Ever wondered how we can beat the climate crisis? RESILIENCE brings you inspiring stories from people all over the world who are adapting to climate change in p...
In this episode of RESILIENCE, we look at the growing threat of extreme heat. What does it feel like to live in a city that regularly hits 50°C? How do we adapt when our traditional air-conditioning systems pump out even more planet-heating gases? We explore some bold insights with Professor Toby Peters, a global expert in sustainable cooling, and Shahzad Qureshi, the visionary behind the Urban Forest movement in Pakistan.Find out more:Cool CoalitionUN Secretary General’s Call to Action on Extreme HeatGlobal Cooling PledgeCooler Finance: Mobilizing Investment for the Developing World’s Sustainable Cooling Needs
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How To Accelerate Climate Adaptation Finance
Keisha and Marcus dive into the complex but fundamental question of adaptation finance and how to unlock the billions needed to adapt to escalating climate crisis. UNEP’s Executive Director Inger Andersen discusses the key findings from the latest Adaptation Gap Report, highlighting innovative financing solutions and demonstrating why investing in adaptation isn’t just necessary – it’s smart economics. The question isn’t whether we can afford to adapt, but whether we can afford not to.Find out more:· Adaptation Gap Report 2024· UNEP and climate adaptation· Emissions Gap Report 2024
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How Restoring Nature Can Heal The Climate
Lis and Marcus pose what could be one of the most important questions of the 21st century – to what extent can restoring nature tackle the climate crisis? The award-winning restoration hero Constantino Aucca Chutas explains what drove him to plant ten million trees to protect his indigenous community from the impacts of melting glaciers. Plus, Mirey Atallah from UNEP tells us why a grand restoration project in Africa is generating hope for the future. Find out more:UN Decade on Ecosystem RestorationThe Great Green Wall of AfricaGlobal Fund for Ecosystem-based AdaptationWhat Is Ecosystem-based Adaptation?Acción Andina
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How The Youth Are Leading Climate Action
Keisha and Marcus are joined by Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, the CEO of the Global Environment Facility, to discuss the importance of engaging the youth in climate action. Carlos Manuel argues you no longer need to be a biologist to save the planet, while South African student Zanele Luthuli talks about how a new youth movement called The EPIC Network is training the next generation of adaptation experts.Find out more:· The EPIC Network· Global Environment Facility· GEF Small Grants Programme· Young Champions of the Earth Award
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How Innovation Is Tackling Climate Change
Can we innovate our way out of the climate crisis? How did the Netherlands become the world’s greatest innovators for flood control? How do we finance the best climate solutions? Nadege Trocellier from the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network sheds light on what innovation looks like in the world of climate adaptation. And leading expert Omar Saleh talks about a fascinating adaptation solution called SLAMDAM – a flexible, portable flood barrier designed to rapidly protect communities from flooding.Find Out More:· Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator· The Climate Technology Centre and Network· Can this portable dam help Africa counter rising waters?· Global Fund for Ecosystem-based Adaptation· UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub
Ever wondered how we can beat the climate crisis? RESILIENCE brings you inspiring stories from people all over the world who are adapting to climate change in practical, creative and innovative ways.
In each episode you’ll hear the world’s greatest climate experts talk about the hottest topics – how award-winning African architects are changing the future of climate-resilient buildings, the use of artificial intelligence to help farmers grow food in tough conditions, and the power of forests in protecting people from climate disasters. Join us as we adapt to climate change one conversation at a time.
The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the UN Environment Programme.
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