Climate policy in a cost-of-living crisis
Join Alan Brent, Professor of Sustainable Energy Systems, and Catherine Iorns Magallanes, Professor in the Faculty of Law in this Spotlight series lecture.
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Spotlight lecture series
Climate policy in a cost-of-living crisis
Join Alan Brent, Professor of Sustainable Energy Systems, and Catherine Iorns Magallanes, Professor in the Faculty of Law in this Spotlight series lecture.
22 September 2023 from 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm
Alan Brent and Catherine Iorns Magallanes discuss climate policy in the context of the current cost of living crisis and why a long term focus is still needed in the face of mounting immediate challenges. Catherine discusses predictions for 2050, particularly around food and water, and outlines the likely dire consequences if we choose business as usual instead of action. Alan discusses some innovative renewable/sustainable energy solutions to help manage the challenges we are facing.