National Emergency Briefing Film

New resources from the Church of England to support churches putting on local screenings of the ‘National Emergency Briefing’ film. Designed to inform and encourage people to engage with the climate crisis, it was filmed at an event in London in 2025. An edited version now available as a film to promote discussion across communities. Join with churches already involved.

This is a 50-minute film from The People’s Emergency Briefing, filmed in Nov 2025 at Westminster Hall, now released for local screening. We also share the Church of England ecumenical resources to support its screening in Christian contexts.

People’s Emergency Briefing

The People’s Emergency Briefing is a powerful new film, released on 7 April, bringing together leading expert insights on the climate and nature crisis into a single, accessible narrative.

Designed for community screening, the film presents the national implications of climate and nature breakdown alongside credible, hopeful responses. It combines expert contributions with real audience reactions, helping viewers not only understand the scale of the crisis, but begin conversations about how to respond together.

Screen the film

Across the UK, churches are being invited to host screenings, engage with local communities, and even connect with MPs as part of a growing call for national action. The aim is simple but significant: to help create a tipping point towards the urgent, collective response that is now needed.

I encourage churches to invite their wider community and show this film – it’s a wake up for us all. Its message to care for climate, people, nature is so urgently needed, not least so that we might live and act as Jesus would have us be.

Rt Rev Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich and Lead Bishop for Environment

Why Churches?

Churches have always played a vital role in times of challenge; offering care, refuge and a moral voice. The climate crisis is no different. The Church is called to be a prophetic voice and leading by example, show that a different way of living is possible. It affects every part of society, from health and wellbeing to food systems and national security and calls for both practical action and spiritual reflection.

As trusted community spaces, churches are uniquely placed to host screenings and is a chance to welcome those who may not usually cross the threshold to create space for meaningful dialogue.