Panel Recording

Reinventing movies: Climate change and the power of culture

How are film and TV reshaping climate conversations?

Event date and time: 8 July 2024 — 17:00 TO 20:00 BST

Event location: In person — Chatham House

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— How are film and TV reshaping climate conversations?

TV and film have massive influence across the globe. The narratives they create have the potential to both transform public perceptions and accelerate policy responses, as demonstrated by the dramatic impact caused by ITV’s Mr Bates vs the Post Office, in the UK.

In this latest instalment of the Sustainability Accelerator’s ‘Reinventing’ series, panellists discuss how movies and TV have the potential to reshape climate conversations around the world, using the power of creativity to unlock a better future. Discussions draw on movies that are already leading the way, such as Netflix’s Don’t Look Up and the critically acclaimed The End We Start From released earlier this year.

Some key questions include:

  • How are films and TV finding new ways to contribute to our collective response to climate change?
  • How are ideas of the climate crisis spurring innovation within the film and TV industry?
  • In the context of changing climate impact forecasts, can TV and film create a culture of resilience?
  • How can film and TV better reflect a changing society?

The panel discussion will be followed by a drinks reception with an exhibition element.

Event format and who can attend

Panel sessions bring together several renowned speakers with different perspectives on an issue, offering the audience a thought-provoking discussion that thoroughly analyses a topic from many angles. They are held in our Joseph Gaggero Hall and on the record. 

Members and guests get priority access, with places available to those who register their interest. 

By registering for this event, attendees agree to our code of conduct, ensuring a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming space for diverse perspectives and debate.

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