On May 7th the UK will go to the polls to choose the next government, but what might this choice mean for our climate and environment? In the run up to the election, top academics and influencers at the Grantham Institute have considered what the current political parties have to offer, and what previous governments have delivered, on these key areas. We ask the all-important question - why aren’t these issues getting more profile on the election trail? Academics at Imperial are also thinking ahead to the post-election period and have concrete steps that the next government should take to push UK policies on climate and environment to the next level.
Our analysis
Blog: Climate change debate is hampered by neoliberal consensus
John Ashton describes how 'dysfunctional politics' have allowed climate change to slip off the political agenda. Read more
Publication: Climate change priorities for the next UK government
This joint policy brief advises the next UK government on where to focus efforts to act on climate change. Read now
The Grantham Institute in the media
- Brian Hoskins on the Today programme (skip to 2:44:00)
- Climate change ignored by politicians, say experts - BBC News
- Climate debate at 'trivial level', says expert - The Herald Scotland
Elsewhere on the web
Energy and the Environment: a cold climate for climate change policies? - a policy briefing from LSE's Centre for Economic Performance, authored by Ralf Martin (Imperial College Business School).
Election debate on environment and climate change - BBC
Cameron, Clegg and Miliband sign joint climate pledge - The Guardian
Vote who, go green? Parties diverge on how to save the planet - The Guardian
Find out more about climate change
Brush up on climate science basics and explore climate research at Imperial. Read more
Briefing papers
Our briefing papers provide background and advice on key climate change and environment issues. View more