More than 100 people attend screening of National Emergency Briefing film at school in Milton Keynes
More than 100 people attended a screening of the National Emergency Briefing film at a school in Milton Keynes.
The screening took place at Denbigh School in Shenley Brook End and was jointly organised by the school and Loughton and Great Holm Parish Council.
The film is based on a briefing in Westminster in November 2025 and is presented by Chris Packham.
It consists of experts presenting evidence on the implications of climate and nature breakdown for health, food systems, national security and the economy.
It combines scientific evidence with reactions from members of the public and sets out both the risks and opportunities for the future.
The film, which was released nationally in April, has been screened more than 1,600 times across the country.
Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes Central Emily Darlington sent a recorded message which was played out during the evening, while the leader of Milton Keynes Climate Club Tim Broadhurst led a discussion after the film about whether positive change was possible.
Among the positive actions discussed were adopting more plant-based diets, supporting research into drought-resilient crops, increasing the use of renewable energy, and encouraging more family and friends to watch the film.
Students at Denbigh School were among the audience, including Eliot, a Sixth Form student studying Geography who said: “I am angry that people are just sitting there and doing nothing.
“Just look at the extreme heat we have experienced this summer.
“It is so upsetting that young people have to grow up with this.
“We need to show all students this film, and we need to take action.”
Biodiversity campaigner and former Denbigh School teacher Judith Heinemann, who helped organise the event said: “Nature loss and climate change go hand in hand - they are two sides of the same coin.
“We have to put nature at the heart of all our actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change.”