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As climate change intensifies, it’s vital that action empowers and provides for the communities that need it most. Join @thanuNYIC & @Jeremy_Williams for a @nesta_uk session on why we must overcome racial inequalities in the fight against climate change: ow.ly/fG0A50GTBqZ

This week! Don't miss this essential discussion on taking the hassle out of switching to low-carbon heating. Join Nesta's @Mad_Gabes and @betateach's Nathan Gambling, @KerryMashford, @StewHorne_CA & @MatthewLipson at 13:00 on 18 November. Register here: ow.ly/G5zM50GNzjU

Today! Don't miss this crucial discussion... Should government policy be telling us what we can and can’t eat? What can policy do to shape our food environments and reduce obesity rates? Join @dollytheis and @cjsnowdon at 12:30 to discuss. Register: ow.ly/HCF450GKcTN

We need government policies to effectively reshape our #food environments. But are they working? Or should the government stop interfering with our #diets? Join @dollytheis and @cjsnowdon on 11 Nov for a @nesta_uk Talks To session to discuss. Register: ow.ly/1Ljb50GIcnk

Technology is improving at exponential rates, yet our human society, from our institutions to our businesses is far slower to adapt. How do we bridge the gap? How do we move forward? Join leading technology thought leader @azeem today at noon to discuss: ow.ly/8tvf50GF857

How do we make sure our cities are healthy, safe and sustainable? Put their inhabitants first, says @Daisynmurphy of @Edinburgh_CC. Join her and @nesta_uk’s @kyle_usher today at midday for a free online discussion on how to build liveable cities. Register: ow.ly/F3Yu50GzuT0

Our society isn’t keeping up against rapid technological advancement, says @azeem. The result? A divergence creating seismic shocks and unintended consequences. Join him and @nesta_uk’s Laurie Smith to discuss how we navigate society in an exponential age. ow.ly/ZWEQ50GsiUv

#HomeZero is a new project by @nesta_uk, @NationalGallery & @KingsCollegeLon - they’re looking for creatives to develop an artistic proposal for a piece that ignites public engagement on #climatechange & spurs a #netzerofuture. Express interest by 18 Oct: ow.ly/scKk50Gs1p0

Nesta's kicking off their new event series (Making the Shift to Cleaner Greener Homes) on 26 October with @ChiefExecCCC, @timbolord & Lucy Yu (Centre for Net Zero) to discuss how we win public support for the transition to greener, cleaner homes. Register: bit.ly/3Be7juj

Today! How do we kick start a Greenovation? Join @fitzgerald_joan and @nesta_uk’s @OliverZanetti at midday to discuss how we make our cities greener and fairer: ow.ly/Y8HY50Gn3WK #greencities #zerocarbonbuildings #greeninnovation

Today! Don't miss @DoitBayo discuss the importance of championing #diversity in #innovation with @nesta_uk's @mslo__ “The people that are most in need of key solutions to aid social mobility should be the ones designing, and delivering them.” - @DoitBayo bit.ly/3sqMUi2

How do we ensure innovation truly meets the needs of all? Diversity is crucial, says @DoitBayo. Join her online as she explores the importance of open innovation with @nesta_uk’s @mslo__ on 24 September at 11am. Register here: ow.ly/Ec5l50G9Omz #innovation #diversity

Unhealthy food, inactivity and excess alcohol all contribute to reduced life expectancy. So why is it that people find it so hard to change? It’s the environment, says expert Professor Dame @MarteauTM. Hear more at tomorrow's Nesta Talks to... event: bit.ly/3hkwDqX

Unhealthy food, inactivity and excess alcohol all contribute to reduced life expectancy. So why is it that people find it so hard to change? It’s the environment, says expert Professor Dame @MarteauTM. Hear more at this Nesta Talks to... event on 22 July. bit.ly/3hkwDqX

Never before has the public been so in favour of drastic deviation from the status quo. It's time to take climate action now, says @MagicMagid. Join him in conversation with @Mad_Gabes to explore global parallels between the pandemic and climate emergency: ow.ly/2Ufd50FmTdP

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Why haven’t we tackled the ecological crisis? Could technological innovation stop our planet burning? Can we completely transform our lifestyles to avert catastrophe? Explore these questions through 'The Future of... #Climate' on FuturePlayer: bit.ly/FuturePlayer #FutureFest

Can we build a people’s internet? Can the combination of human experts with artificial intelligence power a new set of breakthroughs? Explore these questions and more under 'The Future of... Tech' theme on FuturePlayer: bit.ly/FuturePlayer #Tech #TheFuture #FutureFest

Can the arts recover from ‘immersive’? What is the future of love music? What could be possible for the dining experiences of tomorrow? Explore these questions and more under 'The Future of... Creativity' theme on FuturePlayer: bit.ly/FuturePlayer #Creativity #FutureFest