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 for talking is over. The time to act is now. 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 we 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.
Discover the #PlanetAssembly findings and solutions in the links below and sign up to our Planet Assembly newsletter.
Planet Assembly 1: A Circular Economy for the Future
A Thought Laboratory
Saturday 25 May 2024, 5.30pm–7.30pm – Creative Hub
Bring your best ideas to this solutions-focused workshop session. Facilitated by sustainability entrepreneur Andy Middleton and joined by key speakers to be announced, we’ll look at the key issue of the economy, discussing the scale of the issue and a range of solutions.
Speakers include remarkable individuals leading climate and biodiversity resilience projects, igniting hope and progress in their neighbourhoods and the wider community. We want you to share your ideas and to be inspired by those making a difference. Be part of the change in this two-hour thought laboratory.
Read NowPlanet Assembly 2: Food for the Future
A Thought Laboratory
Sunday 26 May 2024, 5.30pm–7.30pm – Creative Hub
Bring your best ideas to this solutions-focused workshop session. Facilitated by sustainability entrepreneur Andy Middleton and joined by key speakers to be announced, we’ll look at the key issue of food production, discussing the scale of the issue and a range of solutions.
Speakers include remarkable individuals leading climate and biodiversity resilience projects, igniting hope and progress in their neighbourhoods and the wider community. We want you to share your ideas and to be inspired by those making a difference. Be part of the change in this two-hour thought laboratory.
Read NowPlanet Assembly 3: Transport for the Future
A Thought Laboratory
Monday 27 May 2024, 5.30pm–7.30pm – Creative Hub
Bring your best ideas to this solutions-focused workshop session. Facilitated by sustainability entrepreneur Andy Middleton and joined by key speakers to be announced, we’ll look at the key issue of transport, discussing the scale of the issue and a range of solutions.
Speakers include remarkable individuals leading climate and biodiversity resilience projects, igniting hope and progress in their neighbourhoods and the wider community. We want you to share your ideas and to be inspired by those making a difference. Be part of the change in this two-hour thought laboratory.
Read NowPlanet Assembly 4: Community Health for the Future
A Thought Laboratory
Tuesday 28 May 2024, 5.30pm–7.30pm – Creative Hub
Bring your best ideas to this solutions-focused workshop session. Facilitated by sustainability entrepreneur Andy Middleton and joined by key speakers to be announced, we’ll look at the key issue of health, discussing the scale of the issue and a range of solutions.
Speakers include remarkable individuals leading climate and biodiversity resilience projects, igniting hope and progress in their neighbourhoods and the wider community. We want you to share your ideas and to be inspired by those making a difference. Be part of the change in this two-hour thought laboratory.
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