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01:01:54

Why evidence matters

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2026/06/20

How can scientific evidence help us in an age of “alternative facts”? As chief data reporter for the Financial Times, John Burn-Murdoch uses statistics and graphics to dig into the most pressing issues of the day, covering everything from the economy to climate change, social issues and healthcare. His high-profile use of visualization and data science helped audiences around the world understand the complexities of the coronavirus pandemic. He helps to inject data and evidence-based argument into

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58:04

Will AI secure humanity’s future?

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2026/06/20

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world, transforming economies, societies, daily interactions and the institutions that support them. Many researchers and policymakers view this as a pivotal moment, one that could lead to greater global wellbeing if managed well or to growing instability if risks are left unchecked.

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01:03:55

Global sustainability: in conversation with John Kerry

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2026/06/19

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 between sustainability, diplomacy and public policy.

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01:00:50

Saving the planet in an age of geopolitical rivalry

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2026/06/19

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?

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01:00:34

Can we tackle climate change without deepening...

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2026/06/19

The climate crisis is reshaping economies, societies, and livelihoods—but not everyone bears its costs equally.

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Cruising

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2026/06/19

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.

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01:06:32

The green shoots of the new economy

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2026/06/18

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 in the most unexpected places - from innovative firms and financial actors emerging in an otherwise ecologically destructive capitalism?

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01:00:12

The artist formerly known as climate change

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2026/06/18

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 media, and public distrust.

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05:23

Saving the world one family at a time

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2026/06/17

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 Southeast Asia create social and global orders that are neither wholly Chinese nor Thai.

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57:15

Surviving extreme times

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2026/06/17

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 present of themes from the past, like the rise of fascism, migration, colonialism and inequality. What can history tell us about how to live through difficult political times, and where to find hope?

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01:01:37

How the right laws can save the planet

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2026/06/17

The planet and its inhabitants face critical threats – including climate change, collapse of biodiversity, reverses in progress on global poverty and persistent inequality.

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58:10

Mobilising investment for a sustainable planet

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2026/06/16

The European Investment Bank Group has, as its top priority, ensuring a green transition that benefits citizens, businesses and the planet. The need to cut dependence on imported fossil fuels and reinforce Europe’s energy security has become even more pressing in today’s geopolitical context.

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01:03:09

Wired to save the planet: rethinking energy in an...

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2026/06/16

As the world races toward net zero, electricity systems are under pressure like never before. The push for cleaner power collides with soaring demand – driven by electrification, population growth, and energy-hungry technologies such as artificial intelligence and data centres. Can we keep the lights on, cut emissions, and keep energy affordable all at once?

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Green industrial policy: balancing national goals and...

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2026/06/16

The fracturing consensus on green growth, shifting trade dynamics, and security concerns are reshaping industrial policy priorities across the UK, Europe and beyond.

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04:54

The cost of growth: rethinking the economic narrative...

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2026/06/16

What if the climate crisis requires us to fundamentally transform our economic systems? As global decision makers remain wedded to economic growth at any cost, this event responds to the urgent need to explore alternative approaches to sustaining life on Earth.

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01:32:06

The ecological continuation of empire in the Arab world

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2026/06/11

This lecture by Marwa Daoudy, held in honour of the renowned scholar Fred Halliday, will explore the entanglement of colonialism, capitalism, and environmental exploitation that has shaped the modern global order in ways that continue to structure global inequality.

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Should we take hypnotherapy more seriously? |...

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2026/06/09

Hypnosis: myth or medicine? We cut through the stage-show stereotypes to uncover the real science of hypnotherapy — and its remarkable results for addiction, pain, and healing.

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The hidden truth behind pig farming and meat...

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2026/06/09

Dr Steven McCulloch investigates the gap between public opinion, scientific evidence, veterinary policy, and the reality of intensive pig farming.

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LSE: The Ballpark | EU-China relations in the Trump...

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2026/06/08

The last two decades have seen significant growth in the relationship between China and the EU. Now, China is the EU’s biggest import and third-largest export partner. But this relationship is becoming increasingly one sided.

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01:29:40

Why populists are winning and how to beat them

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2026/05/13

In 2024, two billion people went to vote – and populism won big. Donald Trump returned to the White House. Marine Le Pen surged in France. Reform UK became Britain’s most successful far-right party in modern history. Across the West, authoritarian populists now govern one-quarter of the world’s democracies. But is this peak populism – or the populists’ tipping point?

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