Podcasts about lord deben

Stephen Sackur speaks to Conservative politician and former UK environment minister Lord Deben. After Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcement of a major shift in green policies, is political short-termism undermining climate action?

Outgoing chair of the Climate Change Committee Lord Deben - perhaps known better to some listeners as former environment secretary and EG columnist John Gummer - speaks to EG's Piers Wehner in the latest episode of the politics and property podcast.  In a wide-ranging interview he talks about why he believes the government has failed to deliver on its green promises, why we need a Department for Land Use, what he would do to compel developers to be more green, and why he supports Just Stop Oil.  Plus what he would do if he were back in government, and what he wishes he had done better as Secretary of State.  “We are now at risk [from climate change] in a way which we have never been before, and we also know what we have to do," he says. "This is a challenge to humanity which will make or break us. And at the moment, it's breaking us."

Rishi Sunak and now former government minister Lord Zac Goldsmith have a war of words over why Goldsmith resigned this morning. Sunak says its because of the latest Privileges Committee report. Goldsmith says it's because Sunak and his government are not serious about climate change. It comes in a week where it's been announced that this June has been the hottest ever, and the head of the Climate Change Committee, Lord Deben, questions how serious the Conservative government are about sticking to net zero policies. Does Rishi Sunak not care about climate change? We speak to Lord Deben himself, Ed Conway, Economics Editor at Sky News, and Lara Spirit of The Times.

Join Niki and her co-host, Susan Stockwell, Managing Director of Skewb Green, as they explore how business are approaching the challenge of climate change. Our guest interview is with the Rt. Hon John Gummer, Lord Deben, Chair of the Committee on Climate Change and formerly the longest serving Secretary of State for the Environment for UK (1993-97). We explore the legacy of COP27 and what actions we need our Government, businesses and us as individuals to take to adapt and increase our resilience to climate change.

New figures show incomes for upland farmers are facing a massive hit, as payments under the new ELMs scheme do not come up to the level of previous payments under the old EU system. The expected income for upland farm businesses, published by DEFRA, for 2022/23 is just £16,300 - that's a 65 per cent reduction. Hill farmers have always relied more heavily on subsidies, and the EU system of paying per hectare underpinned their income. It was hoped that post-Brexit, the new Environmental Land Management scheme or ELMs would pay farmers for providing public goods, such as carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat and flood mitigation, but upland farmers say they are getting less money for providing public benefits than lowland producers. A leaked document is said to show that the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, DEFRA, is lagging behind its official target of implementing green policies to combat climate change, and that it is in danger of missing a legal deadline to submit a climate plan for agriculture by the end of this month. DEFRA has faced criticism by government advisers on the climate change committee. We speak to the journalist who's seen the leaked documents, and hear from the chair of Climate Change Committee, Lord Deben. Most dairy farmers graze their herds outdoors on pasture for most of the year, only bringing them in during the winter. However, around a fifth of UK dairy farmers keep some or all of their cows indoors, all year round. We speak to a farmer in Staffordshire who's made the switch. He's built a new shed to house his animals all year round and says the livestock are healthier and the milk yields higher. Presenter: Anna Hill Producer: Rebecca Rooney

Today we discuss restoring landscapes and how that fits in with growing food. Lord Deben, chair of the Climate Change Committee, says while the government has been 'excellent' at setting environmental targets it's been less good at delivering them. Volunteers are planting thousands of native plants at a Wiltshire wetland, aimed at reducing the flow of water and hence helping to reduce flooding. To start our week looking at peat, we hear from Professor Martin Evans from the University of Manchester on why our peatlands are so important to preserve. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Alex Forsyth presents political debate and discussion from Bath City Football Club

