Bring Science to Politics - for Climate, Nature & Our Survival

If you care about the social responsibility of scientists, don’t miss this mid-March talk at the @royalsociety.org

Jeff Waage, @abiperrin.bsky.social & @charliejgardner.bsky.social are courageous colleagues who lead by example.

You’ll want to hear what they have to say!

How climate scientists balance the tension between research and public protest – new study Researchers said they tried to manage how their activism was perceived by clarifying their expertise and acting alongside other scientists.

How do scientists balance science with protest? My new piece for @theconversation.com, explores how scientists transition into activism and sustain their engagement.

This is based on my recently published ethnographic paper journals.plos.org/climate/arti...

theconversation.com/how-climate-...

National Emergency Briefing An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...

Open letter from over 1,000 UK scientists urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing. A huge list full of highly respected names.

"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."

Please share with your MP #NEB2025

Inviting our scientist followers to sign the letter: @drnedflanders.bsky.social @insectica.bsky.social @jaykaypee.bsky.social @suseboard.bsky.social @annieingarden.bsky.social @laureljstandley.bsky.social @iancampbell.bsky.social @shotenzo.bsky.social @sophienedelec.bsky.social

Inviting our scientist followers to sign the letter: @amirpasha.bsky.social @carlawashbourne.bsky.social @syntenicman.bsky.social @karenrlips.bsky.social @emcart.bsky.social @hmwakeling.bsky.social @m-kebell.bsky.social @sneapster.bsky.social @scudubydubop.bsky.social @gailsci.bsky.social

Inviting our scientist followers to sign the letter: @jeremybartlett.bsky.social @ljatkinson.bsky.social @wolfgangcramer.net @ianwalker.bsky.social @andygarrett.bsky.social @carmenleiva.bsky.social @honeypisquared.bsky.social @rirwinholbrey.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @jane13.bsky.social

Inviting our scientist followers to sign the letter: @hilaryburrage.bsky.social @ppudney.bsky.social @albinteulet.bsky.social @carolyngorres.bsky.social @sebamorenor.bsky.social @sainikumud.bsky.social @theobrominated.bsky.social @profandyfield.com @henryadamsuk.bsky.social

Inviting our scientist followers to sign the letter: @nhcooper123.bsky.social @vgrieneisen.bsky.social @discotuba.bsky.social @jengill.bsky.social @legedan.bsky.social @leonard3tina.bsky.social @castrocloud.bsky.social @ninaohanlon.bsky.social @vvandvik.bsky.social @ebablab.bsky.social

Inviting our scientist followers to sign the letter: @profaliceroberts.bsky.social @garboy.bsky.social @robinince.bsky.social @dremilygrossman.bsky.social @mvdct.bsky.social @enviroman.bsky.social @paul-reddy.bsky.social @jennylewinjones.bsky.social @naridorey.bsky.social @atulharia.bsky.social

Want to #BringScienceToPolitics?

Scientists can support the National Emergency Briefing on Climate & Nature by signing this Open Letter: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀! Want to join @chrisgpackham.bsky.social in supporting the National Emergency Briefing on Climate & Nature?

🖋️ 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 urging MPs to attend: lnkd.in/ecGDM3Ry

🥼📣 If you are a #scientist and want MPs to attend this vital Emergency briefing, please sign our open letter.

Not received this via academic channels? Email scientists@nebriefing.org with subject line "Send letter" for details.

👇A National Emergency Briefing to #BringScienceToPolitics? Yes please.

⚠️ Visit www.nebriefing.org and ask your MP to be there.

Watch this space for more moments of the day, including from our amazing speakers
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social, @robinince.bsky.social, Sir David King, Dr Beth Sawyer & Ember, and Dr Lynn Bjerke.

Earlier this month ~200 scientists gathered to #BringScienceToPolitics.

Hear why @chrisgpackham.bsky.social joined us.

Part of the "increasing number of scientists realising that the job isn't done once the paper is published"? Follow us and help push for the evidence-informed policy we all need.

