The GIPAD project (Global Inequality Patterns for Development and Deep Decarbonization), a collaboration with researchers from the Paris School of Economics (PSE), Yale University, and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), has received €10 million in funding from the European Commission over the next six years.
This initiative aims to advance the design of scenarios for the coming decades by identifying economic and material transformations compatible with global well-being and planetary limits. It addresses the need for research and tools to jointly consider global inequalities and climate change, recognized as major contemporary challenges.
“"Global inequalities and climate change are among the greatest challenges of our time. Yet, research and public policy still lack the tools to think about these dimensions together. This project aims to change that. It is a great opportunity to lead it at Sciences Po, in collaboration with a leading international consortium."
Luis Vassy, President of Sciences Po, expressed his pride: 'Receiving such recognition for Lucas Chancel [...] is a great source of pride for Sciences Po. It demonstrates Sciences Po's ability to position its research at the highest level, on fundamental issues for the future of our societies.'
ERC Grants recognize projects for their excellence, originality, and contribution to understanding major contemporary issues. The Synergy Grant scheme enables research groups to tackle scientific challenges requiring pooled expertise. The other laureates for the GIPAD project are Thomas Piketty (PSE), Franziska Piontek (PIK), and Narasimha Rao (Yale University).
Since 2007, 42 projects led by researchers affiliated with Sciences Po have been selected by the European Research Council. Lucas Chancel's work focuses on economic inequalities, their interaction with unsustainable development models, and the implementation of social and ecological policies. He teaches courses at the Paris Climate School and the School of Public Affairs.
