Heidi Dumesich and Jack Whelan

Bula COP31!

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Bula COP31 is a podcast for anyone wanting to understand what it means for Australia and the Türkiye to co-host COP31 in 2026 , and why this moment is influential in the UNFCCC process. Australia will be putting the Pacific Islands at the forefront of the climate negotiations to ensure adaptation and infrastructure investments flow to the region. Your hosts are Heidi Dumesich and Jack Whelan . Jack is a proud boomer who started his sustainability career long before it was considered ‘cool’. His experience spans the earliest COPs and reaches across business, industry, government, development ag...

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Heidi Dumesich and Jack Whelan

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Episode 'F' for Fremantle: The Future of Climate Negotiations 19.09.2025 28:53

Keywords COP31, climate change, Turkey, Australia, carbon trading, climate finance, Pacific Islands, virtual engagement, adaptation, negotiations Summary In this episode of G'day COP31, hosts Heidi Dumesich and Jack Whelan discuss the current status of Australia's bid to host COP31, the implications of Turkey's involvement, and the challenges faced in organizing the event. They expl...

Episode 'E' for Esperance: Afonso from Climate Crew 03.09.2025 29:22

G'day everybody! In this episode, we sit down with Afonso, a sustainability innovator, entrepreneur, and community builder who’s shaping how organisations and people respond to the climate challenge. As the founder of NetNada , a sustainability reporting and carbon accounting software company, Afonso has helped Australian and global organisations meet climate-related disclosure requirements u...

Episode 'D' for Darwin: Youth Voices in Climate Policy with Diksha Duggal 31.07.2025 32:01

In this episode, Diksha Duggal reflects on her path into the YOUNGO constituency and explores the critical role of youth in climate negotiations. She discusses the push for greater inclusivity, YOUNGO’s preparations for COP 30 and COP 31, and the importance of grassroots movements in shaping climate policy. Takeaways Diksha's journey into the Youngo constituency began with her passion for...

Episode 'C' for Canberra: Reforming the COP: The Path to Efficiency 25.07.2025 35:57

In this Episode ‘C for Canberra’ of G'day COP31!, Heidi and Jack explore recent calls by various civil society groups for reforms in the UNFCCC process - to address concerns about inclusivity, observer engagement, representation and participation. Some want so-called ‘vested interests’ to be limited or even excluded. The conversation focuses on efforts to involve diverse stakeholders in the c...

Episode 'B' for Brisbane: G'day Michael Kelly 18.06.2025 28:40

In this episode of G'day COP31 , we say a warm hello to Michael Kelly from the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) – the global voice for LPG producers like butane and propane. Michael gives us the lowdown on what WLGA does and why it shows up at COPs (spoiler: it’s not just about lobbying). We dig into how LPG plays a role in clean cooking, off-grid power, and energy access in the developin...

Episode ‘A’ for Adelaide: G'day COP31 14.06.2025 22:03

G'day everybody! Welcome to the first episode of G'day COP31. Meet your hosts: Heidi (Millennial, podcast pro) and Jack (Baby Boomer, podcast newbie) — a cross-generational duo diving into what it really means for (if) Australia to host COP31 . We’re not lobbyists, and we don't align with a particular interest group or political party. We’re here to demystify the COP process , unpa...