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Thomas Hale

@thomasnhale.bsky.social

570 followers 320 following 80 posts

Professor and Director, Master of Public Policy, @BlavatnikSchool
@StAntsCollege @UniofOxford

How can we solve global problems effectively & fairly?

https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/people/thomas-hale

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Jessica Green @greenprofgreen.bsky.social · 3d

Final document for #COP30 just dropped and here are some hot takes

1/ No decisive language about FF phaseouts. This is a HUGE loss. The consolation prize is a political process toward phaseouts outside the official decisionmaking of the #ParisAgreement

Reposted by Thomas Hale

Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · 12d

🌍 Children are on the front line of the climate crisis – facing heat, hunger and disrupted education.

Omnia El Omrani, MPP 2024, shares how the Children and Climate Initiative put children at the heart of the Belém Health Action Plan at #COP30.👇
https://ow.ly/Siom50XqrNB

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · 13d

Important to remember: scenarios are tools for asking "what if" questions, so implications of different assumptions/choices can be explored. They are not predictions. Dave unpacks some of the key (and in my view unrealistic) assumptions in the IEA's headline-grabbing new "current policies" scenario.

Dave Jones @cleanpowerdave.bsky.social · 14d

🤡OIL DEMAND WILL KEEP RISING🤡

What are the IEA assumptions that make rising oil demand so improbable?

Reposted by Harro v. Asselt, Glen P. Peters, Gunnar Luderer , and 1 more Harro v. Asselt, Glen P. Peters, Gunnar Luderer, Thomas Hale

Dave Jones @cleanpowerdave.bsky.social · 14d

🤡OIL DEMAND WILL KEEP RISING🤡

What are the IEA assumptions that make rising oil demand so improbable?

Reposted by Yadvinder Malhi, Steve Carver

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · 15d

Much more detail in the report: bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/climate...

And huge thanks for all the collaborators and supporters who made it possible, especially lead authors
@emmalecavalier.bsky.social and Bhavya Gupta, and all the hundreds of lawyers from the law firm network who did the heavy lifting

Climate policy strengthens globally, despite unprecedented contestation in the US and Europe

As countries meet at COP30 in the Amazon, a new survey of climate-related laws and regulations finds new and strengthened climate policies across the world, especially in Asia and emerging markets. Ov...

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · 15d

🏃We need to go faster🏃‍♀️
Yes, policy is increasing in quality and quantity. But we are still far off. The plot below show the change in ambition, stringency, implementation, and comprehensiveness since 2020. The further out, the better. We are inching up, but need to speed up.

Reposted by Yadvinder Malhi

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · 15d

🌏 The engine of climate policy is shifting east and south 🌍
Three-quarters of policies in the last year were adopted outside of North America and Europe. Moreover, in some policy domains the average level of ambition in Africa, Latin America, and Asia is HIGHER.

Reposted by Stacy D. VanDeveer

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · 15d

📈 Climate policy is growing and getting stronger📈
New rules continue to be added at a fast pace. More importantly, our detailed assessment allows us to measure their quality. Ambition has risen significantly since 2020, and a bit less (but still some) since 2024.

Reposted by Yadvinder Malhi, Stacy D. VanDeveer

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · 15d

The dominant narrative is that the world is rolling back climate policy. But what does the data say?

The latest Oxford Climate Policy Monitor Annual Review from the Oxford Climate Policy Hub tells three key stories.
bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/climate...

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · 19d

Join us tomorrow in Sao Paulo!

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · 26d

Is the world retreating from climate action? We need to look at evidence to separate trends from vibes. Next week we drop a detailed look at what countries are doing. The results might surprise you.
Join us in Sao Paulo: luma.com/gzbzi7s7

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · 26d

Is the world retreating from climate action? We need to look at evidence to separate trends from vibes. Next week we drop a detailed look at what countries are doing. The results might surprise you.
Join us in Sao Paulo: luma.com/gzbzi7s7

Reposted by Thomas Hale

Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · Oct 23

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Bright Mbuya 🌟

Bright has been a volunteer with the Net Zero Tracker since 2023, and is one of our longest-serving team members – with over 68 entities tracked so far!

