Planet Assembly at Hay Festival
Hay Festival 2023 launched Planet Assembly, a series of solutions-focused workshops exploring the dramatic policy transformations that are needed to tackle the acute climate and biodiversity emergencies, exploring the core topics including energy, health, food, mobility, water, fashion, biodiversity and where and how we live.
The time to act is now. Let's write a new story for the future of our planet.
We have the opportunity to create a world of different outcomes for the natural world.
Let’s use the power of the Hay Festival community to slow and reverse the impact of climate change and habitat loss - mobilising for the future.
We’ve brought together some of the leading organisers and experts in sustainable action to mobilise a movement for change.
Whether you are interested in changing your approach to reducing waste, sustainable food, sustainable transport, habitat improvement or sustainable energy, we can signpost you to a programme that will really make a difference. Giving you the skills, support and inspiration to change the world. Together.
Hosted by sustainability entrepreneur Andy Middleton and special guests, our Planet Assemblies have articulated that we simply can't wait for governments and businesses to lead the way. We are the people that we're waiting for.
We’re covering some of the best green thinking coming out of Hay Festival each day, responding to the climate and nature emergencies. We’ll bring you highlights from our Planet Assemblies and other sessions, sharing ideas about how we can mobilise — individually and collectively — for a better future. Discover more in the links below and sign up to our Planet Assembly newsletter, which will also include a round up of the days most exciting and interesting Hay Festival Green events.
Hay Festival Green - Bulletin 1
This first edition shares insights from journalist George Monbiot, climate scientist Michael Mann and former Energy Minister Chris Skidmore.
Hay Festival Green - Bulletin 2
This edition reports on an uplifting event chaired by Kate Humble, with three individuals sharing stories of how previous Hay Festivals inspired them to make change, plus the first Planet Assembly.
Hay Festival Green - Bulletin 3
This edition shares thoughts from David King, Ed Miliband, Caroline Lucas and the second Planet Assembly.
Hay Festival Green - Bulletin 4
This edition features two books aiming to stir us into action – Badvertising and Wild Service – plus reports from our third Planet Assembly, which reimagines transport.
Hay Festival Green - Bulletin 5
This edition features insights from Sir Dieter Helm, dives into the deep ocean and reports from our final Planet Assembly with a story of action against river pollution.
Hay Festival Green - Bulletin 6
This edition shines a light on wildfires in Canada, flooding in the UK, and how climate breakdown is changing sport.
Hay Festival Green - Bulletin 7
This edition spotlights river pollution, the healing power of nature, how Wales can decarbonise, and the impact of the food we eat.
Hay Festival Green - Bulletin 8
This edition brings indigenous wisdom and plant science from Robin Wall Kimmerer, change-making ideas from Jack Harries and reports from an immersive climate workshop.
Hay Festival Green - Bulletin 9
This edition includes Patrick Grant on the perils of fast fashion and Dharshini David on green economics.
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