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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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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 · 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 · 22/05/2026

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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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We’re launching a new National Heat Risk Commission, chaired by Emma Howard Boyd to investigate how to improve efforts across the UK to tackle the wide-ranging impacts of high temperatures www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

With Reform UK predicted to take control of many more local authorities in this May’s elections a new study by Edward de Quay and @pallavis.bsky.social examines the party’s approach to climate change and net zero on local councils it currently runs www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan contains less ambitious climate targets in the near term but this does not mean that China has given up on a green transition argues @mathiaslarsen.bsky.social www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Our new ‘Science in the courtroom’ guide outlines the main types of evidence used across 3 major case categories and how scientific evidence is utilised by claimants, focusing on strategic climate litigation cases that aim to further climate action www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

We’re seeking to hire a Senior Administration Officer to take lead operational responsibility for the management of our physical resources and the delivery of our diverse portfolio of internal research events Further details ⬇️ www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

If you missed the discussion on our new report on climate change adaptation laws and policies around the world, produced through our work as part of @zcralliance.bsky.social, you can catch up here ⬇️ www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Join Prof Bina Agarwal on 18 March for a discussion on whether political representation by indigenous communities supports forest conservation or drives greater resource extraction. Hosted with @gsos-lse.bsky.social Further details and registration ⬇️ www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We are launching our new report 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴: 𝘈 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴, 𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 35 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 at a webinar tomorrow. Find out more and register here: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Join us on January 22nd for a keynote lecture from Professor Gretchen Daily and panel discussion on "Natural Capital, Growth, and Development". Register here: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/eve… Global School of Sustainability at LSE

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Despite some disappointing outcomes #COP30 has made genuine progress on issues such as adaptation finance and the #JustTransition says Lord Stern who says the summit also demonstrated continued support for a multilateral approach to tackling climate change www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Tomorrow at #COP30, Alina Averchenkova will be speaking at a United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change #COP30 side event. www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

As #COP30 continues, staff from the Grantham Research Institute will be taking part in events and publishing reports and articles related to topics under discussion at the summit. We have two events at COP30 on Friday 14th November. More info here: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/cop…

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

New report by Independent High-Level Expert Group on Climate Finance (co-chairs: Amar Bhattacharya, Vera Songwe & Nicholas Stern) lays out a feasible path to mobilising external finance of US$1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for climate investments in developing countries www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

During #COP30, staff from the Grantham Research Institute will be taking part in events and publishing reports and articles related to topics under discussion at the summit. We have two events at #COP30 on Wednesday 12th November. Find out more: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

On November 5th we are hosting a public lecture with Lord Nicolas Stern. He will challenge the outdated idea that we must choose between climate action and development. Register here: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🚨 Job alert!🚨 We’re recruiting for a Senior Events Officer to join our excellent professional services team. The postholder will take a lead in delivering the Institute’s extensive and varied portfolio of events ⬇️ www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

@profejzrobinson.bsky.social has written a chapter in The London Consensus: Economic Principles for the 21st Century. Elizabeth's chapter explores how to tackle climate change in low-and middle-income countries while balancing growth, equity and resilience. press.lse.ac.uk/books/e/10.3...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

In collaboration with AlliedOffsets we have relaunched our free interactive tool: TRACEcdr. The tool is aimed at improving transparency in the carbon dioxide removal market. It tracks developments in monitoring, reporting and verification protocols. Find out more here: www.tracecdr.org

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Investment to decarbonise heavy industries in emerging market and developing economies has been woefully low. To remedy this situation Labanya Prakash Jena and Sangeeth Selvaraju propose a new type of bond to enable companies to invest in the emissions saving process. www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

New commentary by @mathiaslarsen.bsky.social and Xiaokang Xue outlines how Chinese investments are changing global green supply chains and considers the policy implications for host countries and international partners. www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Sangeeth Selvaraju analyses draft emissions intensity targets for the iron and steel sector in India, as set out in the recently introduced Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), and considers the implications for low-carbon steel policy www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

We have been referenced by the European Parliament! In their briefing 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘜 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘜𝘒 𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 they referenced our study on carbon border adjustment mechanisms. www.europarl.europa....

