Tipping points and network effects We have seen that environmental systems can reach irreversible tipping points, which profoundly alter the functioning of those systems. There is now a growing recognition that economic, social and technological systems can undergo similarly profound and widespread transformations, triggered by small events or interventions and amplified by positively reinforcing feedback […]

The transition to a green economy is fuelled by changes in climate policy, changing investor sentiments, advancements in technology and customer demand (UNEP, n.d.). Nonetheless, these changes are not yet happening at the speed and scale required to reach a net zero target by 2050. So, what could help accelerate the transition, and how can […]

The physical effects of climate change are already impacting ecosystems, communities and businesses worldwide. As the various blogs in this site suggests, humanity’s failure to significantly reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has intensified and accelerated these effects and the associated risks to business. Physical risks are not the only risks associated with climate change. […]

In this TEDx Talk from 2020, Graham Conway tells us why EVs are not, currently, the answer to net zero. Brake pads produce emissions, as do tires and even interiors under sunlight. The electricity that powers BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) is generated by power plants, 64% of which burn fossil fuels in the U.S.—fossil fuels […]