Nicholas Stern
Lord Stern has been Chair of the Grantham Research Institute since it was founded in 2008.
He also holds the following positions:
- Chair of the Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy
- IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the LSE
- Director of the India Observatory
- Past President of the Royal Economic Society
- Past President of the British Academy
- Past President of the European Economic Association
- Fellow of the Royal Society
- Co-Chair, Global Commission on the Economy and Climate
- Chair of the Board, SYSTEMIQ
- Friend of COP26
Background
Professor Stern is the IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government, Chairman of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and Head of the India Observatory at the London School of Economics. President of the British Academy, July 2013 – 2017, and was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 2014.
Professor Stern has held academic appointments in the UK at Oxford, Warwick and the LSE and abroad including at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Ecole Polytechnique and the Collège de France in Paris, the Indian Statistical Institute in Bangalore and Delhi, and the People’s University of China in Beijing.
He was Chief Economist of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 1994-1999, and Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at the World Bank, 2000-2003.
He was Second Permanent Secretary to Her Majesty’s Treasury from 2003-2005; Director of Policy and Research for the Prime Minister’s Commission for Africa from 2004-2005; Head of the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, published in 2006; and Head of the Government Economic Service from 2003-2007.
He was knighted for services to economics in 2004, made a cross-bench life peer as Baron Stern of Brentford in 2007, and appointed Companion of Honour for services to economics, international relations and tackling climate change in 2017. He has published more than 15 books and 100 articles and his most recent book is “Why are We Waiting? The Logic, Urgency and Promise of Tackling Climate Change”.
Awards and Prizes
He holds 13 honorary degrees and has received the Blue Planet Prize (2009), the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award (2010), the Leontief Prize (2010), and the Schumpeter Award (2015), amongst many others.
Research interests
- The economics of climate change;
- Economic development and growth;
- Economic theory;
- Tax reform;
- Public policy;
- The role of the state and economies in transition.
Contact:
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Research
Research - 2023
There is growing awareness that actions by policymakers and international organizations to reduce poverty, and those to mitigate and adapt... Read more
Contrary to much of the conventional wisdom, taking stronger actions on climate change may enhance economic growth, even as conventionally measured, but even more so, in terms of societal well-being. Read more
Research - 2022
This article examines the impact of climate policy-induced changes in consumers’ preferences. Read more
This paper argues that China will have to change the way of development by taking a sustainable pathway to growth but that this new approach does not mean sacrificing economic growth. Read more
The authors of this paper argue that, despite their dominance in the economics literature and influence in public discussion and policymaking, the methodology employed by Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) rests on flawed foundations, which become particularly relevant in relation to the realities of the immense risks and challenges of climate change, and the radical changes in our economies that a sound and effective response require. Read more
The case for action on climate change with urgency and at scale rests on the immense magnitude of climate risk,... Read more
China, with a heavy dependence on coal power, has announced a clear goal of carbon neutrality by 2060. Electrification of final energy use and high penetration of renewable energy are essential to achieve this say the authors of this paper. Read more
Research - 2021
In this article, we draw on the theoretical and empirical evidence on the opportunities, drivers and policies for innovation-led sustainable growth. We highlight the importance of a coordinated set of long-term policies and institutions that can enable and foster private sector investments in clean innovation and assets quickly and at scale. Read more
15 years on from the Stern Review, here Nicholas Stern argues that the COVID-19 and climate crises, and the weaknesses that produced them, should be tackled together and that the response must be a new sustainable, resilient and inclusive approach to growth and development. Read more
This paper discusses major action areas for China's 14th Five-Year Plan after COVID-19, especially focusing on three aspects: the energy transition, a new type of sustainable urban development, and investment priorities. Read more
Research - 2020
This paper (forthcoming in the Oxford Review of Economic Policy) assesses the economic and climate impact of taking a green route out of the COVID-19 crisis. The analysis is based on a survey 231 central bank officials, finance ministry officials, and other economic experts from G20 countries on the relative performance of 25 major fiscal recovery archetypes across four dimensions: speed of implementation, economic multiplier, climate impact potential, and overall desirability. Read more
Ramsey famously condemned discounting “future enjoyments” as “ethically indefensible”. Suppes enunciated an equity criterion which, when social choice is utilitarian,... Read more
Research - 2019
The authors of this comment respond to a recent argument put forward by Lemoine and Rudik (2017), that it is efficient to delay reducing carbon emissions because there is substantial inertia in the climate system. Mattauch et al. show that there is no such inertia, which means there is no lag between carbon emissions and warming. Read more
Research - 2018
This paper explores the relationship between carbon prices and policies that change consumers’ preferences, concluding that taking the effects into account in economic models would enhance understanding of climate change mitigation policy, facilitating the transition to a low-carbon economy. Read more
Abstract Tony Atkinson played a crucial role in shaping modern public economics, but throughout his life challenged whether we were... Read more
Research - 2016
Putting the SDGs and Paris Agreement together, the agreements of 2015 have given us, for the first time, a global agenda for sustainable development applying to all countries. This paper sets out the implications of this agenda, and climate change in particular, for development economics and development policy. Read more
Presentation given by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern at a Bank for International Settlements event on 29 February 2016. Prepared with... Read more
Headline issue China is undergoing another major structural transformation. It is moving towards a new development model, focused on achieving... Read more
Nicholas Stern calls on scientists, engineers and economists to help policymakers by better modelling the immense risks to future generations, and the potential for action. Read more
Research - 2015
Powerpoint slides from a speech given by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, UK on 19 October 2015 Read more
Nicholas Stern argues that the risks and costs of climate change are worse than estimated in the landmark Stern Review in 2006—and far worse than implied by standard economic models. Read more
‘To slow or not to slow’ (Nordhaus, 1991) was the first economic appraisal of greenhouse gas emissions abatement and founded a large literature on a topic of worldwide importance. We offer our assessment of the original article and trace its legacy, in particular Nordhaus's later series of ‘DICE’ models. From this work, many have drawn the conclusion that an efficient global emissions abatement policy comprises modest and modestly increasing controls. We use DICE itself to provide an initial illustration that, if the analysis is extended to take more strongly into account three essential elements of the climate problem – the endogeneity of growth, the convexity of damage and climate risk – optimal policy comprises strong controls. Read more
