GSoS Launch Special Event Series
We are celebrating our official launch year with a dynamic series of public events designed to inspire, connect and accelerate action for sustainability.
With in-person audiences and global livestreams, this series of live panel events showcases the bold vision and collaborative spirit that define the Global School of Sustainability at LSE.
What to Expect
- Keynote Events featuring world-renowned voices in the movement for sustainability
- Interactive Experiences with opportunities to pose your questions to our speakers
- Global Dialogues connecting people from around the world
Get Involved
Explore our featured events and recordings below. Join us to drive transformative change across disciplines, sectors and borders.
Upcoming events
Abundant clean energy for all: the technological opportunity
Part of the GSoS Launch Special Event Series
The first public event in a special lecture series from Lord Adair TurnerTuesday, 27 January 2026, 6.30pm-8pm.
In-person and online public event - Sheikh Zayed Theatre, Cheng Kin Ku Building, LSE
Barriers to climate action: transitional costs, distributional issues and politics
Part of the GSoS Launch Special Event Series
The second public event in a special lecture series from Lord Adair TurnerTuesday, 3 February 2026, 7pm-8.30pm.
In-person public event - Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House, LSE.
Keeping global warming below 2°C: a feasible action plan
Part of the GSoS Launch Special Event Series
The third public event in a special lecture series from Lord Adair TurnerMonday, 9 February 2026, 6.30pm-8pm.
In-person public event - Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House, LSE.
Past events
The growth story of the 21st century: the economics and opportunity of climate action
Part of the GSoS Launch Special Event Series
Watch the livestream, listen to the podcast
Download the slides for this eventThis event took place on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 6.30pm-8pm.
Sustainability, peace and development: in conversation with Juan Manuel Santos
Part of the GSoS Launch Special Event Series
Listen to the podcast, watch the recording
This event took place on Thursday, 30 October 2025, 6.30pm-8pm.
Amartya Sen and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in conversation with Nick Stern: building sustainability in a turbulent world
Part of the GSoS Launch Special Event Series
Listen to the podcast, watch the recording
This event took place on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 6.30pm-8pm.