Climate Crisis Advisory Group

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The Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG) was created in response to the climate emergency to inform and guide climate repair. We are an independent group of experts reflecting a wide range of academic disciplines and indigenous knowledge, comprising 15 experts from 11 nations. CCAG members include leading authorities in climate science, carbon emissions, energy, environment, and natural resources.

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Surviving The Storm: How Can We Build A Climate-Resilent Future? 22.09.2023 28:25

Insightful, moving – and an urgent call to action In the latest in our Climate Conversation series, activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan speaks to Professors Lorraine Whitmarsh and Saleemul Huq about how we can strengthen vital human structures and processes, from cities to food systems, to manage climate change. What can we do to increase climate resilience? Is climate resilience something that is always p...

Emerging Tipping Points in Antarctica 17.07.2023 57:58

Antarctica currently has very little sea ice – the lowest ever recorded. What are the causes and likely consequences of this reduction? Host Ade Adepitan speaks to CCAG experts including Professor Nerile Abram, Sir David King and Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh, as well as our guests senior research scientist Ted Scambos and and sea ice expert Dr Petra Heil.

Climate Conversations: Our Food Choices Are Costing The Earth 21.07.2022 43:55

In the latest episode in our Climate Conversations series, climate activisti Mitzi Jonelle Tan speaks to Henry Dimbleby MBE and CCAG's Sir David King about the critical need to develop ways of producing food which do not cost the earth.

Climate Successes and Setbacks: Preparing For COP27 05.07.2022 1:01:47

As the countdown to COP27 begins, CCAG looks back at the significant events and moments that have happened since COP26 whether environmental or political.  In this special edition, celebrating the first anniversary of CCAG's founding, we also take questions from the public on their concerns around the climate crisis. Join us as we gather to have crucial discussions on how countries are perfor...

Carbon Removal: What Role Must It Play? 05.05.2022 1:15:59

Ade Adepitan hosts the CCAG panel with former BBC science editor David Shukman, New Scientist journalist and podcast host Rowan Hooper, the Brazilian climate journalist Meghie Rodrigues and Jon Burke, UK decarbonisation expert.  We also have contributions from Daffa Praditya, activist from Fridays for Future and postdoctoral research associate Jooeun Yoon.

Climate Conversations: Why We Can No Longer Delay On Climate Action 22.04.2022 38:04

Climate activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan speaks to Professor Johan Rockström and journalist George Monbiot. 

Living With The Climate Crisis: How Can We Make Cities And Communities More Resilient? 07.04.2022 1:02:00

The CCAG panel is joined by special guests Jayashree Nandi (journalist at the Hindustan Times), Daffa Praditya (activist from Fridays for Future Indonesia), Tanmay Tackle (Special Advisor to the Minister for Environment & Climate Change in the Government of Maharashtra), and Devi Lockwood (Author and Ideas editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer). 

Climate Conversations: Why The Climate Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis 11.03.2022 34:20

Ugandan climate activist Rose Kobusinge speaks to CCAG's Professor Mark Maslin, alongside Anthony Costello, Professor of Global Health and Sustainable Development at UCL, and Dr Marina Romanellon, Research Director at Lancet Countdown.

Climate Conversations: How Can We Make Sure Marginalised Voices Are Heard? 16.02.2022 39:26

Welcome to our new Climate Conversations series. In this insightful and moving conversation climate activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan speaks to CCAG's Dr Tero Mustonen and TV presenter and paralympic medallist Ade Adepitan. Let us know what you think of this new format and look out for new epsidoes coming soon! 

2022: What Must Be Achieved? 07.02.2022 1:07:19

What must be achieved this year to keep hopes of a manageable future alive?  Hosted by Ade Adepitan, join the CCAG panel hosted and our guests: author Kim Stanley Robinson, journalist and campaigner George Monbiot, Forbes senior writer David Vetter, and campaigners Ng'endo Machua and Tolmeia Gregory.

Aftermath: Reflecting On COP26 26.11.2021 1:19:09

Looking back on COP26 -- did the world's leaders go far enough? The Climate Crisis Advisory Group discusses what must be achieved to ensure a manageable future.  The audio for this podcast was taken from our meeting live-stream on YouTube: watch here .   Read CCAG's accompanying report: Aftermath Follow CCAG on Twitter: @ClimateCrisisAG

The Final Warning Bell 16.11.2021 1:13:58

CCAG's public briefing on the IPCC's Six Assessment Report. What does this mean for the planet and what steps must be taken to ensure a manageable future for humanity?  Read CCAG's accompanying report: The Final Warning Bell   Follow CCAG on Twitter: @ClimateCrisisAG

COP26: The Decisive Moment 16.11.2021 1:07:32

The Climate Crisis Advisory Group sets out key climate commitments that must be met at COP26.  Following COP, the group will assess progress against these commitments to hold governments and industries to account.  Read the accompanying report: COP26: The Decisive Moment   Follow CCAG on Twitter: @ClimateCrisisAG

Extreme Weather Events In The Arctic And Beyond: A Global State Of Emergency 16.11.2021 1:22:29

Listen in as the Climate Crisis Advisory Group's panel of world leading scientists discusses extreme weather event and how these relate to what is happening in the Arctic. Presented by Ade Adepitan.  Read the accompanying report: Extreme Weather Events in the Arctic and Beyond: A Global State of Emergency     Follow CCAG on Twitter: @ClimateCrisisAG  