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As far-right movements gain ground across Europe and the US, what’s at stake for environmental policy?

This event responds to Donald Trump’s election and the rise of far right parties throughout Europe, with the idea being to understand what all of this means for climate policy, and crucially what might be done to sustain the push for meaningful action on climate change even as these forces are in the ascendancy.

Join experts for a discussion on sustaining climate action amid political shifts on both sides of the Atlantic, comprising an initial intervention from each panellist, followed by a 30-minute panel discussion and then questions from the audience.

Meet our speakers

Professor Sarah Birch FRSE, FBA, Professor of Political Science at King's College London: a leading expert in environmental politics and electoral integrity.

Dr Berhard Forchtner, Associate Professor at the University of Leicester, who has written extensively on climate change, environment and the far right.

Richard Hames and Alex Roberts, journalists and authors of The Rise of Ecofascism and hosts of the 12 Rules for What? podcast.

Booking information

• Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
• Free in-person student tickets: We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy an inspiring evening at the Society, so for this event we are offering free in-person student tickets with the code PANELSTUDENT at checkout.

Attending in-person

• We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door. Please use the Society's entrance on Exhibition Road.

Attending online

• If you are attending the event online, the joining instructions will be included in your confirmation email.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

Accessibility at our events

We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:

• Step-free access to the event
• Accessible toilets
• Assistance dogs are welcome
• Hearing loop

For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org