#LSEEnvironmentWeek

Day 1 of #LSEEnvironmentWeek explored China, industrial policy and the environment. Discussions highlighted how subsidies can generate learning spillovers, while trade policies can have consequences for solar deployment, emissions and global welfare. 🌱

Day 3 of #LSEEnvironmentWeek explored climate and development in Africa. Discussions highlighted why policymakers shouldn't wait for perfect evidence or future finance to act, and why research needs to be ready before budgets are set. 🌍 (1/2)

The recordings of the 2025 #LSEEnvironmentWeek presentations and public lectures are now available online @The_IGC @POID_LSE

🌍 #LSEEnvironmentWeek 2026   Researchers, policymakers and practitioners come together to explore the economic and policy challenges of climate change, environmental degradation and sustainable growth.   Join in person or online 👇

Day 3 #LSEEnvironmentWeek final three-paper session by @AllanHsiao, Hayeon Jeong & Louise Bernard @CentreNetZero 1️⃣ Political conservation in Brazil & Indonesia 🌴 2️⃣ EV charging response to price 📉in the UK ⚡️ 3️⃣ Congestion zone policy compliance/avoidance in South Korea 🚗

Robert Metcalfe, professor at Columbia University and chief economist at the Centre for Net Zero established by Octopus, shows heat pumps replace gas using a third of the energy. #LSEEnvironmentWeek. .

How can we achieve a better balance between #climatechange and economic growth? Join #LSEEnvironmentWeek from 19-23 September with @The_IGC @LSEEcon @POID_LSE @CEP_LSE @STICERD_LSE @GRI_LSE @ESRC @ERC_Research @LSEnews:

🌿 #LSEEnvironmentWeek is an excellent opportunity for economists and policymakers to discuss the latest research on environmental issues and to connect this work to policy change. Check out the full programme of events starting today👇🏾

Climate shocks don't affect everyone equally. The wealthiest can adapt, reduce risk & absorb costs while the poorest often have the fewest options. At #LSEEnvironmentWeek, Oriana Bandiera highlighted why climate policy must place people, livelihoods & inequality at its centre.

Wrapping up day 3 + start of final day 4 #LSEEnvironmentWeek Snapshots from yesterday’s keynote + public lecture 📸 This morning’s focus on land: 🫛soy and politics in Brazil 💵 tax and conservation in Virginia, US 📹 @melindabohannon @AllanHsiao

All @LSEpublicevents #LSEEnvironmentWeek public lectures are available to stream on YouTube 📹 Day 1 (COP30): Day 2 (valuing nature): Day 3 (climate finance):

💡 In the lead up to COP30 - here's why #LSEEnvironmentWeek matters: Catch up on all the brilliant content 📽️: @smmour @AllanHsiao @POID_LSE @STICERD_LSE @LSEEcon

💸 Keynote: Climate Finance Join us online to explore how financial markets can accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy. 24 Sept ⏰1:30pm - 2:30pm BST 🎙️ Harrison Hong & Patrick Bolton 🔗 Register: #LSEEnvironmentWeek #ClimateFinance

In this film from last year's #LSEEnvironmentWeek, policymakers and IGC country economists share insights on the impact of global challenges - such as COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war - on local economies ⤵️

Is there a plan B for #climatechange? What are the challenges and opportunities of energy access in developing countries? Hear from economists and policymakers from across the world at #LSEEnvironmentWeek. Register to attend online at

Does energy access unlock economic growth? To what extent will renewables meet growth in energy demand? Today's masterclass at #LSEEnvironmentWeek starts soon in at 14:00 BST! With Kelsey Jack, @MarReguant, Nick Ryan (@Yale) @afrah_alzouba & more:

Day 2 of #LSEEnvironmentWeek explored poverty reduction, gender and climate resilience. Evidence shows social protection programmes can help households withstand climate shocks, highlighting the importance of designing for resilience deliberately.

Tonight @STICERD_LSE, @The_IGC and @POID_LSE have welcomed a full house to discuss climate finance and investment in low income countries with @MelindaBohannon, @SongweVera, Sudarno Sumarto and Chris Woodruff Watch live: #LSEEnvironmentWeek #LSEEvents

Join us at 8PM PST for this policy session featuring IGC Pakistan Country Director Ijaz Nabi and former Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman at #LSEEnvironmentWeek. 🔗:

🌍 How can economics shape climate action? Join our Policy Session on COP at #LSEEnvironmentWeek Mon 22 Sept | 🕓 16:00–16:45 BST With @sherryrehman & Ijaz Nabi (Chair) 🔗 #ClimatePolicy #COP2025 #Economics

The final day of #LSEEnvironmentWeek explored how innovation can drive down the cost of clean technologies, and how solar power can help countries like India leapfrog challenges in their electricity markets. 💡 The week closed with a public lecture on innovation and energy

🌱 Save the Date 🌍 LSE Environment Week 2025 📅 22–25 Sept | London Meet economists, policymakers & researchers & discuss how to tackle climate, energy & environmental challenges. 🔗 #LSEEnvironmentWeek #Sustainability @LSEEcon @POID_LSE @STICERD_LSE