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Statement by Nicholas Stern about new report by International Energy Agency

Posted 10 Jun 2013 in

Welcoming the publication of the new report on ‘Redrawing the Energy-Climate Map’ by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Professor Nicholas Stern (Lord Stern of Brentford), said: “In this very important analysis, the International Energy Agency has identified four clear, strong and credible policy measures which make sense for both the economy and the climate.” read more »



Fast-tracking green patent applications

Posted 1 Jun 2013 in

Promoting environmentally-friendly innovation has become a key priority in national and international environmental policy. Intellectual property (IP) regimes, particularly patent laws, are perhaps the most important of the regulatory vehicles … read more »





Climate change

Posted 22 May 2013 in

‘There is already strong and mounting evidence of changes in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events around the world’ The Times – subscription is required.



Grantham Research Institute wins Platinum Green Impact award

Posted 20 May 2013 in

The Grantham Research Institute has been awarded the prestigious platinum award for its Green Impact sustainability programme. Green Impact is a nationally run programme led by the National Union of Students (NUS), which assesses university departments’ actions to reduce their environmental impact and promote sustainability among staff and students. read more »