The ICRS Debate 2026: People Over Planet
The ICRS Debate 2026: People Over Planet.
The past three years have been the warmest on record, with research showing that the world is on track for a devastating 2.6C temperature rise by 2100 (CAT). In 2024, over 10% of the world’s population was living in extreme poverty, which is defined as less than $3 USD per day (ILO). These truths beg the question: in a world of finite resources and short-term pressures, should climate remain the top global priority - or should we redirect efforts toward immediate human-centred challenges?
When push comes to shove, should sustainability leaders prioritise human welfare or climate action? Does it even matter which comes first? The ICRS Debate 2026 will shed light on this complex topic and unpack how these two priorities are both competing but also deeply intertwined.
Join us on April 28th 2026, 14:00 - 17:00PM at the RSA in London.
Confirmed Speakers
Hear from:
Ryan Henson
Ryan is Chief Executive Officer at the Coalition for Global Prosperity, working to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of alleviating poverty and bringing freedom, security, and prosperity to those who need it most.
Dimitri Zenghelis
Dimitri Zenghelis is a Partner at Independent Economics and an Associate at the Bennett School, University of Cambridge. He is a Senior Visiting Fellow at the Grantham Research Institute, LSE, and Chair of the Responsible Wealth Committee at Capital Generation Partners.
Tickets
How to Register
ICRS Member Registration
All tickets are free for current, paid ICRS members.
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ICRS Non-Member Registration
We’re pleased to welcome non-members to the Debate for the first time!
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Further Information
This event is open to members and non - members of the ICRS. Tickets are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. The event will be hybrid offering in-person and virtual options. If you have access requirements, please let us know via email. Please note that in person registration closes at noon on the 10th of April 2026. Virtual registration closes on the 24th of April 2026.
As space is limited, if you are unable to attend the Debate, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket on Eventbrite. This will allow us to offer the ticket to other ICRS members who wish to attend. Thank you!