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Research news | 2021-01-28

In the quest to become climate neutral, beware of the unintended and undesired consequences

Sida-commissioned report demonstrates how good business intentions might “bite back” in low- and middle-income countries and offers insights into how to avoid it

Research news | 2020-12-29

Climate migration can become an effective element of adaptation

Improved understanding of how and why people move can reduce future costs and facilitate climate adaptation both within and across borders

Research news | 2020-11-02

Update to the 1.5°C Business Playbook on exponential climate action

Centre is lead partner in the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, designed to help companies and organisations halve global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

Research news | 2020-10-05

As emissions grow, more parts of the Amazon are likely to dry out

A larger part of the Amazon rainforest could cross a tipping point where it could become a savanna-type ecosystem than previously thought

Research news | 2020-09-18

Tech alone won’t mitigate climate change

Behavioural, cultural and social aspects must be factored in too. A new framework can help future analyses

Research news | 2020-06-16

Collaboration in uncertain times can turn tragedy into comedy

Caring for the future can spur long-term collective action but the severity of a perceived threat is what will eventually determine whether action will be taken

Research news | 2020-04-03

Risk for armed conflict increases immediately after climate-related disasters

Study shows one third of cases erupt within seven days. Countries with political exclusion, low human development and large populations most vulnerable

Research news | 2020-03-16

What it will take to fly less

Growing knowledge about climate change makes people want to reduce their flying. But more sustainable travelling still hampered by a striking lack of political incentives

Research news | 2020-02-14

Experts identify the five most important risks to the planet

The new "Our Future On Earth" report provides risks analysis based on survey of 222 global sustainability experts, including centre researchers

Research news | 2019-12-18

Making it worse

Environmental problems amplify human impact on Earth System

Research news | 2019-11-27

Time for an emergency response

Nine climate tipping points now are now “active” which means the situation is urgent and we need an emergency response, warn scientists

Research news | 2019-10-24

Complex changes, collaborative solutions

Combining knowledge from local communities and policymakers holds the key to better land management for rural communities under a rapidly changing climate. That is if talk is replaced by action

Research news | 2019-09-22

Trusting what you know

New study tests individuals’ confidence in their knowledge about climate change

Research news | 2019-09-19

Solutions that could rapidly cut greenhouse gas emissions

New report provides 36 solutions, ranging from solar and wind to electric bikes, commercial shipping and reduced red meat consumption, with the potential to scale rapidly

Research news | 2019-08-06

Adding realism to risks

New application adds realism to economic model that take into account probability of environmental risks

Research news | 2019-06-12

Too warm to swim

Comprehensive global analysis shows a warmer ocean will hold lower animal abundance, with fish and mammals to suffer the most

Research news | 2019-02-05

Bogged down?

Better understanding of Sphagnum mosses key to understand whether carbon sequestration of northern peat bogs will slow down as the planet warms

Research news | 2018-11-07

Financial giants can have a pivotal role for climate stability

A handful of international investors linked to economic activities may influence the stability of some of the world’s largest forests and hence the global climate

Research news | 2018-10-30

Connecting the dots between social inequalities and environmental change

Six ways inequality affects our environment and vice versa

Research news | 2018-10-10

Perspectives on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 1.5C report

Resilience framework is central to the new report, with strong linkages to centre research