Climate change

Reflections on COP27

A special episode of the Sound of Economics Live where we explore the key takeaways from COP27.

Success at COP27 will be defined by progress on climate finance and ‘loss and damage’

COP27 should create the basis of a global loss-and-damage fund to help vulnerable countries already suffering from climate disasters.

Geneva 25: Climate and Debt

Geneva Reports on the World Economy

How Can the European Union Adapt to Climate Change?

Europe must increasingly deal with the harmful impacts of climate change, regardless of its success in reducing emissions.

Assessing the State of the Union 2022

In this episode, we look at the State of the Union address delivered by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.

Debt-for-Climate Swaps: Analysis, Design, and Implementation

This paper compares debt-for-climate swaps to alternative fiscal support instruments.

Climate club ‘green certificate’ would boost membership

The European Renewal: Making the most of pandemic recovery

COVID-19 remains dangerous, but if Europe can continue its unprecedented fiscal co-operation the crisis could give way to a new era of prosperity.

Scorching summers are becoming the new normal. Can Europe prepare itself?

As global average temperatures continue to rise beyond the current 1.2°C above pre-industrial averages, Europe is likely to warm even faster.