Activism and science: What space is there in science for activism around the climate and biodiversity crises?

The science is clear: climate change and biodiversity loss are happening. Although there are obvious mitigation actions that can be taken, global strategies and policies are lagging far behind what is needed to keep a rise in the Earth’s temperatures below 1.5 or even 2.0 degrees and conserve the diversity and abundance of life on this planet.

Does this discrepancy between scientific findings and the lack of climate and biodiversity action mean that science and scientists may, or even should, engage in climate and biodiversity activism? And, if so, what would this mean for the traditional conceptions of science as value-free and objective?

In our half day event, open to academics, students and members of the public, we will explore these and other questions. 

There are two workshops that form part of this event:
Workshop 1 - Coping with the climate crisis
Workshop 2 - Creativity in activism

Each workshop is £3.00 with limited places.  These will be presented as optional items during registration.  If you are interested, please select accordingly.

Refreshments will be served in the event.

The full programme is available at: https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/41105/#programme