Thank you, Bright, for your dedication and for being such a reliable member of the NZT community.

Reposted by Thomas Hale

Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · Sep 29

"A world where China makes and sells everything is not a stable solution – we need every country to have a piece of this growing green economy."

Prof Thomas Hale discusses global approaches to climate change in #TimesofIndia 👇
https://ow.ly/BMZi50X3th7

'The energy transition has gone beyond one person in the White House — India’s a leader' - The Times of India

World News: Thomas Hale is Professor in Public Policy at Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government. Speaking with Srijana Mitra Das at Times Evoke, Hale .

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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · Sep 26

"Net zero is less a political battleground and more a race to secure future markets, investment and jobs."

Prof Thomas Hale is quoted in the Independent as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to hold firm on green policies.👇
https://ow.ly/sGJ650X2QIe

Government urged to push ahead with climate plans amid growing net zero pushback

Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to hold firm on Labour’s green policies amid increasing political pressure at home and a fraying consensus globally.

Reposted by Thomas Hale

Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · Sep 24

Yesterday at #ClimateWeekNYC, @netzerotracker.bsky.social launched the Net Zero Stocktake 2025. netzeroclimate.org/net-zero-sto.... We're proud to be part of this amazing consortium w/@datadrivenlab.bsky.social, @eciu.net & @newclimate.bsky.social.

Net Zero Stocktake 2025: Global net zero commitments rise, even as U.S. federal government retreats - Net Zero Climate

Today at Climate Week NYC, the Net Zero Tracker publishes the Net Zero Stocktake 2025, its latest iteration of an annual assessment that reviews both the quantity and quality of net-zero commitments. ...

netzeroclimate.org

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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · Sep 24

🌍 Global net zero commitments continue to grow — despite the US federal government rolling back its target.

The 2025 Stocktake from @netzerotracker.bsky.social shows US corporate pledges rose 9% in the past year, now covering $12 trillion in revenue.

Read more 👇

Global net zero commitments rise, even as US federal government retreats

Despite the federal US retreat, the global ambition to slash emissions and reach net zero remains intact, with commitments from cities, regions and companies rising steadily.

www.bsg.ox.ac.uk

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Sep 23

With all the noise on climate @netzerotracker.bsky.social's Stock Take is the signal.

The finding that sticks in my head:

🇺🇸US corporate net zero targets grew 9% over last 12 months, 279 ➡️ 304

Yes, some are blowing with the political wind. But more are stepping up.
zerotracker.net/analysis/net...

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Jessica Green @greenprofgreen.bsky.social · Sep 10

hey #polisci, if you're at #APSA2025, set the alarm, grab coffee & come hear about my new book Existential Politics w/ @profkharrison.bsky.social @thomasnhale.bsky.social ale.bsky.social @bentleyallan.bsky.social allan.bsky.social @agazmararian.bsky.social rarian.bsky.social & Michael Ross. Deets 👇

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Sep 9

Deeply grateful to all the contributors, challengers, and critics who helped Long Problems come into being, in particular Bob Keohane, David Victor, Steven Bernstein, and Jonathan Boston, as well as the team at
@princetonupress.bsky.social and the workshops hosted by
@casbsstanford.bsky.social 🙏

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Sep 9

If you're at @apsa.bsky.social this week, come to this discussion on "Long Problems and Political Science" Fri (Sep 12th) 8am VCC East 18 w/
@ofioretos.bsky.social David Victor @leahstokes.bsky.social
@greenprofgreen.bsky.social @helenebenveniste.bsky.social @agazmararian.bsky.social #APSA2025

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Sep 9

I'm delighted that Long Problems won the 2025 Don K. Price award from the American Political Science Association
@apsa.bsky.social for "the best book on science, technology, and politics published in the last year" apsanet.org/membership/o... 🧵 on what it's about ⬇️ #APSA2025
x.com/thomasnhale/...

