Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast
Persephonica and Global Optimism
Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast is for anyone who is not ready to give up on making the world a better place. For unrivalled conversations with decision makers, visionary thinkers and a community of like-minded climate optimists, join former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, political strategist Tom Rivett-Carnac and sustainable business consultant Paul Dickinson. Each week they make sense of all the top climate news stories, go behind the scenes at crucial talks and ensure you stay informed and inspired ahead of what is set to be the consequential year for climate action.As we approach the middle of the decisive decade for world emissions, and the 10 year anniversary of the Paris climate agreement, subscribe to Outrage + Optimism: The Climate PodcastAnd join us for our special Inside COP series with co-host Fiona McRaith where we bring you behind the scenes of COP30 in Belém! And to see video content from the show, follow us on LinkedIn, and Instagram. Got a question? Send us a voice message.This is a Persephonica production for Global Optimism and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 7, 2020 • 48min
38. Not All Superheroes Wear Capes with Oliver Bäte
This week a special guest drops in to chat with the gang! Hint: He's a "High Level Climate Action Champion" (what a title!) They talk what is crucial to the lead up to COP 26 and why ambition is the heart of driving results this year on climate. Later on we're joined by Oliver Bäte, CEO of Allianz. Oliver is boldly charging the insurance industry to divest from fossil fuels, and leading by example. Pre-Order A Copy of Christiana and Tom's new book "The Future We Choose" below! WeChooseTheFuture.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2020 • 59min
37. The Courage and The Clear Sight of Luisa Neubauer
At just 23 years of age, Luisa Neubauer is fighting for our future in ways that will shape the future of activism and corporate responsibility forever. A best selling author and #FridaysFor Future activist, Luisa got the attention of the CEO of Siemens over an investment they have in the infamous Adani coal mine in Australia. After Siemens then offers her a position an advisory board for their new energy company, Luisa is faced with a decision. Pre-Order A Copy of Christiana and Tom's new book "The Future We Choose" below! WeChooseTheFuture.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2020 • 54min
36. The Great Australian Inferno with Kevin Rudd
It's 2020! We're back! It's the "super year" for climate and the most consequential decade in human history! This week Tom and Christiana talk with former Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd. Kevin shows us the roots of why the Conservative Party in Australia and the Murdoch media empire are perpetuating a state of climate inaction, and why he's optimistic that the Australian fires are the turning point for humanity and our climate. "The Future We Choose" Pre-order now! WeChooseTheFuture.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2019 • 45min
35. Richard Curtis Has an Optimism That Comes From His Outrage
Tom and Christiana interview producer Richard Curtis. Richard is the creator of Bridget Jones Diary, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Love Actually - but Richard's social work with Comic Relief, Make Poverty History, and the 10:10 campaign are equally as inspiring. Tom, Christiana, and Paul wish listeners a Happy Holidays and talk about the exciting things to come for 2020. "The Future We Choose" Pre-sales are available now. WeChooseTheFuture.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2019 • 53min
34. A Live Conversation with Chris Anderson from TED
Tom has a in-depth conversation with Chris Anderson of TED and host of the TED Interview podcast. They speak on the history of The Paris Agreement and the ambition that TED has in the new global TEDCountdown initiative for 2020. "The Future We Choose" Pre-sales are available now. WeChooseTheFuture.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2019 • 41min
33. The Green Belt Movement with Wanjira Mathai
This week we have an inspiring conversation with Wanjira Mathai as she talks about The Green Belt Movement, the interconnection of sustainability, and how to combat corruption & greed. We discuss the announcement by the European Investment Bank to stop funding fossil fuels, how psychology professionals plan to work on climate change, and Paul takes us on his trip to the Magic Kingdom. "The Future We Choose" Pre-sales are available now. WeChooseTheFuture.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2019 • 38min
32. Closing the Emissions Gap with Patricia Espinosa
After a devastating UNEP Emissions Gap report details how governments are not doing enough to meet the 1.5C Paris Agreement target, Tom and Paul ask the question, "Can we still do this?" Later, Christiana joins her successor at the UNFCCC, Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa, for the scoop on what we should expect out of COP25 beginning Monday in Madrid. "The Future We Choose" Pre-sales are available now! WeChooseTheFuture.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2019 • 46min
31. How to Face The Mess We're in Without Going Crazy with Joanna Macy
As the US approaches Thanksgiving week, we quiet ourselves for an intimate interview with environmental activist, Buddhist scholar, and deep ecologist, Joanna Macy. She shares why we should suffer with the world as we experience the climate crisis, and why that's a tall order for our current political economy. But before that, Paul almost curses about how frustrating Bjorn Lomborg is, and Tom and Christiana share exciting details about their new book, "The Future We Choose" Pre-sale Available Now! WeChooseTheFuture.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2019 • 51min
30. Banking on the Climate with Mark Carney
This week we drop in to talk money with the Governor of The Bank of England, Mark Carney. Mark is leading the way on banking with the climate in mind, keeping banks accountable for investments towards a Net-Zero 2050. We also discuss the ramifications of the US withdrawing from The Paris Climate Agreement, and we find out why Paul has been intentionally watching Fox News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2019 • 44min
29. The Sounds of Antarctica: A Sonic Expedition!
Back in January, Christiana set sail to Antarctica with Homeward Bound, A Global Leadership Initiative for Women with a STEMM background. This week, we play back her recordings, both interviews and immersive nature sounds, that take us on a sonic expedition of what it's really like at the southern most continent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