Research - 2014
The development of human civilisations has occurred at a time of stable climate. This climate stability is now threatened by... Read more
This paper examines a broad range of ethical perspectives and principles relevant to the analysis of issues raised by the science... Read more
Endogenous growth, convexity of damages and climate risk: how Nordhaus’ framework supports deep cuts in carbon emissions Read more
This book focuses on the prospects for global agreement on climate change, how to encourage compliance with any such agreement and perspectives of key players in the negotiations. Read more
Research - 2013
Nicholas Stern, Journal of Economic Literature, September, 2013. Read more
Research - 2012
Nicholas Stern and James Rydge, Economics of Energy and Environmental Policy V.1, pp.1-1, 2012. Read more
Working Paper 84b Abstract Both intergenerational and intratemporal equity are central to the examination of policy towards climate change. However,... Read more
Research - 2011
Abstract Cities have clearly played a major role in the creation of the problem of anthropogenic climate change and they... Read more
Research - 2010
Abstract This paper considers how environmental policies should respond to macroeconomic downturns. It first explores the implications of the global... Read more
Working Paper 16 Abstract We consider how environmental policies should respond to macroeconomic downturns. We first explore the implications of... Read more
Research - 2009
Environmental Resource Economics, April 2009 Read more
A Blueprint for a Safer Planet – from Random House Group. Nicholas Stern, April 2009. Random House, London. Read more
Abstract In this final rejoinder to the symposium on “The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review and Its Critics,” we respond... Read more
Research - 2008
Abstract There may never have been an instance of environmental pollution to challenge our powers of analysis and evaluation quite... Read more
Abstract The employment effect of climate policy has emerged as an important concern of policy makers, not least in the... Read more
Abstract A global target of stabilizing greenhouse-gas concentrations at between 450 and 550 parts per million carbon-dioxide equivalent (ppm CO2e)... Read more
Research - 2006
‘The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review’stern_review is a landmark study that was published on 30 October 2006. Read more
Policy
Policy - 2024
These presentation slides accompany the Lionel Robbins lectures given by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern from 12-14 March 2024. The lectures... Read more
This policy insight seeks to evaluate China’s role in supply chains for renewable energy technologies and how the country can accelerate the energy transition in other countries, particularly those in Southeast Asia. Read more
This report sets out the need for long-lasting institutional and policy frameworks that can induce investment in a broad range of assets in the UK to drive the transition to a sustainable, inclusive and resilient economy. Read more
Policy - 2023
Actual investment performance on key climate priorities in emerging markets and developing countries has stalled. This second report from Independent High-Level Expert Group on Climate Finance focuses on how to accelerate investment to deliver the goals of the Paris Agreement and implement a framework for action. Read more
This paper outlines how to realise a new model of sustainable, resilient and inclusive development for India. Read more
This report presents recommendations of the High-Level Advisory Group on Sustainable and Inclusive Recovery and Growth, making the case and proposing actions for a big investment push for sustainable recovery and development in emerging markets and developing economies. Read more
This report rethinks basic issues in economics in describing a new development strategy for China, focusing on theories of value, the definition and measurement of wellbeing and wealth, and analytical frameworks for individual and collective behaviour. It sets out guiding principles and actions to reshape key sectors. Read more
This joint report from the Grantham Research Institute and Systemiq contends that the world has in its hands a new growth and development story driven by investment and innovation in green technology, boosted by artificial intelligence (AI) – and this is a much more attractive and inclusive story than the dirty and destructive paths followed in the past. Read more
Policy - 2022
This report of the Independent High-Level Expert Group on Climate Finance provides a framework for delivering finance for climate action, following the comprehensive approach embodied in the Paris Agreement and UNFCCC. Read more
This independent report sets out a rationale and possible design of a Climate Club, taking its point of departure from the June 2022 G7 Leaders’ Statement on Climate Club. Read more
With the macroeconomic environment shifting rapidly in the past year, posing serious challenges for policymakers, this paper aims to set out a stable and prudent course for macroeconomic policy. Read more
This white paper outlines an action agenda focused on a big push in investment, innovation and financing. Multilateralism remains key to unlocking the response for a new financial, societal and economic architecture. Read more
This paper assesses the investment requirements for emerging markets and developing economies that are critical to their development and climate goals, arguing for a big-push investment programme to boost growth and meet global temperature targets. Read more
In this policy insight, the authors explain how rising to the climate and poverty challenges in tandem can generate great gains for people and the environment across continents and create new paths for sustainable development and poverty reduction – while delayed action on climate change will entrench poverty around the world. Read more
The authors of this paper present an alternative approach to determining the Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) that takes as given the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the Biden administration’s commitment to the US reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more
Policy - 2021
A submission based on work from across the Grantham Research Institute to the FCDO's recent call for evidence to inform the UK's forthcoming International Development Strategy. Read more
In this policy note Amar Bhattacharya and Nicholas Stern set out where we are on developed countries’ climate finance pledge to developing countries and where we must go now, presenting an action agenda with five elements. Read more
These presentation slides accompany a talk given by Nicholas Stern at an LSE public lecture held on 26 October 2021. Read more
This letter from Lord Nicholas Stern to Aleksei Mozhin (Dean of the IMF Board) concerns recent discussions and reports concerning the role of Kristalina Georgieva in relation to the World Bank publication “Doing Business”. In the letter Lord Stern outlines why he has full confidence in Kristalina and in her continued leadership over the coming crucial years. Read more
This report, produced with the World Economic Forum, outlines a global vision and concrete, practical guidance to grow forward from the COVID-19 crisis towards more resilient economies that serve all parts of society and ensure nature and the environment are preserved for future generations. Read more
In this policy insight, Nicholas Stern and Chunping Xie discuss China’s need to peak its greenhouse emissions by 2025 as it tackles the threat of climate change in the aftermath of COVID-19 and in the run-up to its 2060 carbon neutrality target. Read more
This report sets out core elements of an overarching and integrated strategy for recovery from the COVID-10 pandemic and growth, as a contribution to the preparation for the G7 Summit taking place in Carbis Bay, Cornwall (11 to 13 June 2021). Read more
