The Rhodes Trust, based at the University of Oxford,

COVID And Climate Change: How To Kill Two Birds With One Stone

“We understood early on in the coronavirus crisis that a significant amount of capital would be spent in recovery. Given the need for more spending in the climate space, we asked the question: why couldn’t we combine them?” Two Rhodes Scholars (Brian O’Callaghan and Cameron Hepburn) have partnered with Nobel prize winning economists and climate economists to produce a study for the Oxford Review of Economic Policy, looking at whether COVID-19 fiscal recovery packages will accelerate or slow progress on climate change?

Global map of Rhodes Scholars tackling Coronavirus pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic underscores the crucial need for thoughtful, public-spirited leaders who can collaborate across geographic and disciplinary borders to tackle complex global challenges.

Rhodes Scholars profiles - Coronavirus pandemic

In these challenging times, it is inspiring to see so many Rhodes Scholars standing up for the world and being involved in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. Here are some profiles and quotes of Rhodes Scholars showing just a few of the ways in which our community is participating in actions to prevent, slow and end the Coronavirus pandemic.

Rhodes Scholars COVID in-depth accounts of impact

There are so many examples of incredible commitment around the globe to combating COVID-19. Here we look at three case studies in depth.