The growth story of the 21st Century : the economics and opportunity of climate action / Nicholas Stern.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stern, N. H. (Nicholas Herbert), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Climate change mitigation--Economic aspects.

Climate change mitigation.

Global environmental change--Economic aspects.

Global environmental change.

Physical Description:

xxvii, 524 pages : illustrations (color), maps (color), charts (color) ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Growth story of the twenty-first century

Place of Publication:

London : LSE Press, 2025.

Summary:

"The world stands at a crossroads. The next decade will determine whether we avoid climate, biodiversity, and economic catastrophe - or unlock a new era of sustainable, resilient, and inclusive growth. The Growth Story of the 21st Century challenges the outdated idea that we must choose between climate action and development. Instead, it presents a compelling case for a transformation that delivers both prosperity and a healthier planet. Drawing on economics, finance, policy, politics, and behavioral science, Nicholas Stern explores why this transformation is essential, what it entails, and how we can achieve it. He revisits the insights of the Stern Review two decades on and sets out a new research agenda for economics and the social sciences. This is a story of optimism - about how rapid technological advances, including digitisation and AI, can drive change at scale. But it does not shy away from the immense challenges ahead. With clear and practical strategies for national and international action, this book is a call to leaders, businesses, and individuals alike: the future is in our hands, and delay is the riskiest option of all" -- From publisher.

Contents:

Foundations: a world re-drawn and an urgent agenda for action. How we got here, and where to now ; Some fundamentals: science and nature ; More fundamentals: politics, economics, ethics ; A changing world: new opportunities and an agenda for action

The new growth story. Rising to the challenges: the key elements of a new growth story ; Perspectives, policies, institutions: actions for rapid structural transformation and sustainable growth ; The role of the state in a changing world

International action. Transformation of the international economy: interdependencies, new structures and geographies, differences across nations; International action for sustainable development: investment, finance, and collaboration

Galvanising action. Fallacies and confusions; obstacles and the risk of failure ; Prospects for success: opportunity, urgency, multilateralism.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Electronic version: Stern, N. H. (Nicholas Herbert). Growth story of the 21st Century.

ISBN:

9781911712473

1911712470

OCLC:

1558008511