21st Century Challenges is the Society's discussion series that aims to improve public understanding of, and engagement with, some of the
big issues likely to affect our lives and society in the coming years.

The talks are held at the Society's headquarters in South Kensington, London, with all talks available to watch online along with additional information.

Coming up:

Plastic pollution in our oceans »
21st Century Challenges

· Wednesday 13 October at 19.00
· Panel: David de Rothschild, Dr Simon Boxall and Peter Davis
· Chair: David Shukman

Our throw-away society is polluting large areas of the world’s oceans with plastics, threatening marine life and food chains. Discover the damage our wasteful habits are having and the possible solutions.

Tickets: RGS-IBG members £7, non-members £10

  Book Online: 21CC: Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans »

Can the UK ever be sustainable? »
21st Century Challenges

· Wednesday 1 December at 19.30
· Panel: Sir Stuart Rose, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP and Andy Hobsbawm
· Chair: TBC

Our way of life is placing an increasing burden on the planet, but how realistic are visions of a sustainable future? With the UK aspiring to achieve more with less, who will help turn theory into practice?

Tickets: RGS-IBG members £7, non-members £10.

  Book Online: 21CC: Can the UK ever be sustainable? »

To book, please use the links above where available. You may also contact the Events Office (unless stated otherwise).

+44 (0) 20 7591 3100
  events@rgs.org

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