Opening Statement
Chris Packham CBE
Broadcaster, zoologist and environmental campaigner
Chris Packham CBE is a leading broadcaster, zoologist, and environmental campaigner. Best known for his work on BBC nature programmes such as The Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Autumnwatch, and Winterwatch, he has become one of the UK’s most respected voices for wildlife conservation. Passionate and outspoken, Packham continues to champion the protection of the natural world and inspire others to connect with and care for the environment..
Opening Statement
Chris Packham CBE
Broadcaster, zoologist and environmental campaigner
Chris Packham CBE is a leading broadcaster, zoologist, and environmental campaigner. Best known for his work on BBC nature programmes such as The Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Autumnwatch, and Winterwatch, he has become one of the UK’s most respected voices for wildlife conservation. Passionate and outspoken, Packham continues to champion the protection of the natural world and inspire others to connect with and care for the environment..
What follows from this evidence?
There is clear evidence that emergency action will strengthen our national and economic resilience and improve lives. But first, our politicians need to see strong support from the public. The National Emergency Briefing is designed to help create a societal tipping point towards the genuine emergency action now needed. You can help make this happen.
There is clear evidence that emergency action will strengthen our national and economic resilience and improve lives. But first, our politicians need to see strong support from the public.
The National Emergency Briefing is designed to help create a societal tipping point towards the genuine emergency action now needed. You can help make this happen.
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There is clear evidence that urgent action will strengthen our economy, resilience, and quality of life.
The National Emergency Briefing exists to help create a societal tipping point towards the action now required. You can help make it happen.
There is clear evidence that urgent action will strengthen our economy, resilience, and quality of life.
The National Emergency Briefing exists to help create a societal tipping point towards the action now required. You can help make it happen.
National Emergency Briefing
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There is clear evidence that urgent action will strengthen our economy, resilience, and quality of life.
The National Emergency Briefing exists to help create a societal tipping point towards the action now required. You can help make it happen.
National Emergency Briefing
Please tell us your postcode and event date if you are a hosting the film.
National Emergency Briefing
© 2026 All Rights Reserved