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan: https://www.eucalan.comIntro:Alexandra is a globally recognized change agent in non-toxic fashion and a leading voice in the international dialogue to turn fashion lovers into conscious consumers through education and action. To help shed light on the hidden epidemic of harmful chemicals in the clothing people wear and serve as a trusted source of content that would help close the transparency gap that exists between consumers and fashion and apparel brands, Alexandra founded Fashion FWD in 2018 and is a frequent speaker on sustainable fashion topics.Alexandra previously served on the U.S. sustainability team, Sancroft, Chaired by the UK's former Secretary of State for the Environment and Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Lord Deben. When not sharing ideas to move fashion forward in the boardrooms of leading brands around the world, Alexandra can be found educating students through the global business of fashion.List of Topics Covered:Toxins in clothesMobilizing change in the manufacturing of clothesGreenwashing claimsHow consumers can drive changeLinks:www.fashionfwd.orgInstagram: https://instragram.com/fashion_fwd Host Bio & Links:Emma Rohmann is an environmental engineer and mom of 2 who brings over 15 years of experience as an accredited green building consultant. She has been helping families reduce toxins in their homes for over 5 years through her business, Green at Home.IG: @emma_greenathomehttps://greenathome.ca About the EcoParent Podcast Network:The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family's health, the planet and to our children's future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids' nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnerships:Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

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Question out to the Secretary of State for the environment with regard gardening, green spaces and the levelling up agenda. Participants also included Lord Deben, Sue Biggs Director General of the RHS and James Barnes, Chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association.

As the dust settled from the Glasgow COP26 meetings in November, Lord Deben, chair of the UK's Climate Change Committee spoke with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about how the progress can be built upon in the coming months. They highlight the presence of big business leaders in the climate debate, some of the practical initiatives that have emerged, and why protestors need to be part of the 2022 COP27 meetings in Egypt. Among the next steps to look out for are net zero commitments that stand up to measurement, and for a real focus on delivery.

This week: Lord Deben, chair of the UK's Climate Change Committee, reflects on the outcomes from the COP26 meetings and how momentum can be carried forward over the coming months. A standout from Glasgow, he argues, was the enthusiastic involvement of leaders from big business driving progress forwards. Plus: PepsiCo targets access to nutritious food; European retailers not doing enough in farmed fish supply chains, says Changing Markets Foundation; and the fashion sector needs $1tn investment to get to a 1.5C pathway according to Fashion for Good and Apparel Impact Institute, in the news digest. Host: Ian Welsh

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, we're sharing with you the Keynote Address given by Lord Deben at our Virtual Annual Conference: The Business of Climate Change. This recording was captured on 29 September 2021.  A video version of this recording with an additional Q&A session is available to listen to on our website - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson.

A 12 day conference with diplomatic negotiations, a blue zone (for ‘parties' and ‘party overflows') and a green zone (for the general public) and many side events all over the city; attended by around 30,000 people.  A lot of work goes into preparing for a COP – not just the physical structures but also ideas, conversations and agreements. And the work continues after.  It is important to establish “the mood music” as Jill puts it, so all the work before, during and after, delivers what we need.  Ece and Jill are up in Glasgow for COP26. They will do daily summaries – supported by Sabine, Neil and Anna back at the HQ. If they manage to find each other in the chaos they may even upload a chat. Listen out for their summaries in the evening. See below for follow up references and background information we mention in the updates.  You can watch Ece interviewing Lord Deben, Chair of UK Climate Change Committee on the youtube channel of Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change - he speaks about optimism and apocalypse, the history of climate change policy in the UK and the remaining challenges for the UK and the world, including security and migration.  For some research on droughts as trigger for migration - see this article and the Climate Change Risk Assessment for the UK (which includes international risks) by the UK Climate Change Committee. For the research Ece mentioned about rainfall and migration in Turkey was published by Nathan Delacretaz at University Neuchatel. You can see his page and contact details here.   

COP26 is taking place in Glasgow, with the eyes of the world on the decisions being made, and climate change is finally getting the serious attention that scientists and campaigners have been demanding for a long time. But it's only relatively recently that the public debate has really started to include the ocean, and a much deeper appreciation of the connection between our global ocean and Earth's climate. This month, Helen Czerski explores a changing climate is affecting our ocean, and how a changing ocean is affecting our climate. And what policies would really make a difference for Earth's vast blue heart? With thanks to Professor Margaret Leinen, Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Professor Steve Simpson, from the University of Bristol, and Lord Deben, a former Environment Secretary described as the “Environment Secretary against which all others are judged”. Ocean Matters is a Fresh Air Production for the Bertarelli Foundation. Follow or Subscribe now for free so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we speak to Lord Deben from COP26. He discusses progress made to end deforestation and reduce methane emissions. He criticizes Russia's Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping of China for not attending COP26 in person, and tears into Scott Morrison of Australia as well. The UK climate change committee chair also looks at the current trajectory of limiting global temperatures after COP26, why current farming methods are unsustainable, and more. Finally, we speak to Martin Butcher, arms and conflict adviser at Oxfam UK. He discusses the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen as Houthi forces advance on pro-government troops in Marib, Saudi Arabia's ‘serious' violations of international humanitarian law and its continuous aerial bombardment, how UK and US arms sales to Saudi Arabia are worsening the crisis, US militarism and its impact on the climate, and more.

