Laurie Laybourn
How do we navigate uncharted climate territory? Lead: www.scri.org.uk
Researcher at Chatham House, IPPR, University of Exeter
- Reposted by Laurie LaybournA new report highlights the "growing gap between real-world climate risk and the economic analysis used to guide policy, supervision, and investment," while also warning that ambitious action "cannot await perfected models."
- Reposted by Laurie LaybournBack in the Autumn, No.10 blocked the publication of a report into the risks the UK could face if climate change causes ecosystems around the world to collapse. On Tuesday, after an FOI request, it published the report. But it turns out, that wasn't the full version. www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn
- Reposted by Laurie LaybournLol, Zillow tried to rate the climate risks facing individual properties. The real estate industry *hated* it, precisely because it worked -- it made selling risky properties more difficult. So they rebelled & Zillow caved. Don't look up!
- If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a city to make a documentary... In this final bonus post, read about the people, articles, books, and films that helped and inspired us as we made @overshootpod.bsky.social👇
- Read the piece: strategicclimaterisks.substack.com/p/some-thing... You can listen to all the episodes - and read the other bonus posts - at overshootpod.com And all the episodes will soon be on YouTube. Subscribe at www.youtube.com/@OvershootPod
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- In summer 1945, the UK prime minister wrote an extraordinarily prescient memo about the strategic consequences of the atomic bomb Eighty years later, as a new climate reality dawns, something similar needs to happen Read my latest @overshootpod.bsky.social bonus essay👇
- Reposted by Laurie LaybournListening recommendation www.overshootpod.com @laurielaybourn.bsky.social does a very good job of translating "all that climate stuff" into our very own realities.
- Reposted by Laurie LaybournNew from me: I spoke to two scientists who originally helped spread the use of carbon capture. They now say it's being misused. Here's why (gift link):
- "[AMOC collapse] is a direct threat to national resilience and security" the Icelandic Climate Minister said "It's the first time a specific climate-related phenomenon has been brought to the National Security Council as a potential existential threat" Significant www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
- "The North Atlantic may be approaching a critical tipping point under continued climate change." Be sure to check out the latest State of the Cryosphere report Essential reading for anyone working on or caring about our collective security iccinet.org/statecryo25/
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn❔| #TTP: Has Europe Given Up its Leadership on Climate Change? ➡️ COP30 takes place amidst increased pessimism about the world’s commitment to climate action. Beset by a host of other challenges, can Europe still maintain a leading role? carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...
- In 1992, the English Premier League was founded and governments promised to avoid 'dangerous' climate change One of those things didn't work out Our next @overshootpod.bsky.social bonus essay delves deeper into carbon removals and explores why net-zero might be the most dangerous moment in history
- Read it here: strategicclimaterisks.substack.com/p/the-boldes...
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- A year ago, Spain was hit by deadly floods They were supercharged by climate change Yet in their wake, climate-denying politicians gained influence - which risks undermining climate action, making people less safe Today we publish new research on this troubling dynamic🧵 www.scri.org.uk/derailment
- Often, climate action is spoken about in one-way relationships Action is needed to reduce the adverse impacts of climate change, with decarbonisation tackling the problem at root and adaptation increasing resilience to inevitable shocks In turn, these actions have consequences, changing society
- There are other one-way relationships, like how climate impacts affect climate action: eg, worsening drought can decrease hydropower production But our research showed that there is far less attention on the *feedback loops* between the consequences of climate change and climate action
-
View full thread
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Episode 5 of 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝟭.𝟱°𝗖 is out! As the world heads over 1.5°C, what's the strategy? In front of a live audience, we explore what 1.5°C overshoot means for geopolitics, the law & more Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/547f... Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...
- And that's not it for 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝟭.𝟱°𝗖 - more bonus content is coming, including essays that dive deeper into the issues we explored across the series. Don't miss out; sign up at www.overshootpod.com
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Laurie LaybournDeliberation in action. People in #Exeter discussing priorities for what we need to do now to help us mitigate future risks as part of this afternoon's @gsiexeter.bsky.social assembly with @laurielaybourn.bsky.social
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- 📢 The 4th episode of @overshootpod.bsky.social is out now! Last year, Spain was hit by one of the worst disasters in its history It was driven by climate change But it ended up boosting climate deniers... How can the world stop this from happening again? Listen now: overshootpod.com
- Direct links Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/15AN... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Laurie LaybournSue Owen asked what her pension savings are being invested in - and was horrified. Ep. 3 of this brilliant new podcast explains how the pensions industry continues to fuel the climate crisis. But you can write to your MP today to call for Government action actionnetwork.org/letters/writ...
