THE People's Emergency Briefing

Sustainability on the Big Screen

Across the country, communities are hosting screenings of the People’s Emergency Briefing film, based on the National Emergency Briefing that took place in Westminster last November. 10 experts came together during the original briefing, hosted by Chris Packham.

A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at Clyro Village Hall in CLYRO, HR3 5SA on 11th September at 7.15pm, followed by a facilitated community discussion.

The screening forms part of a growing UK-wide programme of events designed to help ensure that both the public and decision-makers are clearly and honestly informed about the climate and nature crisis - and what it may mean for communities across the country.

In November 2025, more than 1,200 MPs, peers and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media gathered at Westminster Central Hall for the National Emergency Briefing - a landmark event bringing together leading experts to assess the UK’s exposure to climate and nature risks.

The briefing, introduced by Chris Packham CBE, sets out the implications of climate and nature breakdown for food security, public health, infrastructure, the economy and national security, alongside evidence-based actions that could reduce these risks.This national event has now been adapted into a 50-minute public film, The People’s Emergency Briefing, which launched nationwide on 7th April and is now being screened in communities across the UK.

The film brings together leading scientists to present a clear picture of the challenges ahead, while creating space for local communities to consider what these issues may mean in their local area, and how they can support their MP to call for stronger action.

Chris Packham said (approved by Chris):

“I’d encourage people everywhere to attend a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing. It creates exactly the kind of honest local conversation we now urgently need, both about what these changes mean where we live, and about what we can do together to address them.”

In Clyro, the screening comes at a time when we are experiencing wildfires, drought, recent flooding, farming pressures and biodiversity. 

Following the film, attendees will be invited to take part in a structured discussion, designed to support open, constructive conversation about the issues raised and what they may mean locally.

Organisers emphasise that the event is intended as a civic space, bringing together residents, community leaders and decision-makers. Our local MP David Chadwick is unable to attend but has sent his support. Our MS Jane Dodds , councillors and other influential people have been invited to attend and take part in this important community event.

Sue, one of the event organisers, said: “This is about providing information, creating space for people to come together, look at the evidence, and begin a more open and informed conversation about what it means for our community - and how we can support the bolder action now called for by the science, which will also do so much to improve lives, as the film explains”

With screenings taking place nationwide, local events form part of a broader effort to build a shared understanding of climate and nature risks across the UK, and to support constructive public dialogue about future choices.

Tickets for the Clyro screening are free, but advance registration is encouraged.

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