This independent report prepared for the UK Prime Minister ahead of the G7 Summit in June sets out the current major challenges and opportunities facing the world, a shared vision and strategy for tackling them, policies for delivery and finance for action. Read more
This paper discusses how China's low-carbon transition can act as a new driver of growth in the post-COVID-19 era, including the need to peak carbon emissions during the 14th Five-Year Plan to meet the 2060 carbon neutrality goal. Read more
This paper explains why a sustained, strong and non-inflationary recovery from COVID-19 must be driven by private investment, and sets out priority actions for governments. Read more
This paper focuses on three action areas for China's 14th Five-Year Plan: the energy transition, a new type of sustainable urban development and investment priorities. Read more
Policy - 2020
The world is currently facing two crises of potentially immense proportions: COVID-19 and climate change. The response to both must be global, urgent and on great scale, argue the authors of this paper, as they outline the need for a sustainable recovery, and also the importance of China's role. Read more
Four key factors make the scaling of renewable energy investment in fragile and conflict-affected states desirable and relevant: cost and practicality, increased and secured energy access, economic resilience, and inclusion and empowerment. Read more
This paper sets out the role for the coordinated development of clean, compact and connected (CCC) cities alongside the restructuring of existing metropolitan areas, and describes the necessary drivers of structural change, in the economic recovery phase in China. Read more
The authors in this policy insight set out a number of action areas for enabling China’s 14th Plan to embody high-quality development and strong, sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
This briefing paper sets out the key areas where strong economic policies and institutions will be needed to foster investment for the post-COVID-19 recovery, building on discussions in the Royal Economic Society's webinar series chaired by Professor Lord Stern. Read more
This paper examines the role of investment in physical, human, natural and social capital in the new phase of growth China is entering. It provides the beginnings of an analytical framework for key elements of this new growth story, examining how a focus on the four types of capital can help deliver prosperity through China’s 14th Five-Year Plan and Belt and Road Initiative. Read more
The first of two papers that offer an outline of strategies and policies for an innovative, sustainable and low-carbon approach to China’s development, this paper offers an approach that could spell out a new development strategy for the country as the 21st century progresses, to inform decision-making for China’s 14th Five-Year Plan. Read more
In advance of the Budget, this policy report highlights areas of the UK economy where the public sector could leverage private investment and in so doing contribute to achieving the strategic priorities of regionally balanced growth and decarbonisation. Read more
Policy - 2019
Presentation given by Nicholas Stern at the Pledging Conference for GCF's First Replenishment 24–25 October 2019. In the presentation Professor Lord Nicholas Stern outlines how well designed sustainable infrastructure can be pro growth, pro poor, and pro climate. Read more
Economic assessments of the potential future risks of climate change have been omitting or grossly underestimating many of the most serious consequences for lives and livelihoods because these risks are difficult to quantify precisely and lie outside of human experience. This policy insight identifies and draws attention to these 'missing risks' and discusses how populations might fare in light of their potential to adapt in the face of these risks. Read more
Chapter in the Banque De France’s Financial Stability Review no. 23 – June 2019. Read more
Isabella Neuweg and Nick Stern describe the systemic reforms that could foster the investments in physical, human, natural and social capital that will drive forward China’s new era of high-quality, sustainable and inclusive growth and development. At the same time China can provide great support for its partner countries in the Belt and Road as they seek sustainable and inclusive development. Read more
Nicholas Stern contends that embarking on a path of strong, sustainable and inclusive growth can deliver the zero-carbon economy and the Sustainable Development Goals, and that such a strategy both requires, and can help create, a new internationalism. This is an extended version of a lecture by Professor Stern delivered in February 2019 at the University of Cambridge. Read more
Policy - 2018
This special report for the LSE Growth Commission shows why it is sensible for environmental sustainability to be at the heart of the UK’s growth strategy and how this can be achieved, setting out recommendations for government across the areas of innovation, infrastructure, skills and cities. Read more
This Policy Insight is the text to accompany a presentation delivered by Lord Stern at the Vatican on 5 July 2018 at the International Conference on the Third Anniversary of Laudato Si’: Saving our Common Home and the Future of Life on Earth. Read more
The world has built a remarkable global agenda. Nicholas Stern explains the urgency of rising collectively to the challenges and describes how the necessary political will can be built to deliver the strong decisions we need, at sufficient pace. Read more
This paper argues that China’s agenda of internal reform towards strong, clean and inclusive growth is heavily linked to its actions in its major trading partner countries, especially those associated with the Belt and Road Initiative. Read more
Policy - 2017
A previous draft of this report was published as a background paper submission to the China Development Forum 2017. An... Read more
Headline issue China is taking an active leadership role in a new global agenda that has sustainable infrastructure at its... Read more
Policy - 2016
The COP-21 meeting in Paris produced an important result. For the first time all countries developed and developing agreed to take... Read more
Submission made to the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures, which was set up in December 2015 by the Financial... Read more
Policy - 2015
This paper shows that effective international cooperation can help the world develop along a 2°C pathway and adapt to the climatic changes already locked-in as a result of past and ongoing greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
Speech by Nicholas Stern at an event organised by the French government in Paris ahead of the climate change summit. Read more
Paper produced with The Brookings Institute and The New Climate Economy The U.N. Conference on Financing for Development at Addis... Read more
Study shows that China has entered a new phase of economic development - continuing to promote economic growth while driving down its GHG emissions. Read more
Headline issue Countries agreed at the 20th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP20) in Lima, Peru, in December... Read more
Paper asserts that overseas aid to support developing countries should be interwoven with efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. It claims that efforts to separate the two could be deeply damaging. Read more
Policy - 2014
Headline issue Countries are now seeking to reach a new international agreement on climate change, to be signed in Paris... Read more
Paper explores 4 key elements on which an agreeement at the COP21 - Paris 2015 Climate Change talks could be based Read more
The interplay between innovation and risk, and the social interactions between public and private sectors, are critical in fostering innovation and determining its effectiveness. Read more
China’s consumption of coal could reach a peak by 2020, or even earlier, as part of its plans to pursue... Read more
Policy - 2012
Executive Summary The world is heading in a difficult and dangerous direction. A range of estimates based on current plans... Read more
Amar Bhattacharya, Mattia Romani and Nicholas Stern Read more
