Practical Changemakers: A Carbon Positive Story

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Practical Changemakers: A Carbon Positive Story Podcast

Practical Changemakers: A Carbon Positive Story Carbon Positive Australia's vision is to empower everyone to take positive climate action by revitalising and improving the health of landscapes and communities throughout Australia. Through our work, we get to talk to, and spend time, with people who are working for the health of our environment every day. These practical changemakers and leaders don't often make the headlines but the work that they do is vital in our changing world. Carbon Positive CEO Louise Tarrier introduces you to their work, with the hope of inspiring you to become a practical changemaker. To learn more about Carbon Positive Australia or Sign Up to receive tips and updates on all things planting Carbon Positive Australia is a registered Australian charity. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

  1. Connected and Resilient Communities.

    26/12/2022

    Connected and Resilient Communities.

    Have you ever heard of ‘dumpster diving?’…slightly put off by the term? Trust us; after listening to this episode, you will be inspired to change the way you think about waste. Join Shani Graham, an ex-school principal who became increasingly worried about the state of the world, so decided to take action into her own hands, creating a more sustainable life not only for herself but for her community and Rachel Pemberton, a local council member. She has a passion for living sustainably and has created several green initiatives in her local community. Join them both as they chat with Louise about what it takes to bring sustainability into your community. To Learn how Carbon Positive Australia is a powerful advocate for community driven projects like our Miyawaki forests, click here!

    45 min
  2. Travel with Purpose

    19/12/2022

    Travel with Purpose

    oin Keeley Warren, the founder of Mankind Digital, an award-winning sustainable tourism organisation as she discusses with Louise how we can all play a part in changing the tourism industry for the better. Keeley’s interest in responsible tourism was sparked after extensively travelling through 40 countries and 100 cities across 6 continents, witnessing the challenges of "overtourism" first-hand. She writes about responsible tourism for various destination marketing organisations and tourism experience providers, and through her work, she promotes the benefits of responsible travel. Keeley is passionate about connecting people with new ways to create long-lasting memories while leaving the world a better place. Find out just how you can too. If you are looking to offset your travel emissions during the holiday season, click here! for our range of quick offsets ✈️

    33 min
  3. Fairy Tern Tales

    12/12/2022

    Fairy Tern Tales

    Claire is a Conservation Biologist and Ornithologist passionate about sea and coastal birds. She recently completed a Ph.D. exploring the life history, behaviour, and ecology of the Australian Fairy Tern with the overarching view of informing conservation efforts for this vulnerable species. Claire is Citizen Science Manager at the Conservation Council of Western Australia and works across various ecosystems, connecting landowners with citizen scientists to undertake ecological monitoring. She also convenes the Western Australian Fairy Tern Network (CCWA) and engages with land managers, NGOs, community groups, and citizen scientists across the state to increase protection for breeding colonies. Join Claire as she discusses why citizen science is so important, the threatened Fairy Tern, and how you can get involved and make a difference. Claire is one inspiring individual making a huge difference to threatened species and the landscape of Australia. This is one chat you must hear. To Learn how Carbon Positive Australia is making a difference and how you can be a part of it, click here!

    30 min
  4. The Kids Aren’t Alright - Parents for Climate Action

    05/12/2022

    The Kids Aren’t Alright - Parents for Climate Action

    After 15 years of campaign management and senior leadership roles for global and national non-government organisations in Australia and the UK, Nic took a year out to care for his two young children. He then joined Australian Parents for Climate Action as its CEO in 2021, determined to facilitate effective public pressure for climate action. Nic brings his experience in delivering award winning public campaigns, rapid strategy development and organisational leadership to support the team at Australian Parents for Climate Action to achieve rapid growth and strategic impact. Join Louise and Nic as they discuss how parents can be powerful advocates in their community and how parents can help their children understand climate change, To Learn how Carbon Positive Australia is a powerful advocate for community driven projects like our Miyawaki forests, click here!

    36 min
  5. Grow Do It with Charlie McGee

    27/11/2022

    Grow Do It with Charlie McGee

    Charlie McGee is a songwriter, ukulele player, permaculture designer, and founder of the world-renowned ecological funk/swing band, Formidable Vegetable. His music has since made it into the United Nations Hall of Fame (who acclaimed Formidable Vegetable for writing about the 'important issues of our time') as well as making it onto the stages at Glastonbury alongside acts such as Ed Sheeran, Tame Impala and The Rolling Stones. Join him in this inspiring chat as he reminds us that a lot of the problems we face could be avoided if we just use less. To Learn on how we use Permaculture Principles across our organisation and our planting projects, click here!

    37 min
  6. (Bonus Episode) An Interview with Natalie Isaacs: Founder of 1 Million Women

    19/09/2022

    (Bonus Episode) An Interview with Natalie Isaacs: Founder of 1 Million Women

    Natalie is the founder of 1 Million Women, a global movement of women and girls who take practical action to fight dangerous climate change by changing the way they live. Her first book, Every Woman's Guide to Saving the Planet (HarperCollins/ABC Books, 2018), has been republished in the UK in 2020, and the US in 2021. Natalie's second book, ‘Right Here’ Right Now’ (HarperCollins/ABC books) was released in July here in Australia and internationally in September 2022. Since launching 1 Million Women in 2009, Natalie has dedicated herself to empowering women to act on climate change. Under her leadership, 1 Million Women has grown from scratch into a movement of over 1,000,000. Natalie is deeply invested in building a better world for today's and future generations. She believes we're all living in the critical decade for climate action, and we're all needed to drive transformational change by 2030. For more on how Carbon Positive Australia is helping fight climate change through climate action click here

    40 min
  7. Ecology and Natural Capital - Tina Parkhurst

    05/09/2022

    Ecology and Natural Capital - Tina Parkhurst

    Tina is an Ecologist and has worked on the Eurardy Reserve project in WA with Carbon Positive Australia where she managed the implementation of the 1 million-tree project, which will see nearly 2,700 hectares of cleared land restored. Currently undertaking a PhD that focuses on the restoration of York Gum Woodlands, Tina understands and holds in-depth knowledge that will inspire you to take action for the environment.  Donate to Support Future Projects

    32 min
  8. Hair to a Greener Future: Paul Frasca

    29/08/2022

    Hair to a Greener Future: Paul Frasca

    As the Managing Director for Sustainable Salons Australia & New Zealand, Paul Frasca’s role takes him all around Australia and New Zealand where he speaks to audiences in the waste management, hair, beauty, fashion, hospitality, medical and education industries; all interested in learning how to adopt a more sustainable approach in their everyday lives and businesses. Join him as he discusses how the hairdressing industry has a critical role to play in making changes for the better and how no matter what industry you are in, you can too.  Measuring your footprint is easy with our free, award-winning Carbon Footprint Calculator. Custom-designed for Australians, it gives you an accurate calculation so you can really know your ecological footprint. You’ll also learn practical everyday ways to reduce and offset the impact of your lifestyle to help combat climate change.

    40 min
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Practical Changemakers: A Carbon Positive Story Carbon Positive Australia's vision is to empower everyone to take positive climate action by revitalising and improving the health of landscapes and communities throughout Australia. Through our work, we get to talk to, and spend time, with people who are working for the health of our environment every day. These practical changemakers and leaders don't often make the headlines but the work that they do is vital in our changing world. Carbon Positive CEO Louise Tarrier introduces you to their work, with the hope of inspiring you to become a practical changemaker. To learn more about Carbon Positive Australia or Sign Up to receive tips and updates on all things planting Carbon Positive Australia is a registered Australian charity. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

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