A Blueprint for a Safer Planet

The Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen next December will be one of the most important international gatherings since the Second World War. Nicholas Stern gives a compelling account of why the meeting matters so much to the world, and outlines a global deal that would provide the ground rules for a safer planet. His book reinforces the arguments of the original Stern Review, and provides a forceful response to its critics

Richard Lambert, head of CBI and Chancellor of Warwick University

The Stern Review led the way in explaining the economic theory of climate change. His Blueprint sets out in practical terms why the world needs to act, what we need to do, and how, if we take action, we can build a new era of prosperity and growth.

Adair Turner, Chairman of the FSA and Chairman of the Climate Change Committee

The book is written for a wider audience than the official report and incorporates some more recent (and worrying) findings from climate science.

Economist, Economist

Despite his gloomy predictions Lord Stern's overall argument is one of optimism

Louise Gray, Telegraph

If this year's climate crucial climate change negotiations are successful, this book will be required reading ... Lord Stern, like Al Gore, could be seen as one of the rock stars of global warming.

Fiona Harvey, Financial Times

The planet owes Nicholas Stern a big thank you...valuable and combative stuff.

Fred Pearce, Guardian