What Drives Climate Action? with Kris de Meyer

Tuesday April 7th 2026

Doors & drinks at 6.30pm; Talk starts 7pm

Knowledge, awareness, 'believing in climate change', worry, concern and anxiety: Just a few of the things that are thought to be necessary or useful conditions to lead to climate action. But what if this is wrong?

Neuroscientist Kris de Meyer is director of the Climate Action Unit at University College London where he uses insights from neuroscience and psychology to change how we think, talk about and act on climate change.

In this talk, followed by plenty of time for discussion, he'll use neuroscience to explain why knowledge doesn't necessarily translate into action, why fear can have unwanted effects and what we all can do to remain focused and active.

The evening will include a break for a one-pot vegan supper.

Kairos, 84 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4TG

Doors open at 6.30pm for drinks. Talk starts at 7pm.

£15 Standard (includes Community Members); £10 Struggling financially; £10 Under 30s; £20 with Donation; £8 Frequent Visitor and Supporter Members. Food complimentary.

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