A climate change film presented by Chris Packham drew supportive crowds in Swindon.
“People’s Emergency Briefing,” a 50-minute film, was screened at Christ Church Swindon on Monday, April 27, attracting an audience of 75.
The event was organised by the church’s Eco Group, prompted by member John Pryce.
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The church recently received the A Rocha Gold Award for its commitment to environmental stewardship.
Support for the event came from members of several church Eco groups from across the Swindon area, alongside Swindon Climate Action Network, the Religious Society of Friends, and the Wiltshire Climate Alliance.
Their involvement highlights the growing collaboration between faith communities, environmental organisations, and local campaigners in addressing the climate crisis.
“People’s Emergency Briefing” is being screened in community venues across the UK as part of a wider public information programme focused on climate and nature emergencies.
For more information about screenings of “People’s Emergency Briefing,” visit the National Emergency Briefing website at: https://www.nebriefing.org/the-film
People can find out more about the upcoming Swindon Churches Green Festival (June 6–14), on the Christ Church Eco Group page at: christchurchswindon.co.uk/blog/eco-church
The film follows the National Emergency Briefing held last November at Westminster Central Hall and includes input from leading UK academics, economists, and a senior armed forces general.
Its aim is to garner public backing for a government-supported televised emergency briefing to the nation.
The film delves into the wide-ranging consequences of climate change, including its impact on food security, energy systems, the economy, public health, and national security.
It also outlines practical responses individuals and communities can adopt, such as reducing food waste, shifting towards a more plant-based diet, cutting energy use in homes and transport, and supporting flood mitigation measures.
Following the screening, attendees participated in one of seven discussion groups, reflecting on the film’s messages and considering practical local responses.
Facilitators from each group then shared key points from their discussions with the wider audience, fostering a sense of shared purpose and collective action.
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Daniel Pitt, a member of the Christ Church Eco Group which organised the event, said: “I was very grateful for all the support received in organising the event and was delighted with the number who attended the showing.
“Whilst the crisis is daunting, I was encouraged by the amount of goodwill and commitment there is for efforts to mitigate and adapt to the crisis.
“It’s clear that much already goes on locally and how we need to work together, including supporting and encouraging our local leaders.”