WORLD: we got this

A recent assessment found that the area of Earth's landmass that will be too hot for even healthy adults to keep a safe core body temperature will approximately triple - to an area almost the size of the US – if global warming reaches 2°C above the preindustrial average. We've already reached 1.5°C.This week Esau asks: what does 'too hot' actually mean? What will happen to the people who live in these areas? And what might be done to help combat the impacts?Joining him are Dr Tom Matthews, lead author of the study and Senior Lecturer in Environmental Geography, and Aditya Pillai, who is a doctoral researcher in King's India Institute, a Visiting Fellow at the Sustainable Futures Collaborative, New Delhi, and author of a recent report investigating India's readiness for the extreme heat of a much, much hotter world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The proposed Grand Inga dam in the Democratic Republic of Congo would be the largest power station in the world - if its ever built. With twice the output of China's Three Gorges, the dam could potentially bring electricity to those 600 million in sub-Saharan Africa currently without.But after decades of delay, investors withdrawing, environmental concerns, and its ballooning $80bn price tag, does the dream still hold water?Joining Esau this time are Barnaby Dye, Lecturer in Development Policy and Practice; Mark Mulligan, Professor of Physical & Environmental Geography; and Clement Sefa-Nyarko, Lecturer in Security, Development and Leadership in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the new app DeepSeek? How does it differ from other LLM providers? And why has it caused such a significant impact on the US AI industry? In this episode, Esau is joined by Sean Starrs and Juan Grigera, from the Department of International Development, King's College London to discuss all things AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the 40th anniversary version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' hits the charts, and with Ed Sheeran igniting a row over whether it and similar charity initiatives reinforce African poverty stereotypes, Esau and guests discuss the current state of the UK-African relationship. Plus, what the heck happened in Baku, as COP29 negotiations overran and left many feeling let down? Is the developing nations settlement too little too late? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald J Trump is set to make a historic comeback as the 47th US President after a decisive electoral victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. In this episode, host Esau Williams talks to Dr Sean Starrs, an expert in international development, and Dr Anastasia Piliavsky, a Ukrainian who studies Indian politics, on what to expect when Trump takes office in January 2025. They discuss the implications of a Trump presidency for India, Ukraine, China, the Middle East, and the rest of the world, and how Trump's MAGA base may influence his policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of the UK budget, and a report from Greenpeace on the feasibility of a wealth tax on the super rich, the panel discuss whether such a measure is possible or even likely. Plus, what happened at the BRICS+ summit, and was it a success for Putin and his allies?Joining Esau this episode are Sean Kenji Starrs, Barnaby Dye, and Benjamin Tippet from the Department of International Development.World: We Got This is brought to you by the School of Global Affairs, King's College London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode for the Lau China Institute's China Week, Esau is joined by Dr Charlotte Goodburn to discuss her new report on the impact of China-linked economic development zones in Africa, Dr Jane Hayward explains China's many vacant cities, and Professor Astrid Nordin and Dr Sean Kenji-Starrs discuss the China question in the US elections. Learn more about the Lau China Institute's China Week: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/china-weekRead about the new report on China-linked SEZs in Africa co-authored by Dr Charlotte Goodburn: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/impacts-of-china-associated-economic-development-zones-in-africaLearn more about the School of Global Affairs: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/global-affairs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Esau this episode: Prof Frans Berkhout talks about the pledge by the big banks to triple nuclear energy by 2050; Dr Anastasia Piliavsky digs deeper into Narendra Modi's visit to the US; and PhD candidate Teyah Payne discusses recent flooding in the global north and south. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Samia Akhter-Khan spent a year in Myanmar with older adults, she became curious to understand how loneliness operates in such social contexts where communities are tight knit. So for her PhD project, she chose to conduct research into loneliness in later life in Thailand and Myanmar. In this episode, Samia talks to her supervisor Dr Rosie Mayston about the challenges of studying loneliness in different cultural contexts, how she learned a new language, and the theory she developed for understanding loneliness. Learn more about Samia's research: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/samia-akhter-khan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The far-right has seen its popularity grow across Europe in recent years and is expected to gain a quarter of the seats in the European Parliamentary elections this year. In this episode, Dr Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor in Public Policy at King's College London's International School for Government, looks at what is behind the rise of the far-right, its wider implications and what society and individuals can do to halt or reverse this trend.If you are interested in gaining further insights from Dr Samaras and other experts across King's around this extraordinary year of elections, check out our Poll to Poll 2024 series of comment pieces and events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can feminist movements worldwide learn from Argentina? A lot it seems.In this episode, Lea Happ, PhD student in the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine