We Need to Act

“Yo vengo de una comunidad que hasta ahora trata de no depredar lo que tiene; entonces, cuida. Cuida la vida de las personas, pero también cuida la vida de su entorno. Para nosotros, la sostenibilidad significa justamente usar lo que tenemos alrededor de modo racional, sin depredar, sin exterminar.” - Tarcila Rivera Zea Hoy nos acompaña Tarcila Rivera Zea , activista quechua de Ayacucho y una de l...

"We, in terms of Indigenous people, come from a holistic society. We don't come from a dichotomous society that cuts everything out. So land, water, people, environment, and non-human kin are all intrinsically entwined because they make up what we say the balance and the peace and the harmony for good life." In this episode, we sit down with Prof. Anne Poelina , a Nyikina Warrwa woman from the Kim...

"Behavioral psychology is key to effective sustainability programs. Understanding the psychology of people is crucial to communicate and manifest change in them." In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Katie Patrick, an environmental engineer, climate action designer, and author of How to Save the World and Zerowastify . Katie brings a unique fusion of environmental science, behavioral psycholog...

"El derecho que tenemos todas las personas a vivir en un ambiente sano, y para poder vivir en ese ambiente sano, necesitamos —llamémoslo— un desarrollo normativo: una serie de normas y principios que configuren y materialicen esa garantía del derecho a un ambiente sano. Por eso, la relación entre el derecho humano a un ambiente sano que tenemos todas las personas, como un núcleo para una vida dign...

"When we remove freedom from people, it's a social death. We are killing them. We are killing their relatedness to the world because we are closing them off from their relations." In today’s episode, I’m joined by a very special guest: TysonYunkaporta . He’s an Aboriginal academic, thinker, and founderof the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Lab at Deakin University in Melbourne. He is a member of the...

Can technology save us from the environmental crisis? For Megan Pillsbury—engineer, entrepreneur, and innovation leader—the answer is more complex than a simple yes. In this episode, Megan explores the role of tech in solving environmental challenges, while urging a more holistic, humble approach. Founder and CEO of Dunya Analytics , Megan brings rich experience in tech, sustainability, and financ...

Ante las crisis ambientales que enfrentamos, todavía hay mucho que desconocemos sobre nuestra relación simbiótica con la naturaleza y el impacto positivo que esta puede tener en nuestras vidas. A lo largo de los siglos, nos hemos ido alejando de nuestro entorno natural, como resultado de procesos de colonización, creencias religiosas, urbanización y modelos económicos que priorizan la explotación...

We are living in a polycrisis with multiple interconnected crises converging into a complex situation that is difficult to resolve. From environmental issues to political instability, is there a way out? Today's guest, Professor Wayne Weiser, a globally recognized pracademic, a rare combination of academic and practitioner, proposes an innovation agenda to turn our biggest global societal challeng...

Did you know that approximately 6% of the Earth's land surface is covered by wetlands? These vital ecosystems are under threat, yet many people are unaware of what wetlands are and the benefits they provide in mitigating climate change, preserving biodiversity, and maintaining water systems.  Today, we welcome Alexander Kornelsen from Mission to Marsh, an organization doing amazing work, which is ...

Vivimos graves crisis ambientales que nos colocan en situaciones extremas, como el aumento de las temperaturas y de desastres como sequías, inundaciones, terremotos o huracanes, para los cuales nuestros sistemas humanos y naturales no están preparados. Además de poder mitigar esta situación con acciones como la reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, se vuelve cada vez más urgente i...

We are all natives to some land, but Indigenous peoples have long been stewards of Nature, protecting her rights and preserving their cultural ways of living. Despite enduring horrific colonial practices, which continue to affect them, they play a crucial role in addressing modern environmental challenges. Their deep respect and connection with Mother Earth fosters a sense of oneness with nature....

How critical is it to recognise the interconnectedness of climate change and biodiversity loss? How does our economic system struggle to identify the true value of nature? And how can we shift the narrative to improve messaging around conservation, normalizing climate conversations, and harnessing the power of social contagion to drive collective action? These questions and more are explored in to...

En este episodio, hablamos sobre los desafíos urgentes del cambio climático con Ignacio Chanzá Bango, quien destaca la importancia de la innovación, la colaboración entre los sectores público y privado, y el papel de la inteligencia artificial para abordar los riesgos climáticos. Exploran cómo el cambio sistémico es necesario para un futuro sostenible, subrayando la necesidad de involucrar a la co...

