 3rd installment of our Growth in a Changing Climate event series will examine the impact of climate change on workers & productivity.
How might rising temperatures affect safety & performance?
Why aren’t more businesses taking action to protect their employees?
Sign-up today: buff.ly/NwLl22W
How might rising temperatures affect safety & performance?
Why aren’t more businesses taking action to protect their employees?
Sign-up today: buff.ly/NwLl22W
August 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The 3rd installment of our Growth in a Changing Climate event series will examine the impact of climate change on workers & productivity.
How might rising temperatures affect safety & performance?
Why aren’t more businesses taking action to protect their employees?
Sign-up today: buff.ly/NwLl22W
How might rising temperatures affect safety & performance?
Why aren’t more businesses taking action to protect their employees?
Sign-up today: buff.ly/NwLl22W
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⚖️Climate litigation is entering a new era 🌏
Thanks to attribution science, courts now have the tools to link climate impacts, such as floods, wildfires and extreme heat to major polluters — and assign legal responsibility. 🧵
📒 imperial.ac.uk/stories/polluters-on-trial
Thanks to attribution science, courts now have the tools to link climate impacts, such as floods, wildfires and extreme heat to major polluters — and assign legal responsibility. 🧵
📒 imperial.ac.uk/stories/polluters-on-trial
July 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
⚖️Climate litigation is entering a new era 🌏
Thanks to attribution science, courts now have the tools to link climate impacts, such as floods, wildfires and extreme heat to major polluters — and assign legal responsibility. 🧵
📒 imperial.ac.uk/stories/polluters-on-trial
Thanks to attribution science, courts now have the tools to link climate impacts, such as floods, wildfires and extreme heat to major polluters — and assign legal responsibility. 🧵
📒 imperial.ac.uk/stories/polluters-on-trial
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We're hosting a 3-part series on Growth in a changing climate for experts, investors & policymakers:
🔹 June 12: protecting businesses from climate impacts
🔹 June 19: economic opportunities in climate adaptation
🔹 July 3: climate change, workers & productivity
Register interest 👉 buff.ly/YxZcV8W
🔹 June 12: protecting businesses from climate impacts
🔹 June 19: economic opportunities in climate adaptation
🔹 July 3: climate change, workers & productivity
Register interest 👉 buff.ly/YxZcV8W
Growth in a changing climate: event series from the Grantham Institute
The Grantham Institute are running a thought-provoking three-part event series through June-July 2025 exploring the critical growth challenges and op...
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May 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We're hosting a 3-part series on Growth in a changing climate for experts, investors & policymakers:
🔹 June 12: protecting businesses from climate impacts
🔹 June 19: economic opportunities in climate adaptation
🔹 July 3: climate change, workers & productivity
Register interest 👉 buff.ly/YxZcV8W
🔹 June 12: protecting businesses from climate impacts
🔹 June 19: economic opportunities in climate adaptation
🔹 July 3: climate change, workers & productivity
Register interest 👉 buff.ly/YxZcV8W
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📢 Event: Exploring Research Priorities for the IPCC 7th Assessment Report
This event will bring together the climate research community to explore the AR7 outlines & identify research priorities & evidence gaps.
If you are a UK-based climate researcher, register your interest: buff.ly/0fNO2dA
This event will bring together the climate research community to explore the AR7 outlines & identify research priorities & evidence gaps.
If you are a UK-based climate researcher, register your interest: buff.ly/0fNO2dA
April 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
📢 Event: Exploring Research Priorities for the IPCC 7th Assessment Report
This event will bring together the climate research community to explore the AR7 outlines & identify research priorities & evidence gaps.
If you are a UK-based climate researcher, register your interest: buff.ly/0fNO2dA
This event will bring together the climate research community to explore the AR7 outlines & identify research priorities & evidence gaps.
If you are a UK-based climate researcher, register your interest: buff.ly/0fNO2dA
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Today the Climate Change Committee delivered its assessment of how prepared the UK is for the impacts of climate change, and the verdict is not good.
🗣️ Our own research also shows that 40% of people in the UK think the government needs to do more to prepare us for the impacts of climate change. 🧵
🗣️ Our own research also shows that 40% of people in the UK think the government needs to do more to prepare us for the impacts of climate change. 🧵
April 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Today the Climate Change Committee delivered its assessment of how prepared the UK is for the impacts of climate change, and the verdict is not good.
