The People's Emergency Briefing

The Eco Collective are bringing The People's Emergency Briefing to Preston on Friday 13 November, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. It's a screening of the film they produced, followed by a facilitated community discussion and live music from young musicians, all aged 16 and over.

The People's Emergency Briefing is a climate action film made by The Eco Collective, a group of young producers. It lays out the reality of the climate and nature crisis and what can be done about it, and it's known for presenting complex scientific information in a clear, accessible way while offering practical solutions and reasons for optimism. The film is the starting point for the evening, and the discussion that follows is where the room gets to weigh in on what it all means.

Climate Action Preston has screened it to the local community before, and more than 30 people turned up to take part in a lively discussion afterwards, with attendees highlighting the importance of community and local grassroots action. That's a good sense of what to expect here: the film sets the scene, and the conversation lets people talk through it together. The live music from the young musicians adds another layer to the night, so it's more than just a screening.

It runs from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Friday 13 November, and it's free to attend.