Faces of Climate Change Launch
The much-anticipated Faces of Climate Change photography exhibition and documentary film launched this week at the ‘Brent Climate Showcase’ at Brent Civic Centre.
It was an end of year celebration to recognise communities working on climate action across Brent – and to show how caring for the environment is a core part of everyone’s stories, even if they are not consciously aware of it.
The event highlighted that looking after the planet is something that has been embedded in culture, heritage, traditions and faith teachings for millennia– and it was about reconnecting people to a way of life that is in balance with nature and the environment.
There was thought-provoking and creative entertainment based on the theme of climate action, from St Gregory’s Catholic Science College, The Village School in Kingsbury, Preston Manor High School and the Qoran Somali Dance Group.
The Brent Climate Showcase culminated in the premiere of the Faces of Climate Change documentary film. The Faces of Climate Change Competition and project, launched over the summer, invited Brent residents of all ages to submit photos of what climate change looks like to them, and the stories behind their photographs.
Out of all the entries, 10 winners were selected by a panel and these photographs were featured in the exhibition and documentary film.
Faces of Climate Change celebrates communities, from all backgrounds and walks of life, and shines a spotlight on the brilliant work they are all already doing to tackle climate change in Brent.
Faces of Climate Change is a global initiative that was first showcased at COP27, but Brent is the first London borough to have taken this to local communities in the UK.
It was a warm atmosphere, with interactive stalls from local schools and climate community groups who shared their projects that are creating a greener and more sustainable planet. Everyone celebrated and shared optimism for a brighter future.
Faces of Climate Change was sponsored by Countryside Partnerships, Veolia, GW Highways and Quintain.
This was a project I led on, compered the launch event and co-produced the film.
