Andy Scollick
@andyscollick.bsky.social
Dystopia isn't in the future. Dystopia is now.
PhD complex adaptive systems, resilience | interactions between defence, security, climate, energy, democracy | former strategic defence planner, adviser to Ukraine's military | anti-fascist
PhD complex adaptive systems, resilience | interactions between defence, security, climate, energy, democracy | former strategic defence planner, adviser to Ukraine's military | anti-fascist
A host of eminent scientists have warned politicians, business and community leaders that the UK risks severe climate-related risks to its economy, public health, food systems and national security.
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A host of eminent scientists have warned politicians, business and community leaders that the UK risks severe climate-related risks to its economy, public health, food systems and national security.
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A very good account from a National Emergency Briefing attendee worth reading:
www.linkedin.com/posts/jo-hoo...
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#nationalemergencybriefing | Jo Hook
I’m enroute home after attending the #NationalEmergencyBriefing https://lnkd.in/eU6naM2V
It’s hard to summarise the outstanding quality & depth of the speakers. The scientists had backgrounds in food...
www.linkedin.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
A very good account from a National Emergency Briefing attendee worth reading:
www.linkedin.com/posts/jo-hoo...
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www.linkedin.com/posts/jo-hoo...
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To the National Emergency Briefing outlining the science of climate change and its impact on nature, food security, extreme weather events, tipping points, migration, conflict, health and so much more. A very sobering assessment about the major risks we run and our collective failure to respond.
November 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
To the National Emergency Briefing outlining the science of climate change and its impact on nature, food security, extreme weather events, tipping points, migration, conflict, health and so much more. A very sobering assessment about the major risks we run and our collective failure to respond.
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The National Emergency Briefing highlighted the accelerating rate of global warming, with a real risk of reaching 4°C by the end of the century, a scenario that would lead to unprecedented societal and ecological collapse, escalating geopolitical instability, and a breakdown of the global economy.
National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
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...
www.nebriefing.org
November 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The National Emergency Briefing highlighted the accelerating rate of global warming, with a real risk of reaching 4°C by the end of the century, a scenario that would lead to unprecedented societal and ecological collapse, escalating geopolitical instability, and a breakdown of the global economy.
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Experts in climate, food, health, and security have issued an urgent warning about the severe risks of starvation, economic collapse, civil unrest, and wars if action is not taken to limit global warming and preserve nature, emphasizing the interconnectedness of climate and biodiversity crises.
Emergency response needed to prevent climate breakdown, warn experts
Scientists sounded the alarm on the dire consequences of continued inaction at a briefing in London, warning that we could be heading for "unprecedented societal and ecological collapse"
www.newscientist.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Experts in climate, food, health, and security have issued an urgent warning about the severe risks of starvation, economic collapse, civil unrest, and wars if action is not taken to limit global warming and preserve nature, emphasizing the interconnectedness of climate and biodiversity crises.
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Really thorough thread about the National Emergency Briefing on climate crisis. Lots to worry about but also plenty of hope. And even points of agreement between Quakers and the military!
Representing @quaker.org.uk at the National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature crisis in a packed Methodist Central Hall. Impressive list of speakers but suspect we're in for quite a challenging morning. I'll keep you posted.
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Really thorough thread about the National Emergency Briefing on climate crisis. Lots to worry about but also plenty of hope. And even points of agreement between Quakers and the military!
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Those 🇫🇮Finns who have completed their conscription service, “regardless of rank, [will have] to carry on as reservists until age 65.
Over a 5-year period, the change is projected to boost the number of reservists by around 125,000 members, bringing the total to approximately one million by 2031.”
Over a 5-year period, the change is projected to boost the number of reservists by around 125,000 members, bringing the total to approximately one million by 2031.”
Finland's Defence Committee supports increasing reservist numbers
The change would expand Finland's military reserve to around a million people by the year 2031.
yle.fi
November 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Those 🇫🇮Finns who have completed their conscription service, “regardless of rank, [will have] to carry on as reservists until age 65.
Over a 5-year period, the change is projected to boost the number of reservists by around 125,000 members, bringing the total to approximately one million by 2031.”
Over a 5-year period, the change is projected to boost the number of reservists by around 125,000 members, bringing the total to approximately one million by 2031.”
