Event information
Generation Hope is an annual programme that delves into the challenges and solutions for people and planet. Join us for a free programme of inspiring workshops, panels and talks created in partnership with young people, for young people.
This event has now passed, the next programme will run in 2025.
Across the Museum, Free
Everyone has the power and potential to take meaningful action for the planet.
Generation Hope is an initiative led by the Natural History Museum in collaboration with young climate leaders from across the world, empowering young people to become advocates for the planet.
It creates a space where scientists, activists, creatives and others can come together to explore both challenges and solutions in the planetary emergency. Through talks, workshops, storytelling and more, the programme helps young people understand the science, build confidence and skills to talk about the issues, and connect with one another to foster collective action.
Booking tickets is essential, as there are a limited number of spaces for each event. Sessions are most suitable for ages 16 . Please check the individual sessions for age restrictions and guidance. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pop up activities
Drop in to Hintze Hall throughout the week to meet our scientists and see some specimens from our collections.
Free workshops
Our programme of free workshops includes both online and in-person events so you can connect with our mission from anywhere in the world.
Building Nature-Connection for a Flourishing Future
Learn all about UK biodiversity in this interactive workshop. Make your own nature journal and discover how you can help protect nature on your doorstep
The Policies on Climate Change
In this hands-on workshop, learn how policy decisions about climate and the environment are made in the UK.
The Material Cost of Life Online
Is it possible to continue to extract minerals for the future in a sustainable way? Join our experts as they discuss how we might meet our future needs.
Connecting to Nature Through Creativity
How can art and creative practices enhance our connection with nature? In this workshop we invite artists, poets and scientists to explore our relationship with nature through a creative lens.
Becoming an Advocate for the Planet
In the face of challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss, what actions can we take to make a difference? Meet scientists and climate activists who’ll talk about their journeys in becoming advocates for the planet.
Speed Networking
You’ve heard of speed dating, but have you heard of speed networking? Meet experts from the business, policy, science and activist fields in this fun, fast-paced activity!
Resilience Rucksack Workshop, delivered by The Resilience Project
Take part in an interactive workshop designed to help young people deal with difficult climate emotions and become future changemakers.
Free talks
Join us in discussions and help shape what it means to be an advocate for the planet.
Climate Crisis 101
Join us for a discussion about what the climate crisis is and how people are impacted differently depending on where they are in the world.
Debunking Climate Disinformation
Join our group of experts to discover more about climate misinformation and disinformation, the impacts it has and what we can do to tackle it.
Exploring Indigenous Wisdom
Discover what Indigenous knowledge and stewardship means and explore the experiences of Indigenous Peoples affected by the climate crisis.
A Natural History of Empire
As a museum we’re connected to the history of the British Empire. Imperial ideas shaped how natural history was collected, studied and displayed. See specimens from our collections and join this discussion with scientists, historians and activists as they explore the work going on to acknowledge and learn more about this history.
Understanding Climate Change Through our Collections
Discover what the collections we care for can reveal about climate change and ask our experts your questions.
Tackling the Twin Crises of Climate Change and Biodiversity Breakdown
How are the climate and biodiversity crises connected and what can we do to help?
Sharing Stories in a Planetary Emergency
Join us for an evening of powerful and diverse stories from scientists, artists and climate activists as they share their journeys navigating the planetary crises.
In conversation with Lira Valencia
Join us in conversation with Lira Valencia - the so called Urban Wildlife Queen - as we discuss her journey into the environmental sector.
Our advisory board
To ensure we are listening to and learning from the people on the frontlines of our collective response to the planetary emergency, we have established an Advisory Board consisting of activists, scientists and Museum colleagues who have advised on our approach and will be contributing to sessions throughout the week.
