Sustainable responses to global challenges
What does a sustainable future look like, and how do we get there? At LSE our researchers are exploring innovative ideas to understand and reshape the systems of finance, economy, politics and society that stand in the way of change, convened by the Global School of Sustainability.
Future proof video series
In 2026, our "Future proof" series goes behind the scenes with some of LSE’s sustainability experts to understand more about what a sustainable and resilient future looks like, and how the social sciences will help us build it. Episodes released on the second Tuesday of every month.
Save the date, LSE Festival 2026: How to save the planet
Monday 15 to Saturday 20 June
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Browse our YouTube sustainability playlist
Why climate action is the economic opportunity we must seize
25 November 2025 · Lord Stern
Putting young people at the heart of local climate policy
25 November 2025 · Imogen Hamilton Jones
High energy bills lend unexpected support for renewable investment | LSE British Politics
Liam Beiser-McGrath, 12 November 2025
How a solar energy backlash engulfed Danish politics | LSE European Politics
Lukas Slothuus, 29 January 2026
History holds the key to understanding the crises facing our oceans | LSE European Politics
Ronald C. Po, 16 February 2026
Videos and podcasts
What are the environmental costs of AI?
Professor Nick Couldry and Dr Eugenie Dugoua explore in this episode of the LSE iQ podcast
Elizabeth J Z Robinson
Professor of Environmental Economics
Department of Geography and Environment, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
Dr Alexandra Gomes
Research Fellow
Giles Atkinson
Professor of Environmental Policy
Department of Geography and Environment, Global School of Sustainability
Dr Thomas Smith
Associate Professor of Environmental Geography
Department of Geography and Environment
