Does evidence serve real decisions, arrive in time, and support implementation? We asked at #LSEEnvironmentWeek. In Dawn, Ali Tauqeer Sheikh tests it on Pakistan’s 2022 floods: the data existed, but no agency owned it. What would change that?
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Four days. More than 30 research presentations. A dedicated Africa track. One key takeaway: Climate action is growth policy.

LSE Environment Week 2026 explored the choices governments can make to build more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economies. #LSEEnvironmentWeek

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

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. 🌍

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Starting now! Innovation and energy for a sustainable future with Robert Metcalfe, Praveer Sinha, Anna Valero and chair John Van Reenen #LSEEnvironmentWeek

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Africa is not only on the frontline of climate change. It's also a source of solutions, innovation & economic opportunity. How can African leadership close the gap between climate ambition&implementation ahead of COP32? Join us 23 Sept #LSEEnvironmentWeek #Africa #COP32 www.lse.ac.uk/events/afric...

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