Join Us for the People’s Emergency Briefing Screening and Community Discussion

What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?

Join us for a local screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing, followed by a community discussion exploring what the climate and nature crisis means for Midlothian. You and your colleagues, volunteers, members and wider network all are invited!

This event will bring together people from across our network and local communities to hear the latest evidence on climate and nature risks and to reflect on what these challenges mean for Midlothian.

Whether you are already actively involved in climate action, interested in learning more, or keen to hear other local perspectives, we would love to welcome you.

Location: One Dalkeith, 21 Eskdaill Court, Dalkeith, EH22 1AG
Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

About the film

The film features footage from last November’s National Emergency Briefing, which brought together leading UK experts in climate science, food security, public health, economics, national security and nature conservation.

It presents a clear, evidence-based overview of how climate change and nature loss are affecting everyday life across Britain, and what current research tells us about the risks facing communities and the actions needed in response.

The initiative is explicitly non-partisan and has been supported by a wide range of organisations including the National Trust, the Church of England, the University of Exeter, the Royal Meteorological Society, WWF, the National Education Union and many others.

the facilitated discussions

Following the 50-minute film, we will facilitate a structured 45-minute discussion, bringing together local residents and members of Midlothian’s wider climate action network to reflect on the implications for our communities and explore constructive local responses. We hope this will be an opportunity to connect national evidence with local knowledge, share perspectives and strengthen conversations about resilience, adaptation and community-led action across Midlothian.

We have also invited local councillors, MSPs and MPs to attend as participants in the discussion, helping to create an opportunity for community members and elected representatives to engage with the same evidence and share perspectives in an open and respectful setting.

How you can help

We would be very grateful if you could help us spread the word through your own networks, membership, volunteers, staff, social media channels and community contacts. Through the link below you’ll find posters/social media graphics that you are welcome to share widely with anyone you think may be interested.

If you have relationships with local councillors, MSPs or MPs, please feel free to reiterate the invitation and encourage them to attend. We are keen to ensure a broad range of voices and perspectives are represented on the evening.
The more diverse the range of people in the room, the richer the conversation will be.
We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be a thoughtful and engaging evening.

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