Women Leading on Climate

Fresh from COP 30 in Brazil, climate leader Catherine Abreu joins host Catherine McKenna to break down what's really happening in global climate negotiations. They explore why women and Indigenous peoples are driving the most effective climate solutions, how to maintain hope when progress feels slow, and why joy isn't just nice to have—it's essential for staying in the fight. A convers...

Listen in as Catherine McKenna speaks with Ingrid Reumert, Senior Vice President at Ørsted, about the critical role women play in climate action and the renewable energy transition. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, the importance of business leadership in climate initiatives, and the need for regulatory innovation. Ingrid shares her insights on self-care for clim...

From student activists to senior legal strategists, the climate litigation movement is gaining unprecedented momentum. In this episode, Catherine McKenna speaks with two remarkable women using the law as a powerful tool for climate accountability. Sophia Mathur, an 18-year-old climate activist from Sudbury, shares her journey from drawing pictures for politicians at age eight to becoming the lead...

In this episode Catherine talks with two powerhouse Indigenous leaders—Valérie Courtois  from Canada and Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim from Chad—about why Indigenous-led climate action isn't just important, it's essential. We dig into Indigenous guardians on the frontlines, how climate finance needs to reach the communities doing the work, and turning wildfire challenges into opportunities. Valer...

In this episode Catherine is joined by Gina McCarthy, Former White House "Czarina" & head of America's All In. Gina is tough, funny, and all about delivery! We dig into how to turn targets into action—build coalitions, speak like a human (health, jobs, fairness), and stay hopeful while acting with a backbone. So many awesome stories from Kigali to the West Wing! Follow us Instagr...

This week, we're on the ground in Brazil bringing you the voices that matter most ahead of COP 30. First, COP CEO Ana Toni shares her bold vision for what these negotiations can—and must—achieve. Then, join Brazilian youth activist Paloma Costa ahead of her journey upriver to Belém, where she’s traveling in solidarity with the Indigenous communities of the Amazon. Finally, climate and nature p...

Catherine McKenna and Katharine Hayhoe dive into the reality that while the fight against climate change is intensifying, real progress is happening. They explore how we move forward together: by grounding political discourse in shared facts, mobilizing unexpected allies in faith communities, and mastering the art of climate communication that actually lands with people. Katharine and Catherine ge...

Christiana Figueres, architect of the Paris Agreement, on why 1.5°C is still alive, the “magic” of women’s leadership in negotiations, and what you can do today to make a difference.

Introducing Women Leading on Climate Podcast—the podcast where host Catherine McKenna sits down with women leaders advancing solutions from negotiation rooms to classrooms, boardrooms, communities, and streets.  The series showcases the voices of women leaders across the climate space, from Indigenous communities in Canada and globally, to legal experts and activists keeping governments and corpor...