The cost of growth: rethinking the economic narrative to save the planet
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- Speaker
- Lena Hartog, Frédéric Basso, Imogen Hamilton-JonesUtrecht University, London School of Economics, LSE Cities
- Location
- London School of Economics
- Organisation
- London School of Economics
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About this talk
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. We begin with a screening of The Cost of Growth, a powerful new documentary which follows climate activists Anuna De Wever and Lena Hartog as they travel through Italy, Serbia, and Sápmi, documenting grassroots resistance to extractivism. The film connects these local struggles with broader debates on war, justice, and democracy - showing how extractive violence is a form of structural warfare on communities and ecosystems. The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with the film's co-producer, Lena Hartog. This is a unique chance to reflect on the film's themes, creative process, and the broader questions it raises about growth, climate justice, and civic resistance. This event is part of the LSE Festival: How to save the planet running from Monday 15 to Saturday 20 June 2026.
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