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Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Sophie Zinkevich, who has a refreshingly practical approach to one of climate action's most challenging puzzles: how do we keep flying without destroying the planet? As co-founder of Carbon Neutral Fuels, this chemist-turned-entrepreneur is pioneering sustainable aviation fuel that could transform how we think about air travel emissions. The power-t...

Send us Fan Mail What if architecture focused on touching as many lives as possible, rather than creating exclusive spaces for the privileged few? Becca Thomas, Creative Director of New Practice (part of Civic Group), brings this refreshing perspective our latest episode. "A building isn't anything until you put people in it," says Becca. This simple yet profound statement encapsula...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we're talking once again to Thomas Kolster, founder of Goodvertising and author of "The Hero Trap," who joins us to discuss groundbreaking research conducted with the WARC consultancy. WARC have analysed ten years of data around award-winning ad campaigns and their themes to look at how many of those campaigns were about ethical or progressive issues...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we're chatting to Danielle and Vicky Heward, the founders of Optimo, a consultancy that's on a mission to help progressive organisations work smarter, not harder. They look holistically at the four pillars of successful operations: people who are engaged and motivated, clear processes everyone understands, technology that supports (not dictates) those pro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Josh Wheeler, the founder of BeBroadcast and author of a recent report that has tracked an astonishing 45,000 mentions of climate change in the UK broadcast media over six months, uncovering patterns that help explain why public engagement remains challenging despite growing climate impacts. We talk to Josh about climate coverage that employs alarmist la...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Allison Kopf from TRACT, a revolutionary platform mapping and tracking global commodity supply chains to create greater transparency across the world's food systems. From her physics studies at Santa Clara University to pioneering indoor farming in North America, to data-led innovation for sustainability, Alison's journey demonstrates how techn...

Send us Fan Mail What does wealth truly mean beyond basic safety and security? Nina Hoas, Head of LGT Philanthropy Advisory, takes us on her journey exploring this question through the eyes of those inheriting unprecedented fortunes during what has been described as the largest wealth transfer in human history. We talk to Nina about her humanitarian work in conflict zones for the UN, and her under...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're talking to Solange Tremblay, the president of Interdecom, where she has united communications professionals and researchers from approximately 50 countries through the International Declaration of Communications Professionals and Researchers for a Healthier, Viable, Better World. Her journey began in the early 1990s after the Brundtland Report's release,...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we talk to Filiz Bekman, of Constellations for Change and a passionate advocate for meaningful social impact through philanthropy. We learn how an earthquake in Turkey became the catalyst for discovering her true calling in philanthropy and social change. We look at Filiz's take on 'trust-based philanthropy' -- a revolutionary approach that focuses not...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Nur Febriani (Febri), whose organisation Yayasan Alam Sehat Lestari (ASRI) is revolutionising how we think about protecting biodiversity by connecting human wellbeing directly to forest and planetary health. As Director of Resource Mobilisation at ASRI, Febri brings her public health background to tackle an ambitious challenge: saving Indonesia's cr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Veronika Mikos, a former economist who became the driving force behind the Healthy Seas Foundation, an organisation that works on marine litter clean ups across the world, tackling one of our oceans' most invisible threats—ghost nets. As Veronika explains, these abandoned nets represent just one aspect of the marine litter crisis facing our oceans....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we're talking to the climate crisis firebrand, Sam Nicholson, who is the Director of Manchester's Climate Change Agency and Deputy Chair of the City's Climate Change Partnership. Our chat kicks off with Sam's first steps into environmentalism through vegetarianism and ends up looking at the huge scale of global urbanisation and what it means for...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a sparkling conversation that dives into land rights, women's rights and sustainability in Tanzania, with the hugely inspiring Payne Mako from the Ashden Award-winning Ujamaa Community Resource Team (UCRT).  Her journey encompasses the profound challenges faced by communities in northern Tanzania, battling the impacts of climate change while striving for justice a...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the powerful connection between gender equality and climate justice with our latest guest, Janna Araeva, Programme Coordinator of Bishkek Feminist Initiatives in Kyrgyzstan. Janna shares her unexpected journey into gender-positive development and highlights the critical need for gender-sensitive content in media representation. We talk about the harsh realities faced by w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we're at the intersection of personal happiness and climate solutions, but starting in a Californian vineyard. We're talking to renowned sustainability scientist Professor Kimberly Nicholas from Lund University about her  journey from her roots in a Californian vineyard to advocating for climate action on the global stage. Kimberly brings her unique persp...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk to Antonie Fountain, a trailblazer in sustainable practices and co-founder of Voice Network and Vocal Alliance. He takes us on his transformative journey from marketing to becoming a leading advocate for sustainable cocoa and coffee supply chains. He also offers a deeply personal perspective on the fight for social justice within the industry.  Together we talk a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Rikke Terkelsen, Regional Sustainability Advisor at the Royal Danish Consulate General in Istanbul, whose global journey through countries like Australia, the US, and Dubai has shaped her unique approach to sustainable development. Rikke takes us inside her work on everything from sustainable office design through to the the complex intersection of geopo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Dr. Laura Karabossova, a trailblazer in educational leadership and sustainability, who has journeyed from a childhood in a rural village in post-Soviet Kazakhstan to become the director of Aktobe University. We talk to Laura about transforming higher education, steering educational reform and nurturing the next generation of climate leaders in a rapidly...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the intersection of digital technologies, STEM education and sustainability with our guest, Joep Bresser from Platform Talent for Technology. Discover how Joep's passion for tech education is driving efforts to make these fields more accessible and inclusive, particularly for women.  We also look at the unique challenges and opportunities for SMEs naviga...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we chat to the inspiring founder of Bare Analysis, who shares her journey from academia to forging a path in consultancy, bridging the gap between traditional ethnography and commercial practice. Felicity reveals how techniques like shadowing and immersive interviews can transform the way organisations comprehend their human, social, and moral dimensions, emphasising th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we're talking to Duncan Brack, a leading policy analyst who transitioned from health issues to global sustainability and the world of forest governance and trade regulation. With Duncan we learn how international trade impacts environmental sustainability, especially when it amplifies unsustainable practices. We look at the intricacies of trade systems and ene...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with the amazing John Elkington and talk about the triple bottom line, futurist Alvin Toffler and how the visionary Buckminster Fuller influenced John's revolutionary thinking on sustainability.  Together, we explore whether humanity stands at a decisive crossroads in terms of sustainability and embark on an enlightening conversation that spans humour (...

Send us Fan Mail Can design be a catalyst for social change, rather than just a tool for selling products? We talk to Sana Iqbal, the visionary founder of Studio Sana, who shares her powerful journey of blending design with activism. Growing up as a Muslim woman in a post-9/11 world, Sana's experiences sparked a commitment to activism at a young age. Her story shines a light on how personal e...

Send us Fan Mail The quest for net-zero emissions takes on a local flavour as we explore the essential role of community leadership and inclusive planning with our guest Louise Marix Evans, a sustainability consultant with a rich background in human rights and corporate responsibility, and sustainability.   She shares her transition from the corporate sector to freelancing, working closely with NG...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a great chat with Lorenzo Pavone from the OECD Development Centre as we  explore the critical issues of global sustainability and the green transition. Lorenzo brings a wealth of experience and shares his insights on the power of multilateral collaboration in sustainable development. We'll unpack the unique role of the OECD's Development Centre in fostering i...