Residents are invited to a free screening of The People's Emergency Briefing at South Cambridgeshire Hall in Cambourne on Tuesday 6 October from 6pm to 8pm.
The event – which will include refreshments - will be followed by a discussion around the issues raised and consider what further action can be taken locally. It is part of a growing UK-wide programme designed to help communities better understand the climate and nature crisis. Register to secure your place at next week’s screening and watch the trailer.
The event forms part of the District Council's commitment to helping residents understand climate and nature challenges, while supporting community-led action.
In November 2025, more than 1,200 MPs, peers and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media gathered at Westminster Central Hall for the National Emergency Briefing - a landmark event bringing together leading experts to assess the UK’s exposure to climate and nature risks.
The briefing, introduced by Chris Packham CBE, set out the implications of climate and nature breakdown for food security, public health, infrastructure, the economy and national security, alongside evidence-based actions that could reduce these risks.
This national event has been adapted into a 50-minute public film, The People’s Emergency Briefing, which launched nationally earlier this year and is now being screened in communities across the UK.
Chris Packham said: “I’d encourage people everywhere to attend a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing. It creates exactly the kind of honest local conversation we now urgently need, both about what these changes mean where we live, and about what we can do together to address them.”
South Cambridgeshire District Council's Lead Cabinet Member for Environment, Cllr Laurence Damary-Homan, said: “Climate change and nature loss are among the defining challenges of our generation, and we are already seeing their effects here in South Cambridgeshire. This screening gives residents the chance to hear from leading experts, understand the evidence, and be part of an important conversation about our environment. These issues can be difficult to discuss, but meaningful action starts with honest conversations. As more people take steps to make their homes, workplaces and communities more resilient, events like this help turn a global challenge into a local conversation about both the issues we face and the solutions available. By working together, we can help protect our environment for future generations.”
Earlier this year, South Cambridgeshire District Council adopted its Climate and Nature Strategy 2026-2030, setting out how it will reduce emissions, support nature recovery and help the district adapt to a changing climate. The Council recently confirmed it had reduced net greenhouse gas emissions from services and facilities it runs by 45.3% since 2018/19 – meeting its target. Recent and ongoing projects include:
- Developing a renewable energy park to help power electric bin lorries used by the Greater Cambridge Shared Waste service.
- Awarding almost £1 million through the Council's Zero Carbon Communities grants programme to support local climate projects.
- Putting an £8.2 million Government grant and rental income from tenants towards upgrading Council homes – so they achieve an Energy Performance Certificate rating of C by 2030.
- Planning for the upcoming annual climate conference. This year, the conference will take place on Friday 6 November at Storey’s Field Centre in Eddington. Titled ‘Local Climate Action – Adapting Together’, it will feature how we can adapt to our changing climate while advancing action to tackle climate change.
- Supporting residents through the award-winning Action on Energy Cambridgeshire partnership, which provides energy advice and access to funding for home improvements.
Residents can also sign up to receive updates on local environmental projects through the Council's Zero Carbon Communities newsletter.
