Chris Packham calls for Andy Burnham's next move after 'emergency briefing' petition

NewsUK & World NewsBBCThe BBC presenter shared a message to the UK government16:10, 18 Aug 2026Wildlife presenter Chris Packham has called for Andy Burnham's next move after his petition has reached more than 100,000 signatures. Chris is campaigning for an "emergency briefing" on climate and nature risks, and his petition is now being considered for a Parliamentary debate.‌Best known for fronting popular programmes including Springwatch and Winterwatch, Chris is also a keen campaigner for wildlife protection. He created a petition on May 20 with the title "Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks".‌The BBC star hopes to see the UK government hold a televised national briefing to provide the public with more information on the risks of climate change. The petition has now reached