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climatelitigation @climatelitigation.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Joana Setzer, Associate Professorial Research Fellow at the @granthamlse.bsky.social at the LSE-London School of Economics, will be amongst the speakers at the #Climpact Inaugural International Conference (Oct 12-13, Bari). www.climpact.it/site/events/... #climatelitigation #people

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Climpact Inaugural Conference

Shaping the Future of Climate Litigation Research

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The latest edition of the Grantham Research Institute newsletter is out today. In this issue, we feature the National Heat Risk Commission’s first report, alongside a roundup of our experts in the media discussing the UK’s hot summer and links to our latest explainers. mailchi.mp/eb56b0a14eec...

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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

As relations b/w #Bangladesh & #India continue to be strained, Kausik Ghosh (Vidyasagar University, India) suggests that finalising the long-delayed #Teesta River #Water #Treaty may provide a beneficial fillip to bilateral #diplomacy. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20... @granthamlse.bsky.social

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CAAD_Coalition @caadcoalition.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Britain’s wildfire summer is being driven by climate change, land-use decisions and human ignition — not rewilding. @granthamlse.bsky.social's Hashim Zaman, Leo Mercer and Tom Tayler explain why restoring nature should be part of the solution to building climate resilience. buff.ly/e2uKFEk

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The real reasons behind Britain’s ‘wildfire summer’ - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

Why climate change, land use decisions and human ignition are to blame for this summer’s surge in wildfires and why rewilding should be part of the solution to building climate resilience.

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Stephen Jarvis @stephenjarvis.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

As the heatwaves keep on coming this summer, I have a timely new @granthamlse.bsky.social working paper out today (joint with Maren Ludwig at UC Berkeley). We show how economic development, climate change, and decarbonisation policy will reshape global electricity demand for cooling and heating.

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The global consequences of climate change and appliance adoption for peak electricity demand - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

In this paper, the authors estimate the global impact of changes in electric heating and cooling demand on the electricity grid in the coming decades.

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Extreme heat and wildfires pose serious risks to public health, put pressure on already stretched emergency and health services, disrupt businesses and infrastructure, and carry wider economic consequences says Heat Risk Commission Chair Emma Howard Boyd www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

“The Government must now act with urgency to prepare the country for a hotter climate, cutting emissions while investing in the resilience of our homes, infrastructure, farms and public services.” Met Office confirm summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record - Grantham Institute response

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Met Office confirm summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record - Grantham Institute response - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

Met Office confirm summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record. Emma Howard Boyd CBE, Chair of the Heat Risk Commission and Bob Ward, Policy and Communications Director, respond to the news.

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LSE British Politics and Policy @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Does the Government have the right financing and policy mix for nature? Leo Mercer of @granthamlse.bsky.social and TomGegg propose a set of fiscal levers to accelerate progress towards the UK’s nature goals without adding to the public balance sheet. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

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Does the Government have the right financing and policy mix for nature? | LSE British Politics

The Government is keen for the private sector to contribute to nature restoration, but private investment remains a minor contributor to environmental funding.

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SustainabilityOnline @susonline.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Investment in climate #adaptation represents a solid economic opportunity that can support long-term growth and financial stability, a new report from the London School of Economics (LSE) has suggested. 📊 @granthamlse.bsky.social sustainabilityonline.net?p=33068

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Investment in climate adaptation ‘makes economic sense’, says LSE report - Sustainability Online

Investment in climate adaptation represents a solid economic opportunity that can support long-term growth and financial stability, a new report has suggested.

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

“The decision by Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary to take on directly the position of UK Governor of the World Bank sends a powerful and important signal.” Nick Stern has responded to Ed Miliband taking up the post of UK Governor of the World Bank.

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Statement in response to Ed Miliband taking up the post of UK Governor of the World Bank - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

Welcoming the news that the Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, will take up the post of UK Governor of the World...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This year's Pete Betts Memorial Lecture by Jonathan Pershing will explore the evolution of international climate diplomacy, from the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement to the latest COP outcomes. Find out more and register here ⬇

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The Evolving Role of Global Climate Agreements | Pete Betts Memorial Lecture - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

This event is jointly organised by the LSE Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, the LSE Global...

