
COP28 Covered - The Daily Podcast
What were the day’s big announcements? How are businesses turning global climate commitments into local sustainability actions? And what's the view like from the Burj Khalifa? Join the award-winning edie team for this daily podcast show, live from the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
Latest episodes

Nov 30, 2023 • 33min
02 | Climate queues, Loss & Damage developments, and a giant Ferris wheel
The hosts endure a long queue before entering COP28 for guest interviews, a wrap-up of Day One reflections, the 'Fossil to Clean' campaign, and updates on the loss and damage fund. They also discuss their accommodations, COP plans, and upcoming events at the summit.

Nov 27, 2023 • 30min
Episode 01 | Climate summit preview, fossil fuel fears and inflatable flamingos
In the first episode of edie's brand-new COP28 Covered podcast series, the team convenes to discuss the potential successes (and failures) of the upcoming climate summit – including our very own COP28 Action Tracker, a game of “good COP/bad COP”, and a listener quiz.
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Nov 13, 2021 • 50min
COP26 (2021) Episode 14 | The COP26 legacy for business, Glasgow & future generations
A reflective final episode sees Luke, Matt and Sarah re-unite to discuss the impacts that COP26 could have on people, industry and the planet – featuring interviews with a young documentary filmmaker, a Glaswegian climate leader and the sustainability director at Formula E.
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Nov 11, 2021 • 37min
COP26 (2021) Episode 13 | The Built Environment Day climate debate LIVE
With the final day of COP being Cities, Regions & Built Environment Day, Luke discusses all the key climate announcements and net-zero developments across the sector with industry body the UK Green Building Council, building materials company Holcim, and professional services firm Jacobs.
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Nov 10, 2021 • 34min
COP26 (2021) Episode 12 | Electric planes, hydrogen trains and autonomous automobiles
A fast and furious Transport Day sees Luke venture across Glasgow to explore three game-changing examples of zero-emission mobility – including the UK's first hydrogen-powered train, Rolls-Royce's new all-electric aircraft, and a connected and autonomous vehicle experience.
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Nov 9, 2021 • 37min
COP26 (2021) Episode 11 | Innovation special – accelerators, EV revolutions and green submarines
To mark Innovation Day, Luke rides across Glasgow on a rickshaw to speak with three leaders across the climate innovation value chain, including corporate accelerator Project X Global, electric performance carmaker Polestar, and a net-positive submarine concept, Oceanways.
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Nov 8, 2021 • 40min
COP26 (2021) Episode 10 | Spotlight on adaptation, food waste and 'climate fatalism'
On the day which saw world leaders take on 'Adaptation, Loss and Damage', COP26 Covered shone a spotlight on some of the practical solutions needed to accelerate climate action– featuring leader interviews with the Rainforest Alliance, WRAP, and Solitaire Townsend at Futerra.
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Nov 7, 2021 • 7min
COP26 (2021) Episode 09 |Paul Polman's inspiring message for business as we enter week 2
In this short-but-sweet episode, former Unilever CEO Paul Polman prepares us for the second week of COP26 with a rallying cry for governments and businesses to move from 'blah, blah, blah' to 'action, action, action' on net-zero.
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Nov 6, 2021 • 51min
COP26 (2021) Episode 08 | Nature Day reflections, carbon-negative countries and net-positive brands
As Matt and Sarah prepare to leave Glasgow, we reflect on a hugely important nature day and what it means for business – featuring chats with cosmetics giant Natura & Co, the Head of the COP26 Nature Campaign, and the Government of Panama.
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Nov 5, 2021 • 30min
COP26 (2021) Episode 07 | Youth climate marches and the role of sustainability leaders
To mark Youth and Public Empowerment Day of COP26, Matt joins a climate march through Glasgow to discuss how businesses can elevate the voice of young people and move from 'blah, blah, blah' to 'action, action action'.
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