People’s Emergency Briefing: responding to the climate and nature crises

After the National Emergency Briefing set out the evidence behind the growing climate and nature emergencies to 1,200 national decision-makers, the People's Emergency Briefing film is putting the evidence in the hands of the public. Communities across the country are hosting screenings with their MPs and discussing how to respond. May 20, 2026
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The evidence from the National Emergency Briefing is now being shared and discussed by communities, together with MPs and local decision-makers.

In November of 2025, Prof Nathalie Seddon joined a panel of experts to deliver a briefing on the evidence behind the growing climate and nature emergencies to 1,200 politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media in Westminster.

The briefing set out the implications of climate and nature breakdown for health, food systems, national security and the economy. Nathalie’s message was clear:

“Nature is not a ‘nice to have’; it is critical national infrastructure.”

She broke down the evidence on the state of UK nature, why it is a security issue and, crucially, how we can respond and move towards a nature-secure UK. 

The People’s Emergency Briefing

A short film has now been released to put the evidence in the hands of the public – the People’s Emergency Briefing. Communities are coming together across the country to watch the film with their MPs and discuss how to respond. The map of screenings across the UK shows over a 1,000 planned so far.

Several upcoming screenings:

  • Oxford student-led People’s Emergency Briefing (public event): Hosted by Oxford Climate Society x Oxford Nature Conservation Society, with Layla Moran MP for Walton Manor. Friday 5th June, 2:30pm, Lady Margaret Hall. (Oxford)
  • Ultimate Picture Palace Screening, Great Big Green Week 2026 (public event): One-off screening for The Great Big Green Week 2026, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. Saturday 6th June, 3pm. Book tickets here. (Oxford)
  • National Emergency Briefing for Lawyers: Prof Nathalie Seddon and Prof Paul Behrens will speak at a tailored briefing for lawyers on Monday 22nd June, 6-8pm. Organised by Pinsent Masons LLP. Register your interest here. (London)
  • Find screenings in your area on the Screening Map, as well as Guidance for hosting a screening.

Government Petition for a UK-wide public briefing

A UK Parliamentary petition has now been launched calling for the government to: ‘Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks‘

 

Read more about the National Emergency Briefing: When Nature Fails, So Do We: Inside the UK’s National Emergency Briefing.

Find out more about how you can get involved on the National Emergency Briefing website.