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Rupert Read & Liam Kavanagh: Is there a durable Climate Majority?

Apr 25, 2024

Rupert Read and Liam Kavanagh discuss mobilizing a Climate Majority through strategic actions, SAFER campaign, role of public/private sectors in climate advocacy, empowerment through education, and community-level engagement. Emphasis on fostering active climate engagement and resilience for effective climate action.

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Liam Kavanagh

Rupert Read

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Quick takeaways

Turning passive climate concern into active engagement is crucial for achieving a durable Climate Majority.

Strategic adaptation and resilience initiatives at the community level empower individuals to address climate change effectively.

The Safer Initiative emphasizes proactive community engagement and adaptation strategies to make climate impacts more tangible and manageable.

Deep dives

The Importance of Truth and Handling Difficult Truth Together

The podcast emphasizes the power of telling the truth and facing difficult truths about climate change. It discusses the need for a shared understanding of the climate crisis and the importance of truth as a liberating and mobilizing force. Additionally, it stresses the significance of handling climate distress collectively and making the process visible and accepted.

Introduction

2min

Navigating Climate Transition and Public Support

4min

Exploring Climate Crisis Solutions in Various Books

4min

Building a Climate Majority Movement

20min

Exploring Climate Science with Emotions and Pragmatic Actions

5min

Embracing Adaptation for Climate Resilience

24min

Empowering Individuals for Climate Action

3min

Exploring Benefits of Paid Subscription and Show Focus on Climate Tech Conversations

2min

In this episode, Richard Delevan is joined by Rupert Read and Liam Kavanagh, who are spearheading the Climate Majority Project. They dive deep into the implications of their initiative, discussing the current state of climate awareness and the strategic moves required to mobilize and empower a climate-conscious majority.

Key Topics Covered:

* Introduction to the Climate Majority Project: Read and Kavanagh outline the project's goals to deepen and activate a global concern for climate change, turning passive concern into active engagement.

* Challenges of Achieving a Climate Majority: The discussion covers the complexities of public opinion and activism, highlighting the necessity of sustained, strategic actions over simple technological or electoral solutions.

* Strategic Adaptation for Emergency Resilience (SAFER): Kavanagh introduces SAFER, a new campaign focused on making communities more resilient through proactive adaptation strategies.

* The Role of Public and Private Sectors: They discuss the critical role of both sectors in pushing for regulatory changes that support sustainable practices and climate adaptation.

* Empowerment through Education and Action: The importance of community-level actions and educational initiatives that enable individuals to engage with climate issues in meaningful ways is emphasized.

Guests:

* Rupert Read, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and former spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion.

* Liam Kavanagh, Social Scientist and Co-founder of the Life Itself Project. Speaking at Innovation Zero on 30 April.

Resources Mentioned:

* The Climate Majority Project Website: ClimateMajorityProject.com

* Book: "The Climate Majority Project" by Rupert Read and Liam Kavanagh et al

* BBC interview with Chris Stark:

* Our previous chat with Tadzio Mueller

* And Solitaire Townsend:

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