Candid Climate Conversations
Science
Human activity threatens to destroy our planet as we know it. In conversation with scientists, activists, environmentalists and experts, Abhiir Bhalla discusses the issues of climate change, ranging from air pollution to global warming. Tune into this...
Location:
United States
Genres:
Science
Description:
Human activity threatens to destroy our planet as we know it. In conversation with scientists, activists, environmentalists and experts, Abhiir Bhalla discusses the issues of climate change, ranging from air pollution to global warming. Tune into this podcast every fortnight/month to learn about the different manifestations of the climate crisis, and the challenges and solutions to overcoming it. Hear these incredibly Candid Climate Conversations to be a part of the change heeded to secure a future for our planet.
Language:
English
Episodes
Understanding Climate Finance with Subbu Loganathan
2/18/2022
Mr. Loganathan is an industry expert in Sustainable Finance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing, and UK/EU ESG Regulations. Currently the CEO of Pico Analytics, a FinTech company focusing on ESG Analytics and Sustainable Finance, Subbu is passionate about sustainability metrics and market-based solutions to address the climate crisis. He is a member of the Governing Board of the Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC), a charity focusing on sustainable development across...
Duration:00:23:35
Languages, Religions & Sustainability with Professor Pankaj Jain
1/22/2022
Professor Pankaj Jain is an internationally recognized academic leader in Sustainability, Jain Studies, Film Studies, and Diaspora Studies. He is the Head of the Department of Humanities & Languages and the Chair of The India Centre at FLAME University. Widely quoted in various American and Indian media outlets, Dr. Jain has been interviewed by the New York Times in 2020. In 2019, Morgan Freeman interviewed him for the National Geographic series, ‘The Story of God’. Join Abhiir and Pankaj in...
Duration:00:22:33
Institutional and Individual Action on Climate Change with Ms. Dia Mirza
8/13/2021
Dia Mirza is a UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, Actress and Producer. She’s on the Board of Sanctuary Nature Foundation and is also the UN Secretary General’s Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals. Passionate about preserving nature and climate action, she is an Ambassador for the Wildlife Trust of India, Save The Children and also the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Join Abhiir and Dia in a conversation that explores the role of institutional and individual action on climate change....
Duration:00:30:05
Bhutan’s Success in Climate Action, with Benji Dorji
7/23/2021
Dashor Paljor ‘Benji’ Dorji is a Bhutanese environmentalist, judge and diplomat. He is the Founding President of the Bhutan Ecological Society and has served in various capacities in the Royal Government of Bhutan. He established Bhutan’s first environmental non-profit, and spearheaded the establishment of the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation. In this episode, Benji Dorji shares his journey, from being the son of the former Prime Minister of Bhutan to creating a name for...
Duration:00:28:30
Climate Change from behind a Camera, with James Whitlow Delano
7/3/2021
James Whitlow Delano is a Japan-based documentary storyteller. He is a grantee of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and has won international awards for his monograph photo books. He is the recipient of the Picture of the Year International Award, NPPA Best of Photojournalism and many more! He is the founder of the Everyday Climate Change feed, where photographers from diverse backgrounds document global climate change on 7 continents. Join Abhiir and James in a conversation that...
Duration:00:20:58
Renewable Energy & Careers in Sustainability with Emily Robinson
6/18/2021
Emily Robinson is the Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Pico Analytics – working on Sustainability Disclosures, Climate Risk impact and ESG Regulations into Asset Management, Pension Fund, and Hedge Fund strategies. Emily is a Trustee on the Board for Bread and Water for Africa UK and a member of the Board of Governors for the Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC). In this episode, Emily talks about her shared interests of finance and environmentalism, and how she’s brought them...
Duration:00:23:53
India’s Climate Crisis & Where the World Stands Today with Sunita Narain
6/4/2021
Ms. Sunita Narain is a Delhi-based environmentalist and author, currently the Director of Center for Science and Environment, an internationally reputed environmental think tank in India. Ms Narain plays an active role in policy formulation on issues of environment and development in India and globally. She was a member of the Indian Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change and has been awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour. In 2005, the Centre for Science and...
Duration:00:23:48
Climate Change And The Call Of The Wild With Suyash Keshari
5/21/2021
Suyash Keshari is a 25-year old wildlife filmmaker, presenter and award-winning photographer based in New Delhi, India. He is the producer of WWF International’s 'Safari With Suyash', a real-life web series about a young person’s life with tigers and conservation issues surrounding the species, centered in Bandhavgarh National Park. In this episode, Suyash shares anecdotes of some of his enthralling encounters with wildlife and shares insights on how climate change is adversely affecting...
Duration:00:25:50
Clearing The Air On Air Pollution with Dr. Robin-Russell Jones
4/21/2021
Dr. Russell-Jones is a former advisor part of England's Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution, and is currently the Chair of 'Help Rescue the Planet', which is an organisation dedicated to minimizing air pollution and mitigating climate change. His activities have influenced several key areas of environmental policy in the UK, including the decision to ban lead in petrol! He talks about the problem of air pollution - its causes, effects and solutions, and his journey in the fight for...
Duration:00:26:22