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Festival of Politics 2021

In partnership with Scotland’s Futures Forum

Bringing together academics, writers, policymakers, business people and politicians, join us at the Festival of Politics to debate what action needs to happen to tackle the climate emergency.  

Taking place over five days, our free online panel sessions allow you to have your say and debate if the world has gone past its tipping point or if it can be saved through science, technology and innovative action. Themed around the United Nations’ Sustainable Goals, we will also explore the impact of climate on other issues such as poverty and inequality.

Book your free tickets now and find out more about Scotland’s place in tackling the world’s climate crisis as it prepares to host global leaders for the COP26 conference.

Event Schedule

Wednesday 20th October

Events taking place on this day

Greenwashing – can planet and profit work together?

Time: 3pm - 4pm Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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Safe city spaces for everyone

Time: 5pm - 6pm Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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Employerability versus Employability

Time: 7pm - 8pm Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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In Conversation with George Monbiot

Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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Thursday 21st October

Events taking place on this day

Will vegans really save the planet?

Time: 1pm - 2pm Date: Thursday, October 21, 2021

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Cut your food's carbon footprint

Time: 3pm - 4pm Date: Thursday, October 21, 2021

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Violence Against Women

Time: 5pm - 6pm Date: Thursday, October 21, 2021

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What will power my home in 2045?

Time: 7pm - 8pm Date: Thursday, October 21, 2021

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Friday 22nd October

Events taking place on this day

Radical solutions to poverty – give everyone £5,200?

Time: 1pm - 2pm Date: Friday, October 22, 2021

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Narratives for change: the power of culture to engage us with the climate emergency

Time: 3pm - 4pm Date: Friday, October 22, 2021

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Can education build a sustainable society?

Time: 5pm - 6pm Date: Friday, October 22, 2021

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Should we stop eating fish?

Time: 7pm - 8pm Date: Friday, October 22, 2021

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Saturday 23rd October

Events taking place on this day

How will a just transition affect me?

Time: 10am - 11am Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021

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Fast Fashion

Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021

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Black History Month – Political Representation

Time: 12pm - 1pm Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021

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Scottish Islands on the front line of climate emergency

Time: 2pm - 3pm Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021

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This is not a drill

Time: 6pm - 7pm Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021

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In Conversation with Professor Suzanne Simard

Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021

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Sunday 24th October

Events taking place on this day

The Covid-19 decade: Understanding the long-term societal impacts

Time: 10am - 11am Date: Sunday, October 24, 2021

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Big brains for big solutions to save the world

Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm Date: Sunday, October 24, 2021

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Is the North to blame for the climate crisis?

Time: 12pm - 1pm Date: Sunday, October 24, 2021

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Why culture is key to good health and well-being

Time: 2pm - 3pm Date: Sunday, October 24, 2021

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Resilient and sustainable cities

Time: 4pm - 5pm Date: Sunday, October 24, 2021

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Prioritise Mental Health

Time: 6pm - 7pm Date: Sunday, October 24, 2021

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