This month’s update from the Grantham Research Institute features our new snapshot report on climate change lawsuits around the world. We also have a report on the governance of climate change policy in South Africa. Finally, if you’re in London tomorrow check out our event with Professor Dirk Schoenmaker on the principles of sustainable finance.
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Climate change lawsuits expand to at least 28 countries around the world
Climate change lawsuits have been launched in at least 28 countries around the world, according to a new report published by the Grantham Research Institute which also shows that legal action is increasingly spreading beyond the United States. Read more
Protected sand dunes to lose special status after environmental damage by Trump golf course
Bob Ward
The announcement by Scottish Natural Heritage that it intends to strip a protected area of sand dunes of its special status is further evidence that Donald Trump does not keep his promises on the environment says Bob Ward. Read more
When money speaks the language of justice: investors, banks and the just transition
Nick Robins
Nick Robins explores how UK banks and investors are starting to get behind the just transition that is needed for the country to reach its new net-zero target. Read more
Seizing the moment in South Africa: overcoming climate policy governance challenges
Patrick Curran, Alina Averchenkova, Kate Elizabeth Gannon
Climate policy has taken a particular hit during a 10-year period of political corruption and uncertainty in South Africa but now the country has a chance to get back on track, say the authors of this commentary. Read more