A FREE public information film in Wokingham will lay out clearly what specialists from a range of different disciplines are saying about the climate and nature crisis.
It’s for anyone who lives, works, has a family, or plays sport here – because climate change affects us all.
Last November a National Emergency Briefing in Westminster assembled 10 leading UK experts to explain how climate and nature breakdown will affect the nation’s health, food systems, security and economy.
They spoke to an invited audience of 1,200 politicians and UK business, culture, faith, sport and media leaders.
The event was covered by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times, and was endorsed by Chris Packham and Deborah Meaden.
A new 45 minute public information film now shares that briefing with communities throughout the UK.
Presented by naturalist, nature photographer, TV presenter and author Chris Packham, it has the support of a wide range of well-known organisations, including the National Trust, the Royal Society of Biology, the University of Reading, and the Campaign to Protect Rural England.
It has been described as ‘the clearest, plainest explanation there is of how our weather, our food, our health and the places we love, are changing.’
Comments from people who have attended screenings have been positive.
“This film isn’t designed to sow fear, it’s about hope,” said one.
“It’s about knowledge as power, and is an opportunity for grown-up conversations.”
Following three screenings this month in Reading, and with more booked for Tilehurst and Woodley in May, Wokingham residents now also have an opportunity to watch the film, on a big screen with other members of the local community.
University of Reading climate scientists, Prof Andrew Charlton-Perez OBE and Prof Chris Merchant both attended the Westminster briefing last year.
“Even as a climate scientist, it was both sobering and insightful,” said Andrew Charlton-Perez.
“The climate and nature crises cross so many different aspects of society – it’s really important to be able to see causes, consequences and solutions presented clearly together.
Chris Merchant agreed.
“The risks from the climate and nature crises are accelerating, but there was also this clear message : If we face the urgent reality — that we must ditch fossil fuels to stabilise our climate— we can create the profound positive changes we need.”
Organisers very much hope that as well as members of the general public, leaders from all local sectors: government, business, faith, sport, media, education, and charity will come to see the film, explore the facts, discuss the implications, and determine together how Wokingham can respond positively to the changes that will come.
All are welcome.
The film will be followed by opportunity for questions and discussion afterwards.
It can be seen at Wokingham’s Whitty Theatre, Luckley School, on Friday, May 15, at 7pm.
Tickets are free, with donations to cover costs welcomed.
For information, and to book, visit: eventbrite.co.uk and search for people’s emergency briefing.
