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Co-hosted by Aecon’s sustainability leaders, Road to Net-Zero explores Aecon's journey toward achieving carbon neutrality and their leadership in embracing sustainable construction practices.
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Conversations about global commodity markets and the disruptive technologies driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. Each week, Dana Perkins sits down with different BloombergNEF (BNEF) analysts to discuss their latest research and unique perspective on the future of energy, transport, agriculture, sustainability and more.
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Each week our founder Sumit Bose speaks to a net zero hero, someone or some organisation doing something to make our planet better. Listen in and subscribe to the podcast and even better, take part – tell the world what you are doing to make that difference, big or small, we will give you a voice. For any enquiries, please contact: nethero@futurenetzero.com
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Local Zero

Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities

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Climate action on your doorstep. Dr Rebecca Ford, Professor Matt Hannon, and Dr Fraser Stewart are your trusted guides to smart local energy and a zero carbon future. Find us at www.localzeropod.com
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Learn about innovative technologies and strategies leading organizations are leveraging to create a more sustainable world. There are a lot of people talking the talk when it comes to sustainability. This podcast focuses on organizations that are walking the walk.
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The story of our environment may well be the most important story this century. We focus on issues facing people and the planet. Leading environmentalists, organizations, activists, and conservationists discuss meaningful ways to create a better and more sustainable future. Participants include EARTHDAY.ORG, Greenpeace, UNESCO World Heritage Centre, PETA, European Environment Agency, Peter Singer, 350.org, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development, Ci ...
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Travel makes the world a smaller and better place. Aviation has bounced back. However, as we experience climate change, we worry about our environmental impact. Sustainability in The Air, the world’s first podcast dedicated to sustainable aviation. Every week, Shashank Nigam, the CEO of SimpliFlying, talks to Airline, airport, travel and technology executives to help make sense of the Wild-West scenario. Our mission is to show the many paths to net zero, for an industry that is one of the ha ...
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Examining the strategies and deployments around decarbonisation in hard to abate sectors, we speak with CEOs, heads of corporate strategy, CTOs, Innovation/R&D, project directors & heads of carbon management from around the world. Hosted by Alex Cameron of the Decarbonization Leaders Network and Decarb Connect & produced by Janno Media.
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Xoserve Decarb Discussions is a dedicated podcast exploring the road to net zero for the gas industry. We’ll be talking to sector experts to examine some of the most pertinent issues when it comes to decarbonising gas - and what it means for those of us involved. We’ll also be bringing you inspiring stories from across the industry on our quest to reach net zero.
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In each episode of Sustainability Insiders, Kevin Hegarty and Libby Drabble talk to business leaders to find out how they're making their companies more sustainable. In series one, they speak to the likes of Philip Fjeld from CNG Fuels, who tells them how he’s helping HGV fleets big and small to ditch diesel. They also speak to Simon Rutledge from Biffa Waste Services, who shares some amazing tips and new thinking on managing waste, and Simon Lewis from law firm Brabners, who tells them why ...
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Oil & Gas Journal’s ReEnterprised podcast addresses issues facing the petroleum industry in a way that highlights its transformation in light of the energy transition to a net-zero carbon future, as well as the ongoing evolution to a more inclusive and equitable society. With in-depth perspectives from OGJ editors and guests from all facets of the business, the podcast will explore and discuss the ways operators, service companies, and their employees from this historically very traditional ...
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Electric Evolution

Liz Allan, Full Circle Continuous Improvement

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Electric Evolution is about the journey to a more sustainable future so we can all do our bit to achieve net zero. Liz Allan will be discussing a variety of topics with experts in their field in order to educate and increase our knowledge of clean and renewable energy, electric vehicles, and the electric vehicle infrastructure. There is so much overwhelming information currently out there and so much to learn. This podcast aims to help people make more informed decisions.
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IfG Events

Institute for Government

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How can government in the UK recover from a more than half a decade of political chaos and confusion? What can be done to solve some of the most complex policy challenges in living memory? And which battlegrounds will define the fast-approaching – and critical – general election? Featuring some of the world's most innovative public figures, politicians, opinion-formers and academics, the IfG EVENTS podcast brings you the very best of the Institute for Government's agenda-shaping speeches, in ...
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Climate Confident is your go-to podcast for the latest in climate innovation and sustainable solutions. Hosted by Tom Raftery, this weekly series explores the cutting-edge strategies and success stories driving our global journey toward a cooler planet. Every Wednesday at 7 AM CET, Tom engages with industry leaders, climate scientists, and sustainability pioneers to uncover actionable insights and transformative approaches to reducing emissions and revitalizing our environment. Whether you'r ...
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LSE: Public lectures and events

