Voices for Change: A Night of Climate Action

19.00–19.40
Attenborough Studio
Drop-in, live link-up

What’s actually happening at COP30, and what are we trying to achieve? Join Samia Dumbuya, climate justice advocate and UK Youth Delegate for COP29, to discover how COP works and why it matters. We’ll also link live to Belém, Brazil, to put your questions to correspondents on the ground. Plus, wrap up with practical ways to turn a global conference into local action.

20.15–21.00
Attenborough Studio
Drop-in, in-discussion

From global conservation targets to local green plans, policy is one of the most powerful drivers of positive climate action. In this interactive discussion, you’ll hear changemakers bust common myths about policy and explain how they’ve influenced change. We’ll then explore, as a room, how we can identify our own strengths and combine them in creative and practical ways to influence policy.

20.00–20.30 and 20.45–21.15
Zoology Spirit Building
Drop-in, dance and movement workshop, capacity 30

Performance art has been used to interpret nature for many years in multiple traditions and cultures. Join us for this dance workshop where you’ll learn and partake in nature-inspired cultural dance and reconnect with nature through movement. Plus, you’ll get to understand the cause and consequence of the climate crisis in different cultures and explore new ways to advocate for our planet.

18.30–21.15
Dino Way and Darwin Centre Atrium
Drop-in, pop-up station

Healthy ecosystems absorb carbon and make us more resilient to the impacts of a changing climate. These ecosystems are full of natural heroes, from animals and plants to fungi and algae. Join our scientists and PhD students to discover the crucial roles they play and see specimens of these heroes from the collections we care for. Plus, learn simple, practical ways to care for nature as part of the COP30 Action Agenda.

18.45–19.30
Zoology Spirit Building
Drop-in, participatory discussion, capacity 30

Green spaces can significantly boost our wellbeing, but access isn’t equal for everyone. Dip in and out of this fishbowl conversation alongside a scientist, a young changemaker, a policymaker and fellow attendees. Share and listen to diverse experiences of connecting with nature and explore how personal stories reflect wider inequalities. Plus, hear more about the research inspiring actions for greener, healthier and more equitable neighbourhoods.

18.30–21.15
Central Cafe
Drop-in, zine making throughout
Climate conversations at 18.45–19.30 and 20.00–20.45, capacity 40

Join young climate advocates from Force of Nature for a welcoming Climate Café. Drop in to make your own zine about a climate issue you care about. You’ll also be invited to join our conversation to explore how the climate crisis makes us feel and how those feelings can fuel action. Leave feeling connected and supported, with your voice and creativity as part of collective change.

18.30–21.15
Hintze Hall
Drop-in, pop-up station and networking

Looking to find out more about what people are doing in your area to look after our communities? Want to join a group or collective? Come and chat with inspiring changemakers based around London and find out more about how you can be involved.

19.45–20.00, 20.30–20.45 and 21.00–21.15
Fossil Marine Reptiles Gallery
Drop-in, live steel band performance

Enjoy vibrant performances from North Kensington’s Metronomes Steel Orchestra, who transform scrap metal into the joyous sound of steel pan. Between sets, meet the players and hear how their work links creativity, community and the climate crisis. Plus, find out how to join their unique steel pan family.

18.30–21.15
Dino Way
Drop-in, pop-up station

For thousands of years, people have created jewellery from the natural world to share stories, celebrate culture and feel connected to nature. In this hands-on activity, explore historic and contemporary adornment with a chance to share your stories. Our learning volunteers will guide conversations through culture and traditions, sustainability, the collections we care for and the everyday choices we make as consumers.

18.45–19.15, 19.45–20.15 and 20.45–21.15
Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery
Drop-in, tour, capacity 15 per tour

Take a short, guided tour through our Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery and learn how our everyday choices as consumers can help shape a more sustainable future. Discover the stories and research behind the specimens and reflect on how this evidence can guide tangible actions. From choosing biodegradable products to changing the clothing industry through how we shop, we can make a positive impact on our planet.

18.30–21.30
Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery
Self-guided, interactive conversation starter

Have your say with our interactive conversation starter. Share your views on the climate crisis, chat with others as you go and see what they think too!

18.30–21.30
Images of Nature Gallery

Need to take a break? Take a minute to collect yourself in our Images of Nature Gallery.