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How will Russia's war in Ukraine affect energy supplies and the planet?

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:08:02 GMT

Here’s an expert comment from Michael Bradshaw, Professor of Global Energy at Warwick Business School, on “How will Russia's war in Ukraine affect energy supplies and the planet?"

Expert comment: United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:58:41 GMT

Dr Morten Fibieger Byskov comments on the new United Nation Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report which has found that people and ecosystems least able to cope are being hardest hit by human-induced climate change.

Should the UK Government withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty? Expert comment.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:47:19 GMT

The Energy Charter Treaty has been labelled “the biggest threat” 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 - experts react to draft text

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:37:46 GMT

University of Warwick climate and politics researchers comment on the draft COP26 agreement.

COP26 Cities, Regions and Built Environment: expert comment

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:50:11 GMT

Today's theme at the COP26 conference in Glasgow is 'Cities, Regions and Built Environment'. Read comment and opinions from our University of Warwick experts, and find out how their work contributes to reaching global climate goals.

COP26: Experts comment on Transport Day

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:28:30 GMT

Today is Transport day at COP26, and experts from the University of Warwick have been commenting on the challenges faced in tackling climate change through how we travel.

COP26 - reflection from Dr Lory Barile

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:24:00 GMT

"COP26 showcases the power of telling positive stories about climate change and the impact this may have on individuals’ behaviour and local communities." Behavioural science expert Dr Lory Barile reflects on what she has learned as one of the University of Warwick delegates to the COP26 conference.

COP 26: Gender and sustainability - expert comment

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:17:00 GMT

Professor Shirin Rai, Professor of International Political Economy and Director of the Warwick Interdisciplinary Research Centre for International Development (WICID), comments on the close relationship between sustainability and gender.

COP26: Adaptation, Loss and Damage Day - experts comment

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:43:48 GMT

Discussion at COP26 today focuses on Adaptation, Loss and Damage. Dr Celine Tan of Warwick 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 £300m adaptation fund.

Oceans in focus at COP26 - Expert Comment

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:42:00 GMT

"We often hear the discourse that ‘we need to save the planet’ whereas the reality is that the planet will be just fine, it’s us that won’t be." Dr Jess Savage from Global Sustainable Development, comments on the need to change humanity's relationship with the natural environment.