Organisation
Lambeth Council
Theme
Adaptation
Goals
Rainwater, Heat, Resilient communities, Equality
Date
4 June 2026
Time
5:30pm — 7pm
Location
British Film Institute South Bank, SE1 8XT
Our June Quick Fire Talk is on Adaptation.
It will feature short presentations from Lambeth-based companies and organisations on adaptation projects and initiatives, as well as networking opportunities to foster relationship-building and knowledge-sharing.
Date:
Thursday 4 June
Time:
5.30 to 7 pm
Location:
BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XT
Event Highlights
5.30 to 6 pm – Arrivals and welcome from the LCP team.
6 to 6.30 pm – A series of short, focused talks: speakers from across the industry will share practical insights.
6.30 to 7 pm – Networking.
Speakers
Andrew Jackson (opens in a new window), Environmental Sustainability Manager at Guy's and St Thomas Hospital Trust (opens in a new window), will share insights and learnings from developing the Climate Adaptation Strategy for the hospital
Jedidah Onchere, Community Development Officer at North Brixton Big Local (opens in a new window), and Yijing Li, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at King's College London (opens in a new window), will share insights on their MACC Hub-funded Live Project, conducting heat risk research with over-65-year-olds
Jackson Bylett (opens in a new window), Net Zero Programme Lead at Sustains Us (opens in a new window) and South Bank Employers Group (opens in a new window), on engaging stakeholders and local communities to reimagine the iconic South Bank riverfront, shaping a shared vision for its future and reducing flood risk
Keir Oldfield-Lewis (opens in a new window), Head of Environmental Sustainability at the British Film Institute (opens in a new window), will discuss its new campaign 'Cool-off in Culture' and how cultural venues can drive adaptation leadership for local communities
Dee Halligan (opens in a new window), Founding Director at Forth (opens in a new window) and First Hand (opens in a new window), will discuss emerging approaches to treat climate learning as an ecosystem that belongs to a whole place, with and beyond formal education, and invite the community to make it happen
This event is tailored for businesses based in the borough of Lambeth and is free to attend. Whether you're already a member of the Lambeth Climate Partnership (opens in a new window) or new to our network, we welcome you to join us and contribute to the collective action towards a sustainable future.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from others, share your experiences, and be part of the movement towards a greener Lambeth. We look forward to seeing you there!
Any questions, please email [email protected]
