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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity is fellowship programme based @lseinequalities.bsky.social. Our global community of Fellows are committed to using collective leadership to work towards social and economic justice for all.

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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
"I’m inspired by people who keep demanding humanity from systems designed to withhold it and by the extraordinary power of ordinary people acting together to challenge injustice and create change." - Tess Ingram, AFSEE Fellow. Lear more about Tess: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
"Changing the world requires a clear purpose of cultural and ethical change, social commitment, and organized work. This is my primary commitment: to contribute to the culmination of these processes," - Pablo Benítez, AFSEE Fellow. Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We are excited to share the next case study from our Academic-Practitioner Collaborations (AcPrac) project, written by Mauro Fernández. 
 📚 Read the paper: researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/14...  📚 Leer en Español: researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/14...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"In Somalia, the impact of social exclusion remains hidden, particularly in rural areas where poor people continue to face structural inequality. We need to do so much more to prevent inequality." - Mohamed Ali Taruri, AFSEE Fellow. Lear more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
"What inspires me as a changemaker is the belief that creating equitable opportunities for all, especially for those facing the greatest inequalities, helps build a shared future that benefits everyone." - Manisha Wijesignhe, AFSEE Fellow Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
"It is overwhelmingly clear that the current economic system does not deliver for people or planet. By design, wealth trickles up as the planet burns. And yet, despite the odds, people constantly resist." - Liam Kennedy, AFSEE Fellow Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
"I’m inspired by people who keep showing up, especially young people navigating huge uncertainty and injustice, but still choosing to organise and push for structural change. - Josh Creaser, AFSEE Fellow Learn more about Josh: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
"Sustainable change begins when people believe their voices matter and can influence systems around them," shares George Onuorah, one of our new Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity. Learn more about George and his work: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
"When I have seen change happen, it has always included commitment from individuals, collaboration, and an openness to innovation." - Jazmin Burgess, AFSEE Fellow. Learn more about Jazmin and her work: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
"Seeing how thoughtful collaboration, ethical leadership, and data‑driven decision‑making can expand access to rights and dignity sustains my commitment to change." - George Badurashvili, one of our new AFSEE Fellows Learn more about George: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
"Seeing communities continue striving for a better future despite many challenges motivates me to keep contributing toward more inclusive, fair, and people-centered change." - Fridoon Hamidi, AFSEE Fellow Learn more about Fridoon: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
"I’m inspired by frontline women in the climate crisis and those facing repression for justice. I draw hope from community solidarity and the cross-pollination of ideas." - Farah Outeldait, AFSEE Fellow Learn more about Farah: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Farah Outeldait is an Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity and a climate inequality expert with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of climate finance, social inclusion,…
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
"What keeps me moving is people: their courage, humour, solidarity, imagination, and unapologetic love for each other even in difficult conditions." - Evita Das, one of our new Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity. Learn more about Evita: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"One of my main sources of inspiration is seeing people come together to tackle problems. People who, through individual and collective action, embody the values of solidarity, justice, and equity." - Eileen Sosin Martínez, AFSEE Fellow Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
"I am inspired when others gain the voice to share their vulnerabilities within a safe space. For many, it is the first time they have spoken aloud about the challenges they have faced." - Daniel Garcia, incoming AFSEE Fellow Learn more about Daniel: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
“It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of today’s challenges, but I draw inspiration from remembering that many of the rights we have today exist because people before us chose to act," says Aliasgher Janmohammed. Learn more about Aliasgher: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
“I find my purpose in contributing to building fair and egalitarian societies, with a strong conviction that humankind can thrive sustainably for many more generations if we work collectively," says Adriana Romero Barreto. Learn more about Adriana: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity! 🎉 Learn more about the social-change leaders who will be joining us at the LSE International Inequalities Institute this autumn: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/c...
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Celebrating Ten Years of Changemakers: Meet the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The second episode of the Pedagogy & Social Change podcast is out now! Featuring @soniaexley.bsky.social, it explores the role of universities in driving social change across the education policy landscape. 🎧️ open.spotify.com/episode/55gD...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
📢Exciting new vacancy in the @afsee-lse.bsky.social team! The postholder will promote the global engagement and impact of Atlantic Senior Fellows in Social and Economic Equity by providing operational, programmatic and strategic support to the programme. Apply by 30 June: buff.ly/M8aKB7M
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Coming up this week! Don't forget to register for our event on Friday 19 June exploring the deep links between climate change and inequality as part of LSE Festival: How to save the planet. 🌍️ 🎟️ Get your tickets: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/events...
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Can we tackle climate change without deepening inequality?
