ActNowFilm: young people in conversation with climate experts

We are excited to launch the third instalment of the ActNowFilm project, a youth voices climate action film series coordinated by the IPR and Cambridge Zero.
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We are excited to launch the third instalment of the ActNowFilm project, a youth voices climate action film series coordinated by the IPR and Cambridge Zero.
A collection of insights and perspectives on the state of our oceans, building on a major Institute for Policy Research (IPR) events series.
Join us for a discussion with Professor Barry Eichengreen on why rising public debt is not necessarily a cause for concern.
While the reforms are a step in the right direction, more needs to happen to support the country’s poorest families, writes Dr Rita Griffiths.
New research by Aida Garcia-Lazaro and Nick Pearce explores the relationship between intangible capital and the labour share in advanced economies.
Professor Guy Standing argues that we urgently need a ‘blue politics’ that is grounded in the principle of the commons.
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Tom Barnes discusses his career as a Policy Advisor and shares his experience on the Masters in Public Policy.
Our latest work and updates on environment and climate change policy, and activities as part of the UK Universities Climate Network (UUCN)
We are excited to launch the third instalment of the ActNowFilm project, a youth voices climate action film series coordinated by the IPR and Cambridge Zero.
ActNowFilm: intergenerational conversations on climate change was showcased in the Blue Zone, at COP27, Egypt on 9th November.
On the blog: Ellie Edwards (owner of Octopus Films) offers a peek 'behind the scenes' of the ActNowFilm project.
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Join us for this special lecture from Professor Barry Eichengreen who will explore the origins, management, uses and misuses of sovereign debt through the ages.
Professor Ricardo Garcia Mira joins us to discuss the social aspects of the clean energy transition in Europe.
In this lecture, Dr Stefan Eich joins us to discuss his recent book 'The Currency of Politics' and examine six crucial episodes of monetary crisis.
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