🎉 Celebrating our first year of action! At the Global School of Sustainability, we're driving change through research, policy engagement, and support for future leaders. 🚀 Explore our recent launch report here! ⬇️

📢 New for January 2026! We're delighted to announce a free public lecture series with Lord Adair Turner. This deep-dive series will cover the opportunities and barriers to a green transition, and provide a viable action plan for how to get there. 🎯 Find out more and register now, open to all! ⬇️

"The clean economy is now cheaper than the dirty economy... that proportion is rising rapidly." Nick Stern writes in @theobserveruk.bsky.social around the publication The Growth Story of the 21st Century. @gsos-lse.bsky.social Free to read and download ➡️ https://doi.org/10.31389/lsepress.tgs

📢 Tomorrow! LSE public lecture and networking reception - The Carbon Problem Date: 4 December 2025, 6:30 – 7:35 PM, followed by a networking reception Venue: Sheikh Zayed Theatre, Cheng Kin Kiu Building, LSE

🦏🐅 Are we living through a sixth mass extinction? Dr Ganga Shreedhar from @lsepbs.bsky.social delivers a stark reality check about the urgent need for climate action.

Congratulations to the School community on this recognition of sustainability at LSE! 🎉

Excited to see the new web pages for our Climate and Growth Initiative led by @theigc.bsky.social! Find out more about the initiative ⬇️

Can a new vision for growth drive climate action? 🪴 Gregory Casey reviews The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action by Nicholas Stern in @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social Read in full here: 🖇️ bit.ly/3Lw96Fb @gsos-lse.bsky.social

🌧️ In Uganda, climate change is not a distant threat, but a daily reality. Can the country go green without destabilising the economy? Our new research explores the trade-offs of clean energy & climate adaptation.📊 theigc.org/blogs/balanc... #CleanEnergy #FiscalPolicy #COP30

"Nicholas Stern, economist and author of The Growth Story of the 21st Century, says the effects of climate change “are coming through faster, more severely and at lower temperature increases than we anticipated”." 👁️‍🗨️ Read more at @financialtimes.com https://on.ft.com/3K1QkoF

Why is Sudan—rich in land, livestock, and gold—facing mass hunger? Join @nisrinelamin.bsky.social at LSE to unpack the extractive politics behind famine. 🗓️ 3 Dec | 6.30pm 📍Hong Kong Theatre & Online #LSEEvents #Sudan

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Administration Officer to join our excellent professional services team and take lead operational responsibility for the effective management of the Institute’s physical resources and the delivery of a varied portfolio of internal research events.

“Too many climate promises never leave the drawing board.” IGC economists share the economic questions that need urgent attention. Hina Shaikh, IGC Pakistan: “How can we close the gap between climate commitments & real, country-led action? More on IGC & #COP30🔗 www.theigc.org/topics/cop

Global emissions need to drop 43% by 2030 to keep 1.5°C within reach. COP ends today — and the data couldn’t be clearer: the window is narrowing, fast. #COP #ClimateData #ClimateAction

"The clean economy is now cheaper than the dirty economy... that proportion is rising rapidly." Nick Stern writes in @theobserveruk.bsky.social around the publication The Growth Story of the 21st Century. @gsos-lse.bsky.social Free to read and download ➡️ https://doi.org/10.31389/lsepress.tgs

“His story is one of achievement, hope and danger.” Martin Wolf selects the best economics books of 2025 for @financialtimes.com, including The Growth Story of the 21st Century by Nicholas Stern. Read the full list here: https://on.ft.com/4pkO0bv @granthamlse.bsky.social @gsos-lse.bsky.social

📢Recruitment alert! LSE Earth Capital Nexus, a research initiative catalysing finance and policy for sustainability, is looking for a dynamic project manager to lead the planning, coordinating and monitoring of day-to-day activities. Find out more and apply ⬇️ jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...

You can now watch the recording of our brilliant event with Prof Seema Arora-Jonsson and @sumimadhok.bsky.social on our YouTube channel! 🍿 Co-hosted with @gsos-lse.bsky.social 🌳 m.youtube.com/watch?v=pBRi...

🌏Last week, we were delighted to welcome Professor Helen Milner to discuss Fault lines: the new political economy of a warming world, chaired by @liambeisermcgrath.bsky.social and co-hosted with @gsos-lse.bsky.social 📺 Missed the event? Catch up on the recording here: buff.ly/oqa72DP #LSEEvents

“Multilateralism is the goal, but coalitions of the willing might get us there faster.” As part of our #COP30 series, we asked our economists: What’s one theme that deserves deeper exploration? "Small alliances can move quicker, & scale impact." www.theigc.org/topics/cop

Is it hypocritical to campaign against climate change while using a smartphone or other goods produced using fossil fuels? ✍ Sakari Säynäjoki & Otto Snellman @environmentalpol.bsky.social blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...

💡A pervasive narrative in politics is that those who face economic hardship revolt against climate policies. But Liam Beiser-McGrath argues that this narrative is inaccurate. ➡️ buff.ly/Bbz2isY

Our new policy report decodes the landscape of political and economic climate action in Latin America by providing a synthetic overview of 10 Latin American countries. The report is designed to inform policymakers, researchers and finance actors at #COP30

Today's LSE blogs newsletter is a #COP30 special exploring a holistic vision for growth to drive climate action, how the private sector can fund climate adaptation & how to persuade the public to back climate policy. Plus, research on Mamdani's election, the BBC scandal & more. 👉 ow.ly/Gjbq50XrGbv

💡New! A pervasive narrative in politics is that those who face economic hardship revolt against climate policies. @liambeisermcgrath.bsky.social of @lsesocialpolicy.bsky.social and @granthamlse.bsky.social argues that this narrative is inaccurate. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

Amid pessimism about COP30, global biodiversity governance stands out as a ray of hope for environmental diplomacy. ✍ @frabitz.bsky.social @simonbeaudoin.bsky.social, Christian Prip, Theresa Jedd, Guilherme de Queiroz Stein @etsioumani.bsky.social & Ina Lehmann blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...

