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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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💡 Fossil fuel dependence is driving climate change at an unprecedented scale - can emerging technologies help to deliver a sustainable future?
🎟️Abundant clean energy for all: the technological opportunity
🗓️Tuesday 27 January 2026 6.30pm - 8pm
📍Sheikh Zayed Theatre, LSE
🎟️Abundant clean energy for all: the technological opportunity
🗓️Tuesday 27 January 2026 6.30pm - 8pm
📍Sheikh Zayed Theatre, LSE
January 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
💡 Fossil fuel dependence is driving climate change at an unprecedented scale - can emerging technologies help to deliver a sustainable future?
🎟️Abundant clean energy for all: the technological opportunity
🗓️Tuesday 27 January 2026 6.30pm - 8pm
📍Sheikh Zayed Theatre, LSE
🎟️Abundant clean energy for all: the technological opportunity
🗓️Tuesday 27 January 2026 6.30pm - 8pm
📍Sheikh Zayed Theatre, LSE
Bob Ward has raised concerns about inaccurate and misleading claims made in ‘The Cost of Net Zero’ pamphlet published by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). He urges the IEA to withdraw the publication.
Letter to Institute of Economic Affairs points out net zero pamphlet made “absurd” assumptions - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
A letter to Lord Frost, the Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has pointed out that a...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Bob Ward has raised concerns about inaccurate and misleading claims made in ‘The Cost of Net Zero’ pamphlet published by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). He urges the IEA to withdraw the publication.
“Governments must continue to face the reality of climate change and not follow the irrational approach adopted by the Trump Administration of pretending that climate change does not exist."
The GRI has responded to the the Copernicus announcement about the temperature in 2025.
The GRI has responded to the the Copernicus announcement about the temperature in 2025.
Institute responds to Copernicus announcement - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Commenting on the Copernicus announcement about the temperature in 2025, Bob Ward, Policy and Communications Director at the Grantham Research Institute on...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:07 AM
“Governments must continue to face the reality of climate change and not follow the irrational approach adopted by the Trump Administration of pretending that climate change does not exist."
The GRI has responded to the the Copernicus announcement about the temperature in 2025.
The GRI has responded to the the Copernicus announcement about the temperature in 2025.
Our latest working paper analyses Scotland’s interest-free Home Energy Scotland Loan. Using a database of more than one million household PV installations in the UK, the authors compare Scottish localities that have access to loans with similar English localities that are ineligible.
Adoption, incidence and welfare impacts of interest-free loans: evidence from solar PV - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
This paper analyses the impacts of Scotland’s interest-free Home Energy Scotland Loan, which encourages household PV adoption by lowering borrowing costs and extending repayment periods.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Our latest working paper analyses Scotland’s interest-free Home Energy Scotland Loan. Using a database of more than one million household PV installations in the UK, the authors compare Scottish localities that have access to loans with similar English localities that are ineligible.
Join us on January 22nd for a keynote lecture from Professor Gretchen Daily and panel discussion on "Natural Capital, Growth, and Development".
Register here: https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/events/natural-capital-growth-and-development/
Global School of Sustainability at LSE
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Global School of Sustainability at LSE
January 9, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Join us on January 22nd for a keynote lecture from Professor Gretchen Daily and panel discussion on "Natural Capital, Growth, and Development".
Register here: https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/events/natural-capital-growth-and-development/
Global School of Sustainability at LSE
Register here: https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/events/natural-capital-growth-and-development/
Global School of Sustainability at LSE
🌿Call for input: Nature-based Insurance Solutions (NBIS)
On behalf of the Naturance project, we are inviting contributions to a focused compendium showcasing how nature-based insurance solutions are being applied in practice.
Deadline: 16 January 2026
Find out more and submit your case study ⬇️
On behalf of the Naturance project, we are inviting contributions to a focused compendium showcasing how nature-based insurance solutions are being applied in practice.
Deadline: 16 January 2026
Find out more and submit your case study ⬇️
NATURANCE D5.4 Compendium – Call for proposals form
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January 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM
🌿Call for input: Nature-based Insurance Solutions (NBIS)
On behalf of the Naturance project, we are inviting contributions to a focused compendium showcasing how nature-based insurance solutions are being applied in practice.
Deadline: 16 January 2026
Find out more and submit your case study ⬇️
On behalf of the Naturance project, we are inviting contributions to a focused compendium showcasing how nature-based insurance solutions are being applied in practice.
