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New play Hot in Here “shows the disproportionate effects of the climate crisis on marginalised communities, those living in poverty and people from the global south” and is “a hopeful, funny show that celebrates the power of collective action”. Produced by ‘sustainable theatre company’ Pigfoot and written by Hetty Hodgson, the production features an energy-generating dancefloor and was created using interviews with climate activists from around the world. It’s on at London’s Gate Theatre until 24 June. More here

What will everyday products look like in a circular future? How can we revolutionise our food system? Which organisations are implementing and scaling circular economy solutions? Just some of the questions which will be explored at this year’s Ellen MacArthur Foundation Summit, which takes place at the Roundhouse in London on 15 June. Full details of all the speakers and the agenda are available here

“The planet’s economist”: The Guardian carries a lengthy interview with Kate Raworth, author of Doughnut Economics. “Doughnut Economics is all about action. We’re not sitting having academic debates back and forth about the meaning of words. It’s time to be propositional, and sometimes the best form of protest is to propose something new.” Read the interview here

How can London make the transition to Net Zero truly equitable? The RSA is hosting the launch of a new London Sustainable Development Commission report on what the capital’s political leaders must do to deliver a ‘just transition’ for London. The report asks: How do we continue to build public trust in climate action through engagement? How can communities have a greater say in local climate action affecting them – especially marginalised voices? And How can the benefits of the green economy be shared fairly and made more accessible? The in-person event, which will also be available via live stream, is on 26 June at 7.15pm. Details here

The third Plastic Free Awards takes place in Bristol on 16 June, hosted by Surfers Against Sewage and Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation. Across 12 categories, people from all walks of life, including young campaigners, small businesses, sports clubs and schools, will be recognised for their outstanding contributions to the plastic free movement. Full list of nominees here

And talking of plastic, Dezeen reports that The Canadian government and social enterprise Challenge Works have announced the winners of their Afri-Plastics Challenge – an accelerator for companies across sub-Saharan Africa that are working to end plastic pollution. “The competition's £4.1 million prize fund was divided among nine winning projects, including a reusable diaper subscription from Rwanda and a Kenyan company making washing-up brushes from discarded coconut fibres,” Dezeen reports. More here

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