Lord Nicholas Stern

Lord Nicholas Stern is one of the world’s leading authorities on the economics of climate change and sustainable development. He came to global prominence with the publication of the landmark Stern Review, a groundbreaking 700-page report examining the economic impact of climate change, which instantly made him a household name.

A former Chief Economic Advisor to the UK Government, Lord Stern also served as Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President of the World Bank (2000–2003) and has played a pivotal role in Europe’s economic development as Chief Economist and Senior Advisor to the Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

In 2008, he was appointed Chairman of the LSE’s Grantham Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, leading world-class research and translating it into practical policy impact. He also held the IG Patel Chair and served as Director of the LSE Asia Research Centre and LSE India Observatory, fostering intellectual engagement between the UK, Europe, and India.

In his presentations, Lord Stern provides unparalleled insight into the economic, social, and business implications of climate change. He guides organisations on building sustainable growth, understanding the long-term economic impact of global warming, and identifying opportunities for investment, innovation, and leadership in a rapidly changing world.

Renowned for his clarity and depth of analysis, Lord Stern makes complex economic and environmental issues accessible, offering audiences practical strategies and visionary insights for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.