This film with highlights from the National Emergency Briefing presentations in November 2025 is a short introduction to the urgency of the climate crisis, and what we need to do, that could be used as part of a branch meeting to initiate further discussion and action.
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Find out more about the climate emergency
The full National Emergency Briefing had presentations from nine experts and there are many important issues which are not touched on in this brief summary, from the consequences if global heating causes the Atlantic circulation system to collapse to the dangers of technological false solutions and the impact of the food system on our climate. You can watch all nine presentations in full on YouTube.
There is also a 50 minute film, the People's Emergency Briefing, which combines excerpts from the presentations with responses and discussion, and this film has had thousands of community screenings around the country.
Take action
You can find resources for trade unions to take action in your workplace and community here.