🗣️ Our own research also shows that 40% of people in the UK think the government needs to do more to prepare us for the impacts of climate change. 🧵
🗣️ Our own research also shows that 40% of people in the UK think the government needs to do more to prepare us for the impacts of climate change. 🧵
What's the blind spot in Britain's economic debate? Find out more here: buff.ly/aWpXQkU
April 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
What's the blind spot in Britain's economic debate? Find out more here: buff.ly/aWpXQkU
Does it matter *when* we reach net zero? Spoiler: yes
Delaying the date when the UK reaches net zero will make our lives more dangerous & more expensive, writes @j-bird.bsky.social.
Furthermore, climate change is already affecting the UK, such as extreme winter rainfall in 2024 & the UK’s record-breaking 2022 heatwave.
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Furthermore, climate change is already affecting the UK, such as extreme winter rainfall in 2024 & the UK’s record-breaking 2022 heatwave.
buff.ly/JpuFCwL
March 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Does it matter *when* we reach net zero? Spoiler: yes
And you can read more about limits to adaptation here: www.imperial.ac.uk/grantham/pub...
March 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
And you can read more about limits to adaptation here: www.imperial.ac.uk/grantham/pub...
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When considering the UK’s goal to reach net zero by 2050, the science is very clear.
Furthermore, net zero can make the UK economy resilient, productive and competitive.
To ensure continued public support, fairness and choice are vital🧵
buff.ly/AQVfXVv
Furthermore, net zero can make the UK economy resilient, productive and competitive.
To ensure continued public support, fairness and choice are vital🧵
buff.ly/AQVfXVv
March 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
When considering the UK’s goal to reach net zero by 2050, the science is very clear.
Furthermore, net zero can make the UK economy resilient, productive and competitive.
To ensure continued public support, fairness and choice are vital🧵
buff.ly/AQVfXVv
Furthermore, net zero can make the UK economy resilient, productive and competitive.
To ensure continued public support, fairness and choice are vital🧵
buff.ly/AQVfXVv
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🌍 Join us on 22 Jan for our inaugural Climate Research Showcase!
Explore exhibitions, peer-led workshops & connect with the Imperial climate research community.
🗓️ Submissions to contribute to the showcase are open until 18 Dec.
📢 More info: ow.ly/1bmr50UfCvZ
Explore exhibitions, peer-led workshops & connect with the Imperial climate research community.
🗓️ Submissions to contribute to the showcase are open until 18 Dec.
📢 More info: ow.ly/1bmr50UfCvZ
December 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM
🌍 Join us on 22 Jan for our inaugural Climate Research Showcase!
Explore exhibitions, peer-led workshops & connect with the Imperial climate research community.
🗓️ Submissions to contribute to the showcase are open until 18 Dec.
📢 More info: ow.ly/1bmr50UfCvZ
Explore exhibitions, peer-led workshops & connect with the Imperial climate research community.
🗓️ Submissions to contribute to the showcase are open until 18 Dec.
📢 More info: ow.ly/1bmr50UfCvZ
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Imperial College London has a host of climate experts, covering climate science, energy, extreme weather attribution, mitigation, adaptation, health and a lot more.
Use this starter pack to find some of Imperial's top climate academics.
go.bsky.app/MLHgNzV
Use this starter pack to find some of Imperial's top climate academics.
go.bsky.app/MLHgNzV
November 22, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Imperial College London has a host of climate experts, covering climate science, energy, extreme weather attribution, mitigation, adaptation, health and a lot more.
Use this starter pack to find some of Imperial's top climate academics.
go.bsky.app/MLHgNzV
Use this starter pack to find some of Imperial's top climate academics.
go.bsky.app/MLHgNzV
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Climate action is falling terribly short
Time to bury the 1.5C goal?
Absolutely not - why the 1.5 goal must prevail
(even when global warming exceeds 1.5C)
My opinion for Project Syndicate 👇
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/a...
Time to bury the 1.5C goal?
Absolutely not - why the 1.5 goal must prevail
(even when global warming exceeds 1.5C)
My opinion for Project Syndicate 👇
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/a...
