Jorin L

Bite Me

Society EN ↓ 5 episodes

Hello everyone and welcome to Bite Me! I’m Jorin Lowrance, a Year 12 student (or Junior) at the International School of Geneva. This multi-faceted podcast will provide a deep dive into the current policies, ideas, innovations, and individuals shaping the world of sustainability and climate change around us. Moreover, we'll look past the present, and highlight concrete solutions to the topics covered throughout each episode. Enjoy!

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Jorin L

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Episode 5 - Accelerating the Climate Transition Through International Diplomacy 31.05.2026 44:32

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...

Episode 4 - Future of Plastic in Schools & Beyond: Reduction, Reinvention, or Revolution? 22.02.2026 54:22

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...

Episode 3 - The Voluntary Carbon Market & Carbon Credits 23.11.2025 20:00

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...

Episode 2 - Regenerative Agriculture and Carbon Sequestration 08.11.2025 36:51

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...

Episode 1 - Sustainability in School Ecosystems 13.05.2025 31:20

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...