De-risking energy is a key element of geopolitical focus in our moment. This is especially true now, as energy security, diversifying supply routes, protecting shipping lanes, and insulating [...]

From the local impact of data centres to risks in the global supply chain, water use for AI threatens to exacerbate existing stress on water resources.

Continuing our series of interviews with leaders in their respective fields of the climate and nature transition, this month we sat down with Justin Perrettson, Head of Partnerships and External Engag...

An El Niño event could disrupt UK weather, laying bare the vulnerabilities flagged by the Climate Change Committee’s new report.

Following on from our recent roundtables in Paris, non-executive directors from the Accelerator’s network reflect on this era of extraordinary uncertainty – and what to do about it.

Explaining the link between heatwaves and climate change, the impacts of extreme heat, and what governments and cities are doing to adapt.

The challenge to improve supply-chain resilience and water security in the context of geopolitical change

Kamya Choudhary and Elizabeth Adetoye explore floating cities - discussing where and how they're being used, and what they teach us about transformative approaches to adaptation

Continuing our series of interviews with leaders in their respective fields of the climate and nature transition, this month we sat down with David Finnigan and Melanie Frances, who work with governme...

Politics Podcast · Monthly · The Climate Briefing unpacks the biggest issues shaping international climate politics. Hosted by Anna Åberg and Bhargabi Bharadwaj of Chatham House, the podcast features ...

The current crisis shows that Europe must transition to renewables to reduce its dependency on volatile fossil fuels. This week’s AccelerateEU plan rightly reaffirms that goal.

Podcast Episode · The Climate Briefing · 21 April · 34min

Water is not only a technical issue. Our research in Yemen and Iraq shows how political and social dynamics can turn water into a driver of conflict or cooperat

During the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was established, launching years of international c

An economy dependent on fossil fuels planned to wind down, rather than expand, extraction.

Islanders want to be in control of exploiting their zinc, copper and other resources in ways that benefit the community and protect its fragile environment, writes Patrick Schröder.

Politics Podcast · Updated fortnightly · The Climate Briefing unpacks the biggest issues shaping international climate politics. Hosted by Anna Åberg and Bhargabi Bharadwaj of Chatham House, the podca...

Water is not only a technical issue. Our research in Yemen and Iraq shows how political and social dynamics can turn water into a driver of conflict or cooperat

Even if the disruption to oil and gas from the Iran war subsides, the Trump administration’s energy policy will likely lead to a long-term increase in energy prices.

Rare earth elements are essential for the green transition but the accelerating geopolitical race to reduce dependence on China carries great environmental risks.

Podcast Episode · The Climate Briefing · 3 March · 36m

The race to secure critical raw materials is turning attention towards an unlikely place: the ocean floor. In this episode, Anna speaks with Dr Isaac Kardon (Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment fo...

The Trump administration’s reversal of the endangerment finding is a brutal assault on global efforts to confront climate change – and an act of economic and strategic self-sabotage.

Anxiety over a fragmenting international security order seems to have pushed progress on climate risks down the agenda. But recent events show its continuing importance.

The 2026 UN Water Conference can still have a big impact this year – if it can discuss water action as critical to human wellbeing and economic activity and focus on pragmatic solutions.

The electricity grid is fast becoming the backbone of Europe’s economy, climate strategy and security architecture. Without major, sustained investment in the grid, renewables cannot scale, electrification will stall and vulnerabilities will grow

Podcast Episode · The Climate Briefing · 03/02/2026 · 41m

Using the low-carbon transition to improve resilience, mitigate geopolitical risks and lower costs

Anna and Bhargabi speak to former National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy about how the first year of Trump 2.0 has impacted global efforts to address climate change.

A new survey shows growing public willingness to buy Chinese clean technologies, write Chris Aylett and Bernice Lee

Robust long-term oil demand is needed to justify significant investment, but is called into question by the growing popularity of electric vehicles.

Solar mini-grids are among the most promising routes to universal energy access in Africa. Integrating circularity, skills training and supportive policies can make them resilient, affordable and sust...

Why the ‘virtual water’ use hidden in supply chains is critical to sustainability

Podcast Episode · The Climate Briefing · 17/12/2025 · 30m

Patrick Schröder and Muyiwa Oyinlola visit a project using solar-powered ‘mini-grids’ to bring electricity to rural communities with local know-how and Chinese technology.

Chatham House experts highlight the crunch moments and potential flashpoints in the year ahead.

New data suggests that China’s clean tech ‘charm offensive’ is working to win over emerging economies.

Here’s what Chatham House’s experts will be keeping their eyes on in the year ahead

Last year, the Sustainability Accelerator launched a Microgrant scheme, supporting five locally led projects across Africa and Asia. In today's article, we explore insights and challenges that emerged...

Podcast Episode · The Climate Briefing · 26/11/2025 · 36m

Countering cascading risks with enhanced monitoring and response preparedness

How rising competition for land threatens international and environmental stability, and how the risks can be mitigated