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The Earth Convention Live — Oceans and Rivers, 17 June

Greenbank and Rathbones are delighted to partner with 5x15 for The Earth Convention 2025, a three-part series offering insights into the urgent issues facing our changing world. The second session 'Oceans and Rivers' will explore the relationship between human civilisation and the Earth’s oceans and rivers.

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Article last updated 22 April 2025.

Tuesday 17 June 2025
7.00pm — 8.30pm

Royal Geographical Society
1 Kensington Gore
London SW7 2AR

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If you are a client of Greenbank or Rathbones, please contact us at marketing@greenbankinvestments.com to claim a free ticket for this event.

About this event

Greenbank and Rathbones are delighted to partner with 5x15 for The Earth Convention 2025, a three-part series featuring celebrated speakers and offering insights into the urgent issues facing our changing world. 

The second session, Oceans and Rivers, brings together author and Guardian columnist George Monbiot, founding director of the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter and chair in Climate Change and Earth System Science Professor Tim Lenton, biologist, filmmaker and writer Tom Mustill and marine biologist, writer and broadcaster Helen Scales to explore the relationship between human civilisation and the Earth’s Oceans and Rivers.  You can read more about the speakers below. 

Just as water is crucial to human life, oceans and rivers provide a key glimpse into the future of the planet. From the death of our waterways, to understanding the language of whales and uncovering the mysteries of the wild seas, this session will explore the extraordinary depths of our blue planet and help us to chart a new course forward.

Hosted by 5x15 co-founder Rosie Boycott, this event brings together an expert panel of researchers, marine biologists and activists to share key insights into both the problems and the solutions. 

About 5x15

5x15 is one of the UK's leading producers of public-facing spoken-word events. Renowned for the quality of curation, skilled storytelling, and inspirational and informative speakers, their events bring together world leading figures to spark ideas and inspiration. 
 

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Speakers

George Monbiot

Author and Guardian columnist

George Monbiot

Author and Guardian columnist

George Monbiot is an author, Guardian columnist and environmental activist. His best-selling books include Feral, Heat, and Regenesis. George was awarded the Orwell Prize for Journalism in 2022, and his latest book, The Invisible Doctrine, co-authored with Peter Hutchison, recently topped the Sunday Times non-fiction bestselling list. It explores the shadowy history of neoliberalism, and is accompanied by a film of the same name, to be released this year.

George Monbiot is an author, Guardian columnist and environmental activist. His best-selling books include Feral, Heat, and Regenesis. George was awarded the Orwell Prize for Journalism in 2022, and his latest book, The Invisible Doctrine, co-authored with Peter Hutchison, recently topped the Sunday Times non-fiction bestselling list. It explores the shadowy history of neoliberalism, and is accompanied by a film of the same name, to be released this year.

Tim Lenton

Professor Tim Lenton

University of Exeter

Founding director of the Global Systems Institute and chair in Climate Change and Earth System Science

Tim Lenton

Professor Tim Lenton

Founding director of the Global Systems Institute and chair in Climate Change and Earth System Science

University of Exeter

Professor Tim Lenton is the founding Director of the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter and Chair in Climate Change and Earth System Science. He has more than 25 years research experience, focused on modelling of the biosphere, climate, biogeochemical cycles, and associated tipping points. Tim is renowned for his work identifying climate tipping points, which informed the setting of the 1.5C climate target, associated net zero targets, and nationally determined contributions.

Professor Tim Lenton is the founding Director of the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter and Chair in Climate Change and Earth System Science. He has more than 25 years research experience, focused on modelling of the biosphere, climate, biogeochemical cycles, and associated tipping points. Tim is renowned for his work identifying climate tipping points, which informed the setting of the 1.5C climate target, associated net zero targets, and nationally determined contributions.

Tom Mustil

Tom Mustil

Biologist, filmmaker and writer

Tom Mustil

Tom Mustil

Biologist, filmmaker and writer

Tom Mustill is a biologist turned filmmaker and writer, specialising in stories where people and nature meet. His work with David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg, Stephen Fry and conservation and science heroes across the globe have won over 30 international awards, including two Webbys, a Wildscreen Panda, two Jackson Wild Awards and been nominated for a Primetime Emmy. His book How to Speak Whale is a thrilling investigation of animal communication, inspired by a moment when a humpback whale breached onto Tom's kayak and nearly killed him.

Tom Mustill is a biologist turned filmmaker and writer, specialising in stories where people and nature meet. His work with David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg, Stephen Fry and conservation and science heroes across the globe have won over 30 international awards, including two Webbys, a Wildscreen Panda, two Jackson Wild Awards and been nominated for a Primetime Emmy. His book How to Speak Whale is a thrilling investigation of animal communication, inspired by a moment when a humpback whale breached onto Tom's kayak and nearly killed him.

Helen Scales

Helen Scales

Marine Biologist, writer and broadcaster

Helen Scales

Helen Scales

Marine Biologist, writer and broadcaster

Dr Helen Scales is a marine biologist, acclaimed author and broadcaster who explores the wonders and plight of the oceans and the living planet. Her books, including The Brilliant Abyss and Spirals in Time, have been adapted for stage and screen, and translated into 15 languages. She writes for National Geographic Magazine and the Guardian, teaches at Cambridge University and is a storytelling ambassador for the Save Our Seas Foundation. Her latest book, What the Wild Sea Can Be, was longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction.

Dr Helen Scales is a marine biologist, acclaimed author and broadcaster who explores the wonders and plight of the oceans and the living planet. Her books, including The Brilliant Abyss and Spirals in Time, have been adapted for stage and screen, and translated into 15 languages. She writes for National Geographic Magazine and the Guardian, teaches at Cambridge University and is a storytelling ambassador for the Save Our Seas Foundation. Her latest book, What the Wild Sea Can Be, was longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction.

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