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Roehampton Academic to be featured at COP28

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Josh Appignanesi, a Senior Lecturer in Film within our School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and a well-known partner of the Centre for Research in Arts and Creative Exchange, has been invited to participate in COP28.

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His climate action documentary, 'My Extinction,' has garnered recognition and secured an exclusive screening slot for delegates at the upcoming COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai.

The film is set to be featured in the Green Zone alongside Extreme Hangout, a prominent NGO focused on diversity and climate action, with a monthly social media reach of 200 million views. To amplify the film’s impact, a globally streamed Q&A panel featuring Josh will accompany the screening.

This invitation serves as a testament to the commendable body of work that Josh has cultivated since joining Roehampton in 2018, highlighting his expertise in examining climate activism and sustainability through the lens of film.

‘My Extinction’ has been invited to screen to attendees at the COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai on Wednesday 6th December at 18:00. Check out the trailer here.

The event is free but you need to register here.