Bishopston Library hosted a full-house on September 12th 2026 to watch the film “The People’s Emergency Briefing“, and discuss the implications. The film raises awareness of the climate and nature crisis we are facing.
Many people asked “what can I do, how can I get involved”. Here are some useful resources.
Bristol One City have issued an attractively produced letter to viewers of the film, giving example of how the city is responding to the challenges of the film.
The Bristol Advisory Committee on Climate Change (BACCC) have issued a response and analysis of the claims made by the film. Follow the link HERE to their website and detailed analysis.
There are many things going on around Bishopston that you may want to get involved in. An attendee at an earlier showing produced this spreadsheet to download with a number of opportunities. This list is not complete and you may know of others*.
* (I volunteer at the monthly “Repair Cafe” at the Ardagh Centre, Horfield Common. Normally 3rd Saturdays 10am -12pm.)
Other links recommended by other viewers of the film are listed here.
- 50 MPs and Lords discussed the National Emergency Assessment on 3rd of September. Listen here https: //parliamentlive.tv/event/index/d01b4723-b547-472e-a5ca-71809e83bf11?in=15:10:28
- 10 things to remember about surviving climate crisis by City Poet Kat Lyons (ending with the line ‘it will be worth it’) or Capsule: A Just Transition Film (and the Making of Capsule) by Euella Jackson might provide some locally-produced, on screen inspiration if convening follow up meetings
- BACCC Statement in response to the National Emergency Briefing and film and recent Bristol 247 news coverage of the report
- One City Acting Together – a letter to PEB viewers from One City Environment Board members
- Friends of the Earth report on UK Neighbourhoods most at risk of flooding – including interactive map
- Bookhaus Bristol – Author Talks, Readings & More How Not to Save the World: Doing Good Without Annoying Everyone – Wednesday 16th of September
- BCfm radio interview with Sheetal, a radio presenter of Bangladeshi heritage, who gave an interview in which she presented insight into the perspective of people from South Asia on the climate emergency and engaging with the white activist community. You can listen to this interview here: https://southgatepenny.podbean.com/e/including-everyone/
Watch out for other viewings around the area and invite your friends. We are discussing the possibility of a further showing at Bishopston Library.
