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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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How dependent are we - economically, politically and socially - on fossil fuels? And how do we begin to loosen that grip?

As the world reels from geopolitical shocks, multilateral institutions under strain, and the United States’ withdrawal from key... more

What happens when the world’s most powerful country walks away from the system it helped to build?

This week, we examine the United States’ decision to withdraw not only from the Paris Agreement, but from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Chang... more

The year has barely begun, and already the fault lines of global power are on full display.

Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson take stock of a moment that feels both shocking and revealing. The US abduction of Venezuela’s pres... more

As billions around the world mark the beginning of a new year, many are pausing to ask the same questions: what do we carry forward, and what do we leave behind, as we cross from the old into the new? And as headlines fill with predictions about the ... more

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Recent Guests

Sue Biniaz
Former Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change
Episode: What does Trump’s UNFCCC exit mean for climate diplomacy?
Mindahi Bastida
Leader from the Otomi Toltec peoples of Mexico and convener of the Earth Elders
Earth Elders
Episode: Beginning the Year With Ancestral Wisdom
Atawéi Akôyi Oussou Lio
Prince of the Tolinú people of Benin and a member of the Wisdom Keepers delegation
Wisdom Keepers
Episode: Beginning the Year With Ancestral Wisdom
Patrick Williams
Founder of Berdoulat, a design agency and shop specializing in aesthetically pleasing and sustainable designs.
Berdoulat
Episode: Why Beauty Matters in the Climate Crisis
Jake Dubbins
Global expert at the intersection of advertising, climate change, and human rights
Media Bounty
Episode: Follow The Money: Who’s driving climate disinformation?
Jacinda Ardern
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
Episode: Jacinda Ardern and… Is It Time to Talk About Geoengineering?
Karl Mathiesen
Senior reporter at Politico, specializing in climate reporting
Politico
Episode: Jacinda Ardern and… Is It Time to Talk About Geoengineering?
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
Mark Watts
Chief Executive of the C40 Cities Programme
C40
Episode: Inside COP: Friday Night in Belém - uncertainty in the Blue Zone

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
  • Positivity!

    Even when tackling the most difficult, dangerous and frustrating topics, the passion and optimism of the hosts shines through. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jozzles44
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • 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
    Switzerland2 months 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
    Belgium2 months 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
    4 months ago
  • Great podcast and episode!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ChristineP
    6 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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#222
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#50
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#58
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#112
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#131
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#138
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Jacinda Ardern and… Is It Time to Talk About Geoengineering?
Q: What type of leadership do we need due to the breath of crises?
We need empathetic leadership that considers the wider societal impacts of decision-making.
Jacinda Ardern and… Is It Time to Talk About Geoengineering?
Q: From your reporting, does it feel like we're crossing that line into real options for geoengineering?
Yes, there's a new paradigm where private companies are now forging a way ahead in geoengineering.
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.

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2. Mindahi Bastida
3. Atawéi Akôyi Oussou Lio
4. Patrick Williams
5. Jake Dubbins
6. Jacinda Ardern
7. Karl Mathiesen
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