The People's Picture, designed by renowned public artist Helen Marshall, sets the stage for a hopeful evening focused on climate solutions. The Guardian's environment forum 2026 will bring together a panel of climate experts, environmentalists, and activists for a solutions-focused discussion on how we can all work together to fight for the planet and our shared future.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026
Times: 7.30pm-9.30pm (BST)
Location: Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR, or join via livestream
Tickets: £35 in person, £15 online
While governments continue to invest in fossil fuels and delay policy changes that would reduce emissions, making small changes in our routines can feel insufficient. However, there are plenty of impactful actions we can all take to help tackle the crisis.
What to Expect
Shaped by an extensive survey of our readers on what solutions and ideas they think deserve deeper exploration, this landmark event will focus on practical action. Through expert-led conversations with invited activist, climate, and environmental groups, you will learn how to start a group, launch listening campaigns, participate in local schemes and established activist networks, and understand the current global environmental landscape and areas needing urgent support.
Panel of Experts
The event will be chaired by the Guardian's environment editor Damian Carrington. Panelists include:
- Gareth Thomas, chief executive of National Biodiversity Network
- Asad Rehman, chief executive of Friends of the Earth
- Katie White MP, Labour MP for Leeds North West and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Andy Haines, professor of Environmental Change and Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chief Scientific Advisor of the pan-European Commission on Climate and Health, will deliver a special keynote on recommendations on Climate and Health.
More speakers to be announced.
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Accessibility and Additional Information
Royal Geographical Society is wheelchair accessible. For detailed access information, please see their website. If you have access requirements, you are eligible for one free companion ticket. To notify us of this and your requirements, email guardianlive.events@theguardian.com.
If you miss the live event, a recording will be sent to you and available for four weeks to catch up or revisit.
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