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A discussion with the UAE’s ex-Chief Climate Change Negotiator at COPs 27, 28 and 29 - Hana Al Hashimi. She assesses the ongoing transition towards renewable energy, and away from fossil fuels, along with various other topics aided by her background in sustainable development.  Topics covered include: Hosting Conference of Parties, navigating large multinational, multi-party conferences Controvers...

In this episode, we explore what it really takes to build a plastic-free future — starting in schools. From the origins and global growth of Plastic Free Campus to the realities of stakeholder resistance, we unpack the practical steps, systemic barriers, and student-led breakthroughs behind meaningful change. Why does progress on plastic feel so slow? Is reducing use enough, or do we need to funda...

This episode features Dr. Zara Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer of Carbon Direct - a leading New York based carbon management firm. We had a great conversation, dissecting the realities of today’s Voluntary Carbon Market. We looked at why carbon removal credits still make up only 4% of the market, what truly defines a high-quality carbon credit, and why fewer than 10% of projects meet that bar today...

A conversation with Dr. Steven Adams, founder of US-based regenerative agriculture start-up Bison Underground. The company was one of the winning teams in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal Student Competition. In this episode, we’ll explore the story behind the company’s creation, how the technology works, and the bigger vision driving it forward. From how we define regenerative farming to why healthy soi...

A conversation with Jan Dijkstra, a former mathematics teacher turned Head of Sustainability at the ECOLINT (Internation School of Geneva) Foundation. In this episode, we explore what inspired Mr. Dijkstra’s career shift, how he engages students of all ages in sustainability, and what it takes to implement lasting eco-friendly practices in schools. From hands-on projects to overcoming institutiona...