Sound the Alarm: A National Emergency Screening
Thursday 19 November | 18:00 - 21:00 | 1 Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London, SW1H 9JJ
Join us for the Global Returns Project at One Birdcage Walk for a screening of the National Emergency Briefing film, co-hosted by Paradigm Norton Financial Planning and Weightmans.
The event is taking place on 19 November 2026 and there is a nominal £10 fee to attend, which will be donated to the climate charity, Global Returns Project: Fund The Most Impactful Climate Charities: Global Returns Project
Mike Berners-Lee, Chair of the National Emergency Briefing, will give the welcome and keynote introduction. He works on the systemic challenges facing humanity in the Anthropocene and is the author of A Climate of Truth, There Is No Planet B and How Bad Are Bananas?, and founder of Small World Consulting.
We'll also be joined by Simon Oldridge, one of the founders behind the film, who will introduce it and share more on the story behind its making.
This screening brings together leading UK experts in climate science, nature, health, economics, and national security, presenting a clear, evidence-based overview of the risks facing British society and the UK economy. The film is non-partisan and designed as a shared foundation for informed discussion - covering issues like:
🌧️ Extreme weather
🍞 Food security
🏥 Health
💷 Cost of living
Key event details
Location: One Birdcage Walk – Lecture Theatre
Date: 19 November 2026
Timings:
6:00pm | Arrival: soft drinks, tea/coffee and fresh cookies |
6:30pm | Mike Berners-Lee keynote speech |
6:40pm | National Emergency Briefing screening |
7:30pm | Panel discussion: Mike Berners-Lee at NEB, Philippa Hann at Paradigm Norton, Jack Chellman at GRP, Abhay Srivastava at Weightmans |
8:00pm | Drinks reception/networking |
9:00pm | Close |
RSVP
The screening will be followed by a brief panel discussion, and drinks reception.
To book your place please visit this link.
