Chris Packham & Peter Frankopan: can history help tackle the climate crisis?
Historian Peter Frankopan and broadcaster and activist Chris Packham discuss the history of climate change – and how looking to the past could help humanity's future

Climate change is an issue that animates politicians, scientists and activists around the world – but could looking to history help shape our approach to the climate crisis today? And what role do historians have to play in facing the issue? In this conversation with Matt Elton, best-selling author and historian Peter Frankopan and broadcaster and conservationist Chris Packham share their thoughts on these topics and more – and consider whether the past offers any optimism for the future.
Authors

Matt Elton is BBC History Magazine’s Deputy Editor. He has worked at the magazine since 2012 and has more than a decade’s experience working across a range of history brands.