Join us on Friday 26 September for an evening lecture by TV presenter and environmental activist Chris Packham as part of Summit Photo - our three-day summit dedicated to photography and photojournalism.
About the speaker
Chris Packham is a naturalist, television presenter, writer, photographer, conservationist, campaigner and filmmaker.
He is best known for his environmental and animal welfare activism. His TV credits include Springwatch and Earth for the BBC, and Is it Time to Break the Law for Channel 4.
Alongside his ambassadorial roles for numerous NGO's he runs independent campaigns aimed at nature recovery and ending animal cruelty. Chris is also a vocal advocate for neurodiversity with a special focus on autism.
Venue information
This event will be held at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
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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
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