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UCL Generation One: The Climate Podcast Podcast

We are Generation One – a collective of people committed to a new era of positive climate action. By turning science and ideas into action we are working towards creating a positive, fair and progressive future. For us and for the generations to come. Join our podcast hosts, Matt Winning, Helen Czerski, Mark Maslin and Simon-Chin Yee in tackling the biggest challenges facing the climate crisis, with insights from world-leading academics and the public. Each week on the podcast we’ll be discussing a crucial climate topic, from electric cars, to fashion, to finance and we’ll have a look back at the climate news of the week. For more information on UCL’s Generation One and to access the transcripts: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change

  1. 5 JUN

    Series 4: The Highlights

    In this special episode, we look back at the year through some of our favourite moments from Series 4. Our hosts Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee explored climate action in a multitude of forms: from groundbreaking climate science and AI, to innovative policy solutions and inspiring stories of individual activism. With fantastic guests spanning multiple disciplines and industries. Reflect with us on what’s been done, and what there is still to do, with our Series 4 highlights. Transcript link: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/pod…ne-climate-podcast Date of episode recording: 28th May 2024Duration: 27.16 minutesLanguage of episode: English Presenter: Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee Guests:Ian Townsend, ONSPierre Cannet, Client EarthSims Witherspoon, Google Deep MindBuffy Price, Carbon ReLouise Harris, Just Stop OilAnnabel Rice, Green AllianceVersha Jones, The Climate Reality ProjectKris de Meyer, Department of Earth Sciences, UCLShirley Rodrigues, previous Deputy Mayor, Environment and Energy at Greater London AuthorityMark Watts, C40 CitiesProducer: Adam Batstone

    27 min

  2. 8 MAY

    Series 4: Post elections – What are the world's leading cities doing to combat the climate crisis?

    In the final episode of this series of Generation One, we take a look at cities and climate action. With many elections happening around the world, what are cities actually doing to adapt to climate change, mitigate climate impact on populations, and reduce emissions?   Our hosts discuss urban adaptation and transformation with UCL Professor Lauren Andres (Director of Research at the Bartlett School of Planning) and Mark Watts, the Executive Director of C40 Cities, a global network of mayors taking urgent climate action.     C40 Cities website: https://www.c40.org/  The Bartlett School of Planning: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/planning/bartlett-school-planning  For the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast    Date of episode recording: 11th April 2024  Duration: 33.46 minutes Language of episode: English  Presenter: Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee  Guests:   Professor Lauren Andres, UCL  Mark Watts, C40 Cities  Producer: Adam Batstone

    34 min

  3. 22 APR

    Series 4: AI and the business of climate action

    Happy Earth Day! This episode’s focus is on entrepreneurial climate action: what are businesses – particularly the AI sector – doing to combat the climate crisis and help reach net zero? Helping our hosts Mark and Simon answer these questions are Sims Witherspoon (current UCL student studying for MSC in climate change and Climate and Sustainability Lead at Google DeepMind), Buffy Price (COO and Co-Founder of Carbon Re, an AI startup which aims to accelerate decarbonisation), and Zoe Cokeliss Barsley (Director of Sustainability at Oxford University Press) and UCL alumna (MSc Conservation 2003) Carbon Re carbonre.com/Oxford University Press Responsible Publishing report oup.foleon.com/responsible-publi…-2022-23/2022-23/ For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/pod…ne-climate-podcast Sign up to our climate newsletter here: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/6T06-7DL/su…s-newsletters Date of episode recording: 14th February, 23rd February and 1st March 2024Duration: 32.15 minutesLanguage of episode: English Presenter: Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee Guests:Sims Witherspoon, Google DeepMindBuffy Price, Carbon ReZoe Cokeliss Barsley, Oxford University PressProducer: Adam Batstone

    32 min

  4. 8 APR

    Series 4: Where does individual climate action go from here?

