The People's Emergency Briefing

Please come along to a free community screening of the 50-minute film People's Emergency Briefing, at Hackney Showroom on Tuesday 11th August. Doors open at 7pm, the film will start at 7:30pm.

People’s Emergency Briefing is a new film bringing the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis to local communities across the UK. It had its national release on 7th April 2026, and a series of community-led screenings is scheduled throughout the year; more than 2,000 screenings of the film have either taken place or have been confirmed to take place so far. The project encourages local groups to organise in-person events to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and encourage collective engagement.

More about the film:

The UK faces a growing climate and nature emergency, yet most of us have never been fully briefed on what this really means for our lives.

Last November, the National Emergency Briefing brought together leading experts to present the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis in a historic briefing to politicians and other influential figures in Westminster. The idea behind this film is that everyone deserves access to the same evidence about the risks we face and the choices ahead as those briefed in Westminster, and is designed for communities to watch together.

Hosted by Chris Packham and featuring footage from the briefing, alongside reactions from members of the public across the UK as well as some more familiar faces, the film examines everything from food, public health and national security to the economy and community resilience. It presents a clear, evidence based overview of the risks facing everyday life in Britain, and the credible responses available.

After the screening, there will be a short, relaxed discussion, giving people the opportunity to reflect on the film, and providing a supportive space to share thoughts, ask questions, and consider positive steps forward together.

Please bring along friends, neighbours or family members, everyone is welcome!

Seats are free but limited so please book in advance. Please note the precise venue details will be published shortly. 

Useful Links:

Official Website: nebriefing.org/

'The People's Emergency Briefing' trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=9tLUnWHkGG