AI, Energy and Climate: Economic Growth, Climate Change and AI: Lord Nicholas Stern and Dr. Mattia Romani

Giulio Boccaletti's The Environmental Republic argues for reimagining the relationship between society and nature by treating ecosystems as integral public infrastructure requiring civic management and political stewardship. The book proposes institutional and institutional-design changes to ensure ecosystems are governed as part of the social contract, aligning environmental management with public responsibility. Boccaletti explores practical implications for urban planning, water systems, and biodiversity conservation, emphasizing the role of institutions and policies in sustaining healthy ecosystems. By centering nature within governance frameworks, the book offers a policy-oriented vision for sustainable development and resilience. Its interdisciplinary approach draws on ecology, economics, and political theory to propose actionable reforms for integrating natural systems into public infrastructure.

The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review provides a detailed economic analysis of climate change, highlighting its potential impacts on global economies and the necessity of early intervention. It argues that the costs of inaction far outweigh the costs of reducing emissions, suggesting that investing about 1% of global GDP annually could prevent the worst effects of climate change.

Nicholas Stern's book frames climate action as the central growth story of this century, arguing that investments in clean energy, infrastructure, human and natural capital can deliver prosperity while reducing emissions. It outlines six drivers of growth—cheaper clean technologies, economies of scale, efficiency gains (including AI), systems thinking for cities and infrastructure, health improvements, and large investment flows—while emphasizing adaptation and equitable development. Stern presents policy and institutional changes needed to mobilize finance and coordinate large-scale transformation across countries. The book is grounded in economics and offers rejoinders to common arguments against climate action, aiming to be both optimistic about possibility and cautionary about missed opportunities. It is published open-access by LSE Press and intended for broad policy and academic audiences.

The World's Banker is a detailed account of James Wolfensohn's presidency at the World Bank, exploring the institutional reforms, political challenges, and the Bank's evolving role in global development during his tenure. The book chronicles major initiatives, leadership decisions, and the interplay between politics and international finance in shaping development policy. It provides insights into the internal dynamics of the World Bank and the complexities of driving reform within a major multilateral institution. Through reporting and analysis, the book evaluates the successes and limitations of Wolfensohn's agenda, offering lessons for future multilateral leadership. It is often cited by policymakers and scholars studying international financial institutions and development governance.

Published in 1963, 'Beyond a Boundary' is neither a traditional cricket memoir nor an autobiography. It blends discussions of cricket matches, the history of the game in Trinidad and England, and its cultural significance. James argues that cricket is an art form that embodies and dramatically expresses the collective aspirations of a society. The book explores the intersection of sports, culture, and politics, particularly in the context of colonial West Indian society and the decolonization movement.

Middlemarch, written by George Eliot, is a novel that delves into the complexities of provincial life in 19th-century England. The story revolves around the intersecting lives of its characters, particularly Dorothea Brooke and Dr. Tertius Lydgate, as they navigate marriage, vocation, and social class. Eliot critiques the conventional romance narratives of her time by portraying marriage as a complex and often problematic institution. The novel also explores themes of idealism, self-interest, hypocrisy, and the constraints on women's lives. Set in the fictional town of Middlemarch between 1829 and 1832, the novel incorporates historical events such as the Great Reform Act of 1832 and early developments in medicine. Eliot's realistic portrayal of ordinary human life, with its quiet tragedies and small triumphs, has made 'Middlemarch' a masterpiece of English literature.