The Science of Survival — Your Planet Needs You is the third exhibition project from The Science of...

The Science of...

The Science of... is the consumer brand of Science and Media LLP, a commercial/cultural partnership between the Science Museum and Fleming Media. The Science of... tackles some of the big questions in science through exhibitions and other media projects. Their aim is to make science and...

, a joint operation between the London Science Museum

Science Museum (London)

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 and Fleming Media. The exhibition launched at The Science Museum in April 2008 and two versions are on a worldwide tour.

Content overview

The Science of Survival looks at ways to ensure the survival of communities and lifestyles worldwide in the face of changing climate and resource availability. The exhibition uses current environmental research to show visitors how to create a sustainable city of the future.

The exhibition is accompanied by a website containing a cartoon builder, more information about the subjects covered and learning resources.

Development and Opening

The exhibition team worked with experts from academic institutes, NGOs and government advisory bodies during development. The exhibition was opened on 5 April 2008 by Dr Chris West, Director of the United Kingdom Climate Impacts Programme and Ben Fogle

Ben Fogle

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The Exhibition is sponsored by BASF, HSBC and Nissan.

External links

• The Science of Survival website
• The Science Museum, London
• The Science of...