Breaking Boundaries: Planet, Mind and Action

In 2021, the Royal College of Psychiatrists published a powerful position statement in response to the Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE). Within the statement, the College committed to achieving net zero in the emissions it directly controls by 2040 and highlighted its divestment from fossil fuels.

Five years on from these actions, this one-day, in-person conference in London will provide an update on the science of the CEE and its mental health impacts.

We will highlight the significant contribution of the fossil fuel, food and related industries to the CEE, and the negative impacts they have on both public health and the environment.

We will explore how we can use our influence in this evolving and important field and, while acknowledging the barriers, discuss what actions we can take to achieve change.

Confirmed speakers include Caroline Hickman, world-renowned author, psychologist and researcher; Dr May Van Schalkwyk, Public Health Researcher; Dr Abi Perrin, science communicator, Dr Lynne Jones (OBE), author, child psychiatrist and relief worker.