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.
The toxic waste crisis poisoning UK towns | LSE Future Proof
Dr Roxana Willis
Should we still care about net zero? | Award-winning LSE iQ Podcast
Is net zero still worth pursuing? This episode explores the economic, political and technological choices shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.
Urban flooding and emergency preparedness: is the UK ready? | LSE Future Proof
Professor David Shukman
How to make life on our planet more sustainable | LSE Future Proof
Professor Jonathan Pershing, Dr Ganga Shreedhar, Dr Shefali Khanna, Professor Sir Tim Besley, Professor David Luke, Professor Carmen Nuzzo
How Gulf cities could be rebuilt with people in mind | LSE Future Proof
Dr Alexandra Gomes
Catch up with Festival events you missed
Podcasts and videos
Catch up with other LSE event recordings
Browse our YouTube sustainability playlist
Why investing in climate adaptation makes economic sense
28 July 2026 ·
What role do banks play in the low carbon transition?
28 July 2026 ·
Recommended reading on sustainable economics
26 May 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
Giles Atkinson
Professor of Environmental Policy; Head of Department
Department of Geography and Environment, The Global School of Sustainability at LSE
Eugenie Dugoua
Associate Professor of Environmental Economics
Department of Geography and Environment, The Global School of Sustainability at LSE