Ahead of #COP30 in Belém Anna Beswick at the @granthamlse.bsky.social presents new research from the @zcralliance.bsky.social quantifying how much the private sector can contribute to financing climate resilience blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessrevi...

Does #climatechange cause conflict? Evidence shows it can increase risks💥, but context matters. To prevent violence, we need research that looks at local realities, pathways, & broader drivers of conflict. Read more: theigc.org/blogs/climat... #COP30 #PolicyResearch

Five books on the struggle for climate justice 📚 A reading list by Eoin Jackson @lselaw.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social for @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social

Three key lessons from a climate diplomat going into COP30 – Alejandra Padín Dujon reviews The Climate Diplomat: A Personal History of the COP Conferences by Peter Betts @profilebooks.bsky.social on @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social

NEW✨ Eoin Jackson @lselaw.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social recommends five illuminating books on the roots and realities of the struggle for #ClimateJustice. #COP30 #ReadingList

As #COP30 continues, staff from the Grantham Research Institute will be taking part in events and publishing reports and articles related to topics under discussion at the summit. We have two events at COP30 on Friday 14th November. More info here: https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/cop30/

Nano-targeting or mass appeal, what makes persuasive climate communications? @miriamsorace.bsky.social @lsedatascience.bsky.social, Thomas Robinson @lsemethodology.bsky.social, @simonhix.bsky.social @epssnet.bsky.social and @fresejoris.bsky.social @eui-eu.bsky.social for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social

#COP30 is underway in Belém, & as the climate crisis worsens, pressure is on states to make progress in negotiations. Below, read a thread of research-led commentary on what's at stake🧵🌏👇 First, Manjana Milkoreit @sthlmresilience.bsky.social on climate tipping points for @lseeuroppblog.bsky.social

People in Britain are losing interest in climate change and trust in politicians to tackle it. Faith communities can help change that, argues Kristian Noll. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

📣 We're hiring: Assistant Professor in Psychological & Behavioural Science of Sustainability 🌱 This exciting role sits within PBS and contributes to the Global School of Sustainability (GSoS) under the Building Sustainable Societies theme. ⏳ Apply by 25 Jan 🔗 buff.ly/WPe9gRb

Professor Stern's new book is out now #OpenAccess with LSE Press and is free to read and download here: doi.org/10.31389/lse... @granthamlse.bsky.social @gsos-lse.bsky.social @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social

Congratulations to our wonderful @granthamlse.bsky.social colleague Dr Francisco de Melo Virissimo www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst... Working on climate & ocean phenomena, & climate adaptation *Award for Outstanding Early Career Scientists* www.lse.ac.uk/news/latest-... @gsos-lse.bsky.social

🎥 You can find a recording of the talk now on YouTube:

🐝 TONIGHT - Britain's wildlife has been under pressure for centuries. Is there any way back? Combining ecology and conservation with @lsephilosophy.bsky.social and the social sciences, explore the protection of our habitats with The Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience - in person or online!

High time you got your tickets for our event with @gsos-lse.bsky.social tomorrow! ⬇️🌳

NEW✨ Can a new vision for #growth drive real #ClimateAction? The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action by #NickStern @granthamlse.bsky.social @lsepress.bsky.social, reviewed by Gregory Casey @williamseconomics.bsky.social #COP30 @gsos-lse.bsky.social

🤔 "Natural disasters in the European regions: challenges for regional governance and policy" Join the Cañada Blanch Centre at LSE for this event tomorrow, in person or online. ⬇️

🎧 Podcast now available: www.lse.ac.uk/lse-player?i... We were absolutely delighted to host Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Juan Manuel Santos last week for an LSE public lecture discussing peace and sustainability. 🙏

🎙️ Listening to The Rest Is Politics and curious about Nicholas Stern’s new book? The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action is free to read and download: https://bit.ly/47W60mB 🎧 Listen to the podcast here: https://bit.ly/43dqKDJ @gsos-lse.bsky.social

"Degrowth is not a realistic option. We won’t get to net zero through zero consumption." Nick Stern writes in @theobserveruk.bsky.social marking the publication of The Growth Story of the 21st Century. @gsos-lse.bsky.social Free to read and download ➡️ https://doi.org/10.31389/lsepress.tgs

What a brilliant launch evening for The Growth Story of the 21st Century by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern! 🎆 In collaboration with @gsos-lse.bsky.social and @granthamlse.bsky.social. 🔗 This book is free to read and download: doi.org/10.31389/lse...

🎥 We're live with @granthamlse.bsky.social and @lsepress.bsky.social! 🎉 It's a full house to celebrate the launch of Professor Lord Nicholas Stern's book, "The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action". 📖 press.lse.ac.uk/books/m/10.3...

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📢 We're hiring! We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support two of our senior leaders - you'll play a central role in coordinating complex activities, supporting high-profile engagements, and ensuring the effective delivery of GSoS strategic priorities. ⬇️