London School of Economics and Political Science

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The London School of Economics and Political Science public events podcast series is a platform for thought, ideas and lively debate where you can hear from some of the world's leading thinkers. Listen to more than 200 new episodes every year.
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Smart Energy Voices

Smart Energy Decisions

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Smart Energy Voices, an SED podcast, features conversations with leaders of the energy transition. In each episode, Smart Energy Decisions with Debra Chanil digs deep with industry movers and shakers to reveal insights you can learn from in their stories, personalities and visions for the future.
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Renewable Rides

Gareth Evans & Dan Roberts

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Renewable Rides is the guide to the corporate energy transition. Featuring interviews with industry experts and business leaders, Renewable Rides aims to help companies tackle challenges and maximize opportunities in the pursuit of a resilient, profitable, and thriving energy future. Hosts Gareth Evans and Dan Roberts, founders of VECKTA, shed light on the energy transition and the benefits it presents for company brand, operations and resilience.
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Collabor8

Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)

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Welcome to Collabor8 – Transitioning to Net Zero. A podcast brought to you by the Engineering Construction Training Board (ECITB). The UK’s energy systems and global energy technology is advancing rapidly. Industry is working to achieve net zero and create a more sustainable future in the industrial clusters. But how can industry harness these developments and what are the challenges? This is where ECITB’s Collabor8 podcast can help. The ECITB aims to develop a trusted net zero information h ...
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Shea in Irving is the degenerate guru known by many as the infamous caller on the Dan Patrick Show. Shea discusses the important things in life like betting 75% of your net worth on a football game, finding a bookie in rehab, spotting the point shavers, and finding action all year round whether it be Little League World Series or Women's Championship Curling. He cares about one thing above all else, speaking the truth and he usually doesn't have a choice because he is so drunk on whiskey. Po ...
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Leaders in Cleantech is a bi-monthly podcast with host David Hunt speaking to Cleantech founders, CEOs, investors and industry leaders about their trials, tribulations, successes, failures and future predictions for #cleantech #emobility #energystorage #renewables #smartcities
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Things that really matter, a podcast that stands as testimony of Cundall's proud history as a global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. Since our inception more than 40 years ago, we have been dedicated to creating new, innovative design solutions and driving the agenda towards a more sustainable future. Join us as we discuss the Built Environment challenges and changes with the thought leaders of our industry.
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LSEG Sustainable Growth

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

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The LSEG Sustainable Growth Podcast tackles important issues which intersect sustainability and finance, hosted by Jane Goodland, LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability. We talk about some of the biggest issues of our time – from climate transition and investment, green infrastructure to greenwashing, natural capital, carbon markets, financial inclusion, equality and inclusion and more! We hear from leading experts from Microsoft, ISSB, IIGCC, Blackrock, IFAD, Women's World Banking, Climate Imp ...
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To address climate crisis, we have to pursue an energy system based on renewable energy and other low carbon technology. Through reasonable discussions with a variety of researchers from institutes and think tanks, this podcast informs curious minds of poliy debate on sustainable energy transition and global climate governance. The podcast is now being updated for its second season. The first season was called the REEI Energy and Climate Podcast.
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Welcome to the Energy Futures Podcast, your gateway to the future of global energy. Brought to you by Energy Futures Lab at Imperial College London, this podcast explores the cutting-edge advancements, challenges and opportunities in the worldwide clean energy transition. Why should you listen? In a world racing toward net-zero emissions, energy is at the heart of solving some of our biggest global challenges. We’re here to demystify the complexities of the energy sector, bringing you conver ...
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In Season 3 of The Clean Energy Revolution, Laura Young and Dr. Carolyn Kissane explore the people, policies and projects that are leading the transition to clean energy. How can infrastructure around the world be upgraded to keep up with energy demand? What needs to happen to triple global renewable energy generation? Where and how will AI be best deployed? Delving into these questions and more are Laura Young, aka Less Waste Laura - an award-winning climate activist, environmental scientis ...
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CarbonSmart is a provocative daisy-chain conversation where the guests ask the questions. Join sustainability leader, greyhound rescuer, and CEO of carbon recycling company LanzaTech, Jennifer Holmgren, as she sits down with friends, shares questions from her previous guests and sparks conversations around the state of our planet, innovation, social justice, and how policy and industry can bend the carbon curve.
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Most people really want to be successful, but they don’t know where to start or how to make their dreams a reality. The Table with Anthony ONeal will inspire you to shift your mindset and get a clear vision for your future so you can start winning with your life and money. You’ll learn how to build wealth and develop strong relationships, find out how to have hard conversations, and get the advice you need to be successful.
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Centre for Cities

