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On 31st July, in partnership with Octopus Energy, we will be in Leicester for the opening evening of this year's screening series showing the documentary, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power. This will be followed by a panel debate where professionals will discuss the science behind the headlines, explore solutions and engage people in a conversation on how we can effectively fight climate change.

Climate change is fast becoming the definitive topic of the 21st century. More than ever, we are seeing a rise in climate activism and discourse, with growing support for global initiatives such as the School Strike for Climate youth movement and Extinction Rebellion.

Since 2015, the UK government have committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions to ‘net zero’ by 2050, ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040, and joining the international effort to keep global temperature rise below 2°C - or better yet 1.5°C - as stipulated by the Paris Agreement. Despite ratification from 185 nations, world leaders from high emitting countries have expressed diminished political support to the agreement. With an increasing global concern evident, are national governments’ actions for adaptation and mitigation reflecting the severity of the climate crisis? Will this be enough to halt the planets dramatic changes that are already evident?

We must recognise the planet is changing, and at an unprecedented rate. The innovation and technological expertise present within the UK, and internationally, demonstrates the exceptional ability we have to provide solutions to key, multifaceted challenges: transport, power, building, agriculture and infrastructure. We must act now with the vision science demands and implement transformational decisions to ensure the cost of our actions does not permanently alter the future of our planet.

Meet our Sponsor, Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy is one of the fastest growing energy providers across Great Britain and supplies 100% renewable electricity and gas to over 750,000 UK homes and 5000 businesses. The only Which? Recommended energy supplier for the second year in a row, it’s determined to bring a cleaner, greener future and supply energy that doesn’t cost the Earth. Passionate about the transition to a sustainable, renewable future, it launched Octopus Electric Vehicles, the electric car leasing specialists in 2017. Octopus Energy is backed by Octopus Group who manage more than £2.7bn in renewable assets across Europe. Discover more

Meet our panellists 

• Dr Luci Collinwood, Senior Science Officer at the Welsh Government Office for Science 
• Professor Rob Wilby, Professor of Hydroclimatic Modelling at Loughborough University
• Yhasmin Moura, Centre for Landscape and Climate Research, University of Leicester and Royal Society Newton International Fellow 
• Sebastian Braeuer​, Special Operations Lead at Octopus

Timing

18:30 Film screening - There will be no trailers so please arrive promptly. 
20:20 Panel discussion
21:00 Event close

Tickets

A free years' IES Affiliate membership is included in the cost of every standard and student ticket.

*A valid student ID will be requested on arrival at this event.

You will receive a confirmation email including your e-ticket, please bring this email with you and try to avoid printing your ticket where possible.

All attendees must be 16 years and over to attend this event. 

Full address
King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester LE1 5DB

Accessibility
The IES aim to provide events, conferences and workshops which are accessible to all. If you anticipate needing any type of assistance to fully participate in this workshop, please email Rhianna Jarvis or call +44 (0)20 3862 7484 to speak to somebody in person.