Thursday 19 November, 18:30–21:30
Free, booking required
Upper West Gate on Queen’s Gate (see visiting information below for more details)
Generation Hope: Climate Action Together
From local action to global impact, enjoy an evening of activities to explore how we can build a healthier future.
Join us for an evening of inspiring conversations, practical workshops and hands-on creativity, all connecting you with people passionate about shaping a positive future for our planet together.
Happening at the same time as COP31, the international conference tackling climate change, our event is your chance to meet scientists, creatives, young climate advocates and local community groups who are already taking action.
Discover the latest climate findings and solutions, build your confidence and skills for constructive conversations and get creative with ways to reuse waste materials.
Come curious, get involved and leave inspired with new ideas, connections and actionable ways to power positive change, locally and beyond.
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Programme
People’s Emergency Briefing: How Can We Prepare for a Changing Climate?
Attenborough Studio
Screening and discussion, 18:45–20:00
Spaces are limited, first-come, first-served
The UK is facing a growing climate and nature emergency. Yet many of us don’t have a sense of what that means for our everyday lives, how our health, food security and economy are being impacted.
Join our free screening of the People’s Emergency Briefingopens in a new window, a film featuring nine experts who highlight the evidence surrounding both the serious climate and nature impacts as well as the solutions being adopted. After the viewing we’ll host a short discussion with a young climate and nature advocate to discuss how we can all take action today for a healthier future.
Content warning
Following guidance from the Climate Psychology Alliance, we recommend viewing for audiences aged 16+. The film discusses emergencies and depicts some extreme weather events, which some viewers may find overwhelming. Learn more at National Emergency Briefing.
This Summer we Felt the Heat
Attenborough Studio
Discussion, 20:30–21:15
Spaces are limited, first-come, first-served
This past summer, the climate crisis has felt more palpable than ever across the UK and Europe. As temperatures rise and dry conditions become more frequent, we’re seeing the impacts on our health and the places we live in, with marginalised communities feeling these effects more than others.
Join our conversation to explore what we can learn from experiencing the UK’s hottest summer on record. Discover the great work already in motion and how we can build on that momentum towards healthier, more climate-resilient places for everyone.
Speaker biographies
Dr Clare Heaviside
Clare is a professor in Cities, Climate and Health in the UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering. Her research is multi-disciplinary, covering climate change, air pollution, urban climate modelling and associations with health. She has an MSc in meteorology from the University of Reading and a PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics from Imperial College London. As well as working in academia, Clare worked in the public health sector for a decade, becoming head of Climate Change at Public Health England in 2017. She then joined the University of Oxford and later UCL as a NERC Independent Research Fellow and more recently as a NIHR funded fellow.
Adrian Wong
Adrian is a horticulture professional specialising in regenerative urban greening, with a keen interest in replicating natural ecosystems to benefit biodiversity. As UK Forest Lead at Sugi, Adrian designs and implements nature-based solutions that transform urban environments. His work focuses on enhancing biodiversity, promoting sustainability and integrating green spaces into urban landscapes to create healthier, more liveable cities that are resilient for future generations.
Speaker biographies
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How Can We Disagree Better?
Zoology Spirit Building
Workshop, 19:00–19:45, 20:15–21:00
Capacity 30, first-come, first-served
Ever found it difficult to talk to someone who sees things differently? What makes those conversations feel so challenging? In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore what shapes our views and attitudes, and how to find common ground with people who may disagree with us. Using climate and the environment as a talking point, we’ll use techniques and approaches that help tricky situations feel easier and more productive. You’ll leave with guidance and practical tools to better engage with friends, family, colleagues and people in your community.
Speaker biographies
Dr Daniella Watson
Daniella is a health psychologist, behavioural scientist and lecturer at the University of Surrey, and affiliated to Imperial College London. She is developing VOICES (Voices Of Impact, Climate & Environmental Solutions), which is a research programme that explores the lived experiences of people affected by climate and environmental change and co-designs behavioural interventions. Daniella is also the co-convener and a trainer of Healthy Conversations Skills (Global), a behaviour change communication method adapted to support people to talk about the climate crisis.
