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Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast

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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 s... more

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This week, hosts Tom Rivett Carnac and Paul Dickinson delve into the rapidly emerging - and faintly surreal - world of solar geoengineering. 

Politico journalist Karl Mathiesen joins us to unpack his investigation into Stardust, a VC-backed startup ... more

This week on Outrage + Optimism, we’re taking a breath.

After two intense weeks of daily updates from COP30 in Belém, we’re returning to weekly programming with something different - a slower, deeper, more reflective conversation that felt too valua... more

This is our final episode of Inside COP. For two weeks we’ve tried to bring you as close as possible to the heart of COP30 - the pace, the pressure, the progress, and the perspectives of those working inside and around the process.

The closing plena... more

We recorded this episode across Friday afternoon and deep into the evening inside the Blue Zone at COP30. At the time of publishing, there is still no final deal. The negotiations are ongoing, positions are shifting, and the outcome remains uncertain... more

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Recent Guests

Kim Stanley Robinson
Prolific author known for his works on speculative fiction and climate change, including *Ministry for the Future*
Episode: Kim Stanley Robinson on Pre Traumatic Imagination and the stories that change us
Eric Garcetti
Former Mayor of Los Angeles and former Chair of the C40
Episode: Inside COP: Friday Night in Belém - uncertainty in the Blue Zone
Gustavo Pinheiro
A member from E3G specializing in climate negotiations
E3G
Episode: Inside COP: Friday Night in Belém - uncertainty in the Blue Zone
Dean Bialek
Former UN diplomat
Episode: Inside COP: Storms in Belém - Lula’s arrival, the carbon tariff debate, and the COP31 decision
Thais Bilenky
Commentator on Brazilian politics related to COP
Episode: Inside COP: Storms in Belém - Lula’s arrival, the carbon tariff debate, and the COP31 decision
Teresa Ribera
Executive Vice President for Clean, Just, and Competitive Transition at the European Commission
European Commission
Episode: Inside COP: Storms in Belém - Lula’s arrival, the carbon tariff debate, and the COP31 decision
Jennifer Morgan
Former state secretary and special envoy on climate for Germany
Government of Germany
Episode: Inside COP: China, India… and the Text on the Table
Professor Wang Yi
Vice Chair of the China Expert Panel on Climate Change and Senior Advisor to the Chinese Delegation at COP
China Expert Panel on Climate Change
Episode: Inside COP: China, India… and the Text on the Table
Dr. Arunabha Ghosh
Founder and CEO of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, special envoy for COP30 representing South Asia
Council on Energy, Environment and Water
Episode: Inside COP: China, India… and the Text on the Table

Hosts

Tom Rivett-Carnac
Co-host known for his expertise in climate strategy and sustainability, focusing on impactful dialogues surrounding climate action.
Christiana Figueres
Co-host and former UN climate chief, recognized for her leadership in global climate action and negotiation efforts.
Paul Dickinson
Co-host and sustainability consultant with a strong focus on integrating business practices with environmental stewardship.
Fiona McRaith
Co-host involved in special COP coverage, bringing insights from the ground on climate negotiations and activism.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Love and disappointment

    This last episode at the end of CO30, marks the moment when I am divided by my love for this podcast and my deepest disappointment in this last episode. In general, the series of Inside COP30 have been very diplomatic, and still providing a good overview of the COP, except that this episode fails to offer the proper level of criticism that the result out of it deserves. Nothing was achieved in the political arena of COP that was not part of previous agreements and the so called for Truth and Im... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KBA2020
    Switzerland17 days ago
  • Inside COP was amazing!

    Being able to listen and understand COP like I was there, all while making my kids lunch in my kitchen was wonderful!! Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebecca Tierney
    Belgium18 days ago
  • Blind to their western and americentric positioning. I find the hosts make political assumptions that don't protect or advance democratic processes. I say this so they can get better at talking to the whole world so leaders can stop failing on climate action.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Aurorespera
    3 months ago
  • Great podcast and episode!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ChristineP
    4 months ago
  • We need both outrage and optimism

    Since I live in a Petro-State that is actively working to stall the energy transition and to extend the operations of the fossil fuel industry, I really value hearing big picture perspectives, especially from someone like Christina Figueres with her lived experience in international climate diplomacy. Outrage and optimism, in regular doses! I particularly enjoyed hearing the episode about the ICJ Climate Advisory Opinion. I’ve been inspired to work with others and ramp up the airtime that this p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RogerlG
    Canada4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many find the episodes engaging and informative, particularly regarding conference coverage and current climate events.
Feedback reflects a diverse range of opinions, indicating a mix of encouragement and criticism about approaches to climate advocacy and action.
Listeners appreciate the insightful conversations and expert guests, highlighting the blend of optimism and urgency in addressing climate change.

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Kim Stanley Robinson on Pre Traumatic Imagination and the stories that change us
Q: How do we both recognize that we have enough information now from science for all of us to experience this pre-traumatic syndrome?
Robinson emphasizes the importance of recognizing potential negative outcomes while focusing on proactive measures to avoid them—there's still time to change our trajectory.
Kim Stanley Robinson on Pre Traumatic Imagination and the stories that change us
Q: What kinds of cultural stories do you think take us down the path of despair to determination rather than despair to apathy?
Robinson describes that individuals must find their own projects in the face of meaninglessness, and there is a need to build stories that inspire action rather than paralysis.
Inside COP: Protests at COP30 - and the reality of Indigenous representation
Q: Is there anything that you would say about the Tropical Forest Forever Facility and indigenous consultations?
Despite some claims, there is significant disappointment regarding the actual engagement and inclusion of Indigenous peoples in decision-making processes.
Inside COP: Protests at COP30 - and the reality of Indigenous representation
Q: What do you and your group hope to achieve with your presence here?
First and foremost, environmental protections are needed, as indigenous peoples are concerned about the negotiations happening without their inclusion.
Inside COP: Al Gore on Fossil Fuel Lobbying and (In)convenient Truths
Q: What does Al Gore think about the future of U.S. climate leadership?
He expresses cautious optimism, noting emerging new forms of media and public sentiment that might foster change in U.S. climate policy.

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2. Eric Garcetti
3. Gustavo Pinheiro
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5. Thais Bilenky
6. Teresa Ribera
7. Jennifer Morgan
8. Professor Wang Yi

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