The route out of recession is investment in green industrial revolution
In response to today’s news that the UK fell into recession during the final three months of last year, Dr Ashok Sinha, CEO of climate solutions charity Ashden, said: “The UK economy will continue to chronically underperform until we deliver the longer overdue investment needed for a green industrial revolution. In particular that means investing […]
Backtracking on the green agenda makes no sense – for the economy, the climate, or people
Today’s expected announcement that Labour will no longer commit to investing £28bn a year in a green prosperity plan if it wins the next election comes against the backdrop of another announcement today by the Copernicus Institute that global temperatures have surpassed the 1.5°C threshold for a year, diverging from the Paris Agreement’s long-term goal. January 2024 […]
From the Cotswolds to Cameroon: climate innovators exchange expertise in protecting and restoring nature through farming.
“They’re 10 metres apart – we must write that down!” Wrapped up well against the chilly English November air, Jaïrus Guëdjo from Cameroon paces the distance between fruit trees in the picturesque hillside heritage orchard of FarmED’s Honeydale Farm – a regenerative agriculture demonstration farm and learning centre in the heart of the Cotswolds. “We […]
From London to Leeds, local authorities drive climate action
First published in Unlock Net Zero. National progress to net zero is threatened by under-investment and stop-start policies. So it’s welcome news that, in many cases, cities and communities are driving forward the green transition in their area. Local authorities, in particular, have recognised that climate action can improve people’s lives through lower energy bills, […]
London under-prepared for flooding and extreme heat, new report warns
The interim report of the London Climate Resilience Review should prompt decision-makers to bring proven solutions from around the UK to the capital, says climate charity Ashden. London boroughs, the Greater London Authority and national government must act now to protect the capital’s people, businesses and nature. The report, which Ashden submitted evidence to and […]
How can local authorities implement tailored adaptation measures?
Local authorities are well aware of climate risk and the need to implement adaptation measures to keep their residents safe. At the launch of their new UK-wide adaptation learning network, Ashden brought local authorities together to share information, learn from each other and listen to a selection of speakers. With 160 attendees, it showed the […]
How can Global Refugee Forum 2023 boost energy access?
The number of refugees and displaced people worldwide has risen by 19 million in a single year – the largest rise ever recorded. According to latest UNHCR 2023 data, about 110 million people are now forced from their homes, trying to survive and rebuild their lives, often without essential services and support. Access to energy […]
COP28 has been a moment of reckoning for spurious oil and gas claims
First published in Business Green. As I often say to colleagues, being right is not enough. The numbers clearly show that putting cash into the green transition is an investment in prosperity, not an act of economic self-harm. Likewise, nobody sensible doubts huge potential for the UK to be a global leader, from cleantech to […]
COP28: the moment to back grassroots solutions to refugee energy poverty
Energy poverty makes the everyday challenges faced by refugees and displaced people – like earning a living, studying or staying healthy – even tougher. Putting clean, affordable power in the hands of these communities is an enormous and urgent challenge. 94% of people living in refugee camps lack access to electricity, and 81% are put […]
Ashden brings Global South voices to COP28
Image: USAFI Green Energy CEO Brian Onyango, who will speak at the COP28 climate summit Ashden is supporting Global South organisations to take part in the COP28, so the crucial climate summit better reflects the views and needs of those at greatest risk from climate change. Ashden will also host two events at the summit […]