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COP26 Briefings

This briefing series aims to raise awareness of the importance of the humanities and the social sciences in understanding the complex human and social dimensions to environmental challenges and their solutions.
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Introduction

The British Academy's COP26 Briefings Series aims to raise awareness of the importance of the humanities and the social sciences in understanding the complex human and social dimensions to environmental challenges and their solutions. We are convening our community, bridging sectors and disciplines, integrating insights to help inform policy, and encouraging interdisciplinary learning.

Publications

Climate litigation as climate activism: what works?

by Kim Bouwer and Joana Setzer

This briefing examines post-Paris Agreement 2015 legal mobilisation, discussing the who, why, how and what for of this new wave of activity.

Climate litigation as climate activism: what works?

Policy pathways to accelerate transitions to zero-carbon economies

by Katharina Rietig

This briefing outlines how responsible policies for transitioning to a zero-carbon economy can address the climate crisis and offer co-benefits for addressing the other challenges.

Policy pathways to accelerate transitions to zero-carbon economies

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