As of March 2026, this website is no longer being updated. I now work mainly on climate issues, especially in Brighton and Hove, and new work can be found on the website of Climate:Change, our independent think-tank on socially inclusive action in the City: www.climatechangebh.org.uk.
Meanwhile, however, this website has over 850 entries, mostly representing my work on international development from 2010-2025. Among much else, there are over 50 book reviews, more than 20 papers and training cases on bridging research and policy and on managing think-tanks, and many papers on other topics, including aid, food security and nutrition, and the future of international development. See ‘Topics and Themes’ for more details. I can be reached at sm@simonmaxwell.net.
Ten propositions on climate change and growth
I’m trying to work out my ideas about climate change and growth, and this document is an attempt to get to grips with some of the issues, in the form of ten propositions, listed below. It would help me to be instructed on the arguments and on further reading. Thanks in advance for any help and comments.
1. Growth does matter for poor countries – even though most poverty is not in the poorest countries
2. Climate change is one driver, but the measures taken to tackle climate change will also have effects on growth
3. A global perspective is needed
4. A climate compatible strategy needs to be at the heart of the response
5. Low carbon growth appears feasible
6. Get overall policy right: the need for a flexible and competitive economy
7. Link climate policies to growth
8. The priority for funding is to leverage private flows
9. Invest in the politics of climate compatible development
10. Grow - and be happy!