Bring Science to Politics - for Climate, Nature & Our Survival
On 13 May, 160+ scientists will be joining Chris Packham, Sir David King & other well-known figures for a rally & day of constructive engagement with policymakers at Parliament.
⁉️ Info: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025
🥼 Pledge to join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25
- 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
- Want to #BringScienceToPolitics? Scientists can support the National Emergency Briefing on Climate & Nature by signing this Open Letter: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
- We're delighted that tireless advocate for the natural world, @chrisgpackham.bsky.social CBE, will be opening the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster Central Hall on 27th November. Chris speaking with @bbclaurak.bsky.social earlier👇 Please make sure your MP is attending: nebriefing.org #NEB
- 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
- 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
- We're delighted that tireless advocate for the natural world, @chrisgpackham.bsky.social CBE, will be opening the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster Central Hall on 27th November. Chris speaking with @bbclaurak.bsky.social earlier👇 Please make sure your MP is attending: nebriefing.org #NEB
- 🥼📣 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.
- The age of warnings is over. The climate and nature crisis is already here, threatening our food, health and national security. On 27 Nov, top UK experts deliver the official briefing our leaders urgently need. Make sure your MP attends❗️ #TimeToStepUp www.nebriefing.org
- 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.
- 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.
- @chrisgpackham.bsky.social speaking to the New Scientist podcast about the @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social event last Tuesday, tune in from 8:52.
- This week on the pod - the biggest climate story of the year so far, with China's falling emissions, with commentary from @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social and @jamesdinneen.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpRD...
- 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
- "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
- This week on the pod - the biggest climate story of the year so far, with China's falling emissions, with commentary from @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social and @jamesdinneen.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpRD...
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Chris Packham has led a demonstration of 150 scientists demanding politicians “bring science to politics”. @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
- Great speeches by expert scientists, @chrisgpackham.bsky.social and Sir David King, the former UK chief scientific advisor. Politics must act on facts. This is especially important when it comes to the #climatecrisis. #bringsciencetopolitics
- Wonderful to meet so many scientists and activists today - great speeches on the importance of following the science not the hustlers and lobbyists (aka also hustlers) also a piece of chewing gum evolving into a trilobite
- Here we are about to BRING SCIENCE TO POLITICS Thank you to the ~200 scientists who have joined us today, many of whom are in Parliament RIGHT NOW, speaking with politicians. More updates to follow 📸 by Denise Laura Baker
- I’ve just been to Parliament with @chrisgpackham.bsky.social Sir David King and over 100 scientists to demand politics listens to science on the climate and ecological emergency. @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
- A sea of lab coats outside Parliament today As scientists asked politicians to listen to the science and act rapidly to combat the nature & ecological emergencies #ActOnFacts #ScientistsForSurvival @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
- Early start today for me to take part in ‘Bring Science to Politics’ in London Scientists can still attend - especially midday in Parliament Square please More info here @sciencetopolitics.bsky.social
- Calling all scientists. Please join us if you can!
- Listen to @chrisgpackham.bsky.social personal invitation to Scientists to join him, notable figures & scientists from across the U.K. at Parliament on 13 May ⁉️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 🥼 Pledge to join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25 #ScientistsOnSurvival #ActOnFacts youtu.be/sBXHiiOF5Rg
- Like these science puns? Join us! Dislike these puns? Join us (then we can negotiate on the puns)! Whatever your sense of humour, NOW is the time for scientists to speak up and work together - for Climate, Nature and our Survival.
- Want to hear a joke about sodium? Na. Want to join over 150 Scientists at Parliament, urging that govt policy be informed by science? Yes? ℹ️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 🥼 Pledge to join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25 #ScientistsOnSurvival #ActOnFacts
- Want to hear a joke about sodium? Na. Want to join over 150 Scientists at Parliament, urging that govt policy be informed by science? Yes? ℹ️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 🥼 Pledge to join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25 #ScientistsOnSurvival #ActOnFacts
- Are you a scientist? Want evidence-based policies, for climate, Nature and, ultimately, survival? Then join 150+ including @mikebernerslee.bsky.social to "Bring Science to Politics" on Tuesday ⁉️ Info: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 🥼 Make sure you sign up for full details: tinyurl.com/SciParl25
- Why do we need geologists at this rally? Because they rock. 🪨 Whatever your science, we need you 🫵 🥼 JOIN US 🥼 Noon Tue May 13 Parliament Square ⁉️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 🥼 Pledge to join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25 #ScientistsOnSurvival #ActOnFacts
- Why do we need chemists at this rally? Because they are solutions-based. 🧪 Whatever your science, we need you 🫵 🥼 JOIN US 🥼 Noon Tue May 13 Parliament Square ⁉️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 🥼 Pledge to join: tinyurl.com/SciParl25 #ScientistsOnSurvival #ActOnFacts
- Calling all scientists, science postgrads & anyone who’s ever worked in a scientific discipline! Can you spare even just half an hour next Tues 12pm to join me, Chris Packham & 100+ scientists to urge for government policy to be informed by science? Let’s fill Parliament Square with scientists! 💪
- Scientists! Our planet needs your voice! I beg you to join me, Chris Packham & 100+ scientists on May 13th in a peaceful gathering in Parliament Sq, to put pressure on the government to be informed by - & ACT ON - science. tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 Pls help spread the word #BringScienceToPolitics
- PLEASE, if you are a scientist who gives a damn about your kids' futures, do your best to get to this and add your voice There is no more important event this year💪 @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @robinince.bsky.social @davegoulson.bsky.social @richardbranson.bsky.social @climatecrisisag.bsky.social
- 🌡️ As 2024 shattered records @profbillmcguire.bsky.social made a sobering, rallying call to scientists: www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jan/09/planet-dying-climate-crisis-emergency-scientists Joining us next week is one way YOU can respond. ⁉️ tinyurl.com/Scientists2025 🥼 tinyurl.com/SciParl25