Centre for Cities

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Centre for Cities is the leading think tank dedicated to improving the economies of the UK’s largest cities and towns. In these podcasts, Chief Executive Andrew Carter interviews leading thinkers in the urban policy field, as well as experts from Centre for Cities about their research and ideas on improving the economies of cities and large towns.
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On the Optimistic Outlook, Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA, engages listeners in the technological transformation occurring across American industry and infrastructure. Episodes not only examine challenges related to climate, workforce and digital transformation but offer solutions and a path forward by deploying readily available technologies. Barbara’s visionary perspective is designed to spark bold thinking among listeners, urging them to innovate toward a sustainable and eco-friendly ...
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The Future of Transport

Morpheus Talent Solutions

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A podcast series exploring the future of mobility in Europe with industry leaders and commentators, discussing major topics in the pursuit of Net-Zero and transforming the way people perceive mobility to become more environmentally conscious
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Welcome to The Manifestation and Money Podcast, where we explore the path to financial freedom, one inspiring story at a time. Join us on an empowering journey towards Financial Independence and Retiring Early (F.I.R.E.). as we share our own personal story of achieving a 7-figure net worth before the age of 40, with our young family by our side. Are you tired of working for decades in the rat race to retire in your golden years? Do you dream of having the financial freedom to pursue your pas ...
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When it comes to making sense of the news, it helps to have an insider’s perspective. Introducing The Daily T, a brand new podcast from The Telegraph. Camilla Tominey and Kamal Ahmed share their thoughts on the day’s biggest stories, with lively debate and informed discussion, as well as agenda-setting interviews with the key people who make the headlines, all from the heart of one of Britain’s biggest newsrooms Camilla and Kamal have been journalists for more than 20 years, with access to p ...
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Boardroom Conversations

Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Hosted by Bennett Mason, Boardroom Conversations features candid conversations with leading company directors. We'll speak about their journey to the boardroom, lessons they've learned and strategies for success. Whether you're a seasoned director or starting your governance career, this podcast will give you valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of the modern boardroom.
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Five times winner of the Publisher Podcast Awards, including Best Technology Podcast, Engineering Matters celebrates the work of engineers who use ingenuity, practicality, science, theory and determination to build a better world. In the UK alone 5.7million people work in engineering related enterprises from manufacturing and agriculture to construction and transportation. Their work ensures that the country has sustainable power supplies, better connectivity between cities, increasing effic ...
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We launched Navigating Our World in 2008 to mark our 10th anniversary as an independent firm. Each NOW conference—this year would have marked our seventh—is meant to embody our commitment to seeking out fresh and diverse views, learning from experts across disciplines, and challenging conventional assumptions. While we have shifted our conference format to a podcast series due to the pandemic, we remain steadfast in our belief that thoughtful inquiry, encompassing varied perspectives, helps ...
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Decoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas — and other problems. Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to a diverse cast of innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology to reveal how they’re navigating an ever-changing landscape, what keeps them up at night, and what it all means for our shared future.
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With significant momentum toward a net zero economy and increasingly strident calls for companies to prioritise climate action, sustainability is the next frontier of business transformation. At the Low Carbon Business Podcast, we speak to experts in carbon reduction and pro-environmental business leaders paving the way for a greener future. If you’re looking for support with reducing your footprint, tune in and start your low carbon journey. Series 1 is part-funded by the European Regional ...
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UK Research and Innovation brings you hope for the planet in the form of a nine-part podcast.Hosted by broadcast journalist Kim McAllister and featuring experts from across the UK, ‘Emissions: Impossible?’ showcases some of the most ground-breaking research and innovation in climate change. We look at fashion, food, transport, health, space, and more.From eating grasshoppers to turning rubbish into fashion, Kim asks “what can we each do to help get to net zero?”
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City Talks

