Researchers at Imperial's Grantham Institute developed this animation to explain what the carbon budget is, and why the world needs to take drastic action to cut emissions of greenhouse gases.

Action on climate change can simultaneously help to address other issues faced by society – improving air quality and public health, reducing NHS costs, creating jobs, improving energy security and preserving the natural environment.

The transition to a low-carbon economy is gathering pace. How can we ensure it is a just & equitable energy transition for all?

The Grantham Institute is working with policymakers, business leaders and researchers to help make the transition to a sustainable, resilient, zero-carbon society. 

Senior Policy Research Fellow, Mr Ajay Gambhir, discusses China's carbon dioxide emissions and the challenges and opportunities the country faces in transitioning to a low-carbon energy system.

Professor Jenny Nelson discusses developments in solar photovoltaic technology, its role in climate change mitigation and the uptake of solar power across the globe.

Professor Nilay Shah discusses the need to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions and some of the technologies needed as we transition towards a low carbon energy system.

Professor Nilay Shah discusses negative emissions technologies and how they could contribute to climate mitigation efforts.

Dr Tamaryn Napp discusses global industrial carbon emissions and how they could be reduced.