This panel brings together leading academics and practitioners to explore the deep links between climate change and inequality, within and between countries. The discussion will ask how…
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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
📣 Occasional Paper #6: #SriLanka had a #polycrisis in 2019-22. How can it build resilient #entrepreneurs, #businesses and #economy? What does research show in Sri Lanka and the world? Download (free) the proceedings of our workshop in Colombo: www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c... @afsee-lse.bsky.social
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The Things That Remember Us: Archival Paradox and Ontological Repatriation The latest in our Academic-Practitioner Case Studies, this paper by Ruby Hembrom examines the colonial archive through an Adivasi epistemological and experiential lens. 📚️ researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/13...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
How can policymaking become more inclusive & participatory? In our latest Academic-Practitioner Collaborations (AcPrac) case study, Danilo Ćurčić explores the role of deliberative mini-publics (DMPs) in shaping more inclusive social protection policies in Serbia. 📚 Read the paper: buff.ly/fmtFSHq
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
📢We are excited to launch the 'Pedagogy and Social Change' podcast series, which offers insights into how educational practice can contribute to broader efforts for social justice. 🎧Listen to Episode 1: Global Citizenship Education and Safetyfication: buff.ly/kw2ANAP
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
What can academic research and front-line practice learn from each other? In our latest Academic-Practitioner Collaborations (AcPrac) case study, Lyla Adwan-Kamara & Lionel Sakyi reflect on a national disability and mental health programme in Ghana. 📚Read the paper: buff.ly/KxhvJg3
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LSE Inequalities @lseinequalities.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
📢 Call for papers: Second Conference ECINEQ-Latin American Chapter, Montevideo, October 28-29 2026 Submissions welcomed with theoretical and empirical analysis on inequality, mobility, employment, poverty, and exploitation. 📝 Submission deadline: 28 June 2026 🔗 buff.ly/igNA4fx
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
As far-right violence rises, we must remember that democracies won’t be rebuilt through confrontation. Countering hate requires care, listening & connection, argues Laura Roth on the AFSEE Blog. 📚Read 'Caring Across the Divide: A Feminist Response to the Far-Right': buff.ly/WeFtRRu
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
How can we bridge research and practice to save democracy? The AFSEE-funded season of the @peoplevsinequality.bsky.social Podcast explores how academics and practitioners can (better) collaborate in times of autocratisation. 🎧Listen to the four episodes here: buff.ly/WzAnxuB
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LSE Middle East Centre @lsemiddleeast.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
All 5 episodes of our new season of Instant Coffee are out now! For this season, we teamed up with @afsee-lse.bsky.social to hear from AFSEE Fellows from the Middle East on topics ranging from archiving, education, urban inequality, activism and women's economic empowerment. ow.ly/gyH450YNokO
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Landscapes of Justice is a half-day dialogue convened by the Atlantic Institute and the Raintree Foundation on the sidelines of the Skoll World Forum in Oxford. Register for the event here: luma.com/awi285ls
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LSE Middle East Centre @lsemiddleeast.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Who gets pushed out of the city, and what would it take to design spaces built for everyone? Tune into our final Instant Coffee podcast episode with @afsee-lse.bsky.social to hear about theories of urban planning and design through case studies of Jordan and Dubai. ow.ly/PMsF50YJVbS
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People vs Inequality podcast @peoplevsinequality.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We have been a little quiet on here but have two amazing episodes out on BRIDGING RESEARCH & PRACTICE TO SAVE DEMOCRACY. This time with lessons from Brazil on holding autocrats to account, building networks of solidarity and reimagining #democracy altogether ❤️ 🎧 podfollow.com/people-vs-in...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
📚 On the AFSEE Blog, Dev Datta Joshi highlights how despite inclusive education being widely recognised as a cornerstone of a just society, for many disabled children in Nepal, education still remains out of reach.
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From Rights to Reality: The Implementation Gap in Nepal’s Inclusive Education System
Inclusive education is widely recognised as a cornerstone of an equitable and just society. Yet for many children with disabilities in Nepal, the promise of education remains out of reach, not because...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
How does infrastructure shape belonging in cities? In the final episode of our podcast collaboration with @lsemiddleeast.bsky.social, AFSEE Fellow Ahmad Abu Hussien and colleagues explore infrastructure as a political & social system that shapes belonging. 🎧Listen to the episode: buff.ly/KbUPtp0
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
(1/2) Director of Innovations and Partnerships at the Atlantic Institute Harpinder Collacott and @afsee-lse.bsky.social‬ Mohammed-Anwar Sadat Adam and Tanya Charles explore what it will take to strengthen collaboration between countries and build a fairer, safer world in their new blog.
