At Climate Week NYC, influential leaders unite to tackle climate change with innovative solutions. Discussions revolve around energy, nature, and finance, emphasizing the need for positive tipping points. Youth empowerment shines as emerging leaders gain tools to effect change. The collaboration between governments and businesses is highlighted as critical for ambitious climate goals. Exciting updates from the 'Defenders of Paris' reveal new organizational support for government climate plans. Optimism and urgency drive the conversation toward a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Kara Hurst, Chief Sustainability Officer at Amazon, shares insights on The Climate Pledge's journey as it marks its fifth anniversary. Over 500 companies have joined the initiative, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. Kara discusses the balance of celebrating successes while learning from failures, emphasizing the importance of collaboration across sectors. The conversation covers the emotional aspects of climate work, the pressing need for innovative strategies, and the crucial role of trust in fostering impactful climate action.

This week, the hosts celebrate the inspiring athletes of the Paralympics and their resilience. They discuss the alarming impact of extreme heat on children, including health risks and economic struggles. A historical look at the UK’s coal transition leads to discussions on renewable energy and decarbonization plans. A guest marine biologist shares insights on the ocean’s essential role in climate solutions. The episode emphasizes the need for community action and innovative strategies to combat climate challenges while maintaining hope for a sustainable future.

The hosts return with a lively discussion about the Democrats' climate discourse and Kamala Harris' motivations. They dive into the UK's new Labour Government's ambitious climate strategies. Personal stories add a humorous twist, like a surprise flooding experience in Costa Rica. Navigating the challenges of ESG policies and the urgency of climate actions become focal points. Positive movements in environmental collaboration highlight the growing unity among leaders, while Costa Rica's success at the Paris Paralympics celebrates athletic and environmental achievements.

Vice President Kamala Harris's climate action achievements are analyzed in a discussion on her potential presidency. The podcast explores Biden's climate legacy, Harris's chances against Trump, and the optimism for future environmental policies under a Harris administration.

Explore UK elections outcome, climate change impact, extreme right influence. Dive into French elections, leadership, global challenges. Reflect on US politics after Biden-Trump debate. Stay tuned for more in September!

Delving into climate progress in 2024, the hosts discuss recent events like London Climate Action Week, clean energy transformation, and global policies. They share positive news on trade agreements aiming to eliminate tariffs on environmental goods. Speculating on upcoming events, including UNGA and COP meetings, they consider the impact of elections on climate initiatives and the urgency for policy alignment with renewable energy technologies.

Leaders from various sectors, including Andrew Steer and Adair Turner, discuss the urgency of climate action and the launch of Mission 2025. They emphasize the importance of collective action, government-business collaboration, investor engagement, and business leadership for sustainability. The focus is on driving ambitious climate targets, addressing nature loss, and advocating for transformative action to achieve the 1.5-degree climate target.

Joanna Macy and Jessica Serrante discuss embracing optimism and sustainability, exploring emotional pain in the climate crisis, the Work That Reconnects, and leaving a legacy of love. They invite listeners to connect with possibilities in challenging times and reflect on how meeting Joanna changed Jess's life.

Author Gaia Vince discusses climate migration with hosts, predicting a billion people displaced per degree temperature rise. They explore historical benefits of migrants, long-term solutions, and the need for honest pragmatism. The conversation emphasizes managing inevitable movement of people and debunking anti-immigration sentiments by highlighting cultural and financial enrichments migrants bring to societies.