Climate and Biodiversity Crisis action briefing by top scientists for councillors and council staff

EVENT SPECIFICALLY FOR COUNCILLORS AND COUNCIL STAFF

Four top scientists come together to provide a high level briefing on the Climate and Biodiversity Crisis specifically for councillors and council staff.

Councils all over the UK have a vital role to play in keeping us safe from the ravages of Climate Change and nature collapse but what actions do they need to take? How urgent is the Climate and Biodiversity Crisis and how quickly do councils need to take action? What is the necessary net zero target to keep our children and grandchildren safe? What do councils need to do to prevent further biodiversity collapse in their area and what are the dangers if this action is not taken fast enough?

This briefing session will provide councillors and council staff with an overview of the science and recommendations from top scientists of where they need to focus, what they need to do and how fast.

If you are a councillor (Metropolitan, Unitary, County, City, District) then this session is for you. It will equip you with the basics on what is happening in relation to Climate Change and Biodiversity collapse and what you can do to help.

If you are a member of staff working for a council then this session will be bring you up to date on the latest science allowing you to better advise your council employer on the current situation and what you need to do locally yo put it right.

The briefing session will start with short presentations from the esteemed panel of scientists covering 1) the Climate Crisis, 2) the Biodiversity Crisis, 3) Energy and 4)Driving Science Led Action at the Council Level. This will be followed by plenty of time for discussion among the panel and questions from attendees.

The panel will be:

• Professor Peter Wadhams

• Professor Dave Goulson

• Professor Chris Rhodes

• Dr Kris de Meyer

• Moderator will be Ed Gemmell, Managing Director of Scientists Warning Europe