President's Lecture

10th Mar 2011

Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough will present the 2011 RSA President’s Lecture.  In order for Fellows in Scotland to participate in the event, we will be hosting a live stream of the lecture from Glasgow Caledonian University (room TBC).

The dangers facing the earth’s ecosystems are well known and the subject of great concern at all levels. Climate change is high on the list. But there is an underlying and associated cause – population growth.

Indeed, in Sir David Attenborough's view, there is no major problem facing our planet that would not be easier to solve if there were fewer people and no problem that does not become harder – and ultimately impossible to solve – with ever more. And yet there seems to be a taboo on bringing the subject into the open.

The lecture will be chaired by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT, marking his last duty as RSA President.

Suggested hashtag for Twitter users: #RSAHRH

Catering and drinks will be provided at the event.

Please register on the dedicated event page.