talks to her supervisor Dominique Béhague about her research on the feminist activist networks in Argentina. She studies how the movement to legalise abortion transformed when that goal was realised in December 2020. Lea shares the insights we can learn from Argentina to inform feminist movements working for reproductive rights in other parts of the world.Learn more about Lea's research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, there is also ongoing fighting in Gaza, attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea and subsequent US and UK air strikes. This has prompted some to warn we are a moving from a post-war to a pre-war world.In this latest episode, Dr Marina Miron, a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, explores whether we are in a time of increased conflicts, what lies behind the current wars, the role of NATO and what we need to do differently if we want a more peaceful future.*Note this episode was recorded prior to the appointment of General O. Syrkyi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, researcher Ol Perkins explores whether land-based carbon dioxide removal schemes such as reforestation can live up to their promises and help us meet global pledges to limit climate change.Ol outlines some of the challenging implications of this approach and why experts and policymakers also need to consider the socio-cultural, environmental, and institutional factors that seem to have been overlooked to date.If you'd like to read the full paper mentioned in the episode, you can find it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What strategic role has Nigeria played on issues of peace and security in West Africa? What do Nigeria's past interventions in Liberia and Sierra Leone tell us about its role in the region today? In this episode, Dr Folahanmi Aina, who recently completed his PhD from the African Leadership Centre at King's, talks to Dr Olawale Ismail, Senior Lecturer at ALC, about the findings of his PhD research and how he navigated the ups and downs of the PhD journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode looks at how colourism affects people and their life chances, plus how research is helping to fill the gaps in our knowledge around this pervasive, but perhaps not widely known form of discrimination.Featuring Dr Aisha Phoenix, a social justice lecturer from the School of Education, Communication & Society at King's College London, the episode also explores what lies behind colourism and hears about her research that is helping improve understanding around the prevalence and effects of colourism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a movement for social justice transform into a viable political party? How are the ideas of the movement reshaped in the process? In this episode, Dr Vignesh Rajahmani, who completed his PhD from the King's India Institute, speaks to Professor Christophe Jaffrelot, Professor of Indian Politics and Sociology, about his thesis on the Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu in southern India. He shares his insights on the movement's journey from being a grassroots social mobilisation into a political party and its impact on Indian politics. He discusses why studying the Dravidian movement offers unique insights into the potential of identity politics to achieve social justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The international community imposed far-reaching sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in a bid to weaken its economic base and curtail its ability to wage war. However, the war continues. So, what has happened? Have the sanctions not worked as hoped? And if not, why not?In this episode, Dr Alexander Kupatadaze, Senior Lecturer at King's Russia Institute, shares his new research which reveals how Russia is outmanoeuvring Western sanctions thanks to help from neighbouring countries and the “implicit approval” of producers in the West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What life skills can one learn from doing a PhD?In this episode, Dr Maísa Edwards who recently completed a joint PhD from the King's Brazil Institute and the University of São Paulo talks about her research on Brazil's diplomatic and defence relations in the South Atlantic region. Speaking to Dr Andreza de Souza Santos, Maísa also shares the challenges she faced in completing her PhD during the Covid-19 pandemic and the research skills and life lessons she learnt from the experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Migration is a topic that preoccupies many countries around the world and this new episode looks at some of the current global challenges around migration including exploring what impact immigrants have on jobs and public services, whether politicians are in step with public attitudes towards migrants and refugees, plus what it is like for those trying to move in search of a better life. It features academics from the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London: Dr Leonie Ansems de Vries, Reader in International Politics in the Department of War Studies and Director of King's Sanctuary Programme; Professor Jonathan Portes, Professor of Economics and Public Policy in the School of Politics & Economics and the Policy Institute; and Dr Mollie Gerver, Lecturer in International Ethics of the School of Politics & Economics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why aren't mainland Chinese films box office hits in the UK? Do Chinese people watch films produced in the UK? PhD student, Giulia D'Aquila researches an agreement between China and the UK on film production and distribution.In this episode, she reflects on how films from mainland China are received in the UK, what is considered propaganda in each country and why other foreign-language exports are popular with Western audiences. She also shares more about her PhD journey with Professor Kerry Brown, Director of the Lau China Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is technology really helping people in India to receive their welfare entitlements? Or is digitalisation affecting their agency? And how does it affect local state actors? These are some of the questions PhD student, Vanita Leah Falcao is