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Public talks

Yes, there is an alternative

Author and journalist George Monbiot in conversation with author Jeremy Lent on what a life-enhancing future could look like.
17 Jun 2026 RSA House and YouTube
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Feature

RDI Spotlight: Johanna Gibbons

Johanna Gibbons, RDI, FRSA introduces this new regular feature, reflecting on her appointment as Keeper of the Faculty of Royal Designers for Industry. She emphasises the collective influence of the RDIs and RSA Fellowship as a network capable of shaping a more regenerative future.  
15 Apr 2026 Johanna Gibbons, RDI, FRSA
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Blog

Designing life: the dawn of artificial evolution

AI and synthetic genomics are making it possible to design new species from scratch. This generative biology revolution could eradicate disease and extend the human lifespan – but it also raises profound questions about human nature, ethics and our responsibility to safeguard the future. 
30 Jan 2026 Adrian Woolfson
Fellowship events

Carbon Literacy Training

Friends and Fellows of the RSA are invited to join this free two-day Carbon Literacy Training course, accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project and delivered by Net Zero Stratford.
25 Feb 2026 30 Meer Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QB
Public talks

The shape of 2026

Discover how education, culture and public attitudes are shaping Britain in 2026. Join experts at RSA House for insights on identity, AI learning and civic debate.
29 Jan 2026 Great Room, RSA House
Fellowship events

AI and the Planet: The True Costs of AI

Explore the relationship between AI and environment in our webinar series. Discover the costs and responsible stewardship of AI.
21 Jan 2026 Online via Zoom
Comment

Greener intelligence: AI powered by the Sun

As the use of AI grows, so does its environmental footprint. But, argues Darren Evans, solar-powered AI stations in sun-rich regions, using advanced cooling technology, could support a future that is both digitally advanced and environmentally accountable.
18 Dec 2025 Darren Evans FRSA
Lead Feature

Why saving the planet requires more honesty

Once cheered, now booed, the fight to save our climate is at a crossroads. Climate activist Clover Hogan argues that the issue lies in who holds the power – and that real change depends on collective action, bold civic participation and challenging the elites who profit from delay. Only honesty can rebuild momentum.
10 Dec 2025 Clover Hogan