Policy - 2011
Mattia Romani and Nicholas Stern Read the release about this paper. Read more
Mattia Romani, Nicholas Stern and Dimitri Zenghelis Read more
Policy - 2010
Published at COP 16 in Cancun. p22: December 2010 – External link to report Read more
‘Climate Change The New Economy’ published at COP 16 in Cancun. p22: December 2010 – External link to publication Read more
Unless the world embarks now on a new energy and industrial revolution it will be very difficult to manage the... Read more
This paper sets out an assessment of the latest targets and intended actions for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, which... Read more
Policy - 2009
Nicholas Stern The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen begins on 7 December and we can see the outline... Read more
This paper sets out an assessment of the latest national positions regarding emission reduction targets and actions going into the... Read more
A summary of presentations at a symposium in the House of Lords on 27 October 2009. Read more
Nico Bauer (PIK), Alex Bowen (GRI, LSE), Steffen Brunner (PIK), Ottmar Edenhofer (PIK), Christian Flachsland (PIK ), Michael Jakob (... Read more
Alex Bowen, Samuel Fankhauser, Nicholas Stern and Dimitri Zenghelis Read more
Policy - 2008
Policy - 2007
Simon Dietz, Chris Hope, Nicholas Stern & Dimitri Zenghelis. World Economics 8.1, pp.121-168, 2007 – Link to publisher Read more
Books
Books - 2015
Nicholas Stern argues that the risks and costs of climate change are worse than estimated in the landmark Stern Review in 2006—and far worse than implied by standard economic models. Read more
Books - 2014
This book focuses on the prospects for global agreement on climate change, how to encourage compliance with any such agreement and perspectives of key players in the negotiations. Read more
Books - 2011
Abstract Cities have clearly played a major role in the creation of the problem of anthropogenic climate change and they... Read more
Books - 2009
A Blueprint for a Safer Planet – from Random House Group. Nicholas Stern, April 2009. Random House, London. Read more
Books - 2006
‘The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review’stern_review is a landmark study that was published on 30 October 2006. Read more
Events
Events - 2023
Events - 2022
Events - 2021
G7 Leadership for Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Economic Recovery and Growth Report Launch – video
Event Type: Online eventFinancing the Green Transition: what role for multilateral development banks?
Event Type: Online eventA Lecture by Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change
Event Type: Public LecturesEvents - 2020
Events - 2019
What should individuals, communities, schools and universities in the UK do to stop climate change? Video
Event Type: Public LecturesThe Financing a Just Transition Roadmap for Investor Action in the UK – Launch
Event Type: Launch eventsEvents - 2018
After COP 24: have the rules to deliver on the Paris Agreement been agreed? | Video
Event Type: Public LecturesWhat investors need to know about technology and climate change: the race of our lives – Video
Event Type: Public LecturesEvents - 2017
Events - 2016
Implementing the NDCs to the Paris agreement: Bridging the legislative and policy gap (COP 22 Side Event)
Event Type: ConferencesPublic lecture | Growth and Sustainability: 10 years on from the Stern Review
Event Type: Public LecturesPanel debate | Environmental policies and competitiveness – how to get the most out of the green transition?
Event Type: Policy SeminarsEvents - 2015
Credibility of national actions and INDCs: worldwide legislative and policy developments (COP21 event)
Event Type: The road to Paris: COP 21Post COP21 panel debate | After Paris: is COP21 a turning point for international action on climate change?
Event Type: COP21Public lecture | Why are we waiting? The logic, urgency and promise of tackling climate change
Event Type: Public LecturesEvents - 2014
The Global Development Post-Durban Of Policy Regimes To Combat Climate Change
Event Type: Grantham WorkshopA Global Deal on Climate Change: the challenges between now and December in Copenhagen
Event Type: Policy SeminarsNicholas Stern – Deciding our Future in Copenhagen: will the world rise to the challenge of climate change?
Event Type: Public LecturesTackling global injustice in a world of climate change – Punishing the Innocent?
Event Type: Public LecturesNews
News - 2024
This news article reports on a new study which suggests there has been a significant growth in green businesses and... Read more
Hans Peter Lankes, Rob Macquarie, Eleonore Soubeyran and Nicholas Stern consider the role that policy design can play in simultaneously tackling climate change and reducing poverty. Read more
This opinion piece reflects on the debate within the UK Labour Party over its green investment plans. The article references... Read more
In this opinion article for the FT Nicholas Stern argues that sustainable investment can help bolster innovation, competitiveness and productivity growth in the UK. Read more
This news article reports on a new study which claims that existing food systems destroy more value than they create due to medical and environmental costs. Read more
This article discusses a new report by leading economists, including Lord Stern, which calls for the UK to make major... Read more
This article reports of criticism of the UK Prime Minister’s plans to expand oil and gas exploration in the North... Read more
News - 2023
Times, 5 December 2023 Read more
This article reports on new analysis which says that insufficient investment in developing countries is putting efforts to reduce global... Read more
This article discusses a new report which recommends increasing taxes on polluting activities and cutting subsidies to the fossil fuel... Read more
This article reports on the limitations of economic modelling in relation to climate change. The article includes a quote from Nicholas Stern. Read more
This clip from the House of Lords King’s Speech debate on the ‘Economy, transport, energy and the environment’ on Monday... Read more
This article reports on the failure of some countries to provide extra money for the World Bank to support poorer... Read more
In this letter Nicholas Stern responds to the failure of some countries, including the United States, to pledge funding for... Read more
In this article leading academics and environmental campaigners respond to the UK government's announcement that it will reverse some of its climate policies. Read more
This news article features comments by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern in response to the UK government’s decision to issue new... Read more
Remarks made by Nicholas Stern and Amar Bhattacharya at the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact in Paris on 22 June 2023. The Summit was opened by French President Emmanuel Macron. Read more
This World Bank event brings together high-level experts to share policy experiences and insights on the use of behavioral change to drive climate action and protect the environment. Read more
This article considers the possibility of establishing a new global lender, similar to the IMF and World Bank but with a specific focus on addressing climate change. The article includes quotes from Nicholas Stern. Read more
This news article reports on a new paper by the Grantham Institute, that calls for the Chinese government to establish a... Read more
News - 2022
The world will not avoid dangerous levels of climate change without a significant increase in investment. This commentary presents three priorities for climate finance for the achievement of the Paris targets and the protection of the world's most vulnerable communities. Read more
In this newspaper interview Nicholas Stern discusses COP27, climate finance, greenwashing and the role of economics in responding to climate... Read more
This editorial in The Guardian references a report on climate finance and one of the co-authors, Nicholas Stern. Read more
This news article reports on a new study co-authored by Nicholas Stern and commissioned by the UK and Egyptian governments for the COP27 climate summit. The study considers the investment required to help developing countries cut their greenhouse gas emissions and cope with the impacts of climate change. Read more