exploring in her thesis. In this episode, she speaks with Professor Louise Tillin about her time as a policy worker in India, her experiences doing research field work and how her thesis question has shifted over the course of her PhD studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we recently marked a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, we are sharing an episode of The War Studies Podcast produced by our Department of War Studies looking back at what we have learned over the past year of fighting and what it might mean for the future.It features Dr Marina Miron, who uses her knowledge of Russian military strategy, information warfare, and technology to explore what has happened over the past year and why, as well looking at the implications for future global security.Find out more about the Department of War Studies, which sits within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London. Find out more about the podcast here or search for "The War Studies Podcast" to listen to more episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This new episode looks at recent large-scale public protests in Russia, China and Iran including what has sparked them and what they tell us about the balance of power of these regimes.The episode, featuring academics from the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, looks at the effects of the protests, the response of those in power to the public dissent, and asks whether they are a sign that authoritarian regimes are losing their grip or whether they could use them to justify increasing control.It features Ahou Koutchesfahani, a PhD candidate in our War Studies Department, Dr Jane Hayward, a lecturer in China and Global Affairs at King's Lau China Institute, and Dr Maxim Alyukov, a postdoctoral fellow at King's Russia Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Master's alumna Linette Lim's focused her dissertation looked at why some Indian states far out-perform others in the Human Development Index (HDI). In this episode, she shares how she came up with this research puzzle and her journey post-master's degree. This includes her life as a foreign correspondent in China and how her experience with censorship led to her PhD thesis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can the life of sand dunes on Mars tell us about climate change on Earth? In this episode, PhD student Lucie Delobel shares her love of sand dunes and how she went from studying them on Earth to studying them on Mars.Her master's dissertation became a leading article for Nature Climate Change and is shaping the discussion on using wind patterns to examine climate change. Now doing a PhD at King's, she has taken her knowledge of wind patterns to outer space.Hear Lucie share her academic story with Andreas Baas, Reader in Geomorphology in the Department of Geography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode looks at where we are in the climate crisis, how recent events including war and economic crises have affected the priority of environmental issues and whether we still have time to make a difference.It features two academics from the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London who explore whether we are at a pivotal moment in the climate crisis.Professor Frans Berkhout, from King's Department of Geography, outlines some of the impacts of global warming that are we already seeing, discusses whether he thinks we will be able to adapt to our new world and assesses where we are on progress against global commitments.Dr Duraid Jalili, from King's Defence Studies Department and Co-director of its Environmental Security Research group, highlights ways in which environmental issues have already affected the geopolitical, economic and social order of our world, looks at how the war in Ukraine has affected public focus on climate change and discusses whether we are at a critical moment in public and political understanding of the need to take action.They also share their thoughts for the future, including how hopeful they feel about our ability to take the steps needed to address climate change, and what we can all do to play our part. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What shapes and enables women's rights to be fully enacted in a world where sexual reproductive health is politicised? What exactly is the reproductive justice movement? And how important is it to understand our past when it comes to making informed decisions about women's bodies?In this episode, PhD student Annabel Sowemimo shares how she first got into sexual reproductive health, more about her day job as a Community Sexual Reproductive Health Registrar and why she founded the Reproductive Justice initiative. She also talks about a piece called, 'The secret lives of Britain's first Black physicians', which she wrote for Wellcome Collection and about her great, great grandfather – one of the first West African graduates of medicine in the UK.Hear Annabel explore her findings with Dr Rishitia Nandagiri, Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine (Bioethics & Society). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast episode looks at the huge political consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and how its effects are still being felt at every level around the world today.It explores how the pandemic affected the standing of global leadership organisations, as well as challenging previously held ideas about effective leaders and political systems.It also looks at how the pandemic caused the downfall of the British Prime Minister and is still determining key UK government priorities, plus discusses ways in which the far-right exploited the chaos and confusion surrounding COVID-19 to recruit new followers.It features Professor ‘Funmi Olonisakin, Professor Andrew Blick and Blyth Crawford, who are all based in the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can we do to protect our oceans? Are 'Marine Protected Areas' an effective method of ecosystem management? These are some of the questions that PhD Candidate, Constance Schéré, aims to answer through her research. Hear Constance discuss her research with Kate Schreckenberg, Head of King's Department of Geography and Professor in Environment and Development.You can find out more about the organisations Constance mentions in the podcast through the links below: Coastwatch: https://coastwatch.org/europe/ Seasearch: https://www.seasearch.org.uk/ORCA: https://www.orcaweb.