- The third episode of @overshootpod.bsky.social is out now! We meet the pensioner who looked into her pension fund's due diligence on climate change What she found was shocking... Featuring @carbontracker.bsky.social @josephestiglitz.bsky.social and more Listen now👇 www.overshootpod.com
- Thanks for listening @thetimes.com! Great to see @overshootpod.bsky.social featured in this week's Times Environment newsletter
- The third episode of @overshootpod.bsky.social is out now! We meet the pensioner who looked into her pension fund's due diligence on climate change What she found was shocking... Featuring @carbontracker.bsky.social @josephestiglitz.bsky.social and more Listen now👇 www.overshootpod.com
- Direct links Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1Eks... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Pick of the week! Thanks to @theguardian.com for listening!
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Interested in immersive, surprising stories? Listen to 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝟭.𝟱°𝗖 I'm humbled with the positive reception, which includes scientists, novelists, politicians, activists👇 Visit: www.overshootpod.com Follow: @overshootpod.bsky.social
- Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0GcqveD... Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o... More episodes and bonus essays coming soon...
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Episode 2 of @overshootpod.bsky.social is out! I ask: who’s going to clean up the mess? We hear the story of how climate plans are dependent on one big idea But it might not even work, and we didn’t vote for it And it all started in Swedish paper mills... 🎧👇 open.spotify.com/episode/49H1...
- For 10 years, the world's been warned about overshooting 1.5°C It's now happening So, does that mean the world is doomed...? Or can it be saved very quickly? Tune in to episode 1 of Overshoot: Navigating a world beyond 1.5°C👇 Available on all major platforms www.overshootpod.com/part-1-uncha...
- “An essential guide to a critical issue. Please tune in.” - @georgemonbiot.bsky.social Listen to the trailer on overshootpod.com and follow @overshootpod.bsky.social Episode 1 coming soon
- Follow @overshootpod.bsky.social to catch all the upcoming episodes and bonus essays
- The world missed its goal for tackling climate change What happens next? That's the question I'm asking in a new documentary series We uncover the fantasies that brought us here and meet the people with ideas to navigate what's next Listen to the trailer👇 open.spotify.com/episode/2ICK...
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- The world missed its goal for tackling climate change What happens next? That's the question I'm asking in a new documentary series We uncover the fantasies that brought us here and meet the people with ideas to navigate what's next Listen to the trailer👇 open.spotify.com/episode/2ICK...
- Reposted by Laurie LaybournNEW STUDY: How much CO2 can we safely store in geological formations? In a new @nature.com study, we cross-check established academic and industry estimates with various risk factors. We find a prudent geological CO2 storage limit that is about 10x smaller. /1
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Laurie LaybournWe are entering a new climate reality affecting us beyond the immediate impacts. As a society we need to develop certain capabilities that have been underdeveloped, including: - Situational awareness - Resilience - Speed @laurielaybourn.bsky.social (Executive Director, @climate-risk.bsky.social)
- Today @thecccuk.bsky.social releases its assessment on UK climate adaptation It shows a dangerous apathy to systemic risks E.g.; "there aren’t enough indicators to assess overall progress accurately" on becoming more resilient to systemic risks in the food system www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
- “Our security depends as much on tanks as it does on energy stability and an affordable supply. Whether or not you think the world is a more dangerous place, you can still improve the security of your society through renewables.” It was great talking with @wsj.com www.wsj.com/articles/sus...
- Essential reading👇
- LAUNCHING…. The first issue of our new journal – now available to pre-order on The BREAK—DOWN website 👇 linktr.ee/breakdownradio
- I'm delighted to be speaking at the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit in London on 26 June. Join me to explore whether we need a new 'North Star' for climate change in light of the increasing overshoot of the 1.5C global goal. Learn more and sign up👇 events.bloomberglive.com/sustainable-...
- Reposted by Laurie Laybourn[Not loaded yet]
- Will climate risk assessment actually be improved? We need it: eg, pension funds think 4C will shave ~1% off assets But even if assessments were improved, there might be a material disincentive to disclose Are we in a 'delayed disclosure trap'? strategicclimaterisks.substack.com/p/are-we-in-...
- Reposted by Laurie LaybournFrom @businessgreen.bsky.social this morning: 'The somewhat secretive Inside Track went public today with the publication of a nine page memo to investors from an anonymous group of over 20 senior executives from across the food industry.' 1/2 cont.
- “It is widely understood that current [climate risk] assessments [on pension investments] may not be credible," said British Business Bank's Leandros Kalisperas, "but the question is, what is better than what we have, and how can it be implemented?” www.pensionsage.com/pa/Current-c...
- 😊🤷♂️