With a new Prime Minister in Number 10, Nick Stern argues that public policy must be based on the recognition that private markets will be the primary drivers of investment and innovation to power change in the UK towards a clean, resilient and inclusive economy. Now the Government needs to create the right conditions for private finance as it works towards its complementary objectives of growth, net zero and levelling up. Read more
The news article considers a new report commissioned by the German government and prepared by the Grantham Research Institute. The... Read more
This article looks at how recent financial turmoil in the UK has led to renewed calls for green investment. The... Read more
Investments, innovation, policy and finance all play a central role in defining the economic growth model of the 21st century. This commentary argues that better collaboration on these four major issues is vital if we want to create a sustainable, resilient and inclusive future for all. Read more
Commentary by Nicholas Stern written ahead of the 2022 G7 summit in Germany. The Times (paywall), 21 June 2022 Read more
The high quality of research by the London School of Economics and Political Science has been recognised in the results of the... Read more
In this commentary piece for Raisina Dialogue the authors highlight the need to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels and the critical role climate finance can play in facilitating the transition to net-zero. Read more
The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania is to award its 2022 Carnot Prize to Professor Lord Nicholas Stern. Read more
News - 2021
In this opinion piece for the FT, Martin Wolf makes reference to a report by Amar Bhattacharya and Nicholas Stern... Read more
In this editorial article for China Daily Nicholas Stern and Xie Chunping assess the importance of the joint declaration by China and the United States of their determination to work together to tackle climate change. The declaration was made during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. Read more
In this news article Nicholas Stern gives his immediate reactions to the final text from the COP26 summit in Glasgow.... Read more
In this television news interview Nicholas Stern warns of the dangers we would face with 2 degrees of warming BBC... Read more
In this radio interview Nicholas Stern discusses the issue of climate finance in the context of discussions taking place at... Read more
In this interview for Reuters Nicholas Stern explains how the costs of inaction on climate change have gone up whilst... Read more
In this news report Nicholas Stern is quoted in response to the announcement that the London School Of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has become the first UK university to be independently verified as carbon neutral. Read more
In this news article on the UK government's net zero plans Nicholas Stern is quoted as saying that "there is unlikely to be a long-run growth story that is high carbon”. Read more
In this Radio interview Nicholas Stern discusses the leadership shown by the financial sector at COP26. Read more
In this blog post Nicholas Stern and Chunping Xie discuss progress China has made in terms of environmental policies and measures to tackle climate change over the past 10 years. In the article they highlight the importance of bringing forward the peak in China’s greenhouse gas emissions to no later than 2025. Read more
This report on the publication of the UK government's net zero plans includes quotes from Nicholas Stern who highlights the fact that low-income households will need support in the transition to net zero. Read more
Lord Stern considers the prospects for renewed international action on climate change following President Biden's move to rejoin the Paris Agreement. Read more
News - 2020
Commenting on the outcome of the 2020 US presidential election, Professor Lord Nicholas Stern, chair of the Grantham Research Institute... Read more
Investing in clean energy systems and technologies is just as urgent a priority for fragile and conflict-affected situations as it is for more stable environments, and a positive feedback loop exists between securing access to clean energy, state-building and peace, argue Camilla Sacchetto, Nicholas Stern and Charlotte Taylor. Read more
Nicholas Stern explains why President Xi’s historic pledge to cut China's emissions to net-zero by 2060 could prove to be a key milestone on the path to a healthier, safer and more prosperous future. Read more
Finance ministers have a unique opportunity to design and implement comprehensive stimulus packages that can drive a strong recovery and build a better future: so argues a new paper prepared at the request of the co-chairs of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action and summarised in this commentary. Read more
As the world seeks to recover from COVID-19 a similar agreement to that of the Bretton Woods is needed to help establish a position on issues such as the price of carbon emissions says Nicholas Stern in this interview with El Pais. Read more
Nicholas Stern comments on the recovery from COVID-19, which, he says, must be designed to be sustainable if it is to take us to the drive to the transformational growth that can give us a much better path of development and growth and avoid the dangers of the old system. Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the fragility and dangers of the old growth path. There can be no going back to the old normal, argue Amar Bhattacharya and Nicholas Stern. Read more
This article considers the role of carbon taxes is helping the UK achieve its net zero goal. In the article Nicholas Stern is quoted as calling for a clear and much higher carbon price as says that revenue generated can be used in part to help people who might be hit by price rises at the lower end of income distribution. Read more
Lord Stern discusses why 2020 may be a critical year for global efforts to tackle climate change in this interview for an Italian newspaper. Read more
Article considers the differing views of economists on the likely cost of climate change. In the article Bob Ward is reported as saying there are problems with the models used by William Nordhaus, Richard Tol and others who claim the economic impact will not be severe. Read more
Nicholas Stern explains how China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) will be of particular importance to global efforts to tackle climate change. Read more
Nicholas Stern comments on concerns raised that China's efforts to tackle climate change may be derailed by slowing economic growth. Read more
Nicholas Stern considers the prospects for action on climate change as participants gather for the 50th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Read more
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern discusses the announcement by Microsoft that it intends to become "carbon negative" by 2030. Stern says the announcement is "credible, welcome and important". Read more
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Naomi Oreskes and Nicholas Stern respond to questions about the economic impacts of rising temperatures. Read more
A set of assumptions and practices in economics has led economists both to underestimate the economic impact of many climate risks, and to miss some of them entirely, say Professor Nicholas Stern and Dr. Naomi Oreskes, professor of the history of science at Harvard University, in a new opinion piece for the New York Times. Read more
In this interview Lord Stern says that Extinction Rebellion are “absolutely right to underline the urgency of this challenge”, but that reaching net-zero by 2025 would be “extremely difficult.” Read more
Following the announcement of the death of the distinguished economist Professor Martin Weitzman, Lord Stern has said: "The world of economics has lost a hugely talented and influential figure, and I have lost a close friend of nearly 50 years." Read more