Deadline: 16 January 2026
Find out more and submit your case study ⬇️
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Speaker announcement! 🔊
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern will be appearing at the Jaipur Literature Festival in conversation with Amitabh Sinha, introduced by Pisupati Balakrishna
📅 15th - 19th Jan 2026 | Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur
✅ www.jaipurliteraturefestival.org/registration @gsos-lse.bsky.social
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern will be appearing at the Jaipur Literature Festival in conversation with Amitabh Sinha, introduced by Pisupati Balakrishna
📅 15th - 19th Jan 2026 | Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur
✅ www.jaipurliteraturefestival.org/registration @gsos-lse.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Speaker announcement! 🔊
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern will be appearing at the Jaipur Literature Festival in conversation with Amitabh Sinha, introduced by Pisupati Balakrishna
📅 15th - 19th Jan 2026 | Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur
✅ www.jaipurliteraturefestival.org/registration @gsos-lse.bsky.social
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern will be appearing at the Jaipur Literature Festival in conversation with Amitabh Sinha, introduced by Pisupati Balakrishna
📅 15th - 19th Jan 2026 | Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur
✅ www.jaipurliteraturefestival.org/registration @gsos-lse.bsky.social
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Are green jobs better paid?
Looking at #Norway, @annagodoey.bsky.social & Elisabeth Thuestad Isaksen @granthamlse.bsky.social show that while green jobs pay more than the average, they do not yet match the wage premiums found in high-emission industries @lsebr.bsky.social
Looking at #Norway, @annagodoey.bsky.social & Elisabeth Thuestad Isaksen @granthamlse.bsky.social show that while green jobs pay more than the average, they do not yet match the wage premiums found in high-emission industries @lsebr.bsky.social
Are green jobs better paid? - LSE Business Review
While "green" job creation can help cushion income losses as high-emission sectors shrink, it is unlikely to fully offset the wage advantages of "brown" jobs.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Are green jobs better paid?
Looking at #Norway, @annagodoey.bsky.social & Elisabeth Thuestad Isaksen @granthamlse.bsky.social show that while green jobs pay more than the average, they do not yet match the wage premiums found in high-emission industries @lsebr.bsky.social
Looking at #Norway, @annagodoey.bsky.social & Elisabeth Thuestad Isaksen @granthamlse.bsky.social show that while green jobs pay more than the average, they do not yet match the wage premiums found in high-emission industries @lsebr.bsky.social
New report by @profejzrobinson.bsky.social @shourodasgupta.bsky.social @drchowarth.bsky.social & @aliceleibian.bsky.social outlines practical next steps for better protecting UK workers against the effects of high temperatures
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Protecting UK workers’ health and incomes in a warming world - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
This report provides practical next steps for better protecting workers against the effects of high temperatures, informed by a 2,000-person survey and an expert roundtable.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
New report by @profejzrobinson.bsky.social @shourodasgupta.bsky.social @drchowarth.bsky.social & @aliceleibian.bsky.social outlines practical next steps for better protecting UK workers against the effects of high temperatures
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We are looking for expressions of interest for The Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship scheme.
We welcome proposals from exceptional scholars in economics and the social sciences working on topics aligned with our research themes in climate change, environment, and sustainable development.
We welcome proposals from exceptional scholars in economics and the social sciences working on topics aligned with our research themes in climate change, environment, and sustainable development.
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
December 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
We are looking for expressions of interest for The Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship scheme.
We welcome proposals from exceptional scholars in economics and the social sciences working on topics aligned with our research themes in climate change, environment, and sustainable development.
We welcome proposals from exceptional scholars in economics and the social sciences working on topics aligned with our research themes in climate change, environment, and sustainable development.
Europe is leading the way on funding for low-carbon steel whilst the rest of the world lags behind, according to a new study by Sangeeth Selvaraju.
Finance and state support for low-carbon steel - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
This report seeks to understand the use of direct state subsidies as a critical enabling factor in the transition to decarbonising steel particularly in emerging markets and developing economies.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Europe is leading the way on funding for low-carbon steel whilst the rest of the world lags behind, according to a new study by Sangeeth Selvaraju.