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At today’s National Emergency Briefing, Chris Packham delivered a clear message: act now. Decision-makers must step up and tackle the climate crisis before it’s too late. Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer.
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
At today’s National Emergency Briefing, Chris Packham delivered a clear message: act now. Decision-makers must step up and tackle the climate crisis before it’s too late. Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer.
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
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A new report by the Forests & Finance Coalition finds that despite years of voluntary climate commitments, banks and other financial institutions have continued to increase their investments in companies linked to deforestation.
Big finance still funds deforestation, 10 years after Paris pact
A new report by the Forests & Finance Coalition finds that despite years of voluntary climate commitments, banks and other financial institutions have continued to increase their investments in…
news.mongabay.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A new report by the Forests & Finance Coalition finds that despite years of voluntary climate commitments, banks and other financial institutions have continued to increase their investments in companies linked to deforestation.
Appears that we have @gbnewsonline.bsky.social to thank for providing a full 2.5 hour video recording of the UK #NationalEmergencyBriefing introduction and expert briefings.
www.youtube.com/live/2-PFKT1...
www.youtube.com/live/2-PFKT1...
WATCH: National Emergency briefing on climate and nature by UK experts
YouTube video by GBNews
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Appears that we have @gbnewsonline.bsky.social to thank for providing a full 2.5 hour video recording of the UK #NationalEmergencyBriefing introduction and expert briefings.
www.youtube.com/live/2-PFKT1...
www.youtube.com/live/2-PFKT1...
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"Egypt has become one of Russia's most important strategic partners in the region, and Moscow is determined to keep it that way."
Egypt’s Russia-built nuclear power plant crosses major milestone
"Egypt has become one of Russia’s most important strategic partners in the region, and Moscow is determined to keep it that way."
www.newarab.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"Egypt has become one of Russia's most important strategic partners in the region, and Moscow is determined to keep it that way."
Respect to Jarvis Cocker #NationalClimateBriefing
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Respect to Jarvis Cocker #NationalClimateBriefing
Not surprised, of course, but great to see that the leader of the Green Party @zackpolanski.bsky.social is at today's vital UK #NationalEmergencyBriefing
See
www.nebriefing.org
@nebriefing.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
for follow ups.
See
www.nebriefing.org
@nebriefing.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
for follow ups.
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Not surprised, of course, but great to see that the leader of the Green Party @zackpolanski.bsky.social is at today's vital UK #NationalEmergencyBriefing
See
www.nebriefing.org
@nebriefing.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
for follow ups.
See
www.nebriefing.org
@nebriefing.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
for follow ups.
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Waiting for the www.nebriefing.org to begin. Caught sight of some key Lib Dem’s @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social @werahobhouse.org.uk & @rozsavage.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Waiting for the www.nebriefing.org to begin. Caught sight of some key Lib Dem’s @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social @werahobhouse.org.uk & @rozsavage.bsky.social
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Opening speaker @chrisgpackham.bsky.social talking to an audience that includes @zackpolanski.bsky.social but is Environmental Minister @emmarey.bsky.social here?
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Opening speaker @chrisgpackham.bsky.social talking to an audience that includes @zackpolanski.bsky.social but is Environmental Minister @emmarey.bsky.social here?
I don't normally recommend that people check out that other site, for obv reasons. However, today warrants an exception to the rule.
From folks (some yet to migrate across) at today's #NationalEmergencyBriefing in London. See:
@nebriefing.bsky.social
www.nebriefing.org
www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
From folks (some yet to migrate across) at today's #NationalEmergencyBriefing in London. See:
@nebriefing.bsky.social
www.nebriefing.org
www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
November 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I don't normally recommend that people check out that other site, for obv reasons. However, today warrants an exception to the rule.
From folks (some yet to migrate across) at today's #NationalEmergencyBriefing in London. See:
@nebriefing.bsky.social
www.nebriefing.org
www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
From folks (some yet to migrate across) at today's #NationalEmergencyBriefing in London. See:
@nebriefing.bsky.social
www.nebriefing.org
www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
If only the distinguished panel included the Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, senior civil servants and senior military commanders as well.
But that's the whole point. The #NationalEmergencyBriefing is 'speaking truth to power'.
