The Climate Crisis Talk

With the publication of the 2018 UN’s IPCC Report on Climate Change, scientists believe we may have entered a period of abrupt climate breakdown. As we are now in the midst of the sixth mass extinction, the planet is in ecological crisis.

As David Attenborough has said, this is “our greatest threat in thousands of years”; and we are running out of time. Governments and corporations need people to push them to act – and act fast, especially for our children’s future.

In this public talk, Professor Colin Davis of Bristol University’s School of Pyschological Science and colleagues will give a whistle-stop tour of the latest science on accelerating climate change, discuss some of the current psychology around climate change, and offer solutions through the study of social movements, as exemplified through the rapidly growing movement called Extinction Rebellion that aims to use the power of non-violent direct action (as explored in this short TED talk link: https://youtu.be/YJSehRlU34w )

Everyone is welcome and there will be plenty of time to ask questions and discuss afterwards. Entry is free registration is required.

This event is free but please book your place here.