How to save the planet I LSE Festival exhibition

The social sciences are critical in tackling the existential challenges that we face. Whilst some solutions may be scientific or technological, it is the human behaviours and cultures, political systems and economic structures that will determine whether we use them.

From better understanding the value of nature, to improving urban design, and from revealing the role of community action, to holding those with the power to make a difference to account, this exhibition explores how LSE research is shaping a more sustainable future.

Join our launch reception, from 12-2pm on Monday 15 June, to meet some of the featured researchers.

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Researchers featured in this year's exhibition include:

Forests and oceans: Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx); Dr Thomas Smith; Dr Clare Balboni and Professor Robin Burgess (STICERD); Dr Ieva Kazlauskaitė; Bingqian Gao.

Sustainable cities: Urban95 Academy (LSE Cities); Dr Alexandra Gomes; International Growth Centre (IGC).

Holding those with power to account: TPI Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI Centre); Professor Riccardo Crescenzi and Oliver Harman; Pauline Jerrentrup; Dr Steven McCulloch.

People and action: Department of Anthropology; Dr Ganga Shreedhar; Amanda Segnini.

This event is part of the LSE Festival: How to save the planet running from Monday 15 to Saturday 20 June 2026. This year's Festival explores how existential threats including the climate crisis, conflict and AI are affecting all parts of the world, transforming the way and where we live, and how our societies function. With a series of events asking what can we be doing to save the Earth, its people and environment? Booking for all Festival events will open on Monday 18 May.

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