Hats off to all politcians and decision makers who attended. BZ! 🎩
But that's the whole point. The #NationalEmergencyBriefing is 'speaking truth to power'.
Hats off to all politcians and decision makers who attended. BZ! 🎩
The whole distinguished panel taking questions at the National Emergency Briefing, Westminster Central Hall..
November 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
If only the distinguished panel included the Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, senior civil servants and senior military commanders as well.
But that's the whole point. The #NationalEmergencyBriefing is 'speaking truth to power'.
Hats off to all politcians and decision makers who attended. BZ! 🎩
But that's the whole point. The #NationalEmergencyBriefing is 'speaking truth to power'.
Hats off to all politcians and decision makers who attended. BZ! 🎩
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Arriving at the National Emergency Briefing, hearing from nation's experts on the interlinked climate and nature crises.
Our economy is built on nature — without a liveable climate, nothing holds.
#NationalEmergencyBriefing
Full event details 👇
www.nebriefing.org/event-details
Our economy is built on nature — without a liveable climate, nothing holds.
#NationalEmergencyBriefing
Full event details 👇
www.nebriefing.org/event-details
November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Arriving at the National Emergency Briefing, hearing from nation's experts on the interlinked climate and nature crises.
Our economy is built on nature — without a liveable climate, nothing holds.
#NationalEmergencyBriefing
Full event details 👇
www.nebriefing.org/event-details
Our economy is built on nature — without a liveable climate, nothing holds.
#NationalEmergencyBriefing
Full event details 👇
www.nebriefing.org/event-details
Extract covering Lt Gen (Retd) Richard Nugee's briefing to policy makers and decision takers at today's UK #NationalEmergencyBriefing @nebriefing.bsky.social from the extensive 🧵 by @rcquaker.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Extract covering Lt Gen (Retd) Richard Nugee's briefing to policy makers and decision takers at today's UK #NationalEmergencyBriefing @nebriefing.bsky.social from the extensive 🧵 by @rcquaker.bsky.social
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NHS intensive care consultant @hughmontgomery.bsky.social talks about human impacts of climate change and what an emergency response looks like. 'You don't treat an emergency situation with words and homeopathy.' Highlights hazard of climate change for public health and health services.
November 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
NHS intensive care consultant @hughmontgomery.bsky.social talks about human impacts of climate change and what an emergency response looks like. 'You don't treat an emergency situation with words and homeopathy.' Highlights hazard of climate change for public health and health services.
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Now @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social briefs us on the implications of food insecurity. Risks of failed harvest, loss of farmable land, flooding, drought, leading to empty shelves and likely civil unrest as people can't source key foodstuffs.
November 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Now @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social briefs us on the implications of food insecurity. Risks of failed harvest, loss of farmable land, flooding, drought, leading to empty shelves and likely civil unrest as people can't source key foodstuffs.
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Now @hayleyjfowler.bsky.social shows us what the extreme weather impacts of climate change look like already. How a small change in average temp drives a big change in what extreme weather events look like. Heatwave risk is increasing faster than scientific models had predicted.
November 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Now @hayleyjfowler.bsky.social shows us what the extreme weather impacts of climate change look like already. How a small change in average temp drives a big change in what extreme weather events look like. Heatwave risk is increasing faster than scientific models had predicted.
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For the UK this would mean elimination of all fossil fuels use by 2039. Current reduction rate is less than 1% when downstream emissions, shipping and aviation are included in the stats.
November 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
For the UK this would mean elimination of all fossil fuels use by 2039. Current reduction rate is less than 1% when downstream emissions, shipping and aviation are included in the stats.
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To hit 1.5° of warming CO2 emissions now have to fall by 20% a year, every year. Scientists no longer consider this an achievable pathway. Is the 7% annual reduction required to stay below 2° any more achievable?
November 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
To hit 1.5° of warming CO2 emissions now have to fall by 20% a year, every year. Scientists no longer consider this an achievable pathway. Is the 7% annual reduction required to stay below 2° any more achievable?
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Now @kevinclimate.bsky.social shows us the 'hockey stick' CO2 rise and describes the systemic failures that will result from the temperature rises that will result if it's not checked.
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Now @kevinclimate.bsky.social shows us the 'hockey stick' CO2 rise and describes the systemic failures that will result from the temperature rises that will result if it's not checked.