Food futures
Our current food system is a leading cause of biodiversity loss and global warming. It is also responsible for increasing the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease, as well as public health threats such as antimicr…
Latest 300 | LSE Public lectures and events | Video
Dive into the heart of contemporary debate and scholarly insight with Latest 300 | LSE Public lectures and events | Video. Curated by the LSE Film and Audio Team, this collection brings the lecture halls of the London School of Economics directly to you, featuring video recordings of the most recent three hundred public events. Each episode captures unfiltered discussions, keynote speeches, and panel debates led by influential thinkers, policymakers, and academics from across the globe. The subjects are as diverse as the world we live in, spanning critical social sciences, groundbreaking educational theory, and the latest scientific research that intersects with public policy. You’ll hear experts grapple with today’s most pressing questions, from economic inequality and climate change to the future of technology and international relations. This isn't a produced narrative series; it's a front-row seat to genuine intellectual exchange, offering the depth and nuance that only a full, unedited lecture can provide. For anyone with a curious mind seeking to understand the forces shaping society, this video podcast serves as an invaluable and direct resource. The visual element adds a significant layer, allowing you to see presentations, data, and the dynamic interaction between speakers. Explore this curated selection for a comprehensive look at cutting-edge thought, and find the corresponding audio and PDF collections for even more depth from LSE's extensive public programme.
Episodes
Can football catalyse climate action
Football is more than a game. It’s a global cultural force with the power to shift norms, inspire communities, and mobilise collective action. As the climate crisis demands transformative change in how we live and consum…
Saving the planet in an age of geopolitical rivalry
Is the return of great power rivalry and conflict eroding the collective capacity and willingness of the international community to address environmental, trade, and public health crises globally?
Global sustainability: in conversation with John Kerry
Join former US Secretary of State John Kerry for a wide-ranging conversation on global sustainability challenges and opportunities, reflecting on leadership, international cooperation, and the evolving intersections betw…
Cruising
This event brings together theatre and social science to explore some of the most urgent questions of our time, building on LSE IDEAS’ Geopolitics of Climate Change series.
Can we tackle climate change without deepening inequality?
The climate crisis is reshaping economies, societies, and livelihoods—but not everyone bears its costs equally.
The green shoots of the new economy
We know that governments across the world are acting far too slowly in tackling the ecological crisis across its many dimensions, but can we usefully look elsewhere for radical action? Can we even find new solutions in i…
The artist formerly known as climate change
Adam Met, climate advocate, educator and member of the multiplatinum band AJR, discusses how we can protect the planet and examines the future of climate communication in an age of political polarization, algorithmic med…
Surviving extreme times
In their books, both Mishal Husain and Lea Ypi have explored their family histories through periods of authoritarianism, conflict and political upheaval. In this conversation they will explore the resonance with the pres…
Saving the world one family at a time
With growing tensions between China and the United States, new "third spaces" are emerging beyond great-power competition. Gone South Village is a short documentary film that explores how overseas Chinese communities in…
