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The Exchange: Can Veganism Save the Planet?

Who’s responsible for combating climate change?

Is a plant-based diet really the answer to saving the world? Or can the environmental impact of industrial farming outweigh the benefits? Can we still consume meat and dairy products in a sustainable way? What should governments and businesses do to promote sustainable living? When should environmental concerns limit individual choice?

Join our panel of speakers as they share their views on food production, sustainable living, individual responsibility, and whether adopting a particular diet is enough to secure our planet’s future. Put your questions to the panel and take part in an evening of lively discussion.

The event will be chaired by Sussex academic Dr Melissa Lazenby and will feature

• Louise Davies, Head of Campaigns, Policy and Research at The Vegan Society
• Leo Hickman, Director and editor of Carbon Brief
• Sebastien Kaye, undergraduate student at the University of Sussex
• Nesta McGregor, Radio 1 Newsbeat reporter
• Sean O’Callaghan aka The Fat Gay Vegan, award-winning writer and vegan events organiser
• Isabella Tree, author and travel writer

The Exchange from the University of Sussex encourages free expression, lively discussion and the sharing of thoughts and ideas.

Proceeds from this event go to the Sussex Fund.

General Information

Access

The following access tickets can be booked online: spaces for wheelchair users, seats with flat floor access, best seats for sightlines of captions / BSL interpretation (when applicable). For guidance about online booking and for further information about accessibility at the venue see our Access page here.

If you have access requirements that you would like to discuss with us or would like to book a ticket for a Personal Assistant please contact the box office on 01273 678 822 or email boxoffice@attenboroughcentre.com.

Concessions

The concession rate is available for students, University of Sussex staff, Over 60s, and people in receipt of JSA or DLA/PIP. Proof of eligibility may be required on the door or at the box office (if collecting). Personal assistance tickets are available for free for customers who would otherwise be unable to attend the venue. Please contact the box office on 01273 678822 or email boxoffice@attenboroughcentre.com for further information.

Box Office Opening Times

The box office (phone line and drop-in service) is open from 10am to 4pm, Mondays to Fridays. The box office is also open one hour before the advertised show start time.