Ross O'Ceallaigh

Green Urbanist - Placemaking in the Climate Crisis

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100+ episodes exploring climate action in cities and neighbourhoods. This show provides actionable advice and case studies on: - Sustainable urban design and placemaking principles. - How to design cities and neighbourhoods for biodiversity net gain and wildlife. - Climate adaptation: How to build resilience to climate change in cities. - Net zero carbon masterplanning and architecture. - Circular economy: How to minimise waste and emissions in new development. - Transport: How to transition cities away to sustainable and active travel. - Regenerative Design: Delivering positive benefits for...

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Ross O'Ceallaigh

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#1: Zero Carbon Britain 28.06.2020 16:34

In this episode, I take a look at one scenario for Britain achieving zero carbon emissions put forward by the Centre for Alternative Energy (CAT) in their report called Zero Carbon Britain. CAT describe the report like this: "Incorporating work from the last 12 years of Zero Carbon Britain research and the latest scientific and technological developments, the report presents a technically fea...

#2: Three Actions for Cities transitioning to Zero Carbon 28.06.2020 15:46

Many cities around the world have declared a climate emergency and have committed to reducing their carbon emissions to zero. But where should they start? How do cities make the transition from business as usual to meaningful action on climate change? In this episode, I discuss three actions that all cities need to take as they transition to carbon neutrality. Sources: https://report.gndforeurope....

Introduction to the Green Urbanist Podcast 28.06.2020 1:51

A short introduction episode for first time listeners. https://twitter.com/GreenUrbanPod https://www.instagram.com/greenurbanistpod - - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Podcast Website Work Together Get in touch Urban Wilding Hub GatherMap - Interactive crowdsource mapping tool The Green Urbanist podcast is created by Ross O'Ceallaigh.