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
| 6.30pm | Doors open, refreshments |
| 7.00pm | Film screening |
| 7.50pm | Discussion, and reflections on the actions we can take |
| 8.30pm | Close |
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.