Second Annual Workshop
The Sustainable Social Policy and Welfare States Research Hub at the London School of Economics and Political Science is hosting its second annual workshop on Tuesday 2nd June 2026.
The workshop aims to bring together researchers who are working on the social dimensions of climate change and the environment, broadly defined, and policy responses to these challenges. In doing so, we aim to showcase cutting edge research, provide researchers with valuable feedback, and offer a platform for scholars to build their networks and explore future research directions in this growing field.
To this end, we are holding an open-call for research papers to be presented at the workshop. To do so, please submit a 500 word abstract via this form: https://forms.gle/VLEZ81n72QCyAnt88
The deadline for full consideration is Monday 9th March 2026.
The abstract should clearly outline the research question, theoretical framework, empirical approach, as well as the contributions the research makes to the field. The inclusion of one table or figure is permitted if it enhances the abstract. We will only consider unpublished research; please do not submit papers that have a positive decision at an academic journal, are accepted, or forthcoming elsewhere.
Presenting authors are expected to share their completed papers with other conference participants two weeks before the workshop.
Accepted presenters will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the workshop, as well as an after-workshop drinks reception and dinner free of charge. There is no registration fee for the workshop.
We have limited resources to support accommodation for early career researchers. If you would like to be considered for this, please indicate this in your application.
We are looking forward to reading your applications and hopefully welcoming you to London!
Faculty contact
Department of Social Policy, LSE