Professor Nicholas Stern responds to a new paper published in the journal nature sustainability which found that China appears on track to reach its carbon goals up to nine years earlier than planned under the Paris agreement. Read more
Professor Nicholas Stern responds to an announcement by the European Investment Bank that it was proposing to end loans to fossil fuel projects by the end of next year. Read more
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Nicholas Stern comments on the decision by the UK Government to commit to meeting the target of ending carbon emissions by 2050. Read more
Edited version (with references) of a talk given by Nicholas Stern for Jim Mirrlees’ Memorial Conference at Nuffield College, Oxford... Read more
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The renowned British economist discusses the importance of investing in the environment and social cohesion Read more
The Indonesian government is blazing a trail for other emerging economies with its recognition of the adverse health, financial and environmental impact of high carbon emissions, and its new plan charting a course towards sustainability says Nicholas Stern. Read more
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My argument is simple. The transition to the zero-carbon economy is the inclusive growth story of the 21st century. Let... Read more
A new report released today (5 September 2018) by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate finds that we... Read more
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Green economic growth in the only long-term option says Nicholas Stern in this article which looks at how new technologies and innovations may help efforts to tackle climate change. Read more
The whole world would benefit from a clean, green India and can help make it happen says Nicholas Stern. Read more
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Professor Lord Nicholas Stern, Chair of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment spoke at the F20... Read more
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This commentary is based on presentations made at the 22nd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP22) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which took place in Marrakech Morocco between 7 and 18 November 2016. Read more
Cities that are poorly planned risk leaving humanity with a hostile and potentially deadly climate say Dimitri Zenghelis, Co-Head of Climate Policy and Professor Lord Nicholas Stern in this Guardian commentary. Read more
Video and text of a speech by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern at an event marking the tenth anniversary of the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change. The speech focuses on the need to deliver on the global agenda for climate and sustainability over the next 10 years. Read more
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Nicholas Stern reflects on how the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos represented the first step on the way to implementing the Paris Agreement. Read more
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Ahead of the COP21 UN climate summit, Nicholas Stern and Dimitri Zenghelis argue that the choices cities make today on transport and industry will determine whether the world can benefit from resource-efficient growth Read more
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Felipe Calderón and Nicholas Stern explain how taking decisive action to protect environment could bring multi-trillion dollar growth. Read more
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China's greenhouse gas emissions could start to decline within 10 years, according to a report from the London School of Economics. Read more
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Research by London School of Economics suggests the world could now avoid warming of more than 2C Read more
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The world’s leading climate economist, Lord Stern, is urging children and young people to guilt-trip their parents and other adults into doing more to save the planet. Read more
Celebrated economist's new book argues putting more pressure on political leaders to raise climate ambition will create 'enormous opportunities' Read more
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Sir David King calls for £15bn a year R&D spending on clean energy to make it cheaper than coal power globally, in emulation of space race research efforts. The initiative is also supported by Lord Nicholas Stern, Lord Adair Turner and ex-BP chief Lord John Browne. Read more
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In little more than six months' time representatives of almost 200 countries will sit down in Paris to thrash out a deal on climate change. Read more
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World leaders missed the perfect opportunity to tackle climate change during the global economic crisis, according to the influential economist and academic Nicholas Stern. Read more
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Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest crude exporter, could phase out the use of fossil fuels by the middle of this century, Ali al-Naimi, the kingdom’s oil minister, said on Thursday. Read more
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IMF evidence about hidden costs such as pollution, traffic accidents and climate change makes it apparent just how heavily subsidised the coal, oil and gas industries are. Read more
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Commitments already made by world governments to cut carbon emissions aren’t enough to keep global warming below the crucial 2C target – but a strong deal is still possible in Paris, says economist Read more
Nicholas Stern makes the case for an ambitious international agreement at the UN climate summit in Paris in December. Read more
Nicholas Stern has been elected a Member of the American Philosophical Society (APS). The APS promotes useful knowledge in the... Read more
Leading scientists and economists release statement to mark Earth Day in which they urge leaders to keep to commitments to avoid dangerous global warming. Read more
Experts have drawn up a 3-page summary of the action needed to be agreed on at the UN meeting in Paris this December, which is widely seen as the last chance for the world’s political leaders to agree on a binding treaty to prevent the global climate from slipping into a dangerously precarious state. Read more
If Britain’s top economists were in charge, what policies would they implement? Writing in The Financial Times, Nicholas Stern says he would make UK cities the most attractive, productive and cleanest in the world. Read more
Global temperatures continued to climb last month, with combined land and sea-surface temperatures setting fresh records amid prospects of more to come as El Nino conditions form in the Pacific, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said. Read more
Rajat Kathuria (of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations) and Lord Stern argue that India is at a crossroads and can either continue down the carbon-intensive development agenda with huge health implications, or reap the economic benefits of low-carbon growth that could lead to healthy, liveable cities, free from the toxic smog that now envelops them. Read more
Guardian Economics Editor, Larry Elliott, looks at how the world can move away from fossil fuels without sacrificing economic growth. Includes inputs from Nicholas Stern, Michael Jacobs, Dieter Helm and others. Read more
Nicholas Stern has won the Schumpeter Society Award 2015. He was presented with the Award at a ceremony in Vienna on 13 March. Read more
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Government targets leave emission levels too high to prevent a big temperature rise, warns team of experts led by economist Nicholas Stern Read more
We must leave fossil fuels unburned, Gore says, adding the transition to clean energy will be ‘unstoppable’ Read more
Financial crisis pushed global warming down the agenda but Lord Stern’s respected climate economics are leading its way back up Read more