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Shouro Dasgupta, PhD @shourodasgupta.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

1/n In the 2025 @lancetcountdown.bsky.social #SIDS report, Prof @profejzrobinson.bsky.social & I track the impact of increasing frequency of #heatwaves & #droughts on access to food, through impact on crop yields, disrupted supply chains & price stability. #CMCC @granthamlse.bsky.social

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

“Cases brought to resist regulatory rollbacks, funding freezes and the dismantling of existing climate rules, now constitute around 20% of climate cases filed in the US in 2025” according to analysis published today by the Grantham Research Institute.

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Global trends in climate change litigation: 2026 snapshot - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

An exploration of key trends and evolutions in global climate change litigation from the calendar year 2025, plus important new developments through to May 2026.

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We regret that our event on Extreme Heat: Improving governance and strengthening action around the world has been cancelled due to the red extreme heat warning issued by the UK Met Office. Our apologies to everyone who was planning to attend the event.

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🌍London Climate Action Week starts today! It is one of the world’s largest independent climate events and an important moment in the global climate calendar. Take a look at the events we are hosting, co-hosting and taking part in this week. www.lse.ac.uk/granth...

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Ashfaq Khalfan @ashfaqkhalfan.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

New report out: Who Pays for Climate Breakdown? Banks, Financed Emissions, and the Road to Climate Accountability — from the LSE Sustainability Law and Policy Clinic, part of @gsos-lse.bsky.social in partnership with @clientearth.bsky.social and @granthamlse.bsky.social anthamlse.bsky.social

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Banks, Financed Emissions, and the Road to Climate Accountability – A Collaboration with ClientEarth’s Accountable Finance Team

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LSE Blogs @lseblogs.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

NEW: Posts linked to #LSEFestival 2026 (15-20 June): How to save the planet 🌎🧵 1️⃣ Peter Hill introduces a framework for managing Europe's energy transition where national security, energy resilience and growth objectives converge @lsebr.bsky.social @lseideas.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social

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Managing the geopolitics of Europe’s energy transition - LSE Business Review

Ahead of an event at the LSE Festival Peter Hill introduces the Clean Technology Partnership Initiative.

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Mathias Larsen @mathiaslarsen.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

New working paper out in LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social's working paper series, co-authored with @cornelban.bsky.social and @jhasselbalch.bsky.social: "Green economic planning as ‘directed entanglement’" www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Green economic planning as ‘directed entanglement’ - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

In this paper, the authors propose green economic planning as a framework for states to set ambitious climate plans.

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌊Today is World Ocean Day 🌊 A recently published GRI policy report has identified the co-design of a blue carbon market as part of measures to scale up financing for protecting and restoring mangroves in the Philippines through improved management of marine protected areas.

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Equitable design of blue carbon finance for mangrove-related livelihoods and China’s role - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

Insights into blue carbon trading in China and what could be learned from the existing forests framework, REDD+, for the co-design of a mangrove-based blue carbon market.

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Emily Theokritoff @etheokritoff.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

How are impacts from extreme weather events linked to climate change? How much responsibility do large emitters such as companies or countries carry? How do scientists go about calculating these things & how is it then interpreted by lawyers in climate litigation cases? 🌪️ ⚖️

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

“This carbon budget is a vital contribution to the UK’s efforts to stop the growing impacts of climate change by reaching net zero emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases." Lord Stern and the Grantham Research Institute have commented on the Government's Seventh Carbon Budget.

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Lord Stern and Grantham Institute respond to Seventh Carbon Budget - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

Grantham Institute response to Seventh Carbon Budget presented by the Government today.

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

New report out today for #BiodiversityDay examines how funding can be mobilised to protect mangroves and to maximise benefits for local communities in the Philippines. @aliceleibian.bsky.social @profejzrobinson.bsky.social @gsos-lse.bsky.social www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Prof Elizabeth J Z Robinson @profejzrobinson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

So many positives about #TrainsNotPlanes - time to power through the to do list, write uninterrupted, and post. New @granthamlse.bsky.social working paper, led by Niko Howai, with @aliceleibian.bsky.social, Arnica De Guzman-Mortillero, & me. www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst... Mangrove livelihoods, DCE

A very mediocre picture of two trains at Venezia S. Lucia station, one Frecciarossa, one a regional double decker train

Picture of mangroves, Pulua Sakijang Bendera, Saint John's Islands

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We are looking for a Digital Content Officer to provide content management support for the Grantham Research Institute’s three websites and the CETEx website and liaise with staff to ensure newsletter and web content is accurate and up-to-date. Find the full job description here ⬇️

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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.