Ford Motor Company

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City Talks is a podcast from Ford Motor Company that explores human-centered approaches to mobility. City Talks are conversations with experts working through the needs and challenges cities face today -- and how they're helping create safer, more accessible, and more sustainable mobility options for millions. Hosted by Andrew Winston, Speaker, Author of Net Positive and Adviser to Multinationals, each episode features mobility pioneers who discuss current topics in the space.
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On Climate Talks, everyone is invited to the conversation about the climate. Hosted by journalist Sophia Li, each episode takes on sustainability from multiple perspectives, and reframes the way we communicate about the climate. Together, we’ll explore what this moment asks of each of us, and investigate the steps we can take to work towards a more sustainable future. Climate Talks is produced in collaboration with Meta.
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Fueling the Future of Transport explores sustainable solutions in transport energy to mitigate climate change with top global experts in the field. This bi-weekly show is hosted by Tammy Klein, founder and CEO of Transport Energy Strategies and available every other Monday.
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The NYUAD Institute is a center of advanced research, scholarly and creative activity, and public workshops. Institute programs facilitate discussion between academics, students, professionals, and leaders from the UAE and from around the world.
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“Today, someone is putting the finishing touches on a machine-­ learning algorithm that will change the way you relate to your family. Someone is trying to design a way to communicate with animals in their own language. Someone is designing a gene that alters bacteria to turn your poop bright blue when it’s time to see the doctor. Someone is cleani…
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After 14 years in power, the Conservative party suffered a historic defeat at the 2024 general election. With the party now in opposition and set to choose its next leader, what lessons should the Conservatives take from their time in government? Did the party fail to deliver on key pledges – and, if so, why? Which parts of government worked well u…
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Labour unveil their new deal for workers and massive tax rises could be on the way - it all feels a bit 1970s. Plus we go behind the scenes at Robert Jenrick's speech... Labour's long-awaited new deal for workers has finally been unveiled, and in true Starmer style it seems to be a deal that pleases nobody, with businesses in despair and unions say…
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The North Sea’s natural conditions, with shallow waters and strong winds, make it ideal for wind farms. But, these same factors pose challenges for construction. To meet ambitious Net Zero targets, improving the speed and efficiency of installing wind farm foundations is critical. At the same time, these works must be carried out safely, without ri…
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In this episode, we talk to Lee Beck, Senior Director for Europe and the Middle East, and Thomas Walker, Transportation Technology Manager at Clean Air Task Force (CATF), who share insights into innovative solutions for decarbonising the aviation industry. Beck and Walker discuss CATF's role as a global climate organisation focused on overlooked so…
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I’m talking with my good friend David Pierce, Vergecast co-host and The Verge’s editor-at-large, about something he spends an ungodly amount of time thinking and writing about: software. Scores of new workplace apps are cropping with clever metaphors to try to make us work differently. Sometimes that works… and sometimes it really, really doesn’t. …
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In this episode of City Talks Andrew Carter, Chief Executive of Centre for Cities, is joined by Sarah Hall, 1931 Professor of Geography and Fellow of St John’s College Cambridge. They discuss her research on the economic geography of financial services and the uneven economic development that results from global finance dynamics. In addition, Sarah…
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A combination of poor public service performance and tight funding for the foreseeable future means boosting productivity – which fell both during and after the pandemic – will remain high on the agenda. The last Conservative government launched a Public Sector Productivity Programme in June 2023 , but what would a future Conservative government do…
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The boys are back after Shea's entire family had pnemonia and his house was a sick ward last week - hence no pod. BIG weekend of college football ahead. Shea and Hammer preview the biggest games. Then, what are the top 5 conspiracy theories out there? We talk politics, playoff baseball (Shea has a HUGE future that's still alive), read listener emai…
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Years of low but volatile capital spending have left public services across the country struggling with crumbling buildings and poor-quality IT and equipment. But public finances are tight, meaning that government will need to get better value from its spending – not just rely on spending more. There is a role for both national and local government…
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A shock result in the Tory leadership contest as James Cleverly is knocked out! Camilla and Kamal bring you the latest from the Tory leadership race after James Cleverly was knocked out in a hugely surprising result, leaving Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch to fight it out for the top job in the membership vote. Have the MPs got it right? And who’s…
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This talk focuses on the escalating issue of carbon emissions, which exceed levels year after year. The rising CO2 concentration exacerbates various climatic challenges, affecting human well-being and ecosystems, particularly for the nearly one billion people facing hunger daily. The speaker will discuss global analyses of climate change's impact o…