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A global warming pact has been struck, but now nations must not only meet targets but fund clean development. Read more
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Green Climate Fund pledging conference in Berlin falls just short of $10bn target Read more
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Supporting developing countries, through the Green Climate Fund, to help reduce their emissions is an essential step in international efforts to tackle climate change Read more
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Letter from Lord Stern on the China-US climate change deal Read more
An unexpected move by the US and China to jointly set out their plans to tackle global warming prompted a lukewarm response in Europe and hostility in Washington in a sign that sealing a global climate treaty next year still faces big hurdles. Read more
A surprise deal between the United States and China on Wednesday could be a breakthrough moment in decades-long efforts to secure a global climate change pact, environment experts said. Read more
Document obtained by Guardian Australia shows G20 leaders are likely to agree only to ‘consider’ making commitments at a later date Read more
Today, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its verdict on the changes to the global climate. Read more
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Carbon dioxide will have to be extracted from the atmosphere and stored underground to prevent “severe, pervasive and irreversible” impacts of climate change, according to the UN’s scientific advisory body. Read more
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Leading climate economist Nicholas Stern says the Australian prime minister should put climate change high on the G20 agenda and not allow local politics to prevent important global discussions Read more
Most important assessment of global warming yet warns carbon emissions must be cut sharply and soon, but UN’s IPCC says solutions are available and affordable Read more
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The latest IPCC report shows why the Australian prime minister should encourage G20 leaders to discuss climate change Read more
Former environment secretary’s comments ‘a reminder of just how out of touch the Tories are’, says Labour Read more
Former environment secretary does not understand the risks climate change poses, says Lord Stern Read more
Nicholas Stern warnte als erster Ökonom mit konkreten Zahlen vor den Folgen des Klimawandels. Trotz aller Rückschläge glaubt Stern noch immer an eine Lösung über die Marktwirtschaft - und an den deutschen Erfindergeist. Read more
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Ahead of the climate conference in Paris, there is increasing discussion of a new way forward that does not depend on international agreements, reports Yale Environment 360 Read more
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New York Times, 28 September: A strong international agreement on climate change signed in Paris next year will be crucial... Read more
As world leaders gather at the UN Climate Summit Lord Nicholas Stern asks what can be done. TED Talk. Read more
The UN has warned that coal has no future in the world's energy mix, as world leaders gather ahead of a major climate summit in New York. Read more
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The British Institute of Energy Economics has awarded a prize for the greatest contribution to British energy economics over the... Read more
World can cut greenhouse gas emissions, grow economy and improve lives, says study before UN summit in New York Read more
Government and industry leaders need not choose between fighting climate change or growing the world’s economy. They can do both, according to a new study. Read more
Study says halting rise of carbon emissions is achievable at modest cost, but this is nothing new. What's stopping us? Read more
Choosing between growth and tackling climate change is a "false dilemma" as the two can be achieved together, a global commission has said. Read more
Reversing the damage is within our grasp, but it will hinge on a strong international climate agreement and policies that make polluters pay Read more
A major new report says the world can tackle climate change without harming economic growth. Here’s the digested read Read more
Reducing emissions can generate better growth than old high-carbon model, says co-author of report, Lord Stern Read more
Politicians will put the world economy at risk if they fail to tackle climate change, a global commission has warned. Read more
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People must live much closer together in densely packed cities where no one needs a car, according to a major report into how to minimise climate change. Read more
Government and industry leaders need not choose between fighting climate change or growing the world’s economy. Read more
The world’s finance ministers no longer need to choose between boosting economic growth or fighting climate change because for the first time both are possible, an $8.9m, year-long study has concluded. Read more
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New report shows that countries can do both by spending wisely and using technology. Read more
Guardian poll suggests public unmoved by assurances that planning guidance has been tightened for shale drilling Read more
Lord Stern makes a case for UK taxation reform including the raising of taxes on congestion, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
China — currently the world’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide — is emerging as a global leader in climate policy as it seeks to build a cleaner and more efficient economy. Read more
El Banco del BRICS y un millonario acuerdo de reservas acordados por los líderes de las cinco potencias emergentes el martes en Fortaleza (noreste de Brasil) crean una nueva arquitectura financiera para financiar sus deficientes infraestructuras y apoyarse en eventuales crisis. Read more
European leaders must agree strong new energy and climate policies when they meet this week in Brussels. Read more
Existing economic models “grossly underestimate” the costs of global warming, undermining the urgency for deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions,... Read more
Lord Stern says current models do not adequately reflect the science and the impact on global economies The Independent Read more
Lord Nicholas Stern has been made a Fellow in recognition of his work challenging the world view on the economics... Read more
“This comprehensive report shows that it will still be possible to achieve the target, agreed by countries at the United Nations climate change summit in Cancùn in 2010, of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to have a reasonable chance of avoiding global warming of more than 2 centigrade degrees. Read more
Australia plays an important role as a leading economy within the international community, and host of this year’s summit of... Read more
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Extreme weather events in the UK and overseas are part of a growing pattern that it would be very unwise... Read more
El nuevo plan de energía y clima de la Comisión puede facilitar fuertes inversiones privadas, pero solo si los líderes... Read more
Par Laurence Tubiana (Professeur à Sciences Po), Teresa Ribera (conseillère sur le changement climatique à l’Institut du développement durable et... Read more
This week’s big questions are answered by adviser to the government on the economics of climate change Nicholas Stern. The... Read more
“Responding to the publication today of the European Commission’s proposals for the European Union energy and climate change package for... Read more
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Nicholas Stern: As the European Union dithers, the world’s two biggest carbon emitters must work together to help countries reach a... Read more
World leaders are gathered in Warsaw for a new round of negotiations with a renewed sense of urgency – and... Read more
The prize was awarded to Lord Stern as “Few people have impacted the discussion of economics of carbon pollution more... Read more
