Jack Richardson

Head of Energy and Climate

Jack Richardson is the Head of Energy and Climate at Onward, leading the Getting to Zero research programme. He is also the James Blyth Associate Fellow at the Council on Geostrategy where he works on energy and environmental security, publishing papers on critical mineral supply chains, Chinese discursive statecraft, and climate change’s impact on migration.

He was previously a Senior Climate Programme Manager at the Conservative Environment Network and a researcher for a Foreign Office Minister in the House of Commons. He is currently studying for a Masters in International Political Economy at King’s College London and previously read Politics at the University of Exeter.

PUBLICATIONS

March 23, 2023

Forced to Move: How to reduce climate migration to the UK

Reducing the impact of climate change on migration

by Alex Luke, Ted Christie-Miller, Jack Richardson, Phoebe Bunt

PRESS

Politico

Wonks love tech

Onward is mentioned by Politico as one of the recent think tanks that have researched more recently into the tech industry.

Manchester Evening News

Adam Hawksbee on the Spring Budget, the Northern Agenda

Manchester Evening News mentions Adam Hawksbee and his thoughts on the new devolution deals with Greater Manchester and the West Midlands after the March Budget.

Birmingham World

Birmingham politicians cautiously react to Spring Budget 2023 amid ‘Deeper Devolution Deal’

Birmingham World mentions Onward's analysis of the control of spending that local Mayors have on their funds, in relation to the changes in the March Budget.

Conservative Home

Think tank response to the Budget

Conservative Home mentions the comments made by Sebastian Payne, Onward's Director about the March Budget and it's effects on the country.

Ends Report

Former Environment Secretary to become natural England board member

The Ends Report mentions Dame Caroline Spleman who has been appointed to the Natural England Board, Dame Spelman is involved with Onward's work on 'Getting to Zero'.

Politico

Britain’s think tanks are getting into tech

Politico mentions Onward in an article about how the UK's think tanks are moving towards tech and science, it mentions Onward's former director Will Tanner moving into Number 10 as an advisor.

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