*Cancelled* The Time is Now: The Climate & Nature Emergency in South Yorkshire

*Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately this event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused*

In partnership with South Yorkshire Climate Alliance

Join us for a one day conference and hear from the leading climate activists and organisations across South Yorkshire. For ticketing, session times and further information please visit festivalofdebate.com

Session 1: Where are we now? Climate Initiatives from across South Yorkshire

What is the South Yorkshire regional government body doing to progress the Net Zero target? Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission will set the scene, ahead of local authority representatives from Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster and Sheffield presenting their best current climate / nature initiatives.

Lunchtime Performances

Take a seat and watch short theatre pieces commissioned by the Arts and Climate Initiative for Climate Change Theatre Action before COP26, performed by people from the local area.

Session 2: The Media, Technology and the Youth Climate Assembly

The Media: help or hindrance in addressing the climate and nature crisis? Young people from The Regional Youth Climate Assembly will lead the audience in questioning a panel of representatives from local and regional print, broadcast and on-line media.

Technology: Will it save us? An initial presentation of ideas followed by facilitated group discussions.