Why the National Emergency Briefing took place
The climate and nature crisis threatens all aspects of British life, from national security to the food supply.
Despite the scale of the risks now facing the UK, there has been no comprehensive national emergency briefing delivered to the public by the Government.
What happened in London?
On 27 November 2025, ten of the UK’s leading experts briefed an invited audience of more than 1,200 politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media in Westminster.
The briefing set out the implications of climate and nature breakdown for health, food systems, national security and the economy, and did so on the public record.
Its purpose was to demonstrate what a clear, evidence-led national emergency briefing could look like and why it is needed.
The question that follows is how this evidence is communicated to the public and translated into appropriate national action.
“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