In a @natclimate.nature.com paper out today Frank Venmans
@wrickels.bsky.social and @bengroom.bsky.social outline how offsetting methane with CO2 removal contracts of 30 years has several advantages over offsetting with permanent removal contracts
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
@wrickels.bsky.social and @bengroom.bsky.social outline how offsetting methane with CO2 removal contracts of 30 years has several advantages over offsetting with permanent removal contracts
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Temporary carbon dioxide removals to offset methane emissions - Nature Climate Change
Methane emissions have a large short-term impact on temperature, which can be potentially offset by nature-based solutions that provide temporary carbon storage. This research demonstrates such matchi...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
In a @natclimate.nature.com paper out today Frank Venmans
@wrickels.bsky.social and @bengroom.bsky.social outline how offsetting methane with CO2 removal contracts of 30 years has several advantages over offsetting with permanent removal contracts
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
@wrickels.bsky.social and @bengroom.bsky.social outline how offsetting methane with CO2 removal contracts of 30 years has several advantages over offsetting with permanent removal contracts
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Our new working paper integrates the social cost of carbon into fossil fuel valuation, revealing how carbon pricing and decarbonisation pathways impact reserves’ worth. These findings reshape how fossil fuels should appear in wealth accounts and influence the future of resource-rich economies.
Non-renewable natural capital and the social cost of carbon in wealth accounting - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
This study incorporates the social cost of carbon into mainstream approaches to valuing fossil fuel stocks.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Our new working paper integrates the social cost of carbon into fossil fuel valuation, revealing how carbon pricing and decarbonisation pathways impact reserves’ worth. These findings reshape how fossil fuels should appear in wealth accounts and influence the future of resource-rich economies.
Looking back at November, we had team members attend #COP30, hosted the launch of Lord Stern’s new book, and saw our work featured in the media. Here are three stories you might have missed. 🧵
December 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Looking back at November, we had team members attend #COP30, hosted the launch of Lord Stern’s new book, and saw our work featured in the media. Here are three stories you might have missed. 🧵
Yesterday we held an online event reflecting on the outcomes of the COP30 climate summit which took place in Belém. The discussion covered a range of issues – including climate finance, adaptation and the just transition.
If you missed the event, the video is available here ⬇️
If you missed the event, the video is available here ⬇️
COP30 and beyond: what was achieved in Belém? | Video - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Our assessment of COP30 with insights into the main issues, achievements and challenges.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Yesterday we held an online event reflecting on the outcomes of the COP30 climate summit which took place in Belém. The discussion covered a range of issues – including climate finance, adaptation and the just transition.
If you missed the event, the video is available here ⬇️
If you missed the event, the video is available here ⬇️
“The Chancellor is right to remove the costs of the Renewables Obligation Certificate, which supports the earliest generations of clean power, from current electricity bills."
The GRI has responded to the 2025 UK Budget.
Read more here ⬇️
The GRI has responded to the 2025 UK Budget.
Read more here ⬇️
Institute responds to 2025 UK Budget - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Bob Ward responds to the 2025 UK Budget Statement made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“The Chancellor is right to remove the costs of the Renewables Obligation Certificate, which supports the earliest generations of clean power, from current electricity bills."
The GRI has responded to the 2025 UK Budget.
Read more here ⬇️
The GRI has responded to the 2025 UK Budget.
Read more here ⬇️
Kate Hughes, UK Lead Climate Negotiator, will joining us on the panel at our post-COP30 event at 4pm today.
On November 26th we're hosting a post-COP30 online event to reflect on the outcomes of the climate summit which took place in Belém, Brazil.
Delegates who attended COP30 will offer their assessments of the challenges and achievements on the key issues, and look ahead to COP31.
Delegates who attended COP30 will offer their assessments of the challenges and achievements on the key issues, and look ahead to COP31.
COP30 and beyond: what was achieved in Belém? - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Join us for an assessment of COP30 with insights into main issues, achievements and challenges.
www.lse.ac.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Kate Hughes, UK Lead Climate Negotiator, will joining us on the panel at our post-COP30 event at 4pm today.
Legal Voices for the Future are hosting their December Knowledge Session on The Legal Landscape for Climate Action.
The event will include a brief introduction to the legal frameworks for climate protest, including a summary of recent reforms and developments in case law.
Find out more here ⬇️
The event will include a brief introduction to the legal frameworks for climate protest, including a summary of recent reforms and developments in case law.
Find out more here ⬇️
Climate Activism in the UK - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Legal Voices for the Future presents the December 2025 Knowledge Session on The Legal Landscape for Climate Action, hosted in partnership...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Legal Voices for the Future are hosting their December Knowledge Session on The Legal Landscape for Climate Action.
The event will include a brief introduction to the legal frameworks for climate protest, including a summary of recent reforms and developments in case law.
