Fri 15 May 2026 08:30 - Fri 13 Nov 2026 11:00
Bristol Business School, Room 2X242 UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus
WHEN:
Friday 15th May from 8:30am-11am
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Join us for a community screening of the National Emergency Briefing film followed by a panel discussion.
In November 2025, the National Emergency Briefing brought together leading experts to present the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis to politicians and influential figures in Westminster. That evidence is now publicly available, and it reveals a crisis more serious and immediate than many realise.
This 50-minute film combines authoritative scientific content from the Westminster event with personal reactions from members of the public and familiar voices. It delivers frank facts about the threats facing every constituency in the UK, from health and food systems to infrastructure, security, and economic stability. Importantly, it also highlights the enormous benefits of bold, urgent government action, offering a pathway to a better future.
The film is supported by a wide range of organisations including the National Trust, Church of England, Exeter University, Royal Meteorological Society, WWF, and the National Education Union. Its non-partisan purpose is to foster informed democratic discussion and ensure Parliament and the public share a common understanding of the scale and urgency of this challenge.
Many viewers have shared that while the facts are alarming, the film inspires optimism about confronting the crisis together.
The panel will explore what the evidence means for businesses locally, including risks, responsibilities and opportunities for leadership. Speakers include:
About the Screening Programme Each community screening is followed by a structured, locally focused discussion guided by the NEB team. These conversations remain constructive and solution-oriented, helping people process the information emotionally and engage meaningfully. By bringing communities and decision-makers together around the same evidence, the programme aims to spark informed dialogue at local and national levels.
Event Schedule:
Location: Bristol Business School, Room 2X242 UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus
WHERE TO FIND US:
Bristol Business School, Room 2X242 UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus, BS16 1QY
HOW TO SIGN UP:
This event is free to attend and open to staff, students, and the wider public. Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite here: National Emergency Briefing - Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience for West Businesses
INCLUSIVITY:
The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and genders
into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please
let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.
For more information about this event, please contact: kat.corbett@uwe.ac.uk