Hosting a Screening for the People’s Emergency Briefing
The National Emergency Briefing (NEB) calls on the UK government to give a national televised briefing on the climate and nature crisis followed by a national emergency response of the kind we saw in WWII, which experts agree is needed to address the full scale of the crisis.
A Westminster event was held in November 2025. It featured leading experts who briefed an invited audience of over 1,200 politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media. The briefing set out the implications of climate and nature breakdown for health, food systems, national security and the economy.
A compelling documentary film, the People’s Emergency Briefing, has since been produced. It contains footage of that event and is being screened across the nation at civic centres, cinemas, community halls and churches. It aims to support a parliamentary call for a televised briefing and educate people of the full scale of the crisis and show what the response needs to be.
© Published 23 April 2026. Digital download hosted by Operation Noah ([email protected])
The Church has historically played an important role at times of national crisis. From providing much needed pastoral care, being a place of refuge as well as challenging the government of the day on issues of justice and morality.
The climate crisis is both a global threat and a national one and, as the film makes clear, it affects every aspect of society, from health and wellbeing to food and national security. There is clear evidence that emergency action will strengthen our national and economic resilience and improve lives. The National Emergency Briefing is designed to help create a societal tipping point towards the genuine emergency action now needed.
The Church is collectively the largest civil organisation in the country and therefore we have an important role to play. As Christians our concern is underpinned not just by the threat to our own interests but by core Christian principles of caring for God’s creation, Jesus’ command to love one another and responding to human need.
While the climate crisis will affect all of us, it is important to remember it is the poorest communities in the world who are most impacted and least equipped to deal with the consequences. The NEB aims to further strengthen global action through the leadership of the UK’s response.
© Published 23 April 2026. Digital download hosted by Operation Noah ([email protected])
Hosting screenings of this documentary in Catholic parishes is a natural fit, as the Church has a vital role in responding to crises, fostering community dialogue and encouraging care for our common home.
We are aware that many parishioners want to organise screenings, so please do let us know when you plan to host. The Season of Creation (September 1st-October 4th) could be an ideal time for those with already full calendars leading up to the Summer.
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