Fixing Our Broken Planet Guided Tour: From Specimens to Solutions
Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery
Guided tour, 19:00–19:30, 20:00–20:30 (with audio description), 20:45–21:15
Capacity 15, first-come, first-served
How about a sneak peek at one of our most popular galleries after hours? Here’s your chance! Delve into a world of questions and answers through a guided visit of Fixing Our Broken Planet. Having the gallery open after-hours means you’re free to roam from exhibit to exhibit, without the distraction of everyday hustle and bustle. Led by our knowledgeable guide, you’ll learn more than you might think possible about how to fix our broken planet.
From Waste to Wonder
Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery
Drop-in creative activity, 18:45–21:00
Explore the climate crisis creatively, in the company of the professional artist Katka Krajčiopens in a new window. This hands-on activity will help you get reacquainted with the planet and the value of recycling by using waste materials in alternative ways. Walk away feeling fulfilled and one step closer towards a happy Earth.
Pop-up Science Station: How Collections Tackle Global Challenges
Across the Museum
Drop-in pop-up station, 18:30–21:30
Discover what natural history collections can tell us about how humans are changing the planet. Meet our scientists and PhD students, explore how nature supports ecosystems to store carbon and adapt to a changing climate and find out how research is tackling some of our biggest challenges. Pick up simple, practical ways you can help care for nature and create a healthier future.
Community Hub: Green Steps
Darwin Centre Atrium
Drop-in pop-up hub, 18:30–21:30
Come by our community hub to chat with people working across diverse green careers, from among our behind-the-scenes team at the Museum and local community organisations. Discover how every job, talent and interest can play an active part in shaping a greener future. Hear about exciting initiatives and inspiring grassroots ways to make a difference. Explore next steps in your green journey and connect through big questions.
The Musing Mural
Darwin Centre Atrium
Drop-in reflection, 18:30–21:30
Join like-minded individuals to discuss the key talking points and themes from the evening, reflect on the climate crisis and share lived experiences. Prompted by Environmental Justice Questions, compiled by artist and writer Harun Morrison, strike up conversation, draw and write on the Musing Mural or simply take it in.
Our Local Environment: Nova Youth Voice Group
Shake Bar
Drop-in short film, 18:30–21:30
Join the award-winning social change charity Novaopens in a new window and their Youth Voice Groupopens in a new window in Our Local Environment, a 17-minute youth-led short film, amplifying community voices on environmental issues. Follow this aspiring team of 11 to 16-year-olds from London’s Royal Borough of Chelsea & Kensington as they team up with local partners to learn how to use their voices and develop skills in advocacy, civic engagement and youth leadership.
Quiet Space: The Serenity Stop
Images of Nature Gallery
Drop-in, 18:30–21:30
Need a moment to pause? You’re welcome to take some time to reflect, relax and recharge among artwork, sensory tools and mindful games that connect culture with nature.
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Visiting information
- This event is recommended for ages 16+.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Enter via our Upper West Gate on Queen’s Gate or if you use What3Words. This entrance is just north of the West Gate that is marked on the ground floor page of our map. You won’t be able to access the event from our Central Entrance on Cromwell Road.
- If you’re visiting us during the day, you’ll need to leave when we close at 17:50 and then enter again for the event.
- There won’t be a cloakroom available during this event. We recommend you keep belongings to a minimum.
- Some activities have limited capacity. Arrive early to secure your place in the queue.
- The event will take place in our Darwin Centre Atrium, Zoology Spirit Building, Attenborough Studio, Images of Nature Gallery and Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery.
Accessibility information
- This event is wheelchair accessible.
- Seating is available in the spaces.
- A hearing loop is available in the Attenborough Studio.
- We can provide you with a wheelchair or folding chair to carry if you email us at [email protected].
- The nearest accessible toilets are on the Ground Floor of our West Wing. We also have a Changing Places toilet on the Ground Floor of our North Wing.
- A dedicated quiet area is available during the event.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the Museum. Water for them is available on request.
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