Investing in interventions to break the psychological poverty trap – Evidence from Kolkata Brothels
Research that reveals how individuals’ self-image distorted by stigma can lead to behaviours that reinforce poverty.
The Brazilian Deprivation Index
The Brazilian Deprivation Index (IBP) is the first small area deprivation measure covering the whole of Brazil.
The Adaptation and Resilience in ASEAN Report
Adaptation and Resilience in ASEAN report presents the key hazards and vulnerabilities in the region and highlights strategies to reduce disaster risk and increase resilience.
Voter Coalitions and Pro-Climate Reform
Analysis of the barriers and pinpoints mechanisms to create pro-climate coalitions.
COVID-19 and Housing: Occupations and evictions in Bogotá, Cape Town and São Paulo
Research report from the Lower and Middle Income Countries Research Network that argues that post-COVID recovery strategies of creating inclusive and liveable cities must include informal occupations and settlements.
Sustainability in Learning and Teaching Community of Practice
The Sustainability in Learning & Teaching Community of Practice aims to bring together colleagues from across the University to advance the understanding and implementation of good practice in sustainability.
The Economics of the Race to Net Zero: A Marathon, Not A Sprint
By Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, one of the UK’s leading economist, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, and a member of the Scotia Group Our transition to net-zero carbon emissions will be the most radical economic transition we’ve ever made in peacetime. The Industrial Revolution was driven by the active pursuit of profit.…
Climate Law and Governance Day: Interview with an Organiser
In a series of interviews in the lead-up to COP26 in Glasgow, we are chatting with academics whose research is focused on sustainability and tackling climate change. Susanne Stühlinger is a PhD researcher in the School of Law involved in organising the Climate Law and Governance Day. Could you briefly discuss the main topics of…
UBDC and COP26 – using our data and expertise to tackle the climate crisis
How the Urban Big Data Centre is working to discover climate action solutions and helping others to access the data and skills they need to do the same.
Amplifying Children’s Voices
In the build-up to COP26, Children’s Neighbourhoods Scotland (CNS) at the University of Glasgow is using the capabilities approach to facilitate workshops between schools in West Dunbartonshire and in Luis Cruz Martinez, Chile.