Lord Nicholas Stern

IG Patel Professor of Economics & Government at LSE & Chairman of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & Environment

  • Head of the India Observatory at LSE
  • Former Second Permanent Secretary of HM Treasury & Head of the Government Economic Service
  • Former Chief Economist & SVP of the World Bank
  • Former President of the British Academy
  • Recipient of the Blue Planet Prize & the Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication

Discover Lord Nicholas Stern’s biography of published work below.

The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review by Lord Nicholas Stern
The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review
A Blueprint for a Safer Planet by Lord Nicholas Stern
A Blueprint for a Safer Planet: How to Manage Climate Change & Create a New Era of Progress & Prosperity
Why Are We Waiting by Lord Nicholas Stern
Why Are We Waiting?: The Logic, Urgency & Promise of Tackling Climate Change

When Lord Nicholas Stern is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

The Economics Implications of Global Climate Change
Ethics & Economics
Mid-Term Economic Growth
A New Industrial Revolution
The Consequences of Profound Changes in the Division of Labour

Lord Nicholas Stern is widely acclaimed as the IG Patel Professor of Economics & Government at LSE, the former Second Permanent Secretary to the HM Treasury and Head of the Government Economic Service, and is an ideal keynote speaker on climate change and environmentalism due to his extensive and distinguished career in economics, academia and policy advising, with a strong focus on environmental issues. His seminal work, “The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review”, has been a cornerstone in understanding the economic impacts of climate change, significantly influencing policymakers and stakeholders globally.

Nicholas’ recognition in the academic and scientific communities further solidifies his standing as a leading voice on climate issues. He has been elected a Fellow of both the Royal Society and the Academy of Social Sciences, highlighting his interdisciplinary approach to tackling climate change. His numerous awards, including the Blue Planet Prize and the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Climate Change, reflect his outstanding research on global environmental problems and underscore his influence and impact in the field.

As an author, Nicholas has produced critical works that articulate the urgency of addressing climate change, such as “Why Are We Waiting?: The Logic, Urgency & Promise of Tackling Climate Change”. His books provide in-depth analysis and practical solutions, making his insights highly valuable for audiences seeking to understand and act on climate issues. These publications showcase his ability to propose actionable strategies and frameworks for policy and action. Nicholas Stern’s role in international advisory positions, including Chief Economist at the World Bank and leadership at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, underscores his strategic influence on global economic and environmental policy. His appointment as a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour for Services to Economics, International Relations and Tackling Climate Change is a testament to his lifetime commitment and expertise in these areas.

This extensive experience, coupled with his prestigious accolades and influential publications, makes Lord Nicholas Stern an authoritative and compelling keynote speaker on climate change and environmentalism. As a keynote speaker, Lord Nicholas Stern addresses the economic implications of global climate change, mid-term economic growth, the new industrial revolution, profound changes in the division of labour and the intersection of ethics and economics. His expertise helps to contextualise the long-term economic factors affecting organisations and global markets, with his power as a keynote speaker emphasised in his TED Talk “The State of the Climate – and What We Might Do About It. Hire Lord Nicholas Stern today to learn more about the economic impacts of climate change, today!

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