The 1.5°C Target for Global Warming Must Prevail | by Joeri Rogelj - Project Syndicate
Joeri Rogelj argues that the threshold established by the Paris agreement remains crucial – even if it is breached.
www.project-syndicate.org
November 19, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Climate action is falling terribly short
Time to bury the 1.5C goal?
Absolutely not - why the 1.5 goal must prevail
(even when global warming exceeds 1.5C)
My opinion for Project Syndicate 👇
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/a...
Time to bury the 1.5C goal?
Absolutely not - why the 1.5 goal must prevail
(even when global warming exceeds 1.5C)
My opinion for Project Syndicate 👇
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/a...
I'm looking for folks working on climate #adaptation to follow on here. Let me know if that's you!
November 19, 2024 at 9:37 AM
I'm looking for folks working on climate #adaptation to follow on here. Let me know if that's you!
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💬The increasing role of climate change in the intensities of extreme weather events is definitely worrying [...] The climate crisis is not discriminating how it affects people. It’s hitting every part of the world.
Read Dr Joyce Kimutai''s comments in the @theguardian.com 👇
Read Dr Joyce Kimutai''s comments in the @theguardian.com 👇
#ClimateCrisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves, studies reveal
Exclusive: Stark evidence of how global heating is already supercharging deadly weather beyond anything ever experienced by humanity
#COP29
Story by me
Data @carbonbrief.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Exclusive: Stark evidence of how global heating is already supercharging deadly weather beyond anything ever experienced by humanity
#COP29
Story by me
Data @carbonbrief.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves, studies reveal
Exclusive: Analyses are stark evidence of how global heating is already supercharging deadly weather beyond anything ever experienced by humanity
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:38 AM
💬The increasing role of climate change in the intensities of extreme weather events is definitely worrying [...] The climate crisis is not discriminating how it affects people. It’s hitting every part of the world.
Read Dr Joyce Kimutai''s comments in the @theguardian.com 👇
Read Dr Joyce Kimutai''s comments in the @theguardian.com 👇
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💬The aim is to recharge the field, start a conversation about climate losses and damages, and help people understand how climate change is making life more dangerous and more expensive.”
Read @etheokritoff.bsky.social(above) and @frediotto.bsky.social 's comments 👇
Read @etheokritoff.bsky.social(above) and @frediotto.bsky.social 's comments 👇
Q&A: The evolving science of ‘extreme weather attribution’ | @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org
Read here: https://buff.ly/4fPLqpe
Read here: https://buff.ly/4fPLqpe
November 18, 2024 at 10:41 AM
💬The aim is to recharge the field, start a conversation about climate losses and damages, and help people understand how climate change is making life more dangerous and more expensive.”
Read @etheokritoff.bsky.social(above) and @frediotto.bsky.social 's comments 👇
Read @etheokritoff.bsky.social(above) and @frediotto.bsky.social 's comments 👇
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Current pledges & policies to reduce emissions mean the world is heading towards warming levels of 2.9°C by around 2100.
With countries required to submit updated pledges by February 2025, there is no time to lose.
Explore our #COP29 briefing: ow.ly/S2IC50U73LR
@j-bird.bsky.social
With countries required to submit updated pledges by February 2025, there is no time to lose.
Explore our #COP29 briefing: ow.ly/S2IC50U73LR
@j-bird.bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Current pledges & policies to reduce emissions mean the world is heading towards warming levels of 2.9°C by around 2100.
With countries required to submit updated pledges by February 2025, there is no time to lose.
Explore our #COP29 briefing: ow.ly/S2IC50U73LR
@j-bird.bsky.social
With countries required to submit updated pledges by February 2025, there is no time to lose.
Explore our #COP29 briefing: ow.ly/S2IC50U73LR
@j-bird.bsky.social
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To achieve the Paris Agreement climate goals, total fossil fuel demand needs to fall substantially, but without a definition of what is meant by 'abatement' (use of CCS), these goals may be compromised.
Read our updated #COP29 briefing on 'abatement': ow.ly/nR8v50U539p
Read our updated #COP29 briefing on 'abatement': ow.ly/nR8v50U539p
November 13, 2024 at 3:08 PM
To achieve the Paris Agreement climate goals, total fossil fuel demand needs to fall substantially, but without a definition of what is meant by 'abatement' (use of CCS), these goals may be compromised.
