On this week's episode of ClimateCast, Sky News Climate Change Correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter and her team travel to the West African country of Gabon for a very special report. Gabon is the second most forested country on earth, and forms part of the great Congo Basin rainforest that stretches across central Africa. It is also one of a few nations on the planet that absorbs more carbon than it emits, taking in over one hundred million tons of carbon per year - about a quarter of the UK's annual emissions.One of the reasons Gabon has avoided destroying its forests for economic gain so far is that it is an oil-rich nation and has traditionally relied on that revenue stream.But that won't be the case for much longer. The world is moving away from oil, prices are plunging and production is dwindling.Now Gabon is asking the international community to pay it to protect the rainforest instead of the easy option of allowing commercial deforestation, the selling of valuable tropical hardwood timber and widespread agriculture.And, we speak to Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta from the University of Cambridge about the economics of biodiversity. The Dasgupta Review, commissioned by the Treasury in 2019 describes Nature as “our most precious asset,” says it must be at the heart of economics, and claims that humanity has collectively mismanaged its “global portfolio”. Professor Dasgupta says his "overarching aim is the reconstruction of economics to include Nature as an ingredient", and states that humanity would need 1.6 Earths to maintain our current way of life.And Climate Reporter Victoria Seabrook will brings us the week's latest climate news.

On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi head down under to examine Australia's response to the climate emergency.As Sky News reveals the UK has dropped key climate targets out of a free trade deal with Australia, what does it say about both countries’ priorities ahead of the crucial COP26 summit?And we explore Australia's history of notoriously slow action on climate change and ask, is this is missed opportunity for the island nations?Guests: Anjali Sharma, Australian activist Sam Coates, Political Correspondent Dmitry Grozoubinski, Founder ExplainTrade Ketan Joshi, Australian climate author and analystHosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi Podcast Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseInterviews Producer: Tatiana Alderson

Those who have done the least to cause climate change are those hit hardest by the impacts. So, how can we solve climate injustice? On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi hear from Former President of Ireland and Chair of the Elders, Mary Robinson. They examine the five layers of climate injustice and discuss how the world can work together to help those most at risk. From tackling inaction, to the importance of diversity, to the key ingredients of a successful COP - Mary Robinson has (some of) the answers. Plus, climate reporter Victoria Seabrook runs through this week's climate headlines: from flash floods in the US to a Sky News Exclusive involving biomass production.

Extinction Rebellion has once again taken to the streets demanding the UK government take urgent action in the climate emergency.The campaign group are renowned for their disruptive and controversial tactics that cause chaos up and down the country - but does their civil disobedience have an impact on the policy and action that could solve climate change?On this week's Sky News ClimateCast Anna Jones examines the impact of Extinction Rebellion with environmentalist and campaigner Jonathon Porritt. We also hear from member of the House of Lords, Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge to discuss how activists can lobby policymakers Plus our climate change correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter joins us from the centre of a protest in Central London. Host: Anna Jones Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Interviews producer: Tatiana Alderson

Burning fossil fuels is the single biggest cause of climate change in the world, so why are we approving new coal and oil projects?On this week’s episode of Sky News ClimateCast hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi speak to renowned US environmentalist and author Bill McKibben about the urgency to transition away from fossil fuels. They discuss what banks, propaganda and a night in a jail cell have to do with protecting the world from disastrous climate change.Podcast producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseInterviews producer: Tatiana AldersonGuests: Bill McKibben

Heatwaves, flooding and droughts will be more frequent and more intense as the world is set to hit 1.5C of global warming. The landmark UN IPCC report is tough reading and warns that humans and our planet face catastrophe without immediate action - so what do we need to do?On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi look beyond the stark findings to discuss what the world and its leaders need to do to slow climate change.They're joined by Sky's political correspondent Joe Pike to discuss Boris Johnson's position on the world stage ahead of COP26 and explore industries and businesses strategy with UN high level climate action champion, Nigel Topping.Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Contributors: Sky political correspondent, Joe Pike and UN high level climate action champion, Nigel Topping.

Gaming is the most lucrative entertainment industry on the planet - but can it help protect the planet?On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast we dive into the world of gaming to explore if a new wave of video games that reward players for making eco-friendly decisions could translate into making greener choices in reality.Hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi speak to UsTwo, the creator of a video game with an eco-friendly mission to find out how green nudging works. Plus Sander Van Der Linden, a psychologist from the University of Cambridge, explains what impact gaming can actually have on behaviour.Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi Reporter: Victoria SeabrookPodcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Interviews Producer: Tatiana Alderson

Protecting the planet from climate change is a responsibility of generations from the past and the future. It's down to individuals, corporations and governments alike to take action. So how do we increase public engagement and encourage environmental activism? On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast we take a trip to the Natural History Museum, home to 80 million specimens, spanning over 4.5 billion years. We explore why the museum has declared a planetary emergency and hear about what they're doing to raise awareness. Hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi speak to the director of the Natural History Museum, Doug Gurr, about how he swapped a corporate career with Amazon UK to one in the museum world. He shares why we should all be passionate about solving climate change to fix our broken planet.Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseReporter: Victoria Seabrook Guests: Doug Gurr and Louis Buckley

Cooling down our climate is no easy feat, but it's a necessary one for the billions of people who face ever more frequent and furious heatwaves due to climate change. It's estimated that by 2050, the energy demand from air conditioners will triple, and an air conditioning unit will be sold every single second. But a higher demand for AC equals a higher production of greenhouse gases - causing even more heatwaves. So how do we break the vicious cycle and find a happy medium? On this episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi come armed with their fans, summer clothes and sweat bands as they explore how we can adapt to a warming climate. They speak to science correspondent Thomas Moore about the dangers of extreme heat as well as a Canadian resident from the town of Lytonn, whose entire village was destroyed by wildfire. Plus Dr. Radikha Khosla –a researcher working on cooling solutions, answers the question on all of our minds: how can we cool down, as the planet heats up?Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina VittozziGuests: Edith Loring-Kuhanga, Dr. Radikha Khosla, Thomas Moore Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseInterviews producer: Tatiana Alderson

Women and girls are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change than men. But with the right resources, could women and girls actually be a solution to climate change? On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi explore the role education and family planning play in the fight against climate change. They meet Harriet Cheelo from Zambia, who has applied her charity-funded education to a career in sustainable farming. Plus they hear from Olasimbo Sojinrin from Solar Sister, a business that champions women across Africa and ensures off-grid communities have access to renewable energy. But with the cuts in foreign aid, could women's opportunities to play a role in the fight against climate change be at risk? UNFPA share how their programmes will be hit by the UK government's decision to reduce funding for developing countries.Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseGuests: Matt Jackson, Catherine Boyce, Harriet Cheelo, Angela Baschieri and Olasimbo Sojinrin