People’s Emergency Briefing: How can we adapt our cities for a warmer climate?

The V&A in partnership with the Construction Industry Council(CIC) and Chartered Institute of Buildings (CIOB) are hosting a free screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing followed by a panel discussion on making our cities climate ready. 

The People’s Emergency Briefing is an eye-opening film featuring nine leading UK scientists and experts updating on the latest in the climate and nature crisis and its impacts on everyday life. 

Following the screening, the V&A’s Head of Sustainability, Melissa Painter, will chair a panel discussion on how urban design and working in partnership with communities, can help our cities, like London, adapt to rising temperatures and extreme weather, creating healthier, greener places for people and nature. 

Expert panel  

Saul Humphrey, President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), managing partner of sustainable construction consultancy Saul D Humphrey. Saul is Professor of Sustainable Construction at Anglia Ruskin University, with roles across several leading UK sustainability and net zero organisations. 

Mina Hasman OBE, Global Head of Climate Strategy, SOM. Mina holds key industry roles, including chairing the UK Construction Industry Council’s Climate Change Committee and Technical Advisor for the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. 

David Ogunmuyiwa, partner and founder, Architecture Doing Places. David holds several strategic advisory roles including as a Mayor’s Design Advocate for London and member of Historic England’s Expert Advisory Group focusing on adaptive reuse of historic assets.  

Polly Turton, Director of Shade the UK. Polly is a Chartered Environmentalist specialising in how climate change and changes to the built and natural environment affect people.