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Lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen electrolyzers and transmission lines all require one fundamental ingredient: metals. In other words, there can be no energy transition without massive metal supplies. Lithium demand jumps 17-fold by 2050 in BloombergNEF’s Net Zero Scenario. Manganese demand jumps 15-fold, and copper needs rise 4.5-fold against 2023 l…
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On this episode of The Table with Anthony ONeal, we’re joined by Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, a powerhouse entrepreneur who transformed her life from over $250K in credit card debt and bankruptcy in 2010 to building a multi-seven-figure business by 2014 and achieving an eight-figure net worth today. Dr. Darnyelle shares her incredible journey of es…
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Sumit speaks with Sophie Truman from Too Good To Go, a B Corp trying to tackle food waste. We will release episodes on our usual channels a week later if you're unable to register to our early access platform, visit. To read the full article visit. For any enquiries, please contact: nethero@futurenetzero.com…
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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had a great chat with Dr Denis Phares, founder and CEO of Dragonfly Energy. Denis shared the fascinating journey of how Dragonfly Energy came to be, stemming from his background in academia, and a desire to make a tangible impact on climate change through entrepreneurship. We del…
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The Conservative government made substantial progress between 2019 and 2024 in devolving power to metro mayors in places including Greater Manchester and the West Midlands. Devolution was a core part of the Johnson and Sunak governments’ levelling up strategy, but was this approach a success? This panel discussed the successes and failures of devol…
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While the last Conservative government did not use the term ‘industrial strategy’, it nonetheless effectively operated one. Former chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out five “growth sectors” he wanted to support to drive through the government’s priorities, and funded an Advanced Manufacturing Plan, published a Battery Strategy, and set out plans and reso…
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Kamal and Camilla bring you up to speed with the Tory leadership race after Tom Tugendhat was knocked out this afternoon. Tom Tugendhat has been eliminated from the Conservative leadership race in the latest round of voting, meaning Robert Jenrick, Kemi Badenoch and James Cleverly are the final three who move forward to tomorrow’s penultimate round…
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In this episode of the Manifestation and Money Podcast, Elizabeth shares her inspiring journey from weighing almost 300 pounds to becoming an integrative health practitioner. After undergoing a life-changing gallbladder surgery, Elizabeth realized the importance of focusing on internal health and wellness. Despite initially being confident in her b…
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Can one person truly make a difference in the fight against climate change? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Dieterich, a Corporate Sustainability Expert, who shares inspiring stories from his global travels and groundbreaking work, including leading the Zero Carbon North American Roadmap at AstraZeneca. With a career that spans government st…
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We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message. Episode 109: Liz Allan and Sebastian Fleischhacker - Breaking Down EV Roaming: How Spirii is Shaping the Future of Charging. Episode Overview: In this episode, Liz Allan talks to Sebastian Fleischhack…
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Procurement accounts for around a third of all government expenditure – but in recent years it has been hit by a number of negative headlines. Issues with purchasing PPE in the pandemic, and more recently the Post Office scandal, have led to questions about how to hold government and suppliers to account when things go wrong. The soon to be impleme…
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Contributor(s): Alexandra Chesterfield, Elisabeth Costa, Professor Oliver Hauser, Dr Dario Krpan, Professor Susan Michie, Professor Robert West | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various aspects of behavioural science. For example, AI-driven models are being used to predict human behaviour and decision-making, and to design personalized…
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Contributor(s): Alexandra Chesterfield, Elisabeth Costa, Professor Oliver Hauser, Dr Dario Krpan, Professor Susan Michie, Professor Robert West | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various aspects of behavioural science. For example, AI-driven models are being used to predict human behaviour and decision-making, and to design personalized…
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The government sees AI as an engine of innovation and productivity, including within government itself. But when faced with constrained public finances and a profusion of ways to use AI, where should government focus to achieve results? Could faster progress be made? This event brought together politicians and civil society representatives to discu…
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The Prime Minister's chief of staff gets the boot - why has she gone and where does it leave this ailing Labour government? Sue Gray has been ousted after losing a power struggle with Starmer's director of political strategy Morgan McSweeney. Camilla and Kamal explain why her defenestration matters, how it shows the PM's lack of judgement and why h…
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Rabbit’s adorable R1 gadget launched with a lot of hype, but early reviews of the device were universally bad. Now, a core feature, its long-promised LAM Playground has arrived. I had a lot of big questions for CEO Jesse Lyu about how it all works — not just technologically, but if his plans are sustainable from a business and legal perspective. Li…
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On this episode of The Table with Anthony ONeal, we welcome psychology expert and life coach Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, who shares her transformative journey into the psychology field. She emphasizes the importance of dating with the intention of marriage and sets the record straight on the truth about vulnerability and attraction in relationships. Dr. B…
