COP - Conference of the Parties
Climate and the environment are central to the IGC’s research agenda. This year marks a major step forward with new partnerships with the Global School of Sustainability, a new Climate and Growth Initiative, and deeper engagement at LSE’s Environment Week, and investment in a new data lab focused on climate, energy, and the environment. The IGC’s ties to COP have never been stronger. Below you'll find all content related to COP, including blogs, research, news, and events.
Blogs
Balancing climate impacts and fiscal stability in Uganda’s energy transition
What is limiting renewable energy adoption in Bangladesh’s garment sector?
Does climate change cause conflict: What can research tell us?
From plans to pipelines: The case for country platforms
Bridging the climate finance gap at COP29: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable growth
IGC’s Head of Communications reflects on COP28
As COP30 launched, and host country Brazil announced an open coalition, it signals a new era of global alignment and collaboration in the development and expansion of carbon compliance markets.
Latest economic research and analysis from leading academics and policymakers in India and around the globe.
The IGC Climate and Growth Initiative promotes sustainable growth in developing countries.
News
New reforms could revive carbon finance after years of stagnation ↗
LSE Environment Week finds scope for action at COP30
LSE Environment Week provides the ‘how’ of climate action
The IGC announces plans to launch work with LSE’s Global School of Sustainability
IGC welcomes Sir Andrew Steer as Professor in Practice
Events
Catalysts for climate transition
COP30 panel: Scaling investment in renewables and nature-based carbon projects through global carbon compliance markets
LSE Environment Week
Greening Bangladesh’s garment industry: Are we doing enough?
The macro and microeconomics of climate change
Latest insights on climate resilience and policy innovation.
Explore projects and resources that align with national growth and climate goals.