Environment

The end of greenwashing?: Driving decarbonisation in the real economy

In this paper, we set out how the state and private firms can work together to ensure transition plans are a tool for reducing emissions in the real economy.

19/04/2023

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

It’s time to get serious about a fair transition for the power sector

When taking stock of the UK’s progress towards its net zero targets, a common refrain is that many policy gaps remain on decarbonising homes, transport and industry but the power sector is making...

12/04/2023

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Winning the global green race: Lessons for the UK from the US' Inflation Reduction Act

There are lessons to learn from the US if the UK is to respond effectively and reap the benefits of the green transition and accelerate its pathway to net zero.

14/03/2023

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

1.5°C – dead or alive? The risks to transformational change from reaching and breaching the Paris Agreement goal

A systematic effort is needed to tackle threats and grasp opportunities to make the green transition itself more resilient.

16/02/2023

Publication Report Environment Cohort 2040 IPPR

Developed economies must be bolder to deliver a fair transition for transport

At COP27 and COP15 global leaders had the opportunity to set out a new vision for transport, one that would protect and restore nature, rapidly reduce carbon emissions and be fair to all. By over...

21/12/2022

Blog post Long read Environment IPPR

Green investment: The prudent choice for prosperity

This paper sets out how to increase public spending on climate and nature, at speed to maximise economic opportunities and ensure ongoing public support.

16/12/2022

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

Farmers and environmentalists agree – food security is only possible if farming is environmentally sustainable

Deliberative workshop reveals farmers are on board with climate and nature goals Introduction Over the last few weeks, it has felt like the future of farming’s role in tackling the...

07/11/2022

Blog post Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

Train local, work local, stay local: Retrofit, growth, and levelling up

This paper sets out a series of recommendations to address skills bottlenecks and prepare the industry to make a substantial contribution to cutting household energy bills, driving the government’s levelling up strategy, and meeting net zero targets.

21/09/2022

Publication Report Environment IPPR

A rising tide: Strengthening public permission for climate action

This paper looks at tackling the culture war division on climate change, and how we can build on public support for climate action

21/07/2022

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

As some politicians seek to divide on climate change, the public remain united

As Conservative leadership campaigns draw dividing lines, including on net zero, and other parties develop their policy responses to the cost-of-living crisis, this blog assesses where the public are...

14/07/2022

Blog post Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR