Podcasts about Climate Council

Thursday Headlines: One Nation support surges among women, inner-city livers and the wealthy Netanyahu brushes off tensions as Trump confirms fiery phone call Australia among countries facing new US tariffs 80% of cigs and vapes smoked in Australia last year were illegal Lisa Jane Spencer faces backlash for skit mocking Aboriginal Australians NSW to allow medicinal cannabis users to drive Deep Dive: We already know that our increasing appetite for all things AI has the potential to harm the planet and our hip pockets, with energy-hungry data centres needed to power the demand. A new report by the Climate Council has highlighted this fact, with fears of a 25% increase in electricity prices by 2035 and 3x growth in water consumption and energy needs in less than four years if things keep going unchecked. But there are ways for data centres to be green, with the Climate Council’s CEO Amanda McKenzie explaining how on this episode of The Briefing. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: Iceland's Municipality ElectionsElections were held in Iceland's municipalities on Saturday. These elections take place every four years and unlike parliamentary elections have a wider voting base, since people who don't have an Icelandic citizenship can vote in them. In Reykjavík, the ruling coalition in the city lost its majority. While no single party gained a pure majority, the Independence Party was the winner of the election landing 9 municipality seats, out of the 23 available with 32,9% of the vote. We discuss the election, and what it may mean for the current government and the upcoming referendum on continuing negotiations with the EU.Summer VibesToday's forecast expects up to 14 degrees celsius, meaning that today, Monday, may feel like summer in Iceland has begun, finally.AMOC Doomsday Prophecies May Effect Government PolicyHalldór Þorgeirsson, the chairman of Loftslagsráð, or “The Climate Council” which is a council set up by Icelandic law to provide advice to Iceland's government on the climate, has sent the government a memo, warning that the likelihood of the collapse of the so called AMOC in the North Atlantic, calls for immediate action by the Icelandic government. he AMOC is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation — a system of ocean currents in the Atlantic that moves warm, salty water northward near the surface and cold, denser water southward at depth. The Gulf Stream is part of it. According to reporting on the AMOC the mean temperature in Iceland may drop by 9 degrees Celsius if the AMOC collapses, and that the odds of that happening by the end of this century are now so high, that something needs to be done — globally — if Iceland is not to become uninhabitable. The Council recommends that Iceland adopt the official position that the potential collapse of the AMOC is a national security issue, and start applying pressure internationally to reduce carbon emissions.Support the show------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://grapevine.is/high-five-club/Or donate to the Grapevine here:https://support.grapevine.isYou can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store:https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication.You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

Headlines: Royal Commission hears stories of antisemitism Australia and Japan sign agreement on energy and critical minerals US to begin guiding ships through Strait of Hormuz Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former lawyer, is hospitalised Hantavirus kills three on cruise ship Shakira performs for free on Copacaban Beach Deep Dive: What were the 1970s oil shocks? As the world reacts to the blocked Strait of Hormuz, energy experts are comparing the current economic fallout to the crises of the 1970s, when oil supplies were also suddenly constrained. The effects of those oil shocks lasted for decades. Will the effects of the current oil shock be just as severe... or even bigger? In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Professor Greg Bourne, a former energy advisor to British PM Margaret Thatcher, former regional president of BP Australasia, and now a councillor at the Climate Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate change is having measurable impacts in Ireland, and there are growing risks for communities, infrastructure, essential services and the economy. That's according to a new report from the Climate Change Advisory Council. joining Anton to discuss the findings was Peter Thorne is Chair of the Council's Adaptation Committee.

Climate change is having measurable impacts in Ireland, and there are growing risks for communities, infrastructure, essential services and the economy. That's according to a new report from the Climate Change Advisory Council. joining Anton to discuss the findings was Peter Thorne is Chair of the Council's Adaptation Committee.

Oι λογαριασμοί του ηλεκτρικού τα τελευταία χρόνια αποτελούν πονοκέφαλο για πολλούς Αυστραλούς. Μια πρόσφατη έκθεση του Climate Council εξέτασε τους παράγοντες που συμβάλουν στο φούσκωμα των λογαριασμών.

Greg Mullins (pictured), who has fought and experienced fires around the world, was one of two guests on a webinar organised by Australia's "Climate Council", which discussed how fires that devastated huge parts of America's Los Angeles could easily erupt in Australia. Mullins is the former Chief Fire Officer and CEO (Commissioner) for New South Wales, and he is a member of "Emergency Leaders for Climate Action".

Skoro sedam milijuna ljudi koji žive na sve većim periferijama australskih glavnih gradova izloženi su riziku od urbanih požara sličnih onima koji su prošle godine pogodili Los Angeles. Na to upozoravaju bivši australski vatrogasni zapovjednici i neprofitna organizacija Climate Council, u trenutku kada se zemlja suočava s jednim od najznačajnijih toplinskih valova posljednjih godina.

Almost seven million people living on the expanding fringes of Australia's capital cities are at risk from urban fires similar to those seen in Los Angeles last year. The warning, by former Australian fire chiefs and the Climate Council comes as the country is set to swelter in one of the most significant heatwaves of recent years. - ロサンジェルスで起きた大規模住宅火災はまだ記憶に新しいところです。オーストラリアの元消防署長グループ、および気候変動評議会によると、これに似た火災が、各州首都郊外で起きる可能性があると警告しています。 近年で最も深刻な熱波（ヒートウェーブ）が、オーストラリアを襲うと予想されている中での発表です。

Almost seven million people living on the expanding fringes of Australia's capital cities are at risk from urban fires similar to those seen in Los Angeles last year. The warning, by former Australian fire chiefs and the Climate Council comes as the country is set to swelter in one of the most significant heatwaves of recent years. - รายงานฉบับใหม่ระบุว่า ประชาชนเกือบ 7 ล้านคนที่อาศัยอยู่ตามแนวขอบเมืองหลวงต่าง ๆ กำลังเผชิญความเสี่ยงจากไฟไหม้ในลักษณะเดียวกับเหตุไฟไหม้ครั้งใหญ่ที่ลอสแอนเจลิสเมื่อปีที่ผ่านมา ทางด้านอดีตผู้บัญชาการดับเพลิงของออสเตรเลียและองค์กร Climate Council ออกเตือนในขณะที่ประเทศกำลังคลื่นความร้อนรุนแรงที่สุดครั้งหนึ่งในรอบหลายปี

A bushfire warning from former Australian fire chiefs and the Climate Council comes as the country faces one of the worst heatwaves in recent years. - Ang babala ng bushfire mula sa mga dating pinuno ng fire service ng Australia at ng Climate Council ay kasabay ng paghahanda ng bansa sa isa sa pinakamalalang heatwave sa mga nagdaang taon.

Nearly seven million people living on the fringes of Australia's cities face growing risks from urban fires, as the nation braces for one of its most severe heatwaves since Black Summer of 2019-2020. A new joint report from former Australian fire chiefs and the Climate Council has suggested it's only a matter of time until Australian cities experience a disaster of the same magnitude as the Los Angeles blazes of 2025.

Almost seven million people living on the expanding fringes of Australia's capital cities are at risk from urban fires similar to those seen in Los Angeles last year. The warning, by former Australian fire chiefs and the Climate Council comes as the country is set to swelter in one of the most significant heatwaves of recent years. - آسٹریلیا کے اہم شہروں کے پھیلتے ہوئے مضافاتی کنارے پر رہنے والے تقریباً 70 لاکھ افراد کو شہری آگ سے اسی طرح کا خطرہ لاحق ہے جیسا کہ گزشتہ سال لاس اینجلس میں دیکھا گیا تھا۔ سابق آسٹریلوی فائر چیفس اور کلائمیٹ کونسل کی جانب سے یہ انتباہ اس وقت سامنے آیا ہے جب ملک حالیہ برسوں کی سب سے اہم گرمی کی لہروں میں سے ایک کی لپیٹ میں ہے۔

Almost seven million people living on the expanding fringes of Australia's capital cities are at risk from urban fires similar to those seen in Los Angeles last year. The warning, by former Australian fire chiefs and the Climate Council comes as the country is set to swelter in one of the most significant heatwaves of recent years.

Maduro erklärt sich wegen sogenanntem Narco-Terrorismus für nicht schuldig / Naveed Akram in Hochsicherheitsanstalt verlegt / Climate Council warnt vor Bränden wie in Los Angeles in australischen Großstädten / Dänemarks Ministerpräsidentin warnt vor einem Ende der NATO / Bundeswehr unterstützt Behörden nach Stromausfall in Berlin / Israelisches Militär fliegt Luftangriffe auf den Süden des Libanon / 35 Todesopfer bei regierungskritischen Protesten im Iran / USA heben langjährige Impfempfehlung auf

Pro-Palestinian protestors clashed with police outside the recent Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. Dani Zhang takes us through how the government's support of the defence expo contradicts its public statements about Australia's role about the war in Gaza. Producer Jessica D'Souza chats to NSW Treaty Commissioner Naomi Moran about the process towards a treaty with Aboriginal people in the state, following Victoria's passing of treaty legislation. Can't keep up with Australia's climate policy updates? Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis breaks down all the latest flops from Labor and the Coalition with the Climate Council's Ben McCleod. Producer Jaspar McCahon-Boersma unpacks the circumstances surrounding the government's recent murky deportations to Nauru with the Refugee Council of Australia's Dr Graham Thom. He also speaks to Zaki Haidari from Amnesty International, who speaks about his experience seeking asylum in Australia by sea. This episode of Backchat was produced by Dani Zhang, Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, Jessica D'Souza, Jaspar McCahon-Boersma and Bec Cushway. Executive produced by Bec Cushway. Hosted by Dani Zhang and Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis. Aired 8 November 2025 on Gadigal land. Want to support our show? Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a five-star review, and share an episode with a friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Really Interesting Women The podcast Ep. 160  Amanda MacKenzieAmanda MacKenzie is one of Australia's most influential voices in climate change advocacy and policy communication. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Climate Council, she has spent over a decade transforming how Australians understand and engage with climate science, policy, and action.And whilst terms such as ‘policy communication' seem like government speak, the reality is both brilliant and simple. The organisation's success under my Amanda's leadership lies in its ability to translate complex climate science into understandable, accessible, actionable information for policymakers, media, and the general public. It's not a ‘one size fits all'. It doesn't just present dry scientific data and have you try and interpret its significance. It's a communications strategy that connects climate science to everyday concerns about health, economics, and community wellbeing. Amanda MacKenzie's contributions to climate advocacy and public policy have been widely recognized here and overseas.I enjoyed this conversation because she simplified a complex subject...or a subject that has been made complex. Unnecessarily. Head to the link in my bio to listen to the episode. Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history. Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friendshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

Chris Bowen (pictured) is Australia's Climate Change and Energy Minister, who says it is the toughest job he has ever had.Mr Bowen, also the Federal Member for McMahon, was a guest on a recent webinar organised by Australia's Climate Council.He was interviewed by the CEO of the Climate Council, Amanda McKenzie.And from The Melbourne Age we have the story: "COP out? Prospect of climate summit spanning Australia and Turkey raises carbon emissions question".

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The Government must improve its supports for retrofitting, heat pumps and solar PV panels. That's the call from the Climate Change Advisory Council, whose Chair Marie Donnelly who explained it all to Shane.

My guest this week is Claire O'Rourke - campaigner, communicator, and author of Together We Can, a book that shines a light on everyday Australians taking action on climate change. Claire is dedicated to helping people and communities respond to the climate crisis with hope, courage, and practical solutions. She currently works with the Climate Council and has held leadership roles with Solar Citizens and the Every Australian Counts campaign, driving grassroots action and national conversations that create meaningful change. Her work draws on more than two decades of experience in journalism, communications, and social change, spanning Australia and overseas. Through her storytelling, writing, and advocacy, Claire helps people see that climate action isn't just possible - it's already happening all around us. In this episode, we explore what it takes to build a hopeful movement for change, how ordinary people can find their place in tackling the climate crisis, and Claire's journey from journalism to becoming a national voice for climate solutions.

Israels Armee soll Stadt Gaza einnehmen/ Bundeskanzler Merz und die Bundesregierung stürzen in der Wählergunst ab/ Climate Council erklärt, dass jüngere Wähler sich von der Regierung mehr Engagement in dieser Angelegenheit wünschen/ Schweiz von dem vom US Präsidenten verhängten Strafzoll von 39 Prozent geschockt

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Mary Merkenich.NewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest political developments and issues drawing on the following articlesNo war on Iran. Break the US alliance!Labor calls productivity summit to appease big businessReport on the upcoming rally in Merri-bek coming up on Monday 23 June calling on the council to save the highly successful library social worker program.Interviews and DiscussionsGeorge Kanjere, Independent candidate joins the program to talk about his campaign as a candidate for the Darebin City Council, North West Ward by-election, including key issues such as privatisation of council services and saving the preston market. You can listen to the individual interview here.Professor David Karoly, climate scientist and member of the Climate Council joins the program to talk about the science behind the climate emergency and why the inaction of the Albanese government is contributing directly to climate disaster. You can listen to the individual interview here. Songs PlayedBillie Eilish - all the good girls go to hell Allday and The Veronicas cover Joni Mitchell 'Big Yellow Taxi'  

Greg Bourne, former BP Australasia president, once worked alongside Australia’s biggest LNG venture: Woodside’s North West Shelf. Now a councillor at the Climate Council, he warns extending the project will unleash billions of tonnes of emissions and threaten tens of thousands of ancient rock carvings, while delivering a “pittance” in economic benefit to Australia. Yet Bourne says the decision to keep the project running until 2070 was almost inevitable, after decades of lobbying in Canberra. Today, Greg Bourne on how Woodside got the green light – and the reform he says is needed to stop the next fossil-fuel behemoth. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Former BP Australasia president, Greg Bourne. Photo: AAP Image/Supplied by Woodside EnergySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accurately measuring or calculating GHG emissions in a standard manner is critical in any decarbonisation process. Today, we speak with Adina Renee Adler, Executive Director of the Global Steel Climate Council (GSSC), a non-profit organisation aiming to establish such a standard within the global steel industry. She describes the extremely tricky process of emissions measurement, the pitfalls involved and how this space might develop. We also have a fresh perspective on how the Green Steel Challenge is developing around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Nicki Hutley, a climate councillor and chief economist, about a comprehensive climate risk report by the Climate Council.The discussion centres on the alarming rise in insurance premiums due to climate risks, emphasising the need for prompt and effective climate action.They discuss the current and future scenarios of climate risks affecting property insurance, the role of sustainability in corporate decision-making, and the importance of financial and community engagement in addressing these challenges.Link to report: https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/escalating-climate-risks-for-aussies-homes/00:41 Climate risk and the cost-of-living crisis01:03 Impact of climate policy reversals02:18 Climate Council's latest research02:38 Insurance affordability and property risk05:46 Economic implications07:08 Corporate responsibility and climate action11:48 Key findings13:11 Conclusion and final thoughtsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Despite the slow fall in inflation, Australian households are paying through the nose for their insurance. Indeed, rising insurance premiums have been a notable contributor to Australia's cost-of-living crisis. They have also placed upward pressure on CPI inflation. The Climate Council says that Australians are paying $30 billion more on insurance than they were a … Continue reading "Dumb Planning And The Rise In Insurance Costs: Costs Us All…"

Ireland is not prepared to deal with severe weather events. The Climate Council is warning the State isn't ready to deal with storms like Darragh and Eowyn - or others in the future. It says there needs to be serious planning and investment into infrastructure like water and electricity. Chair of the body's Adaptation Committee Peter Thorne, says the Government isn't ready for severe weather. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Inagh-based former Senator, Roisín Garvey. Photo(C): maq123 from Getty Images via canva

There is no bigger issue this election than climate change. And who we put into power today will make a crucial difference tomorrow. That's the clear message from Amanda McKenzie, co-founder and CEO of the Climate Council - Australia's leading organisation for independent climate research and advocacy. In this conversation with Osher, Amanda compares the track records of previous governments' climate action, discusses the option of nuclear, clearly states what's at stake, gives a hopeful vision of the future, and lets us know the questions we all should be asking heading into this election. For more information, visit the Climate Council here For tickets to Story Club and more from Osher, head here Send Osher an email hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ສະພາສະພາບອາກາດ (The Climate Council) ເຕືອນວ່າ ເມືອງໃຫຍ່ທີ່ສຸດຂອງອອສເຕຣເລັຍ ອາດປະເຊີນກັບອຸນຫະພູມ ທີ່ຮ້ອນເຖິງຂັ້ນອັນຕະຣາຍ, ຍົກເວັ້ນແຕ່ຈະລົງມືເຮັດ ເພື່ອໃຫ້ການປ່ຽນແປງສະພາບອາກາດນັ້ນ ຊ້າລົງ.

The Climate Council is warning that Australia's biggest cities could face dangerously hot temperatures, unless action is taken to slow down climate change. The Council has released a 'heat map' which also shows that continuing to cut climate pollution can safeguard Australians from the worst impacts of soaring heat.

In the firefighting world, Greg Mullins is a legend. He's the former commissioner of Fire and Rescue New South Wales, a Climate Councillor with the Climate Council, and the founder of Emergency Leaders for Climate Action. With over 50 years experience in fire-fighting, he is an internationally recognised expert in responding to major bushfires and natural disasters. In this episode, he joins Ant to speak about the terrifying task of firefighting during Australia's 'Black Summer' of 2019, and the toll that has taken on him to this day. LINKS Check out 'Firestorm' by Greg Mullins here Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Ant MiddletonEditor: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Anna Henvest Managing Producer: Elle Beattie Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Headlines: Decision on Trump's hush money case delayed again, Anglican church's global leader resigns over child sexual abuse scandal, Parents and principals urged to help with social media ban, and CHOICE names the worst Australian products and services of the year. Deep Dive: As delegates from more than 200 countries meet to negotiate the future of global climate action this week at COP29, US president-elect and climate change denier Donald Trump is casting a long shadow.   The world's scientists say the window to avert the worst of the climate crisis is closing fast. So does four more years of Trump mean we're basically doomed?   Dr. Wesley Morgan is a research associate with the Institute for Climate Risk and Response at the University of New South Wales and a fellow with the Climate Council of Australia. He tells Bension Siebert on this episode of The Briefing that, in his view, there's lots to feel hopeful about.  Follow The Briefing:TikTok: @listnrnewsroomInstagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroomFacebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we're joined  by Nicki Hutley, an esteemed economist and climate expert from the Climate Council. Nicki brings with her a wealth of experience in economics, sustainability, and corporate responsibility. In this episode, we'll be discussing the pivotal role corporations play in addressing climate change and how emission reduction schemes can help businesses meet their climate goals. We'll explore the challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities that corporations have in driving meaningful change, as well as actionable steps leaders can take to ensure that their organizations contribute to a sustainable future. Whether you're in corporate leadership or just interested in understanding the role of businesses in climate action, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss! Referenced Papers: 1. Macrobond Chart of the week (ESG vs energy: How regional differences shape risk-adjusted returns) - scroll down to No 4 2. https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-research/the-hard-stuff-navigating-the-physical-realities-of-the-energy-transition#/

The Climate Council says solar power saves Australians up to three billion dollars in electricity costs each year -- and hopes to double that figure. - Climate Council mengatakan tenaga surya menghemat biaya listrik warga Australia hingga tiga miliar dolar setiap tahun – dan berharap dapat menggandakan angka tersebut.

Australia jest światowym liderem w instalowaniu paneli fotowoltaicznych na dachach. Ponad 3,6 miliona gospodarstw domowych korzysta z tej formy odnawialnej energii. Climate Council twierdzi, że dzieki energii słonecznej Australijczycy zaoszczędają łącznie 3 miliardy dolarów na rachunkach za prąd każdego roku . Jednak eksperci podkreslają, że Australijczycy ciągle zmagają się z kryzysem kosztów życia.

The Climate Council says solar is saving Australians a collective three billion dollars on power bills every year – and it's hoping to double these numbers. But experts are questioning how feasible this really is, as Aussies continue to grapple with the cost-of-living crisis. - موسمیاتی کونسل کی رپورٹ کے مطابق آسٹریلیا کی شمسی توانائی کی صنعت نے گزشتہ دہائی میں نمایاں طور پر ترقی کی ہے اور، سولر پینلز کے ذریعے آسٹریلینز سالانہ 3 بلین ڈالر بچاتے ہیں۔

The Climate Council says solar is saving Australians a collective three billion dollars on power bills every year – and it's hoping to double these numbers. But experts are questioning how feasible this really is, as Aussies continue to grapple with the cost-of-living crisis.

一份澳洲氣候理事會 (Climate Council) 的新報告指西澳和北領地破壞了國家在可再生能源和減少溫室氣體排放方面的努力。這份分析比較了各州和北領地在清潔能源轉型方面的進展。

Εύσημα απέσπασε η Κουηνσλάνδη στην Green Card του Συμβουλίου Κλίματος. Επικρίσεις για Δυτική Αυστραλία και Βόρεια Επικράτεια.

澳洲氣候理事會 (Climate Council) 這個綠色倡導組織對澳洲 5 大首府城市的公共交通服務作出了分析，發現有大約一半居民不得不依賴自己開車，原因主要是：公共交通不近居所，和班次不足。

Enhancing sustainability and incorporating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) matters into investment decision-making and ownership practices can be a vast and overwhelming task.To get the job done right, it is a path that no responsible investor or asset manager should tread alone.The United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI or PRI) is an international network of more than 5000 financial institutions with over US$121 trillion in assets under management, working together to advocate for ESG integration into investment activities to promote sustainability.David Atkin, chief executive, has a long list of accolades to his name and prior experience at the helm of entities the likes of the Climate Council, AMP Capital, Cbus Super, ESSSuper, and more.Senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass sits down with David to discuss the latest developments in responsible investment, effective stewardship strategies, and the growing focus on social impact within the investment community.

"It's certainly not the case that scientists should be the only people communicating. We have to have everybody in this mix because we're all in this together. So we have to have good science that's communicated. We have to have smart engineers who can work on the technological solutions. We have to have lawyers who are undertaking climate litigation. We have to have creative artists who can tell stories and appeal to people's emotions. No one group should have a responsibility to solve the climate crisis. It's got to be all of those groups bringing what they call the time, the talent, and the treasure to work together on this. We are all in this together, and we've all got a suite of different skills that have to be harnessed to solve this problem."Now in the 21st century, with an abundance of renewable technologies, why is the world still using 18th-century energy technology? How can each of us harness our unique skills to help solve the climate crisis?Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She was a Lead Author of the IPCC's 4th and 5th Assessment Report, Director for the WWF Australia and federal Climate Commissioner and is now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists.https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/lesley-hugheswww.climatecouncil.org.auwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Now in the 21st century, with an abundance of renewable technologies, why is the world still using 18th-century energy technology? How can each of us harness our unique skills to help solve the climate crisis?Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She was a Lead Author of the IPCC's 4th and 5th Assessment Report, Director for the WWF Australia and federal Climate Commissioner and is now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists."It's certainly not the case that scientists should be the only people communicating. We have to have everybody in this mix because we're all in this together. So we have to have good science that's communicated. We have to have smart engineers who can work on the technological solutions. We have to have lawyers who are undertaking climate litigation. We have to have creative artists who can tell stories and appeal to people's emotions. No one group should have a responsibility to solve the climate crisis. It's got to be all of those groups bringing what they call the time, the talent, and the treasure to work together on this. We are all in this together, and we've all got a suite of different skills that have to be harnessed to solve this problem."https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/lesley-hugheswww.climatecouncil.org.auwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Now in the 21st century, with an abundance of renewable technologies, why is the world still using 18th-century energy technology? How can each of us harness our unique skills to help solve the climate crisis?Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She was a Lead Author of the IPCC's 4th and 5th Assessment Report, Director for the WWF Australia and federal Climate Commissioner and is now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists."Australia is generally considered one of the most vulnerable developed countries to the impacts of climate change, and I've been in the climate science space for more than 30 years, but I have to say this last month has been particularly confronting. We're seeing all sorts of tipping points that scientists have been warning about for decades and they are really real right now. I've never had such climate anxiety, and it's sort of new for me to be struggling with that because I think I've been pretty resilient to sort of eco-anxiety. Talking about averages all the time is a real problem in climate science because the temperature on any one day goes up and down a lot more than 1.5 or 2 degrees. So we have to keep working on relating those average global temperatures to the extremes that people experience in their lives on the ground where they live. We have to keep reminding people that that is the sort of thing that we are going to see more and more often. It isn't a one-off event. It's a message about the future."https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/lesley-hugheswww.climatecouncil.org.auwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

"Australia is generally considered one of the most vulnerable developed countries to the impacts of climate change, and I've been in the climate science space for more than 30 years, but I have to say this last month has been particularly confronting. We're seeing all sorts of tipping points that scientists have been warning about for decades and they are really real right now. I've never had such climate anxiety, and it's sort of new for me to be struggling with that because I think I've been pretty resilient to sort of eco-anxiety. Talking about averages all the time is a real problem in climate science because the temperature on any one day goes up and down a lot more than 1.5 or 2 degrees. So we have to keep working on relating those average global temperatures to the extremes that people experience in their lives on the ground where they live. We have to keep reminding people that that is the sort of thing that we are going to see more and more often. It isn't a one-off event. It's a message about the future."Now in the 21st century, with an abundance of renewable technologies, why is the world still using 18th-century energy technology? How can each of us harness our unique skills to help solve the climate crisis?Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She was a Lead Author of the IPCC's 4th and 5th Assessment Report, Director for the WWF Australia and federal Climate Commissioner and is now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists.https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/lesley-hugheswww.climatecouncil.org.auwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast