The National Emergency Briefing
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This introductory briefing features Professor Mike Berners-Lee, Chair of the National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature crisis. It introduces an initiative bringing together independent experts to communicate the scientific evidence surrounding climate change, biodiversity loss and their implications for society.
The briefing places these interconnected environmental challenges within the wider context of national resilience, economic stability and public wellbeing. It emphasises the importance of communicating scientific evidence clearly to policymakers and the public, enabling informed discussion about the scale of the risks and potential responses.
Berners-Lee outlines the initiative's ambition to strengthen public understanding and encourage collective engagement with climate and environmental challenges. The resource provides an introduction to the wider series of expert presentations addressing nature, climate science, extreme weather, food security, human health, national security, economics and energy transition.
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Citation: Berners-Lee M. National Emergency Briefing: Introduction [Internet video]. National Emergency Briefing; 2025. Available from: https://www.nebriefing.org/expert-briefings/intro
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