Mike Berners-Lee & Tony Juniper | The Climate Dilemma
Sun 27 Apr 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm



Floods, wildfires, and extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common, making the climate crisis undeniable. While we have much of the technology needed to combat it and widespread public support for action, global emissions are still on the rise. So, what’s holding us back? Join two of the most committed environmentalists as they discuss their latest books and explore potential solutions.
Mike Berners-Lee’s A Climate of Truth looks at the climate crisis from fresh angles, uncovering the root causes and offering a crucial insight: raising standards of honesty in politics, media, and business is the key to systemic change. With a focus on what individuals can do, this book inspires readers to take meaningful action in the face of the crisis.
Tony Juniper’s Just Earth argues that fairness is at the heart of the climate and nature crises. In this eye-opening exploration, Juniper explains that addressing inequality is vital to restoring the planet’s ecosystems and sustaining our future. Drawing on 40 years of advocacy and interviews with global experts, Juniper offers actionable solutions for lasting change.
Together, they offer powerful insights into how we can make a difference and navigate the complex challenges of the climate crisis. Don’t miss this essential discussion on the way forward.
Venue: TTP Stage (Cambridge Union)
Duration: 1 hour
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Author Biography
Mike Berners-Lee thinks, writes, researches and consults on sustainability and responses to the challenges of the twenty-first century. He is the founder of Small World Consulting (SWC), an associate company of Lancaster University, which works with organisations from small businesses to the biggest tech giants. About his first book – How Bad Are Bananas? The Carbon Footprint of Everything – Bill Bryson wrote ‘I can’t remember the last time I read a book that was more fascinating, useful and enjoyable all at the same time’. His second book (co-written with Duncan Clark) – The Burning Question: We Can’t Burn Half the World’s Oil, Coal, and Gas. So How Do We Quit? – explores the big picture of climate change and the underlying global dynamics, asking what mix of politics, economics, psychology and technology are really required to deal with the problem. His third book was the bestselling, There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make-or-Break Years. Mike is a professor in the Institute for Social Futures at Lancaster University, where he develops practical tools for thinking about the future and researches the global food system and carbon metrics.
Tony Juniper CBE is a prominent environmental figure, Chair of the British Government’s official conservation agency Natural England and a Fellow with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. His books include the multi-award winning What Has Nature Ever Done For Us? and Harmony, which was co-authored with His Majesty King Charles III.
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