COP30, the international conference where leaders worldwide unite to tackle climate change, will soon be upon us. For those following or wanting to know more about the global gathering, the Natural History Museum is giving audiences the chance to catch its latest developments live in a free evening on 17 November 2025.
The after-hours Voices for Change: A Night of Climate Action event promises a lively evening of panel discussions, performances, storytelling and activities, all exploring the challenges of and solutions to the ongoing climate crisis. As part of the evening, audiences can join a conversation with correspondents reporting live from Brazil, the host of this year’s conference, where COP30 will be happening in real-time.
Although aimed at young people aged 16-25, all ages with a passion for our natural world are invited to this free educational and engaging evening. Activities include:
A dance workshop led by professional Indian dancers and researchers, exploring the relationship between traditional dance and nature
Vibrant performances from North Kensington’s Metronomes Steel Orchestra, who transform scrap metal into wondrous instruments
A thought-provoking pop-up station from Museum educators exploring our extensive history with jewellery and its connection to nature and culture
Tours of the Museum’s latest permanent gallery, Fixing Our Broken Planet, delving into the steps researchers are taking to tackle our global climate and biodiversity crisis and how we as consumers can help shape a sustainable future
Networking sessions with leading climate advocates and educators
This is the latest in a series of activities by the Natural History Museum in line with COP30, which began on Thursday 9 October with the Museum’s Countdown to COP30 evening. Hosted in collaboration with the UK Government, the evening was attended by global changemakers, UK ministers as well as His Majesty, The King and His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales.
This evening has been created in collaboration with the Museum’s Fixing Our Broken Planet: Generation Hope programme. Now in its third year, Generation Hope is the Museum’s free and leading annual youth climate and nature programme, aimed at educating and empowering young people in understanding the complex relationship between people and planet and to feel equipped to advocate the planet.
Voices for Change: A Night of Climate Action will take place on Monday 17 November at the Natural History Museum, from 6.30-9.30pm. To reserve a free ticket, visit www.nhm.ac.uk/events/voices-for-change-a-night-of-climate-action.
