A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regions’ GVA is becoming decoupled from energy inputs and emissions. This blog summarises the report in 4 key points. 1- The UK is decoupling at the national level The amount of energy and emissions required to generate … Continue reading “How Regional Emissions and Energy Use Has Changed Since 2015 – 4 Key Points”
Category: Environment: Living and Working More Sustainably in a Greener Economy
Making Sense of Just Transition in City and Regional Policy-Making
Will Eadson explores how policymakers in South Yorkshire interpret and implement the concept of a just transition—the idea that the shift to a low-carbon economy must be fair and inclusive. Drawing on research using Q-methodology, the study reveals how different stakeholders conceptualise justice, change, and transformation. Cities around the world are declaring climate emergencies and pledging … Continue reading “Making Sense of Just Transition in City and Regional Policy-Making”
Living and Working More Sustainably in a Greener Economy
In this blog, Dr Matthew Lyons summarises the LPIP Hub Evidence Review: Living and Working Sustainably in a Greener Economy. Context The impacts of climate change are being felt across the world in increasing severity and frequency. As of 2024, temperatures were currently 1.28 oC above preindustrial levels. Nature in the UK is also under … Continue reading “Living and Working More Sustainably in a Greener Economy”