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Our 2025 global trends in climate change litigation report shows that climate change litigation is reaching the highest courts in the world. This video illustrates how the number of global cases has changed over the last few years. www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Our 2025 report on global trends in climate change litigation by Joana Setzer and Catherine Higham is out now! It features an overview of the latest global developments and insights into recent international cases heard by Supreme Courts. www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We’re excited to be launching our 2025 Global Trends in Climate Litigation Report during #LCAW2025 on June 26th. Join us in person or online to hear the key findings from the report. 📝Registration details: www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Sangeeth Selvaraju is taking part in a webinar on June 3rd discussing the decisions made at COP29, and how we can fund decarbonisation in developing countries in the current fragmented geopolitical landscape. www.cseindia.org/the...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Join Legal Voices for the Future on May 28th for a discussion on the urgent need to invest in nature in response to the climate and ecological crises, and how key regulatory developments intersect with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement. www.ticketsource.co....

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Later today (April 8th), Timo Leiter is giving a keynote at the online launch event for the UN Environment Programme's newly developed guidance “Preparing the adaptation chapter of biennial transparency reports: A template for countries”. climate-transparency-platform.org/events/launc...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Yesterday, @pallavis.bsky.social spoke at the Climate Information Integrity Summit in Brazil. She spoke about how parts of the British press are failing to meet the standards of accuracy, particularly in their coverage of the UK’s climate change policies.

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

On Thursday (Jan 30th) Join Professor Nikita Sud for a seminar in our Social Life of Climate Change Seminar Series - Unjust energy transition: vignettes from the COPs, climate finance, and a coal hotspot. Find out more about the series here www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Successive UK governments have failed to grasp the urgent need to adapt to the risks posed by a changing climate. @daisyjameson.bsky.social Candice Howarth & Anna Beswick outline what needs to change and how this can be facilitated by next June’s Spending Review www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

$250 billion per year climate finance figure for developing countries, proposed in #COP29 Presidency text, is too low and not consistent with delivery of the #ParisAgreement say Amar Bhattacharya, Vera Songwe and Lord Stern www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

New paper estimates the economic impact of weather shocks on the performance of European firms – providing insights into what types of companies and what sectors are most vulnerable to weather shocks www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

As #COP29 focuses on nature and diversity today our new report shows how England’s Biodiversity Net Gain legislation could been harnessed to strengthen urban flood risk management www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 20/02/2024

Our Just Transition Finance Lab, launched today, seeks a transformation of the global financial system in order to achieve progress on climate & wider environmental goals through a people-centred approach – visit the new website to find out more on how it aims to do this justtransitionfinance.org

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 23/01/2024

Analysis by leading economists, including Lord Stern, concludes that UK government should increase sustainable public investment by £26 billion a year to boost growth and productivity www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 23/01/2024

New briefing by Lauren O'Leary @shourodasgupta.bsky.social and @profejzrobinson.bsky.social examines the climate change and food security challenges Bangladesh faces, the trajectory of policy in this area, and how the agriculture sector can contribute to mitigation www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 15/01/2024

We’re recruiting for an experienced Social Media Manager to expand our global presence across multiple channels and to increase engagement with our key audiences. www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

With the UK facing a General Election this year what role can journalists play in informing a balanced public discussion about decarbonisation and net zero targets? Join our panel discussion in person or online on 25 January. www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 13/12/2023

Join us online next Tuesday for insights from our COP28 team on what happened and what needs to happen next. Panellists include Lord Stern, Dr Alina Averchenkova, Dr Timo Leiter and Bob Ward www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 13/12/2023

Agreement achieved at #COP28 is historic and of real value but countries must now respond with a huge increase in investment in zero-emissions and climate-resilient economic development and growth, particularly in developing countries says Lord Stern www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 08/12/2023

🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 We’re recruiting for a Policy Fellow to work on projects to analyse misinformation about climate change and ways of countering it – with a particular focus on the UK www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 08/12/2023

With COP28 focusing on the voice of young people today check out our explainer on intergenerational climate justice and how decisions made today in relation to climate change will have a major impact on the health and wellbeing of future generations www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

New paper by Lorenzo Sileci shows how a carbon tax in Canada’s British Columbia province led to improvements to air quality but that the health benefits were greatest for better off areas – highlighting the need for policy design to address distribution of impacts www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

Check out climate scientist David Stainforth discussing the unpredictability of the climate and whether we can and should try to understand its future, or simply prepare for what is to come - in this BBC Instant Genius Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/5p2j...

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 04/12/2023

At COP28 today Dr Vera Songwe, Professor Lord Nicholas Stern and Amar Bhattacharya have called for all countries to commit to a substantial rise in investment to deliver the goals of the Paris Agreement www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

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