@chrisgpackham.bsky.social speaking to the New Scientist podcast about the @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social event last Tuesday, tune in from 8:52.

small crowd of scientists at climate protest in parliament square

I had a great time at the #climateprotest last week - I know fun isn't really the goal but it was a beautiful day with inspiring talks and the reassurance of being around sensible people who care about the planet and are actually trying to do something about it @ScienceToPolitics.bsky.social #win

'MPs Need to Listen to the Scientists, Not the Oligarchs’ — Scientists Sound the Climate Alarm at Westminster Chris Packham was joined by more than 150 scientists in a demonstration urging Westminster to start listening to the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change

"Politicians need to listen to the scientists and stop listening to the oligarchs” - Former Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King bylinetimes.com/2025/05/19/c... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @smartyfish.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social @sioldridge.bsky.social @drandrewboswell.bsky.social

Also: Scientists need to step up. Comment from @chrisgpackham.bsky.social on the @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social rally outside Parliament

Great to meet my constituent Christoph Bourges this week, part of the #BringScienceToPolitics rally. 200+ scientists joined Chris Packham & others in Parliament Square calling for urgent, evidence-based action on climate & nature. 💚 @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

✊ Incredible day yesterday at #BringScienceToPolitics!

🥼 We stood with 150+ scientists demanding science-led policymaking.

📢 Scientists called on their MPs to sign the Climate and Nature Bill's Early Day Motion. Will you join them?

🚨 Email your MP today.

👉 action.zerohour.uk/write #CANBill

Wish it had not come to this - the UK's leading scientists are now protesting for #climateaction.
Huge respect to all those who gathered in Parliament Square - although this unparalleled level of knowledge should have been invited INSIDE to brief politicians!

@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social #science

Group photo of scientists demonstrating in Parliament Square

Very uplifting to be part of #BringScienceToPolitics in Parliament Square this morning. Thank you to @tristramwyatt.bsky.social for spreading the word!
@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
📸 Denise Laura Baker

Scientists on a march

Scientists outside Big Ben.

Proud to be part of a BTO trio joining other scientist friends at @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social today, and also had a really useful chat with @terryjermymp.bsky.social. Now let's hope the people with the power to tackle the climate & nature emergencies get serious, and fast! #NoNatureNoFuture

Photo by Kirk Protest

Scientists visited UK parliament yesterday(over 150 spanning 7 generations)to offer support to help MPs develop, understand, and vote on policies. Vital resource of impartial info to counter the paid lobbyists. @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @mikebernerslee.bsky.social @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

“Scientists need to step up to the plate”

Former Government Chief Scientific Advisor Sir David King to massed scientists outside Parliament yesterday

As scientists we need to hold Government to account
#BringScienceToPolitics
@sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

Scientists stand in front of DEFRA hold placards demanding political action to address multiple environmental crises. Image credit: Kirk Pritchard

A large group of scientists in white lab coats protest in Parliament Square over Government's failure to address the polycrisis. Image credit: Kirk Pritchard.

I went to Parliament today with 150 other scientists to #BringScienceToPolitics. As Sir David King said in his speech, we are currently still accelerating into the polycrisis and we need those in power to put the brakes on immediately! #ActOnFacts @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

UK scientists stage historic climate protest at parliament Chris Packham joins over 150 British experts rallying in London to demand urgent, science-based climate policy

🌍 UK scientists stage historic climate protest at parliament

Chris Packham joins over 150 British experts rallying in London to demand urgent, science-based climate policy

By Brian McHugh

@brianmchugh.bsky.social @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social

It was extremely heartening to see and meet so many scientists out at Parliament today protesting to bring @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social and ensure our rapid response to the climate and nature crisis - I've contacted and green carded my MP, have you?

This morning I was in Parliament Sq with loads of other scientists and @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social Great speeches by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social and Sir David King. Why not join us next time so we can fill the square? #AcademicChatter