EICCLive - People's Emergency Briefing
About this Event
Join EICC:Live, in collaboration with the Royal Society of Arts [www.theRSA.org] for a special screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing followed by panel discussion #PEBuk and audience Q&A. The panel includes Fran van Dijk (One Stone Advisors), Navraj Singh Ghaleigh (Faculty of Law, University of Edinburgh), Jayne Jones (Chief Executive of the Scottish Food Commission) and Susan Davies (James Hutton Institute)
This eye‑opening film brings together nine leading UK scientists and experts to explain the latest evidence on climate and nature, and why it matters for everyday life, including:
🌧️ Extreme weather
🍞 Food security
🏥 Health
💷 Cost of living
About the Film
This compelling 50‑minute film blends authoritative scientific evidence from the Westminster National Emergency Briefing with reactions from members of the public and familiar faces, helping audiences process the information on a deeply human level.
Based on the landmark Westminster event — featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times — the film includes contributions from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a wide range of voices from across the UK. It delivers the unflinching facts about the scale of the threats we face, while also highlighting the enormous benefits that could follow if government shows genuine leadership and urgency.
Please note this film contains strong language and covers hard-hitting topics and is not recommended for young viewers. Delegates must be aged 18+ and age/ID may be checked on arrival.
About the Panel
Navraj Singh Ghaleigh
Navraj Singh Ghaleigh has been based at Edinburgh Law School since 2003. Previously a barrister in London and a Lecturer at King’s College London, he undertook his graduate studies at the University of Cambridge, the European University Institute (Florence), and the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a Fulbright Scholar.
Fran van Dijk
Fran is the founder of One Stone Advisors, a global strategy and communications firm and founding B Corp, specialising in aligning business strategy with sustainability to manage risk and create long-term value; her clients include Carlsberg, Ericsson, Tetra Pak and EQT, and she has served as Deputy Chair of SEPA, is a Public Interest Member of ICAS, and co-authored Creating a Culture of Integrity.
Jayne Jones
Jayne Jones is the inaugural Chief Executive of the Scottish Food Commission, focused on driving sustainable food systems that make food work for all. She previously chaired the Public Sector Catering Alliance and held a senior leadership role at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and is an Acumen Academy UK Fellow with an Honorary Professorship from the University of Edinburgh Business School.
Susan Davies
Susan Davies FRSB is currently chairs both the James Hutton Institute and Scottish Environment Link. Her career spans 35 years in leadership roles in nature conservation and land stewardship in the public and third sectors. She works at the intersection of evidence, policy and practice, championing nature-positive land use for societal benefits.
Ann Packard FRSA (Panel Chair)
Ann Packard is an Honorary Fellow of the RIAS and a Fellow of the RSA [www.theRSA.org]. She currently serves as the elected RSA Fellowship Council Member for Scotland and the English Borders. Her career spanned the public, private and third sectors and included Public Appointments.
Agenda
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:45 PM
Arrival refreshments
Info: Light refreshments
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:30 PM
Welcome and Film Screening
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:10 PM
Panel Discussion + Audience Q&A
Host: Susan Davies
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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