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Comparing Party Manifestos on Energy Policy
The Director of UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources, Jim Watson, gives us a summary comparison of the UK political parties' manifestos and how they compare on energy policy, in the run up to the 2024 UK General Election.…
UCL Inst. for Sustainable Resources|Bartlett School Env, Energy & Resources
Fairness and Net Zero: it’s time for the government to get serious
As climate action grows increasingly politically divisive, Prof Jim Watson reviews the costs and benefits of climate action, and how policy interventions could distribute costs and benefits equitably.…
UCL Inst. for Sustainable Resources|UCL Public Policy
Blog: ISR in conversation with…David Bent on business, policy and transformation
"Accept today's realities, growing tomorrow’s possibilities" - read Dr Sam Tang's reflections on our recent 'ISR In Conversation..." event with David Bent.…
UCL Inst. for Sustainable Resources
UCL's Elizabeth Boakes sends a message to Parliament: 'Biodiversity is critical to food security’
UCL Centre for Biodiversity and Environment Research (CBER) Research Fellow Elizabeth Boakes gives expert testimony to Parliament on food security and biodiversity…
UCL Inst. for Sustainable Resources
Blog: ISR in conversation with Alex Gilbert on the future of London
UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources (ISR) launches its 'ISR in Conversation' seminar series on key environmental and societal topics…
UCL Inst. for Sustainable Resources
Blog: Herman Daly Remembered at the UCL Institute for Sustainable resources
A special commemorative event was held recently at the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources (ISR) to mark the passing of ecological economist Herman Daly, in collaboration with the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity (IGP)…
UCL Inst. for Sustainable Resources
Experiences of a secondment to DEFRA’s Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme
A Blog by Alison Fairbrass, UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources Research Fellow in Natural Capital Marine and Coastal Ecosystems…
UCL Inst. for Sustainable Resources
What can we do about climate change?
What can we do about climate change? 6 October 2021. Climate change is a threat to humans and the natural world. It causes impacts such as floods, extreme heat and extreme weather events. Warmer temperatures can contribute to increased diseases, and…
Faculty of the Built Environment|UCL Inst. for Sustainable Resources|Bartlett School Env, Energy & Resources
Climate research in the time of COVID-19 – and funding cuts
The Green Recovery…
UCL Inst. for Sustainable Resources
The need for speed: notes from an electric vehicle road trip
The need for speed: notes from an electric vehicle road trip. 28 June 2021. Electric cars are taking off in Britain. Sales have accelerated since the pandemic struck, and the increasing commitment from car makers is palpable. So when I hired an…
Faculty of the Built Environment|UCL Inst. for Sustainable Resources|UCL Energy Institute