Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø

XClose

Global Governance Institute

Home
Menu

A net-zero emissions economic recovery from COVID-19

6 May 2020

A new ‘COP26 Universities Network’ policy brief outlines a green economic recovery, drawing on research from internationally-recognised experts at universities across the UK, including GGI network member Professor Paul Ekins.

Solar Panels

The new policy brief explores concrete pathways for a green route out of the Covid-19 crisis, highlighting the potential for strong alignment between the economy and the environment. It propose a set of institutional and financial interventions to design and deliver an evidence-driven sustainable recovery plan and ensure the UK meets its 2050 climate goals.Ìý

The COP26 UniversitiesÌýNetwork brings together more than 30 UK-based universities to help deliver climate change outcomes at the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow and beyond. The GGI is also part of this network, leading on a policy briefÌýon the just transition.Ìý

The full policy briefÌýis available at:ÌýA net-zero emissions economic recovery from COVID-19 [PDF]Ìý