This week on Energy Unplugged we have a special episode which comes right after the UK Government published its Net Zero Strategy in response to the Climate Change Committee's recommendations for the Sixth Carbon Budget and during COP26 taking place in Glasgow. Our Managing Director for UK and Ireland - Dan Monzani is joined by Lord Deben, Chairman of the Climate Change Committee (CCC) in a conversation about Net Zero and prospects for COP26. Lord Deben has over 50 years' experience in public life, consistently as a deep influential voice on climate change and the environment. He was the UK's longest-serving Secretary of State for the Environment (1993 to 1997) and he has held several other high-level ministerial posts, including Secretary of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1989 to 1993). Since 2012 he is the Chair of CCC, an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008 with the main purpose to advise the UK and devolved governments on emissions targets. Dan and Lord Deben discuss: • The UK's Net Zero Strategy - in which sectors the Government's plans are most complete and where are there the biggest holes • The investment costs of Net Zero and who pays for it • COP26 and the key ingredients in a successful climate diplomacy

Chris Mason presents political debate from Chatteris Parish Church, Cambridgeshire.

Ahead of COP26 William Crawley talks to Prof John Barry and Lord Deben.

In a world where net zero is mission critical, how can Defence balance the urgency of climate change with the importance of operational strategy to deliver on its sustainability targets?“We are faced for the first time in human history with an existential challenge,” warns Lord Deben, chairman of the UK's Committee on Climate Change. “The truth is, we don't have much time,” he says. “And yet we have an answer. We know how to do it.” Against this backdrop, “organisations – and the MOD included – can't afford to stay still,” says Howard Lungley, Principal Consultant at Frazer-Nash. It's a warning that comes amidst mounting competition over scarce resources, increasing frequency and severity of environmental emergencies, and the growing threat of health crises and civil unrest. And it's one not to be ignored by the MOD, the department that accounts for approximately 50% of central government emissions. Maj Gen David Southall, the Army's Director of Basing and Infrastructure, echoes this sentiment. “The political consequences, the economic consequences, as well as the environmental consequences of not tackling this challenge are simply far too grave, far too profound,” he says. “Success in this arena is going to require something very different tomorrow to what we have done from a rear-view mirror perspective: a more digitised force, a lighter more agile force and more expeditionary force,” says Maj Gen Southall.So how can the Ministry of Defence take a long-term strategic approach to sustainability? And what role will transformation play in enabling the military to deliver on its net zero targets?In this panel discussion, Lord Deben, Maj Gen Southall and Howard Lungley join Megan Wright, Senior Editor at Longitude, to discuss the strategic implications of a low-carbon military. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former UK minister, the Rt Hon John Gummer, Lord Deben shares an eye-opening insider’s perspective, informed by two of his current roles: Chair of the UK government’s Committee on Climate Change and Chair of sustainability consultancy Sancroft. While welcoming the government’s commitments to net zero targets, Lord Deben emphasises that the real test still lies ahead: “I think we’ve won the battle of understanding. I think we’ve even won the battle of people realising that we have to do something; that it’s urgent and can’t be put off. But the trouble is that the gap between policy and delivery is very considerable… The fact is that for all governments – from left, and right, and centre – the problem they always have is delivery.” In this entertaining discussion, Lord Deben reflects on how the pandemic has forced people to look afresh at their personal values and purpose. He says citizens (irrespective of their socio-economic circumstances) should be empowered to make choices to reduce their own emissions. And he reveals the one question that everyone can ask to protect the planet. This is the sixth episode in our 30 For Net Zero 30 series. In each episode, Ashurst Global Sustainability Partner Anna-Marie Slot speaks with climate action champions across the globe about real steps to take now towards 2030 goals. Find out more about our podcast channels on Ashurst.com/podcasts The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I explore what motivated Lord