People’s Emergency Briefing film draws strong public support at Christ Church

The event was organised by Christ Church’s Eco Group, following a prompt from group member John Pryce. 
Christ Church recently received the A Rocha Gold Award in recognition of its commitment to environmental stewardship and caring for creation.
Support for the event came from members of several church Eco groups from across the Swindon area, alongside Swindon Climate Action Network, the Religious Society of Friends, and the Wiltshire Climate Alliance. 
Their involvement highlighted the growing collaboration between faith communities, environmental organisations, and local campaigners in responding to the climate and nature crisis.
People’s Emergency Briefing is currently being screened in community venues across the UK as part of a wider public information programme focused on climate and nature emergencies. 
The film follows the National Emergency Briefing held last November at Westminster Central Hall and features contributions from leading UK academics, economists, and a senior armed forces General. 
Its aim is to build public support for a Government-backed televised emergency briefing to the nation.
The film explores the far-reaching consequences of climate change, including its impact on food security, energy systems, the economy, public health, and national security. 
It also outlines practical responses individuals and communities can adopt, such as reducing food waste, shifting towards a more plant-based diet, cutting energy use in homes and transport, and supporting flood mitigation measures.
Following the screening, attendees took part in one of seven discussion groups, providing a opportunity to reflect on the film’s messages and consider practical local responses.
Facilitators from each group then shared key points from their discussions with the wider audience, creating a sense of shared purpose and collective action.
Daniel Pitt, a member of the Christ Church Eco Group which organised the event, said: “I was very grateful for all the support received in organising the event and was delighted with the number who attended the showing. 
"Whilst the crisis is daunting, I was encouraged by the amount of goodwill and commitment there is for efforts to mitigate and adapt to the crisis. 
"It’s clear that much already goes on locally and how we need to work together, including supporting and encouraging our local leaders.”
For more information about screenings of People’s Emergency Briefing, people can visit the National Emergency Briefing website at https://www.nebriefing.org/the-film
People can find out more about the upcoming Swindon Churches Green Festival (6–14 June), on the Christ Church Eco Group page at https://www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/blog/eco-church/
 

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