Nature’s power couples
Run time: 12.30 – 13.30
What can nature teach us about living together? Join author Sophie Pavelle in conversation with environmental campaigner and podcaster, Emma Brisdion, as they discuss the ideas behind Sophie’s new book, ‘To Have or To Hold: Nature’s Hidden Relationships’ (Bloomsbury, 2025) Investigating eight relationships trying to survive the climate and biodiversity crises, Sophie will explain why it’s vital we understand symbiotic interactions between species.
Symbiosis describes a relationship where different organisms have evolved to live together in close, complex associations for survival. These powerful interconnections regulate ecosystems and strengthen environmental resilience. But what might the climate and biodiversity crisis mean for the fate of these hidden, vital relationships?
Join Sophie and Emma as they explore some of the symbiotic partnerships that underpin the natural world and ask: where do humans fit in?
Please note that the venue for this event is not wheelchair accessible.
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