Responses to the National Emergency Briefing

Since the National Emergency Briefing took place in November 2025, it has been well received by a wide range of political, civic and professional audiences. Below is a selection of responses from those who attended or engaged with the briefing.

“Instead of the anxiety and frustration I usually feel around this topic, I felt relief. Finally naming the problem clearly… left me feeling more hopeful than anxious.”

Sarah Flyn, LinkedIn

‘It was shocking, but it also showed a way forward. With immediate policy action we can still avoid the worst. The window is small, but it exists.’

‘It was shocking, but it also showed a way forward. With immediate policy action we can still avoid the worst. The window is small, but it exists.’

Annabel Nelson, LinkedIn

‘The National Emergency Briefing yesterday was brutally honest, terrifying and urgently needed.’

Suzanne Wise, Chair CPRE London

“Those facts were hard to hear, but I also felt thank goodness, we’re being told it as it is.”

Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, The Observer, 30/11/25

“I for one have never attended a more insightful, authoritative or inspiring event.”

Professor Saul Humphrey, Senior Vice President, Chartered Institute of Building

“What stood out most was the shared tone: frank, non-partisan, and rooted in public service. The speakers painted a picture of a country unprepared, but not incapable.”

“What stood out most was the shared tone: frank, non-partisan, and rooted in public service. The speakers painted a picture of a country unprepared, but not incapable.”

Royal Meteorological Society, 1/12/25

“Attending the National Emergency Briefing has given me a real understanding of the urgency and horror of the climate challenge, whilst also making me feel hopeful.”

“Attending the National Emergency Briefing has given me a real understanding of the urgency and horror of the climate challenge, whilst also making me feel hopeful.”

Alex Green, LinkedIn

“The spirit in the hall was one of grounded optimism.”

Ellie Runton, Sussex Green Living

“I absolutely applaud the whole-of-society approach…. It was a sobering event but equally one that should galvanise action.”

Prof. Anusha Shah, Founder & CEO Plan for Earth, Non-Exec Director- Met Office

“This briefing was hands down one of the most compelling two-hour plus chunks of content I’ve ever witnessed.”

“This briefing was hands down one of the most compelling two-hour plus chunks of content I’ve ever witnessed.”

Alastair Chisholm, director of policy, CIWEM

"Although this national emergency briefing was focused on Great Britain, it’s a wake-up call that needs to be heard in countries — and newsrooms — around the world."

"Although this national emergency briefing was focused on Great Britain, it’s a wake-up call that needs to be heard in countries — and newsrooms — around the world."

Covering Climate Now

"Yesterday I sat in Central Hall Westminster for the National Emergency Briefing – and I don’t think I’ll forget it. It wasn’t a usual 'briefing'. It felt like a turning point."

"Yesterday I sat in Central Hall Westminster for the National Emergency Briefing - and I don’t think I’ll forget it. It wasn’t a usual 'briefing'. It felt like a turning point."

Gautier Houel, Founder of The Green Londoner

Endorsements

Lord Deben, former chair of the UK Climate Change Committee, at the National Emergency Briefing on climate and nature crisis.

Lord Deben

Former chair, UK Climate Change Committee - 2012 to 2023

“The National Emergency Briefing could not be more timely. The science is moving fast, and every year the risks become clearer. Britain has led before, and we must lead again - not with words, but with action to protect our people, our prosperity and our children’s future. But first, all policymakers must ensure they are fully informed."

Professor Joanna Haigh CBE at National Emergency Briefing on climate and nature crisis

Professor Joanna Haigh CBE

Former president of the Royal Meteorological Society, Professor of Atmospheric Physics and Head of the Department of Physics at Imperial College London

“We face a climate emergency. MPs need to be awake to the risks and ready for action, which is why I ask them to prioritise attending the National Emergency Briefing."

Professor Michael Mann speaking at the National Emergency Briefing on climate and nature crisis

Professor Michael Mann

Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth & Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania

“I urge all policymakers to attend this vital briefing, which brings the latest science from leading experts straight to the people in power. I’d like to see one in every country."

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