Climate change - off the record

Dr Clare Noone

This is a podcast where we talk to experts on climate change—about what they do…but more importantly, about how they feel about it. Sometimes when scientists and researchers speak, the language can make it hard for the public to connect. We want to change that. We want to make that connection—so we’re opening up a more human conversation about climate change.

Episodes

  1. 10 MAR

    Episode 5: Aoife Deane, MaREI Centre, University College Cork.

    Aoife Deane is the Public Engagement Manager with the Research Ireland MaREI Centre at University College Cork.  She is a science communication and engagement professional, specialising in engaged research with community partners and collaborative climate action projects.  She works on engaged research in sustainability transitions, and is particularly interested in participatory impact planning and evaluation of public participation processes.

    44 min
  2. Episode 4: Professor Conor Murphy

    24 FEB

    Episode 4: Professor Conor Murphy

    Rain, Risk & Resilience with Professor Conor Murphy- Why Flooding and Drought in Ireland Is Everyone’s Business.

    30 min
  3. Episode 3: Dr Paul Deane

    17/12/2025

    Episode 3: Dr Paul Deane

    Our third guest on the podcast is Dr Paul Deane. Paul is senior lecturer in clean energy futures at University College Cork, Ireland.  He is known for his excellent science communications. He is a frequent media contributor and advisor to governments and companies on sustainable energy strategies and climate policy. He was lead author of Ireland's Climate Change Assessment Volume 2: Achieving Climate Neutrality by 2050 that covered mitigating climate change. #climatechange #climatecommunication #climateaction

    1h 1m
  4. Episode 2: Professor Hannah Daly

    15/11/2025

    Episode 2: Professor Hannah Daly

    Our second guest on the podcast is Professor Hannah Daly. Hannah is Professor of Sustainable Energy at University College Cork in Ireland, where she co-leads the Energy Policy and Modelling Group.  Her research focuses on modelling national and global decarbonisation pathways, with particular expertise in energy systems, carbon budgets and climate policy. She is the founding Programme Director of University College Cork’s new degree in Sustainability. She advises the government, Oireachtas, civil society and international organisations on energy and climate change. #climatechange #climatecommunication #climateaction

    54 min
  5. Episode 1: IPCC Scientist Professor Peter Thorne

    13/10/2025

    Episode 1: IPCC Scientist Professor Peter Thorne

    Exciting news - our first guest on the podcast is the inspirational Professor Peter Thorne. Peter is one of Ireland's leading climate scientists, a Coordinating Lead Author for the IPCC, and a Lead Author of Ireland's Climate Change Assessment. His work bridges science with real-world policy, shaping how Ireland (and the world) understands and responds to climate change. #climatechange #climatecommunication #climateaction

    26 min

  6. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Climate Change Off The Record- Trailer

    Trailer for our new podcast Climate Change off the record. This is a podcast where we talk to experts on climate change — about what they do… but more importantly, about how they feel about it. Sometimes when scientists and researchers speak, the language can make it hard for the public to connect. We want to change that. We want to make that connection so we’re opening up a more human conversation about climate change.

    1 min

Trailer

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This is a podcast where we talk to experts on climate change—about what they do…but more importantly, about how they feel about it. Sometimes when scientists and researchers speak, the language can make it hard for the public to connect. We want to change that. We want to make that connection—so we’re opening up a more human conversation about climate change.

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