Lewisham residents see climate emergency film as Goldsmiths launches 115 local screenings
First showing on 4 November at Goldsmiths, University of London, precedes a petition debate in Parliament on 16 November 2026.
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Goldsmiths, University of London, organised the opening showing of a 50‑minute climate emergency film on 4 November, as reported by Eastlondonlines. The event featured presenter Chris Packham and a roster of UK climate experts, public figures and economists. Following the premiere, the organisers announced that more than 115 community‑held screenings are now scheduled across the borough of Lewisham.
Background to the film and campaign
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The film, produced by the National Emergency Briefing campaign, combines scientific analysis of climate change, food security, economic impact and national security with commentary from personalities such as Jennifer Saunders and Deborah Meaden. The campaign says the film has already reached an estimated 185,000 viewers at over 3,400 screenings across the United Kingdom. A survey of 13,000 attendees found that 87% felt more motivated to act after watching.
Local political response
Vicky Foxcroft, MP for Lewisham North, was unable to attend the Goldsmiths event but issued a statement to Eastlondonlines. She described the film as "incredibly important" and urged residents to contact her with thoughts on the climate and nature crisis. Foxcroft highlighted the need for factual discussion in a media environment she called "full of fake news and extreme views".
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I’m sorry not to be with you tonight for the showing of this incredibly important film. It is great to see so many communities across the country using it to inform open, evidence‑based discussion about the threats posed by the climate and nature crisis.
Vicky Foxcroft, MP for Lewisham North
National scale and upcoming parliamentary debate
The National Emergency Briefing campaign is using the film to press the government for a primetime, televised emergency briefing on the climate and nature crisis. Supporters are asked to sign a petition calling for such a briefing; Parliament is scheduled to debate the petition on 16 November 2026. The campaign continues to list screening venues on its website and encourages attendees to contact their MPs, organise further viewings and take local action.
Questions this report answers
+When was the first Lewisham screening of the climate emergency film?
The inaugural Lewisham screening took place on 4 November at Goldsmiths, University of London. The event marked the start of a series of community screenings planned across the borough, as detailed by Eastlondonlines.
+How many community screenings are planned in Lewisham?
More than 115 community‑held screenings have been scheduled across Lewisham following the first showing. The figure comes from the National Emergency Briefing campaign, which is coordinating the local rollout.
+How many people have seen the film nationally?
The campaign estimates the film has been viewed by about 185,000 people at over 3,400 screenings throughout the UK. This estimate is based on data compiled by the National Emergency Briefing team.
+What will happen on 16 November 2026?
Parliament will debate a petition that calls for a televised emergency briefing on the climate and nature crisis. The petition is part of the National Emergency Briefing campaign’s push for a primetime government response.
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