BANZAI

Bruntsfield Area Net Zero Action Initiative

The People’s Emergency Briefing: Join our community screening

The poster shows a picture of Chris Packham and a polar bear, in posterised false colour, with the text "People's Emergency Briefing" and a QR code

Written by

Nick Stokoe

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The ⁠People’s Emergency Briefing is a 50-minute film, introduced by Chris Packham. It presents expert evidence submitted for the National Emergency Briefing, a public information initiative outlining the numerous crises now facing the UK, and what needs to be done about them.

Banzai are organising a screening of this.

Where:Bruntsfield Evangelical Church, 70 Leamington Terrace, EH10 4JU
When:Fri 4th September, at 6.30pm

Reserve your place at https://be4sept.eventbrite.co.uk.

  • The Film features nine leading UK scientists and experts, and describes the dangers from: food insecurity; extreme weather; climate maladaptation; climate tipping points; biodiversity loss; geopolitical conflict; declining health; and increases to the cost of living.
  • The Intended Audience are local residents, community groups, City Councillors, MSPs, and MPs.
  • The Aim is to raise awareness and build public support for a government-led televised emergency briefing, and ultimately, effective action.

Refreshments will be available – cash or card donations to cover food and room hire welcomed!

Held within an accessible Venue.

Supported by Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network.

Timetable

6.30pmDoors open, refreshments
7.00pmFilm screening
7.50pmDiscussion, and reflections on the actions we can take
8.30pmClose

Next Steps:

We also plan:

  • A second screening of this film on Friday 18 September at the Edinburgh Student Housing Co-op monthly Community Meal. You can reserve a for place at https://be18sept.eventbrite.co.uk.
  • A screening of Power Station, a film about a grass-roots community solar energy project in Walthamstow, North London. Details to follow.

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