Najam Delivers SDPI Lecture on Climate Change from a Pakistan Perspective
In his remarks, Professor Najam addresses the failures of existing climate agreements, the evolution of climate policy worldwide, the transformation of the climate issue from one of mitigation to adaptation, as well as how Pakistan can tackle its own climate challenges.
Selin Publishes “One Earth” Article on Global Mercury Governance
Focusing on mercury discharges from the two largest sources globally, Professor Selin examines connections between major aspects of the mercury issue and the global sustainable development agenda.
Najam Discusses Global Challenges Caused by Global Climate Crisis
Professor Najam argues that we are now in “The Age of Adaptation” and we need to look at climate not just as a “carbon management” challenge but as a development challenge, and maybe even a sustainable development opportunity.
Najam Speaks to the UN General Assembly on “Living Indus”
The Indus has cultivated civilization and prosperity for more than 5,000 years; however, due to climate change, Professor Najam says we cannot be sure that we will be able to maintain the health of this great river for even 100 more years.
Najam Moderates High-Level UN ECOSOC Discussion on SDGs
In leading the discussion with leading academic and policy leaders working on the SDGs, Professor Najam notes that “the most important determinants of what the global tomorrow may hold is the actions we take, or not take, today.”
Gallagher and Kozul-Wright Argue for Re-Orientation of Global Economic Systems
In their remarks, Gallagher and Kozul-Wright outline the motivation and purpose of the new book – “The Case for a New Bretton Woods” – which is to call for a global discussion to realign global economic institutions for our collective climate, social and development goals.
Najam Discusses Environmental Policy at UN EMG’s Stockholm+50
Dean Najam suggests that, while much has happened because of the Stockholm conference, much of its agenda remains a work in progress and that this fact would have greatly disturbed the architects of the original conference.
GDP Center Publishes Paper on Debt Relief & Green Development
Co-authored by the GDP Center, the Heinrich Böll Foundation and the Centre for Sustainable Finance at SOAS, University of London, the report proposes an ambitious blueprint for designing debt relief to secure green, resilient and inclusive development.
Pardee Center Hosts Webinar on Future of Sustainable Development
Expert panelists discussed the future of sustainable development in “The World After Coronavirus.”
GDP Center Publishes Report on Sustainable Debt Relief
“By relieving the debts of the poor and releasing the money to address climate change, we can start to change our world.”
GDP Center Hosts Mercury Stories Book Launch
“These mercury stories go beyond mercury, they are really sustainability stories.”
Gallagher Speaks at Global Conference on Development Banks
Professor Gallagher discussed the need for PDBs to share to best practices and work more closely with the private sector, government, and civil society.
Selin Publishes New Book: Mercury Stories
Professor Selin’s latest book examines sustainability through analyzing human interactions with mercury over thousands of years.
Garčević Speaks During Sustainable Development Conference
Ambassador Garčević emphasized the importance of private and public sector cooperation in creating prosperous societies and sustainable economic development.
Gallagher Published in Journal of International Development
Prof. Kevin Gallagher’s research finds that MDBs have been overly conservative in their lending in the years after the global financial crisis.
Gallagher Publishes Research in Journal of International Development
Prof. Kevin Gallagher’s research finds that MDBs have been overly conservative in their lending in the years after the global financial crisis.
Pardee Research Seminar: Gallagher on Development Banks
Gallagher’s research presentation was entitled “Development Banks and Sustainable Development: Lessons from Latin America.”
Najam Interviewed on Climate and Development Policy
In developing countries development policy should be climate policy, says Adil Najam.
Najam in TNS on Environmental Neglect
Adil Najam talks to TNS about the futility of more environmental indices.
Najam Presents at CDPR on Climate and Sustainable Development
Adil Najam spoke at the Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR) in Lahore, Pakistan.