The event, organised by Medway Council’s Climate Response Team in partnership with MidKent College, was held at the college’s Glassbox Theatre. The film features leading experts presenting information on the climate crisis, presented by Chris Packham.
Following the screening, a discussion was facilitated by educational psychologist Caroline Daw and Victoria Thakur from Medway Council’s Climate Response Team. Themes covered included local flood risks, global climate shifts, and best practices from around the world. The transition to renewable technology was also discussed, with MidKent College’s investment in renewables and its ambition to cut direct emissions by 2030 highlighted as an example.
“"It was genuinely inspiring to be at this event, and I would firstly like to thank our officers and the team and MidKent college for enabling people to watch this important film. As a council, we are committed to playing our part in combatting climate change and education is a really important part of that."
Cllr Simon Curry, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Strategic Regeneration, stated: “We know this is something people in Medway care about – and there are lots of ways you can get involved too, from council-led initiatives to those coming straight from the community. If you want to find out more about what you can do, I would encourage you to take a look at our website to see where you can get started.” The council’s Climate Change Action Plan outlines its response to the climate emergency, with further information available on the council’s website.
