Promise the Earth - A Safe Climate in Good Faith

Wed Jan 21 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC+00:00

Cambridge University Press Bookshop | Cambridge

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Promise the Earth - A Safe Climate in Good Faith
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Author Event with Julian Allwood and Andrew Davison
About this Event

Politicians and business leaders tell us that climate change can be solved with new technologies, but global emissions keep rising. Engineers show us technological options that could be deployed quickly, but there is no plan there to save us. We can no longer wait for solutions to climate change. To reduce our emissions quickly, we need to cut back on some aspects of modern life through inventive tweaks – and via restraint. Restraint is normal. It is also fundamental across all religious faiths.

Join us at the bookshop to hear from Julian Allwood, an engineer, and Andrew Davison, a theologian, offer a fresh perspective and prescription for combatting climate change.


'This book is important, timely and groundbreaking. I have always admired Julian Allwood's unwillingness to offer easy scientific solutions to the climate crisis in favour of tougher but workable options. And here Allwood and his theologian co-author Andrew Davison outline the basic challenge while digging deep into the human experience to explain why and how we can all potentially help meet this environmental challenge – with heart and even joy.'

Terry Macalister, Climate journalist and former Energy Editor of The Guardian

Event Timings

6.30pm - doors open

6.45pm - talk begins

7.15pm - Q&A

7.30pm - drinks and chat

Accessibility Information

Seating is available for 40 attendees (maximum) plus standing space. Some views may be partially obstructed by architectural columns, bookshelves, etc. but we aim to minimise this where possible. Space will be made available for wheelchair users. Access is via main entrance from street level and there are not steps or ledges.

There are 2 single-person bathrooms, including one large enough to fit a wheelchair with the door closed.

Please get in touch to reserve a seat, or if you have particular needs that you would like us to consider in advance.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cambridge University Press Bookshop, 1-2 Trinity Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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