Exhibition shows climate crisis through the eyes of a child

St Peter’s Leckhampton is offering a window into the realities faced by children on the front line of the climate and nature crisis with ‘Letters from the Global South’, running until 7 December.

This is an exhibition that aims to make the science and principles behind the Climate and Nature Bill understandable and accessible to people of all ages.

Rather than relying on policy papers or technical reports, it features artwork, images, first-hand reflections, and letters sent by schoolchildren and campaigners from 29 countries including Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

It also uses illustrated panels to explain topics like emissions, carbon inequalities, the loss of natural habitats, and the role nature plays in stabilising the planet.

“St Peter’s was motivated to host the exhibition after hearing about it from our eco-group. As an eco-group member, we feel it’s important to spread the message of the climate crisis and its effect on the poorest communities,” said Joey Kerr-Wilson, minutes secretary at St Peter’s Leckhampton Eco Group.

‘Letters from the Global South’ is a travelling exhibition that has visited over 50 venues in the UK. Volunteers, such as those at St Peter’s, host the exhibition to create conversations about global fairness and climate responsibility.

Joey said: “We felt that following on from the UN COP 30 conference in Belem and the start of Advent, it is an appropriate time of hope. It highlights the Church’s mission to provide justice and a voice for the poor, and to look after creation.

“We hope that visitors will be encouraged to take action from seeing the lived experiences of communities featured in the exhibition.”