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LSE Blogs @lseblogs.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Is viewing everyone as "neighbours" under climate change a viable legal framework for holding polluters accountable? Read an extract from The Climate Trial: Law and Justice on a Melting Planet by Noah Walker-Crawford @granthamlse.bsky.social @dukepress.bsky.social @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social

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Are we all neighbours under climate change? Holding polluters accountable - LSE Review of Books

Noah Walker-Crawford's The Climate Trial examines the legal argument for prosecuting polluters that we are all neighbours under climate change.

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Louise Jones @louisejoneslse.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

David Shukman (former BBC now @granthamlse.bsky.social) does a great job in his new book (The Response @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social) of both making you very alarmed about the future, but also somehow less helpless. Our latest #LSEFutureProof video with him explores the risks of urban flooding.

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Urban flooding and emergency preparedness: is the UK ready? | LSE Future Proof

YouTube video by LSE

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research @niesrorg.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This Thursday don't miss the 2026 Sustainability Lecture with @granthamlse.bsky.social's Prof @nicolaranger.bsky.social She will be talking about the economic and financial resilience in an era of #climate and #nature Risks🍃 ⏰NIESR Offices - 5.30pm 📝Sign up here⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/event/2026-s...

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2026 Sustainability Lecture with Nicola Ranger: Economic and Financial Resilience in an Era of Climate and Nature Risks - NIESR

For the 2026 Sustainability Lecture we will be welcoming Professor Nicola Ranger, Executive Director of Earth Capital Nexus and Professor in Practice of Natural Capital, Risk and Finance in the Granth...

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Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment @granthamicl.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Our new guide, produced with the @granthamlse.bsky.social, draws on 10 case studies from Europe, the US and New Zealand to map the strategies companies use when facing climate litigation 🧵 buff.ly/PRegcXt

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Nature Positive Initiative @npinitiative.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Join us at LSE School of Sustainability for a special screening of Becoming Nature Positive. 🎟️ Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-scree... 🔎 Learn more: www.lse.ac.uk/global-schoo... #NaturePositive #NewFilm #BecomingNaturePositive

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

A new working paper by Simon Dietz and Nikolaus Hastreiter finds little evidence of large immediate emissions cuts after firms adopt net zero targets, but some signs of gradual emissions reductions and stronger strategic climate management and governance practices.

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Corporate net zero targets: have they achieved anything? - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

In this paper, the authors examine whether firms that adopt long-term net zero targets subsequently reduce their carbon emissions or strengthen their climate-related management and governance.

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Ashfaq Khalfan @ashfaqkhalfan.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Join us next Wednesday 29 April 2–3:15 PM BST online and in person at LSE for a exciting panel on climate litigation. César Rodríguez-Garavito presents his new book Climate Change on Trial, with Joana Setzer, Eoin Jackson @granthamlse.bsky.social and Vesselina Newman @clientearth.bsky.social

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Climate Change on Trial - Book Talk by César Rodríguez-Garavito - LSE Law School Events

Please join us for an event where Professor César Rodríguez-Garavito will speak about his book Climate Change on Trial: Mobilizing Human Rights Litigation to Accelerate Climate Action (Cambridge Unive...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Are you a current LSE student seeking Events and Admin experience to improve your CV? The Grantham Research Institute and CETEx are recruiting two student ambassadors for events and communications work. You have until this Wednesday to apply. You can apply by emailing gri.hr@lse.ac.uk

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Shouro Dasgupta, PhD @shourodasgupta.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

1/n In the 2026 @countdowneurope.bsky.social, @profejzrobinson.bsky.social & I track the impact of higher frequency of #heatwaves & #droughts on access to food. Compared to 1981–2010 baseline, these changes resulted in an estimated additional one million people being food insecure in 2023.

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