    What are individuals doing to fight climate change and how important is the role of local activism? This episode will be focusing on individual climate action, with our guests chatting to our hosts about the role of activism in initiating change. Featuring Louise Harris (songwriter and Just Stop Oil activist), Versha Jones, (Climate Reality Project - Volunteer National Coordinator, UK) Annabel Rice (Political Advisor at the Green Alliance) and Kris de Meyer (Senior Research Fellow in Climate Communications University College London, Dept of Earth Sciences).     ‘We Tried’ song by Louise Harris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2XV20G85Tg  The Climate Reality Project https://www.climaterealityproject.org/  For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast   Sign up to our climate newsletter here: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/6T06-7DL/subscribe-to-ucl-climate-hubs-newsletters   Date of episode recording: 14th February and 8th March Duration: 39.20 minutes  Language of episode: English  Presenter: Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee  Guests:   Louise Harris, Just Stop Oil   Versha Jones, The Climate Reality Project   Annabel Rice, Green Alliance  Kris de Meyer, Department of Earth Sciences, UCL  Producer: Adam Batstone

    39 min

  5. 18 MAR

    Series 4: Post COP28 - Global climate action

    In this episode, we’re moving beyond the UK to explore global climate policy in the wake of COP28. Hosts Mark and Simon are joined by Pierre Cannet, the Global Head of Public Affairs and Policy at Client Earth, to discuss how the law can be used to create change. More about Client Earth: www.clientearth.org/For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/pod…ne-climate-podcastSign up to our climate newsletter here: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/6T06-7DL/su…s-newsletters Date of episode recording: 16th February 2024Duration: 27.12 minutesLanguage of episode: English Presenter: Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee Guests: Pierre Cannet, Global Head of Public Affairs and Policy at Client EarthProducer: Adam Batstone

    27 min

  6. 5 MAR

    Series 4: Post COP28 - Where does national climate action go from here?

    Introducing episode 3 of season four! Our hosts Mark and Simon continue this series with a discussion on the fallout from COP28 for the UK, and what needs to be done on a national, governmental and local level.  Joining them are our guests Ian Townsend (ONS Divisional Director of Environment), Robbie Macpherson, (APPG lead at Uplift), Annabel Rice (Political Advisor at Green Alliance) and Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy at Greater London Authority, Shirley Rodrigues, to talk national feeling and climate policy.  For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast   Sign up to our climate newsletter here: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/6T06-7DL/subscribe-to-ucl-climate-hubs-newsletters     References  ONS release calendar: https://www.ons.gov.uk/releasecalendar/  Key ONS environmental releases: https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts Important issues facing the UK (5.1-5.13), http://bit.ly/ONSimpactCOL Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain Statistical bulletins:  https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/wellbeing/bulletins/publicopinionsandsocialtrendsgreatbritain/previousReleases  Business insights and impact on the economy bulletins: https://www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade/business/businessservices/bulletins/businessinsightsandimpactontheukeconomy/previousReleases    Date of episode recording: 14th and 23rd February 2024  Duration: 27 mins, 14 secs  Language of episode: English  Presenter: Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee  Guests:   Ian Townsend, ONS, Divisional Director of Environment   Annabel Rice, Political Adviser at Green Alliance and UCL alum (Environment, Politics and Society 2021)   Robbie MacPherson, Political and Climate Change APPG Lead, Uplift  Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor, Environment and Energy at Greater London Authority   Producer: Adam Batstone

    27 min

  7. 20/12/2023

    Series 4: COP28 - What on Earth happened?

    COP28 in Dubai is over and Mark and Simon are back in the studio to debrief. What on earth happened and is it good enough? They discuss the loss and damage fund, the challenges with the COP process and ultimately whether the outcome is enough. Joining them live from COP are Dr Guy Jackson (University of Northumbria), Nada Berrada (Education Development Centre), Mary McHarg (UCL Union Affairs Officer) and Kerrlene Wills (United Nations Foundation).  For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast

    30 min

  8. 29/11/2023

    Series 4: COP28 - What needs to happen?

    Welcome back to UCL’s Generation One podcast! To kick us off co-hosts Prof Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee are chatting about COP28, set to be held in the United Arab Emirates. In this episode Mark and Simon are looking back at what went wrong at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, and what needs to happen at COP28 to keep us track to combat the climate crisis.   For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast

    28 min
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We are Generation One – a collective of people committed to a new era of positive climate action. By turning science and ideas into action we are working towards creating a positive, fair and progressive future. For us and for the generations to come. Join our podcast hosts, Matt Winning, Helen Czerski, Mark Maslin and Simon-Chin Yee in tackling the biggest challenges facing the climate crisis, with insights from world-leading academics and the public. Each week on the podcast we’ll be discussing a crucial climate topic, from electric cars, to fashion, to finance and we’ll have a look back at the climate news of the week. For more information on UCL’s Generation One and to access the transcripts: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change

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