7:00pm-8:30pm on Wednesday 18 March
Times shown are in GMT (UTC +0) up to the 26th March. For events on or after 27th March times are in BST (UTC +1).
Babbage Lecture Theatre, (Through the Pembroke Archway), New Museums SiteDowning Street, CB2 3RS
As global temperatures continue to rise, the idea of ‘repairing’ the climate is capturing public imagination – and stirring controversy. From ocean-based carbon removal to solar radiation management, a host of interventions are being proposed as essential tools to combat climate change, while others are warning that they are risky distractions from cutting emissions and transforming our energy systems.
This engaging panel discussion will explore the growing field of climate repair, and ask whether it represents genuine hope for a cooler planet or simply the latest hype. Our expert speakers will examine the science behind these technologies, their potential benefits and risks, and the ethical and political questions surrounding their deployment.
With time for audience questions, this session promises an open and lively discussion about one of the most debated topics in climate science today. Whether you are an optimist, a sceptic or simply curious, we invite you to join the conversation and form your own view on repairing our planet.
Climate Repair: Hope or Hype? a panel debate with Tom Heap (BBC Radio 4, Countryfile), Oliver Morton (The Economist), Amanda Burson (British Antarctic Survey), Clara Botto (University of Cambridge), and Jack Stilgoe (University College London).