Thomas Hale on X: "📚BOOK THREAD📚 How do we govern problems like climate change, pensions, infrastructure, or demographic shifts, which span more than a generation? In *Long Problems* I try to explain why that's hard politically, but also what strategies might work. https://t.co/WoFmgOE4Y3 https://t.co/4iiwdtWwdd" / X

📚BOOK THREAD📚 How do we govern problems like climate change, pensions, infrastructure, or demographic shifts, which span more than a generation? In *Long Problems* I try to explain why that's hard politically, but also what strategies might work. https://t.co/WoFmgOE4Y3 https://t.co/4iiwdtWwdd

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Aug 23

As a Rhode Islander, this one hurts

Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · Aug 23

Climate-forcing asset holders (fossil fuel owners) will fight like hell to preserve the value of their business. This is an example of what @greenprofgreen.bsky.social @thomasnhale.bsky.social and I saw coming in our 2021 IO article.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/c...

Trump Administration Orders Work Halted on Wind Farm That Is Nearly Built

www.nytimes.com

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Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · Aug 23

Climate-forcing asset holders (fossil fuel owners) will fight like hell to preserve the value of their business. This is an example of what @greenprofgreen.bsky.social @thomasnhale.bsky.social and I saw coming in our 2021 IO article.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/c...

Trump Administration Orders Work Halted on Wind Farm That Is Nearly Built

www.nytimes.com

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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · Aug 22

Professor @thomasnhale.bsky.social speaks with Dr Melanie Pill on the barriers, solutions & the need for stronger institutions in tackling 'long problems.' Listen here👇
www.lowyinstitute.org/publications...

Development Futures: Climate change and the great procrastination

www.lowyinstitute.org

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Joshua Basseches @joshuabasseches.bsky.social · Aug 19

In a new Op-Ed for @technologyreview.com, I draw on research from my forthcoming book to suggest a playbook for clean energy advocates in these backwards times:
www.technologyreview.com/2025/08/19/1...

How to make clean energy progress under Trump in the states—blue and red alike

Cheaper energy bills are a nonpartisan issue—no matter where you live.

www.technologyreview.com

Reposted by Robert Wolfe, Thomas Hale

Jessica Green @greenprofgreen.bsky.social · Aug 12

Fantastic piece by @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social at @carbonbrief.org on the future of the #UNFCCC.
I also have lots of (very different!) things to say about this in my forthcoming book, Existential Politics. Mini 🧵

Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · Aug 11

NEW – COP experts: How could the UN climate talks be reformed? | @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org @arunacsekhar.bsky.social

Read here: buff.ly/JWL8AQN

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Aug 11

💥💥JOB💥💥
Are you the new Exec Director of the Oxford Climate Policy Monitor?
climatepolicymonitor.ox.ac.uk
The ED will help lead this new data resource to drive implementation of climate goals. Nurture our law firm network, build the tool, ensure impact.

🗓️Sept 5

✍️ my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Aug 8

There are few sharper observers of cultural politics today than @jemima.bsky.social. This piece is a masterclass in profile-as-essay www.ft.com/content/0e24...

Sunday at the garden party for Curtis Yarvin and the new, new right

What you learn at a gathering of neoreactionaries, Very Online rightwingers and the formerly cancelled

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Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · Aug 7

Very excited to share this new tool for teaching the politics of climate change. What are the different *theories of change* that underlie decarbonization efforts and policies? Help your students learn about them. Please share widely. 🌎🔌💡🛢️

Climate Solutions Lab @climatesollab.bsky.social · Aug 6

We are excited to share a new resource for teaching climate politics! @jeffcolgan.bsky.social and @maxbradley.bsky.social introduce the framework here www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI20.... Visit the Syllabus Bank for more details climate.watson.brown.edu/syllabus-bank - we'd love your feedback!

Teaching Climate Politics | Jeff Colgan & Max Bradley | CSL

YouTube video by Watson School of International and Public Affairs

www.youtube.com

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Aug 6

Did you catch our episode with Professor Tom Hale (@thomasnhale.bsky.social )yet?

He breaks down why democracies chase short-term wins & how to pivot to long-term climate solutions. Tune in to your fave podcast! #climatechange #democracy

linktr.ee@democracydifferently