Climate Humans

HERO

Climate Humans lifts the lid on the reality of climate mobilization. Candid chats with the next generation of climate leaders on the actions they’re taking to drive change, and the personal impact this has on them. Join HERO’s Mauricio Porras to debunk why climate mobilizers are more than heroes; they're humans, just like you and me. HERO is the first subscription platform providing a stable income for climate mobilizers working on climate policy change. Subscribe today for just €6 a month at herocircle.app

  1. How to start over in the world of changemaking, with Melati Wijsen

    20. Mai

    How to start over in the world of changemaking, with Melati Wijsen

    "We had no idea what the word activism was. It was just doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons." Melati Wijsen was 12-years-old when she helped say “bye bye” to plastic bags in Bali. A decade on, she's channelling that same energy somewhere new: classrooms. In Season 3, Episode 2 of ‘Climate Humans: The Policy Edition’, Melati tells host Mauricio Porras why this isn’t a pivot; it’s a deepening. They dig into the overlooked realities of youth mobilization, the resilience it demands, and Melati’s vision for the future of the planet and education’s role in that. Climate Humans is brought to you by HERO, the platform for people-powered climate solutions. Produced by Josie Colter and edited by Ben Beheshty at Studio Goldstar. Hosted by Mauricio Porras. Learn more about Youthtopia.  Show notes: 00:12 welcome to Climate Humans 02:03 quickfire get to know Melati 04:59 from plastic bags to systems change 07:14 fixing education for changemaking 09:50 writing 100 lessons book 12:08 turning book into university program 17:41 Youthtopia vision and platform 20:11 climate education policy in Indonesia 22:01 behind the scenes advocacy work 25:41 defining success and teachers role 28:25 ending chapters and passing the megaphone 34:15 burnout and finding your lane 37:29 staying grounded with big platforms 40:58 heroes and future classrooms 43:38 closing thanks and outro

    45 Min.
  2. What it actually takes to sue your government over climate policy – and win – with Georgia Elliott-Smith

    23. Feb.

    What it actually takes to sue your government over climate policy – and win – with Georgia Elliott-Smith

    “I'm taking the government to court. This is bonkers.” In 2021, environmental engineer and the founder of Fighting Dirty, Georgia Elliott-Smith, did something almost no private citizen had done before: she took the UK government to the High Court over its Emissions Trading Scheme – and won. The landmark ruling established that near-term government policy must account for the Paris Agreement, a precedent described as the most significant regulatory intervention to the UK waste industry in a generation. In episode one of Season Three, Climate Humans: The Policy Edition, Elliott-Smith speaks to host Mauricio Porras about the reality of citizen-led legal action, the unglamorous persistence it demands, and what her case might mean for environmental accountability elsewhere in the world. Learn more about ⁠Fighting Dirty⁠. Climate Humans is brought to you by HERO, the platform for people-powered climate solutions. Produced by Josie Colter. Edited by Ben Beheshty. Hosted by Mauricio Porras. Timestamps 00:10 Welcome to Climate Humans Season Three: The Policy Edition + today’s guest 02:26 Quickfire warm-up: elevator pitch, comfort food & court theme song 05:56 Advice that fuels the work: “Don’t let lack of money stop you” 07:07 The 2019 wake-up call: when sustainability work stopped feeling enough 10:17 Meaningful change vs. “fiddling while Rome burns” 11:13 Greenwashing from the inside: how ESG language gets gamed 13:36 From consultant to activist: joining Extinction Rebellion & dropping the ego 15:47 The incinerator turning point: re-reading the science and changing sides 17:13 Go after the system: law, policy, finance – and the legal challenge begins 18:20 Crowdfunding courage: community support and the long-run win 19:21 How legal action forces change: disclosures, consultation, and rewriting the rules 21:05 ‘The Queen vs Me’: Seeing your name up against the government!  22:13 Why Elliott-Smith founded Fighting Dirty (and the legal dream team behind it) 23:22 Carrot vs Stick: Why law beats voluntary corporate sustainability 27:25 Fundraising without burning out: community, kindness & chocolate 31:20 Case study: The UK waste tyre scandal and the ‘one-two punch’ strategy 36:54 What’s next: PFAS, waste & holding iIndividuals accountable 38:41 The Future Elliott-Smith is fighting for & final thanks

    42 Min.

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Climate Humans lifts the lid on the reality of climate mobilization. Candid chats with the next generation of climate leaders on the actions they’re taking to drive change, and the personal impact this has on them. Join HERO’s Mauricio Porras to debunk why climate mobilizers are more than heroes; they're humans, just like you and me. HERO is the first subscription platform providing a stable income for climate mobilizers working on climate policy change. Subscribe today for just €6 a month at herocircle.app