We have transformed our cities into vast concrete jungles,designing nature literally out of our lives. How can architecture and urban design bring us back into harmony with the natural world? Today, we are going to discuss how biophilic design can be used as a tool to incorporate elements of nature into the built environment to enhance well-being and promote a sense ofconnection with Dr. Fiona Gra...

Are Sustainable Development Goals achievable and why are we failing to reach them? How can we regenerate our world and what will be next on the sustainability agenda from 2030 to 2050? From the collapse of ancient hierarchical civilization models to symbiosis as the way forward, in today’s episode, we explore future possibilities with Marc Buckley, a leading regenerative development expert focused...

¿Cómo afecta nuestra dieta al cambio climático? ¿Cuál es elimpacto del consumo de carne en las emisiones globales y por qué es tan difícil el cambio? ¿Qué acciones más conscientes podemos tomar como individuos y consumidores? Estos y otros temas en el episodio de hoy. Nico es hijo de un ganadero argentino y ha ha estadorealizando campañas y comunicando sobre cuestiones climáticas durante alrededor...

How is our relationship with Earth? Are we honoring the gifts we've received and taking responsibility to reciprocate? Currently, we exist in a hierarchical relationship with Nature, and we find ourselves in a transitional phase. How can we acknowledge that our humanity derives from more than just human beings? From indigenous knowledge to restoring relationships and the role of technology, I invi...

Cada vez más personas se ven afectadas por la ecoansiedad,pero ¿qué significa esto? ¿Cómo podemos entender estas emociones? ¿Y qué se puede hacer para reducir este tipo de ansiedad? Hoy tenemos como invitado a Francisco Cáceres, un psicólogoclínico y filósofo chileno con experiencia en salud mental, justicia social e innovación educativa. Su trabajo desafía lo establecido, integrando pensamiento c...

The concept of regeneration is gaining momentum nowadays in various fields, but have you ever thought about a regenerative career? How does it connect to sustainability? What impact does it have in people’s lives on the search for a meaningful purpose? On today’s episode, we have Alisa Murphy. She is a regenerative career coach, helping purpose-driven professionals break free from the corporate gr...

What power does the community have in helping us make informed decisions and change behaviors? How can we make our message more relevant to people and inspire action? In today's episode, we have Katelan Cunningham, a climate communicator driven by the power of community. She's also the host of the Second Nature podcast and Director of Content at Commons, a sustainable lifestyle app. Please give us...

Nuevo año, nuevo episodio y más conocimiento sobre el tema de la sostenibilidad y cómo alcanzarla. Vivimos tiempos desafiantes con problemas como el cambio climático y la pérdida de biodiversidad, resultado de prácticas insostenibles como la agricultura y ganadería industriales, que degradan nuestros suelos y nuestra salud. En el episodio de hoy, recibimos a Mauricio Castro Schmitz, Director de Es...

New Year, new podcast episode! This time, it's wrapped in a special gift: a bonus meditation. We want you to kick off the new year feeling re-energized, re-centered, and full of renewed hope for taking action. The challenges we face are daunting—six out of ten planetary boundaries for a livable planet have already been crossed. Many of us often feel paralyzed by eco-anxiety, a distressing emotion...

After our last episode featuring Faye and Erik Krippner, where we discussed the connection between nature and our well-being, we want to help you start 2025 in the best possible way. We aim for a stress-free mindset, a sense of connection, and the hope to take action even when faced with challenges. Take a moment to listen to this meditation by Faye Krippner and embrace the healing power of being...

What is the role of youth in the fight against climate change? How can young African activists raise their voices and demand more from global leaders? Is there a path to a just transition?  In this episode, we’re joined by Nyombi Morris, a Ugandanenvironmental activist renowned for his advocacy for climate justice and gender equality. Nyombi’s activism began when he urged world leaders and pollute...

¿Somos realmente conscientes de que somos parte de la naturaleza y que sin ella no podemos vivir? ¿Cómo podemos colaborar en este mundo global para encontrar soluciones sin perder de vista lo local? ¿Qué papel juega la educación en este proceso? En esta conversación reveladora, la Dra. Rosalía Arteaga analiza la intersección crítica entre la sostenibilidad, la educación y los desafíos ambientales,...