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In this episode, host Dr. Aidan Rhodes is joined by Dr. Nadine Moustafa, a Research Associate at Imperial College London’s Chemical Engineering Department and the Centre for Environmental Policy. Nadine specializes in systems modelling for carbon management, decarbonisation technologies, and developing net-zero strategies. She also serves as Progra…
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Rebecca McGrath FAICD is the Chair of Investa Property Group, plus a director with Macquarie Group and Bank, Djerriwarrh Investments and Melbourne Business School. We talk about: OzMinerals’ multi-billion-dollar acquisition by BHP, learnings from working overseas, and preparing for meetings at a new board. Plus, key insights on the board’s role in …
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The Labour government has set ambitious public service objectives. But with poor performance across many services and limited scope to substantially increase funding, improving public sector productivity will be critical. However, public service productivity fell both during and after the pandemic. And many of the drivers of poor productivity, such…
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The Labour party has put prevention at the centre of its plans for public services, with the new government’s public spending audit signaling greater ‘investment in prevention’. But while governments of all stripes have called for more focus on prevention, they have often found it hard to deliver. In recent years, funding of public services has inc…
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Through allocating almost half of national income, often over multiple years, spending reviews are the key vehicle through which a government can set its overarching strategy in motion. However, the approach taken in recent years has been ineffective. It has often failed to provide adequate certainty, incentivise cross-government cooperation, make …
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Many of the government’s objectives, including improving the performance of public services, will rely on good investment. But current plans imply investment spending plans will be tight. This event explored how the Labour government can ensure it invests well in public services. Speakers: Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Ani…
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Can the energy transition keep up with soaring demand? Capital Power and its leadership aim to help ensure it can. In this episode, President and CEO Avik Dey explains how Capital Power is investing in 'powering change by changing power', how its capital allocation framework is reliable and affordable, and how clean energy is accelerating the decar…
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From his reflections on the Covid lockdowns and a potential return to No.10 to his suggestion of a referendum on the ECHR, we’ll take a deep dive into the man behind the cover. As Boris Johnson prepares to publish his 772-page memoir ‘Unleashed’, Gordon Rayner and Camilla take Kamal behind the scenes of their exclusive interviews with the former Pr…
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In this episode Peter Dushenski, Managing Director of GlasCurtain (building materials producer), talks with Alex about the role that nimble and innovative companies can play in driving innovation and decarb activity by larger players. If you’re someone working in a start up or SME you’ll enjoy this as a clarion call for your work in the climate spa…
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“We have a choice to change the nature of growth. How we can have growth that is more respectful of place, doesn’t cause as much damage to the environment, doesn't lead to as large inequalities in society, doesn’t disrupt politics, doesn't undermine the availability of good work? We ought to pursue this morally enriched GDP measure which better ref…
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How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flourishing and environmental well-being? How can we be more engaged global citizens? In this age of AI, what does it really mean to be human? And how are our technologies transforming us? Daniel Susskind is a Research Professor in Economics at King's College London a…
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After a series of awkward stories over gifts and donations, how can Labour reassert its credentials around upholding public standards - and avoid standards issues distracting from its wider agenda for government? This event will explore how key reforms such as the creation of the long-promised Ethics and Integrity Commission and establishment of th…
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Decarbonising the power system by 2030 and accelerating to net zero is one of Labour's five missions. But achieving this goal means moving faster than the previous government and overcoming barriers like the availability of skilled workers while engaging with distributional questions to ensure a just transition. Building on recent IfG research, thi…
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It infuriates and frustrates in equal measure - electric cars, heat pumps, wind farms blighting the countryside. Is there any way to make a conservative argument for tackling climate change? Kamal is joined by those who treat Net Zero like a dirty word - and others who believe there is a blue way to a green future, instead of Energy Security Minist…
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The first stable atom to form after the Big Bang was hydrogen. Transformed into other atoms through stellar nuclear fusion, it is the foundation of all matter. Bound with other elements in water and hydrocarbons, it is the basis for all life, and the fuel of the industrial revolution. But can it also be the foundation of a new, Net Zero, economy? A…
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“It all starts at home. As a university professor, I have observed the process of transformation of different generations. We need to find a sense of life. We need to find a sense of belonging to our humanity, but to have this sense of life, we need to find a sense in our local communities.” Carlos Moreno was born in Colombia in 1959 and moved to F…
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