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode explores the important role of energy in the geopolitical order on our planet. It explores how China can meet its energy needs and climate commitments, the potential impact of the war in Ukraine on Russia's role as an energy superpower, plus why we are still so reliant on fossil fuels to power our daily lives.It features Dr Thomas Froehlich, Kalina Damianova and Isabel Hilton, all of whom are part of the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy at King's College London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the mass incarceration of women quintupling in Guatemala as a result of the 'war on drugs', Gloriana Rodriguez Alvarez, PhD candidate and human rights advocate, asks how the country's policies and institutions perpetuate social prejudices and impact marginalised communities.In this episode, Gloriana speaks with David Mwambari, Lecturer in African Security and Leadership Studies at King's African Leadership Centre, about her research, her time interviewing inmates in Guatemalan prisons and the importance of being an empathetic researcher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The invasion of Ukraine has shown how new technologies are now used alongside more traditional means of waging war. This episode, the second on the Changing Face of War, looks at how space has become an integral part of military and security operations today, how countries around the world and private individuals are expanding their activities into space, and how closely these are linked to what is happening on Earth.It also explores whether we need to put in safeguards now, how we can learn lessons from the past and why we should encourage international collaboration to ensure space doesn't become dangerous overcrowded by satellites and space debris.The episode feature Dr Sophy Antrobus, Dr Mark Hilborne and Julia Balm, who are all based in the School of Security Studies in our Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dr Tim Stevens and Dr Kenneth Payne, both based in the School of Security Studies in the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London, explore the role of cyber operations, social media and artificial intelligence in modern warfare.They explain how our reliance on digital systems is creating new vulnerabilities, look at the ways that social media is broadening out conflicts today and explore whether cyber operations could ever be an alternative to sending in troops on the ground.And what about artificial intelligence or AI? what role is that already playing in modern-day warfare? Could it replace humans on the battlefield and will we have AI swarms or shoals roaming the skies or swimming through the oceans hunting down our enemies?This is the first of two episodes on the Changing Face of War. The second, due out later this month, will look at how space is now an integral part of modern warfare and defence and whether the world is ready for the challenges involved in moving into this new frontier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does foreign policy interact with health? And how is power intertwined with health policy?In this episode, Maria Berta Ecija Salgado, PhD alumnus, discusses her research on soft and hard power in Brazil foreign affairs. This included conducting field work in Mozambique to explore the role of Brazil in establishing a factory for antiretroviral drugs.Hear Maria Berta discuss her research with Anthony Pereira, Professor of Brazilian Studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of the ‘WORLD: we got this' podcast explores how poverty affects people around the world and hears what could be done to distribute wealth more evenly.In the episode, Dr Eduardo Ortiz-Juarez, Dr Liz Fouksman and Otto Lehto, who are all part of the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy, share research on what lies behind global poverty including the effects of the pandemic and where it is increasing the fastest.They also look at the suggestion that every adult should get a guaranteed minimum income, and we hear how fixed and deep-rooted ideas around work could be affecting grassroots support for such schemes and be contributing to poverty around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year, Sara Dahlen won King's Biotechnology & Society Essay Contest on the theme: "In the future there will be no humans as we know them. So what?” Her essay, “Notes to No-One”, imagines a future after an ecological collapse where humanity has almost been destroyed by climate change, wildfires and endocrine disruptions.In this episode, Sara Dahlen, a PhD candidate and Dr Silvia Camporesi, Reader in Bioethics and Health Humanities, discuss this imagined future, humanity's relationship with nature and technology, and explore some of the bioethical questions facing us today.Read Sara's essay and find out more about the Biotechnology and Society research group on the King's website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the pandemic, how have governments' approach to communication impacted our sense of risk? Have our governments helped us to feel safe and alert or just confused?In this episode, George Warren, a King's PhD candidate, takes a look at different governments' communications strategies around the risk of COVID and some of the best and worst practices. Hear George explore his research with Ragnar Löfstedt, Professor of Risk Management in the Department of Geography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of the WORLD: we got this podcast explores how gender inequalities are having an impact on different societies across the globe and hears what could be done to create a more equal world. In the episode, Dr Ye Liu, Professor Cathy McIlwaine and Dr Aleida Borges, who all work in the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London, share research on what lies behind gender inequalities, some of the effects this has on societies ranging from Latin America to China, and their ideas for bringing about