Selina Nwulu - Black Climates

On Saturday, 16 May, the Brighton Dome Studio Theatre is hosting a conversation between Selina Nwulu and Aja Barber. Selina, a former Young People’s Laureate for London, will be discussing her book, Black Climates: Notes on Race, Our Environment, and Visions for Equitable Futures, which was released by Vintage in August 2025. The book was written to provide a platform for Black British voices within the climate movement, a space where those perspectives have historically been underrepresented. Having Aja Barber—a writer and consultant known for her work on sustainable fashion and social justice—joining the discussion adds another layer to the evening’s focus on how we navigate environmental crises.

The session starts at 20:15 and covers a broad range of topics that link our physical environment to social structures. Instead of focusing solely on traditional conservation, the dialogue will touch on air pollution, prison ecology, and disability justice. It also looks at how migration, food security, and nature intersect with the idea of community care. The goal of the book, and by extension this talk, is to explore "radical imagination" as a tool for building more equitable futures. It’s a specific look at how environmental issues aren't just about the planet in a general sense, but about the very specific ways different communities experience and resist these changes.

In terms of logistics, tickets are priced at £12.50 for standard entry, with a £10.00 concession available for those under 30 and other eligible groups. A notable aspect of this particular event is the mandatory mask-wearing policy. This has been put in place as a measure of collective care, specifically to protect disabled and immunocompromised members of the community so they can attend safely. It’s a practical application of the themes of equity discussed in the book, ensuring the venue remains accessible to everyone interested in the conversation.