Deben into the world of sustainability, his work in the industry and his hopes and wishes for COP26 and the G7 in 2021. We explore topics on renewables, smart homes, emobility. Guest: Lord Deben is Chairman of the UK's independent Committee on Climate Change. He also chairs the sustainability consultancy Sancroft International and recycler Valpak. He is a trustee of climate change charity Cool Earth, alongside the ocean conservation charity, Blue Marine Foundation As Environment Secretary he introduced the Environment Act 1995 and the Landfill Tax, which was the first such environmental tax in the UK. During this time, he also pursued environmental causes, introducing an Early Day Motion on global warming to Parliament. He was also instrumental in the passing of the Climate Change Act of 2008. The BBC Wildlife magazine described Lord Deben as the "Environment Secretary against which all others are judged". In 1997, he was also awarded the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Medal and was described by Friends of the Earth as "the best Environment Secretary we've ever had". Topics discussed in this episode: Power and Industry In the lead up to COP26, are there any countries you believe are leading the green industrial revolution? Government policy, is it in the right place now? Do you believe the ‘grid’ is ready for a future of decentralised energy generation, both from the grid and the Prosumer? Where do you believe industry now needs to focus to continue the improvement in this area of carbon reduction? What are your thoughts around the adoption of renewable energy generation and storage? Is it as you’d expect to be, or do you feel we can accelerate deployment? Decarbonising Transport 1. With EV’s on the road now totalling about 400,000 vs a 38 million ICE vehicles, why do you think progress has been relatively slow in EV adoption? 2. What can be done to accelerate EV adoption? 3. How do you think transport will evolve over the next 10 years? Compact Mobility / Air mobility / automated driving? 4. What do you believe are the main opportunities and challenges are for electric vehicles? 5. Fuel tax on internal combustion engine cars has been a valuable source of income for the government, how do we feel they will recoup this revenue as the mass market migrates to electric? Building Net Zero Homes 1. How do you think housebuilders and developers have embraced the concept of smart homes & buildings in general? 2. How does the role of central and local government differ in the smart home of the future, what are the areas to consider to ensure success? 3. What type of technology should we be looking at to decarbonise homes and does this differ between old and new dwellings? 4. Are we ready for a more complex network with things such as bi-directional power flow and 3 phase supply in the home? 5. Does hydrogen have a role to play in decarbonising the home of the future? Additional resources: The Schneider electric emobility web pages: - Evolution of Mobility Solutions: https://www.se.com/uk/en/work/solutions/for-business/automotive/evolution.jsp Smart Grid pages - https://www.se.com/uk/en/work/solutions/for-business/electric-utilities/ Smart Homes pages - https://www.se.com/uk/en/home/partners/home-builders/

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3qyc65H Lord Deben has spent a lifetime as a conscientious environmentalist, and a stalwart conservative. Lord Deben chairs the Climate Change Committee, the independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. The Committee advises the UK and devolved governments on emissions targets and reports to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as preparations for adapting to the impacts of climate change. As Chairman of the UK Climate Change Committee he brings some unique insights. In this webinar he will explain why he believes that returning to true, free-market, conservative roots is an essential step to meeting the environmental challenges of climate change. Speaker: The Rt. Hon John Gummer, Lord Deben, set up and now runs Sancroft, a Corporate Responsibility consultancy working with blue-chip companies around the world on environmental, social and ethical issues. Lord Deben is Chairman of the Committee on Climate Change, Valpak Limited, and the Personal Investment Management & Financial Advisers Association. He was the longest serving Secretary of State for the Environment the UK has ever had (1993-97). His sixteen years of top-level ministerial experience also include Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Food, Minister for London, Employment Minister and Paymaster General in HM Treasury. He has consistently championed an identity between environmental concerns and business sense.

