Expert Comment
Should the UK Government withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty? Expert comment.
The Energy Charter Treaty has been labelled 鈥渢he biggest threat鈥 to the Paris Agreement. Dr Tom Pettinger of PAIS explains why, in his view, the UK should withdraw from the ECT and seek a less destructive multilateral energy competition agreement based around a green energy transition.
COP26 - reflection from Dr Lory Barile
"COP26 showcases the power of telling positive stories about climate change and the impact this may have on individuals鈥 behaviour and local communities." Behavioural science expert Dr Lory Barile reflects on what she has learned as one of the University of 桃色视频 delegates to the COP26 conference.
COP26: Adaptation, Loss and Damage Day - experts comment
Discussion at COP26 today focuses on Adaptation, Loss and Damage. Dr Celine Tan of 桃色视频 Law, and Professor Keith Hyams and Dr Morten Fibieger Byskov of PAIS comment on how adaptation cannot be separated from larger development goals, and also comment on the announcement of a 拢300m adaptation fund.
Oceans in focus at COP26 - Expert Comment
"We often hear the discourse that 鈥榳e need to save the planet鈥 whereas the reality is that the planet will be just fine, it鈥檚 us that won鈥檛 be." Dr Jess Savage from Global Sustainable Development, comments on the need to change humanity's relationship with the natural environment.
Expert comment - International Development Committee and climate adaptation
Dr Morten Byskov and Professor Keith Hyams of PAIS welcome the International Development Committee report's recognition of the importance of promoting fair and equitable access to climate adaptation and the need to integrate the knowledge of vulnerable communities, and highlight areas where stronger recommendations would be useful.