Navin Singh Khadka

Navin Singh Khadka, a seasoned BBC World Service environment correspondent, shares insights from COP 30, highlighting its evolution over the years. Khadija Maalej discusses the WISER project, aimed at bridging communication gaps during wildfires, especially in Algeria. João Fellet reveals the history of controlled burns in Jalapão, emphasizing their role in preventing larger wildfires. The guests explore the balance between traditional practices and modern policies, showing how understanding local ecology can lead to effective wildfire management.

Navin Singh Khatka, BBC Global Environment correspondent, analyzes COP30's implications for Africa's climate finance needs, emphasizing a $1.3 trillion request for adaptation funds. Dr. Fola Aina, terrorism expert, offers insights into the recent Sudan ceasefire and its geopolitical ramifications, while addressing the complex power dynamics in the region. Shuna Daringo, a passionate creative director, celebrates the Herero and Nama cultures at Vintuk Fashion Week, highlighting the blend of tradition and contemporary fashion to foster unity and preserve heritage.

Japan has started to release more than a million tonnes of treated waste water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. The United Nations nuclear watchdog says it’s safe - but what actually is in the water? And why has there been so much criticism?Hannah is joined by Navin Singh Khadka, a BBC World Service environment correspondent and Tessa Wong, a BBC reporter in Singapore to get the answers.Our health correspondent James Gallagher also explains what exposure to radiation does to our bodies and health - and assesses how dangerous this waste water is.Also in the episode - Coldplay, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are famous for their huge international tours, but what environmental impact do concerts and festivals have? Jordan Dunbar tells us a bit about what he found out in his episode of The Climate Question podcast. Spoiler alert - it’s the fans, not the private jets. Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Benita Barden, Alex Rhodes and Julia Ross-Roy Researcher: Dan Eboka Editors: Verity Wilde and Rachael Akidi Okwir