Department of Discovery
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In November 2025, the National Emergency Briefing brought together leading experts to present the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis to politicians and other influential people
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In November 2025, the National Emergency Briefing brought together leading experts to present the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis to politicians and other influential people in Westminster. That evidence is now on the public record.
The People’s Emergency Briefing is a new film from the National Emergency Briefing, a public information initiative to ensure the UK is clearly and honestly briefed on the climate and nature crisis. Building on the landmark National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster, the film features footage from the event with reactions from members of the public and some more familiar faces.
Here is the latest trailer: youtu.be/9tLUnWHkGG4?si=BTazneO-uR0dmcbe
Bristol Greenpeace group is hosting a showing of the film on Saturday 16th May 2026 in the Sparks Bristol ground floor Department Of Discovery.
Doors Open at 2.30pm and the film starts at 3.00pm (running time 50 minutes) with discussion time afterwards.
Admission is free, book your space here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bristolgreenpeace/2180630
TIME
May 16, 2026 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This is a step by step workshop on how to make a nature themed scrapbook with collage materials. To bind the book together we will use a simple
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This is a step by step workshop on how to make a nature themed scrapbook with collage materials. To bind the book together we will use a simple stab binding design from Japan.
There will be an exciting variety of quality materials to make your book and additional dried flowers and leaves. You will be able to use your scrapbook for plant identification, forest school,add photos and write ideas in.
27/06/2026 11 till 1pm in the ground floor Department Of Discovery
Cost is £15, book at Eventbrite.
TIME
June 27, 2026 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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“We’re the ambitious, sustainable and inclusive UK law firm that ensures our clients, people and wider communities flourish. We ensure our business has a positive legacy and contributes to building a better future by supporting our clients to transition to a sustainable future, build a fairer workplace and deliver real social impact. Read more about how we work with, and for, our communities here.
We’re proud to be supporting Sparks Bristol’s Department of Discovery, which speaks to our values of championing positive action on climate change, biodiversity, nature stewardship and equality.”
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