Is the old economic playbook blocking the green transition? Three leading voices will debate how to rewrite the rules for sustainable development that works for everyone.
Achieving green growth requires total transformation in how the economy is structured and in the role of the state in shaping it. Building a new economy means moving away from old economic paradigms, which focus on growth in name only as the end goal. For growth to be inclusive and sustainable, the state must play an active role in directing it, and this requires new models for economic development that support a just green transition through directing public finance, building a capable state, and forging collaborations for global equity.
On the occasion of London Climate Action Week, IIPP’s founding director, Professor Mariana Mazzucato will be joined by Kate Raworth (Economist and Senior Teaching Fellow at Oxford University) and Baroness Jennifer Chapman (Minister of State for International Development, Latin America and Caribbean). They will discuss Mazzucato’s new economic framing for market shaping, mission-oriented policies and green growth, Kate Raworth's model of Doughnut Economics, and the UK's approach to supporting international development that delivers meaningful outcomes.
Come and hear a discussion about why the time is NOW to stop just talking about green growth and development and start acting in systemic ways, with learnings from global coalitions to actions in local communities.
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Key information
- When: Thursday 19th June at 18:00 - 19:30 BST.
- Where: Beveridge Hall, Senate House, University of, Malet St, London WC1E 7HU
IIPP's Forum 2025 - Rethinking the State
The Rethinking the State Forum is UCL IIPP’s flagship annual event, convening global thinkers, policymakers, students, and practitioners to examine how states can build the capacity to drive inclusive, green, and digital transformations. Taking place from 18–20 June 2025, the Forum offers a space for critical reflection and exchange on the evolving role of the state in tackling today’s complex challenges. Through public panels, interactive workshops, and cross-sector dialogues, the event explores themes such as decolonising public administration, rebuilding public institutions, and reconfiguring governance for the common good.
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