Read our updated #COP29 briefing on 'abatement': ow.ly/nR8v50U539p
Read our updated #COP29 briefing on 'abatement': ow.ly/nR8v50U539p
Some of the limits to #Climate adaptation are already being experienced & we will increasingly reach others in the future if emissions reductions & adaptation efforts are not delivered.
Read our new briefing for #COP29: ow.ly/VCNx50TPSep
Read our new briefing for #COP29: ow.ly/VCNx50TPSep
Can we adapt to all current and future climate impacts?
If our greenhouse gas emission reduction goals appear too challenging, there may increasingly be a temptation to give up on mitigation and focus sole...
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November 13, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Some of the limits to #Climate adaptation are already being experienced & we will increasingly reach others in the future if emissions reductions & adaptation efforts are not delivered.
Read our new briefing for #COP29: ow.ly/VCNx50TPSep
Read our new briefing for #COP29: ow.ly/VCNx50TPSep
Climate change is already impacting physical & mental health in the UK, including:
📈 Rising deaths from extreme heat
🧠PTSD for those affected by flooding
👩⚕️Risks of infectious disease
Ahead of #COP29 read our new briefing on climate & health in the UK: ow.ly/gy0N50TPO1S
📈 Rising deaths from extreme heat
🧠PTSD for those affected by flooding
👩⚕️Risks of infectious disease
Ahead of #COP29 read our new briefing on climate & health in the UK: ow.ly/gy0N50TPO1S
How does climate change affect people's health in the UK?
This briefing outlines how people’s health is directly and indirectly affected by climate change and what can be done to reduce these impacts.
ow.ly
November 12, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Climate change is already impacting physical & mental health in the UK, including:
📈 Rising deaths from extreme heat
🧠PTSD for those affected by flooding
👩⚕️Risks of infectious disease
Ahead of #COP29 read our new briefing on climate & health in the UK: ow.ly/gy0N50TPO1S
📈 Rising deaths from extreme heat
🧠PTSD for those affected by flooding
👩⚕️Risks of infectious disease
Ahead of #COP29 read our new briefing on climate & health in the UK: ow.ly/gy0N50TPO1S
📢 Upcoming Event: Financing Adaptation & Resilience in London and the UK
📅 27 November 2024
🕠 17:30-19:00 GMT, followed by a drinks reception
📍 Imperial College London (in-person only)
Register here: www.imperial.ac.uk//events/desc...
📅 27 November 2024
🕠 17:30-19:00 GMT, followed by a drinks reception
📍 Imperial College London (in-person only)
Register here: www.imperial.ac.uk//events/desc...
Moving from Aspiration to Reality: Financing Adaptation and Resilience in London and the UK
This panel event will feature Dr. Raffaele Della Croce, Co-Director Singapore Green Finance Centre from Imperial College London, presenting insights from his latest paper, Financing Adaptation and Res...
www.imperial.ac.uk
November 12, 2024 at 10:48 AM
📢 Upcoming Event: Financing Adaptation & Resilience in London and the UK
📅 27 November 2024
🕠 17:30-19:00 GMT, followed by a drinks reception
📍 Imperial College London (in-person only)
Register here: www.imperial.ac.uk//events/desc...
📅 27 November 2024
🕠 17:30-19:00 GMT, followed by a drinks reception
📍 Imperial College London (in-person only)
Register here: www.imperial.ac.uk//events/desc...
💰Only a small proportion of investments reach least developed & developing countries.
📈Mobilising private finance, alongside scaling up public finance, is essential to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
Read our new briefing for #COP29 : ow.ly/KgZ250TPQYc
📈Mobilising private finance, alongside scaling up public finance, is essential to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
Read our new briefing for #COP29 : ow.ly/KgZ250TPQYc
Spotlight on COP29: Scaling up private climate finance in developing countries
COP29 – the next of the UN’s annual climate conferences, soon to take place in Azerbaijan – has been labelled the “finance CO...
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November 11, 2024 at 9:38 AM
💰Only a small proportion of investments reach least developed & developing countries.
📈Mobilising private finance, alongside scaling up public finance, is essential to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
Read our new briefing for #COP29 : ow.ly/KgZ250TPQYc
📈Mobilising private finance, alongside scaling up public finance, is essential to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
Read our new briefing for #COP29 : ow.ly/KgZ250TPQYc