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We need a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty – and we need it nowThe publication of the IPCC special report on global warming of 1.5 degrees concluded that only “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all...
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We need a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty – and we need it nowThe publication of the IPCC special report on global warming of 1.5 degrees concluded that only “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all...
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Towards a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty
A new approach is needed to tackle the climate crisis, in which the long overlooked
supply-side of fossil fuels takes centre stage. A crucial aspect of this...
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PODCAST: S2 Ep4: The Politics of Green Transformations: Melissa Leach, Peter Newell & Ian Scoones, interviewed by Andrew SimmsIn the latest edition of the Institute of Development Studies podcast, ‘Between the Lines’, Andrew Simms interviews the co-editors of The Politics of...
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PODCAST: How History Inspires Environmental Activism, Dan Snow interviews Andrew SimmsIn his latest History Hit podcast “How History Inspires Environmental Activism”, historian Dan Snow interviews the Alliances Andrew Simms. Together they...
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How did we do that? The possibility of rapid transitionA booklet which collects stories of rapid transitions to show what we can learn from history and the present day about how people adapt to rapid change.
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From emergency declarations to practical action: how will rapid transition happen locally?Here is a quick guide to some of the emerging resources and initiatives focused on practical support and guidance to sub-national authorities WEBINAR: From...
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Climate and development: A tale of two crisesThe project of development is very much implicated in the production of climate change, as well as how it has been managed to date. But can the development...
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Climate & Rapid Behaviour Change. What do we know so far?“We’ve shown in the past that surprising changes are possible in how people behave, in smoking, driving, antibiotics, and sexual health. We now know...
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Can we transform the world in 12 years?Scientists say we have 12 years to stop the planet warming above 1.5C. Can we do it? History is full of examples of rapid change. We worked with Tamarack...