Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Robert C. Brears

Robert C. Brears is the founder and editor-in-chief of Global Climate Solutions. His work connects climate resilience, water security, nature-based solutions, sustainable finance and the transition to more resilient cities and industries.

Climate adaptationWater securityClimate financeNature-based solutionsSustainable cities

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Climate knowledge grounded in practice.

He is an international climate and water specialist whose advisory work has included the final review of a US$391.4 million UNFCCC Green Climate Fund proposal spanning Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Suriname, supporting its progression through technical review and Board consideration.

Robert is founder of Our Future Water and Global Climate Solutions, and Series Editor-in-Chief of the Palgrave Major Reference Works on Sustainable Futures. His books and edited volumes have been published by Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Routledge, Wiley, Palgrave Macmillan and De Gruyter.

His research and field experience extends across global water, climate and resilience systems, including fieldwork in Antarctica.

UNFCCC Green Climate Fund expert

Founder of Our Future Water

Series Editor-in-Chief, Palgrave Major Reference Works on Sustainable Futures

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Circular Economy

Circular Plastics Newsletter Designing Reliable Reuse Services

Shared reuse services need convenient returns, dependable cleaning, and clear operating roles. Banff offers practical lessons for connecting these requirements.

October 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Rows of blue solar panels beneath a bright sky with white clouds

Energy Transition

Renewable Energy Integration: How Germany Opens Batteries to Electricity Markets

Germany’s MiSpeL framework connects battery storage and bidirectional charging with electricity-market participation through clearer measurement and settlement rules.

October 28, 2026 · 4 min read

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Digital & AI

Digital Twins Newsletter Connecting Farm Data With Climate Decisions

Agricultural digital twins can connect environmental observations with scenario testing, helping advisers compare options before organizing field trials.

October 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Concrete storm surge barrier at Neeltje Jans beside open water and distant wind turbines

Resilient Infrastructure

Climate Risk Assessments for Critical Infrastructure: Lessons From the Netherlands

The Netherlands’ new critical-entities law links physical risk reviews with asset inventories, supplier dependencies, climate protection, and service recovery.

October 21, 2026 · 4 min read

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Sustainable Cities

How Compact City Planning Reduces Emissions: Vienna’s Village im Dritten

Vienna’s 2026 municipal housing handover shows how compact redevelopment can combine short journeys, affordable homes, and shared energy infrastructure.

October 14, 2026 · 4 min read

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Nature-Based Solutions

Restoring Urban Biodiversity With Ecological Corridors: Paris's Petite Ceinture

Paris opened a new Petite Ceinture segment in 2026, extending a documented urban ecological corridor while managing public access and habitat protection.

October 7, 2026 · 4 min read

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