Making Waves

Unravel the hidden costs of Almería's agricultural boom. Neal Haddaway, photographer and environmentalist, explores the conflict between abundance and scarcity. Discover how 3.5 million tons of produce come at a price – water strain, environmental degradation, and social inequality. Can sustainable practices bridge the gap? Tune in for this gripping exploration. ★ Support this podcast ★

World leaders struggle to agree on climate responsibilities while the poorest regions bear the brunt of climate change. Ironically, those least responsible for global warming suffer the most. Droughts in Africa, floods in South Asia, and rising sea levels in places like Barbados pose significant threats to developing nations. ‘Loss and damage’ is a key issue at Cop27. Saleemul Huq, a climate expert at Cop27, offers insights from the developing world's perspective. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode we will talk with Henk Ovink, the Netherlands' Special Envoy for International Water Affairs. He is travelling the world to work with governments, engineers and local communities on innovative solutions for water challenges. One of the programmes he has launched is Water as Leverage for Resilient Cities Asia. It’s an innovative approach to solve water problems in the coastal areas of Chennai in India, Khulna in Bangladesh and Semarang in Indonesia. ★ Support this podcast ★

Adenike Oladosu, founder of “I Lead Climate Initiative”, has observed the effects of the vanishing Lake Chad, located at the conjunction of Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. The freshwater lake has shrunk dramatically since the 1960s due to unplanned irrigation and climate change, with women at the forefront of the prevailing conflicts and crises. Oladosu shares experiences on how it affects the daily lives of women and girls, and how they need to be at the heart of climate action. ★ Support this podcast ★

The climate crisis is a water crisis. Even a relatively small temperature increase can have a significant impact on the water cycle – droughts and floods become more severe and frequent. That’s why we need to understand the water challenges and come up with solutions. Joep Janssen started Nextblue, a storytelling platform about water, to empower the voices of communities in the heart of delta regions around the world. He is trying to build a community of people who, like you, share common views on the urgent need to tackle the water crisis. ★ Support this podcast ★

The climate crisis is a water crisis. And we, at Nextblue, want to help you understand the realities of this water crisis. We are launching Making Waves, a new podcast about water challenges and solutions. You’ll hear from scientists and local communities in the heart of delta regions around the world. Each short and crisp episode would focus on one specific water-related topic. We'll surprise you with local stories. Of what happens when the water is too much, too little or too dirty. We'll also look towards the future. With solutions, adaptations and actions, for the world's most pressing water issues. ★ Support this podcast ★