The evidence is clear, the science is in. We’re in deep trouble. Regular flooding is affecting us all over the country and yet there’s not enough fresh water – droughts are now common. Global crises are pushing up fertiliser and food costs. Shortages are just around the corner. Temperatures are rising, as is the cost of living.
The climate and nature crisis threatens all aspects of our life from national security to food supply. A powerful new film, People’s Emergency Briefing, has sparked conversations all over the country – and it’s coming to Rye.
Hosted by naturalist Chris Packham, People’s Emergency Briefing presents the latest scientific evidence on how bad the situation might become, and builds the call for the government to stage a televised emergency briefing. This is the essential first step towards the large scale response needed to help address these issues. It’s not a party political event – this crisis affects us all, across the board.
As well as Rye, over 20 towns and villages across Sussex will be hosting screenings of the film in churches, cinemas, youth centres, community halls and hospitals, with new dates being added every day. The interest is extraordinary.
But it’s not just a film screening. It is an opportunity for community conversations, to create shared bonds, to hear the evidence together. To share your thinking. Solutions exist – and these too are presented in the film. But we need to act, and to act much faster than the government is doing.
Come and be part of the conversation. The People’s Emergency Briefing will be showing at Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill on the 30 April at 7.00pm (doors open: 6.30pm). Everyone welcome. Free entry, bar drinks available.
This event is organised by Rother Environment Group and Sussex Greenways on behalf of local community groups. More information: https://www.nebriefing.org/ or
info@sussexgreenways.org
Image Credits: PEB .