change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the role of companies in complex crises, such as pandemics, inequality and climate change? How responsible are they for their impact on society and the environment? And what about the CEO – what is their role in the corporate response to crises? In this episode, Marc Lepere explores these questions, including whether the COVID-19 pandemic has led to companies becoming more responsible. Hear him explore his research with Dr Robyn Klingler-Vidra, Senior Lecturer in International Political Economy in the Department of International Development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode looks at division and polarisation in society and explores what could help create a greater sense of unity in the future. It features Professor Bobby Duffy, Paula Surridge and Dr Jack Brown who all work within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London, talking what lies behind generational, cultural, political and geographical divisions. They also share their views on whether society is as polarised as it is often portrayed to be, and whether we are likely to see more community cohesion in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are women climate scientists judged for speaking out about climate change? After all, women have often, and still are, dismissed as dramatic or emotional in the public sphere. Hear from master's graduate, Lauren Armstrong as she explores her research on the topic with Dr George Adamson, Senior Lecturer in Geography.'In Conversation' episodes of the WORLD: we got this podcast showcase the research of our students and the impact the next generation is making on the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, released ahead of the COP26 climate summit, looks at why we aren't doing more to tackle climate change and what society, governments and individuals can do turn current inaction into action. It features Dr Kris de Meyer, Dr James Porter and Dr Anshu Ogra from the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak with campaigner, activist and CEO Seyi Akiwowo about the impact of online abuse, and why taking a public health approach might be a way forward. Seyi founded and now runs the charity 'Glitch'. You can find out more by heading to https://fixtheglitch.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How has the feminist movement been democratised? What differentiates the feminist strike front from the conventual labour strike? And how do we bring feminist activism into the everyday? In a special WORLD: we got this takeover, we hand the podcast over to the Gender Studies Network at King's. Professor Jelke Bose, lead for the network, and Phoebe Martin, PhD candidate and editor of the Feminist Perspectives blog, spoke with Veronica Gago author of Feminist International: How to Change Everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is water diplomacy? Will Climate Change result in increased conflict over water access? And what should countries and organisations be doing to make sure the world be doing to make sure the world works together on water access? We speak to Dr Naho Mirumachi on World Water Day about Water Diplomacy. King's Water Hub - https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/kings-water Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is populism? Does it threaten the foundations of democracy? Does Donald Trump's defeat represent the high point for populism globally? And what should Democrats do next? In today's episode we discuss these questions and much more with Professor Steve Levitsky, Professor of Government at Harvard University and leading scholar on populism. Register for Populism in Latin American and Beyond: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2Cdp3qPBREyvQzs4U0vHNg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Prof Phil Hubbard about how the pandemic has altered our urban environment and why these changes may be permanent. But why cities this moment presents an opportunity to reimagine how we use our urban space, in turn helping tackle climate change and inequality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the need to ‘RESET' and rethink how we manage the internet in the age of mass surveillance with Professor Ron Debit. As director of the Citizens Lab at the University of Toronto Ron and his team have been at the forefront of helping understand the internets impact on society, helping uncover human rights abuses and pull back the curtain to help teach us understand what's really going on. His new work ‘Reset: Reclaiming the Internet for Civil Society' offers us the chance to understand and tackle one of the biggest challenges facing democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak with Dr Ann Kelly about the need for a truly global approach to the vaccine rollout. We discuss the need to build vaccine production and development capacity, including within developing countries, helping speed up vaccination and new variant detection. We also explore why the pandemic demonstrates the need to push for healthcare provision globally so that when pandemics hit, we can work together under the motto ‘no ones safe until everyone's safe'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak with Dr Gemma Knowles, the about the ground-breaking research being undertaken to understand and support young people's mental health. Speaking during children's mental health week, Dr Gemma Knowles joined the podcast to discuss the emerging challenges for young people's mental health and the recent challenges posed by COVID-19.Link to Centres Website: www.kcl.ac.uk/csmhLink to support for young people: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak with political journalist Isabel Hardman about why her own experiences of mental health led her to write The Natural Health Service—in turn, helping to explore the benefits to our mental wellbeing of spending time in nature. Along the way, Isabel met others who had found the benefits of Nature to the health and spoke with researchers trying to understand the benefits of everything from forest bathing to cold water swimming.This is episode is in partnership with the Centre for Society and Mental Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.