Generation Hope
Our Generation Hope programme delves into the challenges of and solutions to the climate and nature crises. Explore our exciting, free series of inspiring events created for young people, by young people!
You have the power to make a real impact on the planet.
Generation Hope is an annual programme led in collaboration with young climate and nature leaders from around the world. It’s all about empowering people like you to stand up for a more positive future.
This is your space to connect with scientists, activists, creatives and others to dive into the biggest challenges facing the planet and the boldest actions we can take. Through talks, workshops, storytelling and more, you’ll gain the knowledge, confidence and skills to drive positive change. Plus, you’ll meet others who are just as passionate about making a difference as you are.
Spots are limited, so grab your tickets now! Sessions are suitable for ages 16+, but check specific events for details. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The 2026 programme has now passed. In the meantime, explore other activities we’re collaborating on:
- Wednesday 24 June – Generation Hope: London Climate Action Night during London Climate Action Week.
2026 Programme
Thursday 23 April
How Deep Is Your Love
Join this conversation on what the future might hold for deep-sea minerals and the unique organisms that depend on them. Watch exclusive clips from the new film How Deep is Your Love and hear from its director, an ocean scientist and a youth ocean advocate.
19:00–20:15
Friday 24 April
After Hours: A Night with Generation Hope
Meet scientists, activists, creatives and local community groups for an inspiring evening of activities, including storytelling, zine-making, gallery tours and climate cafes.
Multi-activity event
18:30–21:30
Saturday 25 April
We Need to Talk
Join this interactive workshop with behavioural and communication experts and discover how you can have healthier conversations with people who have different views to you.
11:00–12:30
Interpreting Nature Under Empire: Stories from the Collections
Discover untold stories from natural history collections and explore how colonial power shaped our understanding of nature. Join us to rethink how museums interpret the past and shape a more equitable future.
11:30–12:45
How Collections Tackle Global Challenges
Drop by our pop-up science station to see fascinating specimens from the collections we care for, from mammals and amphibians to corals and microbes. Meet our scientists and explore how their work tackles the planet’s biggest crises.
Drop-in activity
11:00–14:00
Hintze Hall
Nature Counts: From Observation to Action
Explore our Nature Discovery Garden with our scientist Ed Baker and discover research in action. Spot hidden wildlife and turn your observations into evidence that helps monitor and protect urban nature worldwide.
11:30–12:30 and 14:30–15:30
Reimagining Business for People and Planet
From fashion to food to phones, businesses shape our everyday lives. Explore how change happens both inside companies and beyond them and leave with practical tools to push for better together.
14:00–15:15
Sunday 26 April
Behind the Lens: Phone Photography with Rachel Bigsby
Join award-winning wildlife photographer Rachel Bigsby for this special workshop. She’ll discuss her journey into photography with a selection of stunning images, before moving into the garden to take your own photos. All you need is your phone!
11:00–12:30
The Wild World On Our Doorstep
In this event you'll discover more about the wonders of UK nature from our scientists. You'll also hear from community-driven, nature recovery projects that help to conserve the wild world on our doorstep and offer opportunities to get involved.
11:00–12:30
How Collections Tackle Global Challenges
Drop by our pop-up science station to see fascinating specimens from the collections we care for, from mammals and amphibians to corals and microbes. Meet our scientists and explore how their work tackles the planet’s biggest crises.
Drop-in activity
11:00–14:00
Hintze Hall
Pinned, Pickled and Pressed: What Can Natural History Collections Tell Us In An Ecological Crisis?
Meet our passionate curators and researchers, each of them bringing specimens from the collection they love, from plants to insects to amphibians. The stories behind these specimens reveal how natural history collections help us understand our rapidly changing planet.
14:00–15:00
Let’s Get to Work: Finding Your Superpower for the Planet
You don’t have to work in a specific sector to create positive change. Hear from inspiring speakers about their diverse jobs and experiences and explore how to find your niche and create impact wherever you work.
14:00–15:30
From Specimens to Solutions: A Tour of Fixing Our Broken Planet
Take a guided tour through our Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery. Discover remarkable specimens from the collections we care for and learn more about how our scientists are tackling the planetary emergency.
14:30–15:00 and 16:00–16:30
Generation Hope Highlights
Catch up on some of our discussions and inspiring talks from 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Our Advisory Board
To ensure we are listening to and learning from the people on the frontlines of our collective response to the planetary emergency, we have established an Advisory Board consisting of activists, scientists and Museum colleagues who have advised on our approach and will be contributing to sessions throughout the week.
Meet the Board
Dr Natalie Cooper
Natalie is a merit researcher with us. She is an ecologist and evolutionary biologist who works on understanding how the diversity of life evolved and how we can protect it from human activities. Natalie works on a variety of animal groups, including mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fishes.
Daphne Frias
Daphne is a Climate and Disability Justice Organiser. She’s unapologetically Latina. Daphne has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair to ambulate. She’s fiercely proud to be a loud champion for the disabled community. Currently, she continues to stay passionate about creating change as a freelance organiser. She spends her time speaking at various colleges, summits and panels. In addition, she consults with non-profits, crafting engaging campaigns highlighting the voices of Gen-Z. Check out Daphne’s Twitter and Daphne’s Instagram.
Kat Hamilton
Kat is the Executive Director of youth-led climate organisation Force of Nature. Through virtual programmes, the organisation empowers young people and decision-makers in more than 50 countries to cultivate mindsets of agency, purpose and resilience. Check out the Force of Nature Instagram.
Dr Ken Johnson
Ken is one of our principal researchers. He studies the history of coral reef systems, covering time scales spanning from decades to millions of years. Documenting how reefs have responded to past environmental changes will help us understand how they might respond to future changes and how best to protect them.
Dr Erica McAlister
Erica is our Principal Curator for Fleas and Flies. She’s been recording, researching and curating flies for more than 20 years, both in the UK and across the world.
Larissa Pinto Moraes
Larissa is a black woman from the Brazilian Amazon region. She co-founded Òré Kizomba – a black feminist consultancy for activists and organisations – and was Executive Director of youth-led organisation Engajamundo, working with social and environmental issues. In her climate justice activism, she’s interested in discussions about the impacts that the climate crisis has on marginalised groups. She focuses on the power of resilience these communities have on withstanding and protecting the environment. Check out the Engagamundo Twitter and Engagamundo Instagram.
Disha Ravi
Disha is a climate justice activist based in Bangalore, India, who founded the Indian branch of the Fridays for Future network. Check out Disha’s Twitter and Disha’s Instagram.
Mitzi Jonelle Tan
Mitzi is a climate justice activist based in Metro Manila in the Philippines. She’s the convenor and international spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines. Check out Mitzi’s Twitter and Mitzi’s Instagram.
Lira Valencia
After finishing her degree in Zoology, Lira spent years volunteering and working for several wildlife charities. She worked with the London Wildlife Trust for three years as one of their rangers at Walthamstow Wetlands, Europe’s largest urban wetlands. Lira is now a full-time freelance wildlife communicator. She works with organisations, charities and broadcasters to raise awareness on the importance of urban wildlife and why we should connect urban communities to the nature around them. Check out Lira’s Instagram.
Fixing Our Broken Planet
Explore the biggest challenges facing the planet and discover science-backed, hopeful solutions that will help us to create a more sustainable world.
Generation Hope is part of Fixing Our Broken Planet. We thank all funders of the Fixing Our Broken Planet gallery and programme, with particular thanks to our Lead Funders, the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), part of UK Research and Innovation, Wellcome, and The Claude and Sofia Marion Foundation, as well as our Supporting Corporate Partner, GSK.
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