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Gender equality discourse has a profound blind spot, with women behind bars nearly absent from it. Yet their exclusion is not incidental; it reflects how narrowly we define who counts, argues AFSEE Fellow Mirilove Tay Acquah-Hagan. 📚️ Read Mirilove's piece on the AFSEE Blog: buff.ly/QQHIkOi
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We were honoured to host award-winning novelist Elif Shafak as the speaker for our Keynote Lecture on 18 March! Elif delivered an inspiring talk exploring what literature, storytelling & arts can offer in our fractured world. 📺Watch the recording: buff.ly/ba0nEJk
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
📚On the AFSEE Blog, Najma Mohamed (@unepwcmc.bsky.social) explains how eco-social contracts offer a crucial tool for systemic change enabling the creation of social agreements that reflect ecological interdependence, historical justice, and a plurality of worldviews.
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Eco-social contracts can help us reweave the bonds between people, power, and the planet
In an era defined by the converging threats of climate change and biodiversity loss, staggering inequality, and decaying democratic trust, how can the bonds between people, power, and the planet be re...
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We are proud to be sponsoring the LSE Africa Summit 2026 "AI in Africa", taking place 28th-29th of March at LSE! We are excited that three AFSEE Fellows, Gabriella Razzano, Fola Adeleke, and Faith Chitawo are speaking in the summit panels this year! 🎟️ Book your ticket now: www.lseafricasummit.org
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LSE Inequalities @lseinequalities.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
In what ways do floods drive inequality in South Africa? Annalena Oppel and Enrico Nichelatti will discuss how floods interact with South Africa's pre-existing spatial, racial, and economic disparities. 🎟️ Attend in-person: buff.ly/4X5HQIp 💻 Attend online: buff.ly/5vUA0bC
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Can archives catalyse change in Egypt? In the third episode of our podcast collaboration with @lsemiddleeast.bsky.social, AFSEE Fellow Diana Magdy and Prof Hoda Elsadda unpack the politics of archiving, revealing archives as spaces of power and resistance. 🎧 Listen to the episode: buff.ly/yJsj8JC
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Ghana’s recent debt crisis reveals how fiscal policy decisions shaped by creditor priorities can erode the basic rights of vulnerable citizens. 📚 On the AFSEE Blog, Lucia Makamure calls for a new approach to sovereign debt, one that places human dignity, justice, and accountability at its core.
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The Human Cost of Sovereign Debt Restructuring in Ghana
Ghana’s recent debt crisis reveals how fiscal policy decisions shaped by creditor priorities can erode the basic rights of vulnerable citizens, undermining their dignity and everyday survival. Debt re...
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LSE Inequalities @lseinequalities.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
How did technological change reshape access to opportunity during Britain's Second Industrial Revolution? At our next seminar, @hillaryvipond.bsky.social links micro-level job dynamics to patterns of social mobility. 🎟️ Attend in-person: buff.ly/K94LyOL 💻 Attend online: buff.ly/R2B5gkZ
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LSE South Asia Centre @lsesouthasia.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
What role does advice play in making entrepreneurs resilient? David Lewis @lseid.bsky.social @lseanthropology.bsky.social & Luke Heslop (Brunel U London) report on their @afsee-lse.bsky.social research on advice-giving in Sri Lanka, w/ Anush Wijesinha (CSF, Colombo). blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20...
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LSE Middle East Centre @lsemiddleeast.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
We asked Asma Mustafa, an English language teacher from Gaza, what the biggest challenge facing educators is. Her answer was displacement. 🎧 Listen to the full episode ‘Keeping Education Going in Gaza’ here: ow.ly/REGJ50YsYZo
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Congratulations to Nousha Kabawat on joining the global community of Senior Fellows! 🎉 Nousha is a transitional justice expert. Her Fellowship Project was an educational toolkit for helping conflict-affected children process trauma and reclaim agency. ℹ️Learn more about Nousha: buff.ly/CyewViB
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Congratulations to Kunsang Tsephel for becoming a Senior Fellow!🎉 Kunsang is an independent researcher & social justice activist. His MSc Dissertation examined how young Tibetan adults in London navigate identity formation in the context of diaspora. ℹ️Learn more about Kunsang: buff.ly/CxneBhr
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Congratulations to Sasha Jattansingh for joining the global Atlantic Fellows community!🎉 Sasha is a participatory environmental governance professional. Her Fellowship Project was a toolkit for assessing loss and damage in Caribbean small islands. ℹ️ Learn more about Sasha: buff.ly/KAURNpR
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LSE Inequalities @lseinequalities.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
How do we reweave the bonds between people, power, and the planet? Najma Mohamed argues that eco-social contracts are a crucial tool for systemic change, connecting ecological interdependence, historical justice, and a plurality of worldviews. #LSEInequalitiesBlog
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Eco-social contracts can help us to reimagine our shared future
In an era of climate change, biodiversity loss and high inequality, how can "eco-social contracts" help us reweave the bonds between people, power and planet?
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