Governments and businesses should be left in no doubt about the dangers of delaying further cuts in greenhouse gas emissions... Read more
Climate scientists are now more than 95% certain that human activity – largely the combustion of fossil fuels – is... Read more
Nicholas Stern: The most comprehensive study of the science of climate change is released this week, with an urgent message... Read more
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Europe has a golden opportunity to re-ignite growth by investing in the transition to a low-carbon economy. With interest rates at low levels, relatively high unemployment and liquidity in the private sector, governments can unleash economic activity through sound and credible policies that encourage investment in its energy infrastructure. Read more
LE CERCLE. par Nicholas Stern – L’Europe a une occasion unique de relancer sa croissance en investissant dans la transition... Read more
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Simon Dietz, Chris Hope, Nicholas Stern and Dimitri Zenghelis (2007). Reflections on the Stern Review (1): A robust case for... Read more
The British Academy has announced that Professor Lord Stern of Brentford, chair of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, has been elected as its next President from July 2013. Read more
Les investissements dans la transition énergétique et la transformation écologique doivent être une composante essentielle du plan de soutien à... Read more
Lord Stern was awarded the Order by President Calderon at a ceremony on 16 June, ahead of the start of the G20 summit. It is the highest decoration that is awarded by Mexico to foreigners. Read more
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El mal manejo del medio ambiente tiene costes económicos inmensos, que amenazan a los habitantes pobres de la región EL... Read more
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Rich countries must stop lecturing developing countries and accelerate their own efforts to cut emissions. There is no shortage of... Read more
Die Europäische Union muss klimaverträgliches Wachstum fördern und private Investitionen entfesseln. Das hilft auch der Wirtschaft aus der Krise. Zeit... Read more
The European Union has reached a critical point in its history, facing simultaneously a severe political-economic crisis, and its biggest... Read more
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As part of the Lionel Robbins Memorial Lectures 2012, Nicholas Stern gave three lectures over three successive days (Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 February). Presentations and video/audio of these lectures can now be viewed/downloaded. Read more
Lord Stern this evening presented the third of the Lionel Robbins Memorial Lectures 2012: ‘How do we get there? Building... Read more
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Lord Stern this evening presented the second of the Lionel Robbins Memorial Lectures 2012: 'How we can respond and prosper – the new energy-industrial revolution'. Read more
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As part of the Lionel Robbins Memorial Lectures 2012, Nicholas Stern will give three lectures over three successive days (Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 February). Five years on from the Stern Review, there have been important changes in the world, which are likely to have a profound impact on our response to the two defining challenges of the century, overcoming poverty and managing climate change. Lord Stern will discuss how we can bring economics and political economy to the analysis of our response to these challenges in the context of a special but difficult decade in the global economy. Hosted by the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP). Read more
La conférence de Durban s’est terminée à l’arraché par un résultat modeste mais porteur d’une nouvelle dynamique pour la négociation... Read more
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Lord Stern was the moderator for the launch of the 'Momentum for Change' initiative at the United Nations climate change conference in Durban South Africa on 6 December 2011. The initiative aims to enhance the visibility of projects that benefit communities and increase climate resilience or reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
Lord Nicholas Stern of Brentford| has been appointed to the Advisory Group for the UK Green Investment Bank, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills announced on 31 August 2011. Read more
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The European Parliament will on Tuesday be asked to endorse an increase in the European Union’s target for greenhouse gas... Read more
Lord Nicholas Stern, Philipp Rode (Executive Director of LSE cities) and Dimitri Zenghelis have authored a chapter in this book, entitled 'City Solutions to Global Problems'. Read more
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There were worrying signs at the World Economic Forum in January that policymakers are becoming dangerously complacent about the scale... Read more
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"The Award goes to Nicholas Stern for quantifying the impacts and costs deriving from the alteration of the planet's climate. This UK economist is author of the Stern Review, the hugely influential study of the economics of climate change." Read more
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Trevor Manuel and Nicholas Stern: Our report showing how $100bn a year can be raised for climate adaptation will help... Read more
China can lead the world in tackling global warming by making the transition to a low-carbon economy, writes Nicholas Stern... Read more
Five years ago, the Commission for Africa argued that supporting the continent’s quest for growth and development was not only... Read more
Bill McKibben’s new book is a passionate appeal from a writer who has dedicated his efforts to warning of the... Read more
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As climate talks approach a climax in Copenhagen, Nicholas Stern calls for decisive action to tackle the twin challenges of... Read more
Nicholas Stern and George Monbiot: Two of the top thinkers on climate change explain why the most important political gathering... Read more
George Monbiot, Nicholas Stern and Greg Clark contribute to our discussion on the need to reach a deal at next... Read more
Efforts to curb climate change and help the poor are inextricably entwined, writes the author of a landmark report on... Read more
Nicholas Stern: We must agree to halt deforestation and curtail air travel now if the Copenhagen summit is to succeed... Read more
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Nicholas Stern: This week’s summit on climate change offered cause for confidence. But all nations now need to redouble their... Read more
Lord Stern, the former World Bank economist, outlines his plan to break the deadlock over climate change negotiations ahead of... Read more
Tony Blair and Nicholas Stern: The future is bright for the world’s economies to go low-carbon – but only if... Read more
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India has been viewed by many, in my view unfairly, as an obstacle to progress. Now is the time for... Read more
South-east Asia has the most to lose from global warming but could gain much by developing a low-carbon future. The... Read more
Nicholas Stern, Alex Bowen and Sam Fankhauser: We still have a long way to go, but this week’s climate decisions... Read more
Lord Stern outlines the climate change crisis and how we can solve it in a lecture at the London School... Read more
Author of the Stern review gives his verdict on the green measures announced in Alistair Darling’s 2009 budget the Guardian Read more
In an exclusive extract from his new book, Nicholas Stern argues that the time for debate on climate change is... Read more
The two great challenges of the 21st century are the battle against poverty and the management of climate change. On... Read more
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Governments can commit to plans stimulating economic recovery and sustainable low-carbon growth the Guardian Read more