Blog 13 June 2022 Towards a green trade strategy for Africa The future of trade is green, and the future of trade is African. But with the global economy increasingly shaped by geopolitical and climate imperatives, how can the continent best advance its development goals? Thomas Hale Kennedy Mbeva Global cooperation Climate and environment ... Africa
In the media Energy Policy Now Governing Net-Zero Emissions Targets Thomas Hale discussed net zero governance on the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy’s podcast series. Thomas Hale Climate and environment Global governance
Blog 04 May 2022 Thirty years with common but differentiated responsibility, why do we need it ever more today? This year marks 30 years since the principle of "common but differentiated responsibility" was formalised. Alumnus Yanzhu Zhang writes about the importance of this anniversary. Yanzhu Zhang Chao Zhang Global cooperation
In the media Financial Times The carbon offset market is falling short. Here’s how to fix it Thomas Hale argues in the Financial Times that carbon offsets are not necessarily a no-no, but companies must be transparent in how they use them. Thomas Hale Climate and environment Global governance
In the media Wall Street Journal Scope 3 rules hinder progress on emissions, researchers say Karthik Ramanna and Robert S. Kaplan call for a rewrite of Scope 3 reporting rules as scrutiny of climate disclosures ramps up. Their article on carbon accounting recently won the HBR McKinsey Award. Karthik Ramanna Climate and environment Business and capitalism ... Economic growth and equality
In the media Strategic Finance Sustainability strategies and net-zero goals Karthik Ramanna co-authors a piece arguing that a new way of accounting and a re-evaluation of the value chain are key to a clear net-zero vision for sustainability strategies. Karthik Ramanna Climate and environment Business and capitalism ... Global governance
In the media Reuters Environmental groups sue TotalEnergies over climate marketing claims Companies are under additional scrutiny because of the wide-spread rush to adopt climate-friendly language and take on net-zero targets to appeal to consumers, says Thomas Hale. Thomas Hale Climate and environment Global governance
02 Mar 02 March 2022, 12:30 - 13:30 What does China have to do to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060? Professor Fu Jun of Peking University joins the Blavatnik School's Thomas Hale to discuss his new book – Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in China: Policy, Technology and Market.
Blog 27 January 2022 The effect of lockdown restrictions on air quality in China As the world resumes its productive activities, China's experience of a substantial improvement in air quality during lockdowns can inform future economic transformation and innovation towards more environmentally friendly solutions. Jinmeng Zhang COVID-19 COVID-19 Government Response Tracker ... China