Find out more here ⬇️
The event will include a brief introduction to the legal frameworks for climate protest, including a summary of recent reforms and developments in case law.
Find out more here ⬇️
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"As a significant player on the international stage, the UK has both the opportunity and the responsibility to lead.”
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern spoke with #RftW Magazine following the publication of The Growth Story of the 21st Century. 🩹 🌍
Read more here: www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern spoke with #RftW Magazine following the publication of The Growth Story of the 21st Century. 🩹 🌍
Read more here: www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
Climate action is the key to innovation and economic growth
Nicholas Stern reveals how tackling the climate crisis isn't just urgent—it's a transformative opportunity for global prosperity, innovation, and sustainable development. His new open access book, The...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
"As a significant player on the international stage, the UK has both the opportunity and the responsibility to lead.”
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern spoke with #RftW Magazine following the publication of The Growth Story of the 21st Century. 🩹 🌍
Read more here: www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern spoke with #RftW Magazine following the publication of The Growth Story of the 21st Century. 🩹 🌍
Read more here: www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
On November 26th we're hosting a post-COP30 online event to reflect on the outcomes of the climate summit which took place in Belém, Brazil.
Delegates who attended COP30 will offer their assessments of the challenges and achievements on the key issues, and look ahead to COP31.
Delegates who attended COP30 will offer their assessments of the challenges and achievements on the key issues, and look ahead to COP31.
COP30 and beyond: what was achieved in Belém? - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Join us for an assessment of COP30 with insights into main issues, achievements and challenges.
www.lse.ac.uk
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
On November 26th we're hosting a post-COP30 online event to reflect on the outcomes of the climate summit which took place in Belém, Brazil.
Delegates who attended COP30 will offer their assessments of the challenges and achievements on the key issues, and look ahead to COP31.
Delegates who attended COP30 will offer their assessments of the challenges and achievements on the key issues, and look ahead to COP31.
Despite some disappointing outcomes #COP30 has made genuine progress on issues such as adaptation finance and the #JustTransition says Lord Stern who says the summit also demonstrated continued support for a multilateral approach to tackling climate change
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November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Despite some disappointing outcomes #COP30 has made genuine progress on issues such as adaptation finance and the #JustTransition says Lord Stern who says the summit also demonstrated continued support for a multilateral approach to tackling climate change
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We are seeking to recruit a Senior Administration Officer to join our excellent professional services team and take lead operational responsibility for the effective management of the Institute’s physical resources and the delivery of a varied portfolio of internal research events.
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
November 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We are seeking to recruit a Senior Administration Officer to join our excellent professional services team and take lead operational responsibility for the effective management of the Institute’s physical resources and the delivery of a varied portfolio of internal research events.
Climate models are powerful tools, but they’re not perfect mirrors of reality. In this piece for Aeon Magazine, David Stainforth explores why models differ from the real world and what that means for local climate predictions.
Today’s complex climate models aren’t equivalent to reality | Aeon Essays
The immense complexity of the climate makes it impossible to model accurately. Instead we must use uncertainty to our advantage
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November 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Climate models are powerful tools, but they’re not perfect mirrors of reality. In this piece for Aeon Magazine, David Stainforth explores why models differ from the real world and what that means for local climate predictions.
The Earth Capital Nexus team are looking for a Project Manager.
The post-holder will manage project delivery, budgets, reporting and stakeholder engagement, and support the effective running of research and communications across the programme.
More info ⬇️
The post-holder will manage project delivery, budgets, reporting and stakeholder engagement, and support the effective running of research and communications across the programme.
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.
www.lse.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The Earth Capital Nexus team are looking for a Project Manager.
The post-holder will manage project delivery, budgets, reporting and stakeholder engagement, and support the effective running of research and communications across the programme.
More info ⬇️
The post-holder will manage project delivery, budgets, reporting and stakeholder engagement, and support the effective running of research and communications across the programme.
More info ⬇️
Bob Ward details the untruths from the US President that went unchallenged in an interview with Beverley Turner on GB News, flouting Ofcom rules and further spreading climate misinformation.
Trump interview on GB News was full of falsehoods about energy and climate change - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Bob Ward details the untruths from the US President that went unchallenged in an interview with Beverley Turner on 15 November, flouting Ofcom rules and further spreading climate misinformation.
www.lse.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Bob Ward details the untruths from the US President that went unchallenged in an interview with Beverley Turner on GB News, flouting Ofcom rules and further spreading climate misinformation.