Nick Stern
Professor of economics and government at the London School of Economics and chair of the Grantham Research Institute, known for the influential Stern Review on the economics of climate change and work on green growth.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 18min
Can degrowth save the climate?
Jason Hickel, political economist at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and degrowth advocate, and Nick Stern, LSE economist known for the Stern Review and green growth work, debate pathways for climate-safe societies. They discuss whether growth can be decoupled from emissions. They outline investments, policy shifts, taxation and systemic changes needed to meet climate goals.
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May 25, 2025 • 35min
175. Does Trump Spell The End Of Net Zero?
Join Professor Lord Nicholas Stern, a prominent economist and former chief economist at the World Bank, as he tackles the pressing issue of climate change. He discusses the paradox of affordable green energy versus ambitious political action. The conversation highlights global disparities in climate strategies, particularly with China on the rise as the U.S. retreats. Stern underscores the urgency of net-zero goals, the challenges of fossil fuel dependence, and the complex dynamics of air travel and sustainability solutions. A thought-provoking discussion on our planet's future!
