Paul Parker
@rcquaker.bsky.social
Recording Clerk of Quakers in Britain
I don't, I'm afraid. Certainly not that many, sadly.
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I don't, I'm afraid. Certainly not that many, sadly.
Thanks @nebriefing.bsky.social for pulling together such an impressive array of knowledgeable and expert speakers. Lots of realism this morning and I am leaving more hopeful than I expected to be.
November 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Thanks @nebriefing.bsky.social for pulling together such an impressive array of knowledgeable and expert speakers. Lots of realism this morning and I am leaving more hopeful than I expected to be.
Chair @mikebernerslee.bsky.social returns to wrap up. Highlights danger of misinformation and calls for leadership.
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Chair @mikebernerslee.bsky.social returns to wrap up. Highlights danger of misinformation and calls for leadership.
We're at a point where high upfront investment costs are hindering progress towards a more cost-effective energy system in the future. This needs bold investment for the long term.
November 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We're at a point where high upfront investment costs are hindering progress towards a more cost-effective energy system in the future. This needs bold investment for the long term.
Finally we hear from @tessakhan.bsky.social on energy transition and affordability. Fossil fuel reliance drives many of the worst economic shocks, and significantly impacts cost of living and well-being in fuel-poor households.
November 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Finally we hear from @tessakhan.bsky.social on energy transition and affordability. Fossil fuel reliance drives many of the worst economic shocks, and significantly impacts cost of living and well-being in fuel-poor households.
Solutions have to work for low- and middle-Income households. The government that makes that its focus will win elections.
November 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Solutions have to work for low- and middle-Income households. The government that makes that its focus will win elections.
Debunks a series of economic myths. Affordability. Pace of transition. UK exceptionalism and leadership role. Cost of transition reducing as pace of change increases. Cost of living benefits if policy is got right and reliance on fossil fuels is reduced.
November 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Debunks a series of economic myths. Affordability. Pace of transition. UK exceptionalism and leadership role. Cost of transition reducing as pace of change increases. Cost of living benefits if policy is got right and reliance on fossil fuels is reduced.
The war in Ukraine has made fossil fuels profitable again and is driving investor behaviour. Meanwhile companies from the industries of tomorrow struggle to thrive.
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The war in Ukraine has made fossil fuels profitable again and is driving investor behaviour. Meanwhile companies from the industries of tomorrow struggle to thrive.
Now @angelaisfranc.bsky.social from @wwf.org.uk talks about economics. Current system and rules favour the status quo and is leading to a market failure to address the issues. Different regulatory approach is needed to drive change.
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Now @angelaisfranc.bsky.social from @wwf.org.uk talks about economics. Current system and rules favour the status quo and is leading to a market failure to address the issues. Different regulatory approach is needed to drive change.
Calls for leadership with the courage to look the threat in the eye and act. And highlights the need for a stronger democracy.
November 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Calls for leadership with the courage to look the threat in the eye and act. And highlights the need for a stronger democracy.
Again highlights the cascading effect of multiple crises crystallising simultaneously, leading to a failure of government or ungovernable states. Driving the rise of authoritarianism.
November 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Again highlights the cascading effect of multiple crises crystallising simultaneously, leading to a failure of government or ungovernable states. Driving the rise of authoritarianism.
'Peace and the climate are two sides of the same coin.' Here Quakers and the army would readily agree!
November 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
'Peace and the climate are two sides of the same coin.' Here Quakers and the army would readily agree!
Military sees climate change as a threat multiplier, driving instability, resource conflict, new flash points over water security, weather extremes, people on the move. Arctic becoming a new flash point as ice recedes and territorial conflict looms.
November 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Military sees climate change as a threat multiplier, driving instability, resource conflict, new flash points over water security, weather extremes, people on the move. Arctic becoming a new flash point as ice recedes and territorial conflict looms.
Retired lieutenant general Richard Nugee describes how the military sees the impact of climate change on national security and defence, responding to rapidly shifting threats. Climate change is a major factor in the strategic defence review 2025.
November 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Retired lieutenant general Richard Nugee describes how the military sees the impact of climate change on national security and defence, responding to rapidly shifting threats. Climate change is a major factor in the strategic defence review 2025.
But points out that tackling climate change is both a public health imperative and a huge opportunity to change things in ways which would transform public health outcomes for the better.
November 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
But points out that tackling climate change is both a public health imperative and a huge opportunity to change things in ways which would transform public health outcomes for the better.
Points to the inequality resulting from climate breakdown leading to outcomes which are catastrophic. First to mention the inevitability of war as a consequence of resource scarcity and societal collapse.
November 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Points to the inequality resulting from climate breakdown leading to outcomes which are catastrophic. First to mention the inevitability of war as a consequence of resource scarcity and societal collapse.
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.
Currently agricultural policy doesn't reflect these risks. Current practice is undermining the system and driving habitat loss, biodiversity depletion, soil degradation and emissions. Dietary choices also driving the problem, especially meat and dairy.
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Currently agricultural policy doesn't reflect these risks. Current practice is undermining the system and driving habitat loss, biodiversity depletion, soil degradation and emissions. Dietary choices also driving the problem, especially meat and dairy.
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.
But positive tipping points also exist. UK no longer generates power from coal, for example, because climate and economic pressure created a tipping point which led to a collapse of economic coal power generation.
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
But positive tipping points also exist. UK no longer generates power from coal, for example, because climate and economic pressure created a tipping point which led to a collapse of economic coal power generation.
AMOC collapse would lead to huge temperature extremes in the UK with consequent loss of food and water security, models suggest.
November 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
AMOC collapse would lead to huge temperature extremes in the UK with consequent loss of food and water security, models suggest.
Tim Lenton briefs us on tipping points. Coral reefs have already passed their tipping point. Many others to come if things don't change. Amazon forest loss, Atlantic Ocean meridional overturning current of particular concern for Western Europe.
November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Tim Lenton briefs us on tipping points. Coral reefs have already passed their tipping point. Many others to come if things don't change. Amazon forest loss, Atlantic Ocean meridional overturning current of particular concern for Western Europe.
Describes how mitigating these risks could have widespread positive impacts on well-being, economy, cost of living.
November 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Describes how mitigating these risks could have widespread positive impacts on well-being, economy, cost of living.
Insufficient attention being paid to cascading risks. Power loss, communications breakdown, water supply, transport impacts. That sort of thing.
November 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Insufficient attention being paid to cascading risks. Power loss, communications breakdown, water supply, transport impacts. That sort of thing.
Current UK infrastructure was built for a more stable climate with only rare extreme events. Now needs a major upgrade. Globally some areas are at imminent risk of becoming unliveable.
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Current UK infrastructure was built for a more stable climate with only rare extreme events. Now needs a major upgrade. Globally some areas are at imminent risk of becoming unliveable.