In this episode of ‘PAYING FOR GOOD' with the Right Honourable Lord Deben, Chairman of sustainability consultancy Sancroft International, you will learn about:how to create a sustainability strategythe impact of Covid-19 on sustainability strategies and prioritiesthe concept of resilience, which is crucial for navigating and embracing change. Your action takeawayJust like life, your sustainability agenda is constantly changing and evolving. Panta Rhei. ‘Face the facts,' says Lord Deben, ‘and identify the Environmental, Social and Governance priorities in your business that need to be improved to be the business you want to be'.As an individual, you will also benefit as you contribute to something much bigger than yourself and create your own legacy. TO GET EACH EPISODE OF THIS PODCAST STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.peoplenet.ltd.uk/newsletter/

Chris Mason presents political debate from the University of Winchester.

In this week's podcast, hear from former UK environment secretary John Gummer – now Lord Deben – on modern slavery in public procurement and plastic packaging. Plus a round up of sustainable business news and future content coming from Innovation Forum.

US evangelist Billy Graham, who counselled presidents and preached to millions across the world died this week aged 99. Matt Wells and Sarah Posner look back at his life and legacy. As the violence continues in Syria Sister Annie Demerjian describes life in Damascus and what it's like to live in the current situation. We also hear from Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics. On Wednesday Jews will be celebrating the festival of Purim. It commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman's plot to kill all the Jews as recorded in the book of Esther. It's a time when Jews raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for causes important to them by performing dances and entertaining one another. Reporter Rajeev Gupta has been to meet a group preparing for the festival. Recent figures show that there is a severe shortfall in the number of people training to become RE teachers. Trevor Barnes has been finding out why. Church of England churches might have to host non-Anglican wedding ceremonies if a Private Member's Bill introduced by Lord Deben in the House of Lords becomes law. The Church of England is opposed to the Bill. Lord Griffiths and Rev Martin Kettle discuss the implications with Edward. Justin Trudeau, the Canadian PM, is bringing to end a turbulent week long visit to India this weekend. Some Indian ministers have accused the Canadian government of a lack of action on tackling campaigns for a Sikh separatist state based and funded in Canada. The BBC's Pratiksha Ghildial joins Edward from Delhi to explain what's been happening. Producer: Rajeev Gupta Editor: Amanda Hancox.

Tom Heap asks if the Environment Agency is fit for purpose. After seven years of deep cuts to its staffing and budgets, Tom Heap asks the EA's Chair, Emma Howard Boyd, to respond to her critics. We hear from those who are concerned that the EA is doing too little, too late when it comes to protecting the quality of our rivers and the environment, and that it can appear toothless when dealing with the rising tide of waste crime. Senior Conservative politician, John Gummer, now Lord Deben, created the Environment Agency in 1995. He tells us that the organisation has become too cosy to government and has lost its independence. Emma Howard Boyd responds to these and other concerns, such as the EA's shedding of one third of its frontline enforcement officers over the last five years. Can it still safeguard our environment? Producer: Mark Smalley.

Beyond Zero talks to Lord Deben, head of the British government’s Committee on Climate Change, leading up to the Paris talks. He discredited the so called moral case for coal by citing Prime Minister Modi accepting renewable electricity while forgoing dependence upon imported coal. 

 In this episode we are heartened by a successful campaign to close down the Anglesea coal mine, with Barrister Andrew Laird outlining how this was achieved.And then we hear from Greens MP's Dr Adam Bandt and Ellen Sandell, and John Grimes, CEO, the Australian Solar Council. The campaign to close down the Hazelwood power station is gaining momentum and they want your supprt. And lastly,  there is also a piece from The Rt Hon. the Lord Deben head of the UK committee on climate change. Join a local Melbourne action group, as an example, check out Lighter Footprints

Australia has offered an emissions reduction target for the Paris talks that is significantly below that of the European Union and which even falls short of the United States target. Australia needs to re-engage with the rest of the world, which is increasingly aware of the impact of dangerous climate change. It is simply too urgent to opt out - we need action now. The Rt. Hon John Gummer, Lord Deben, is a former UK Secretary of State for the Environment and is currently the Chairman of the UK’s Climate Change Committee and Special Advisor to the United Nations on Carbon Pricing. His sixteen years of top-level ministerial experience also included Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Minster for London, Employment Minister and Paymaster General in HM Treasury.

On 23rd April 2012 we were honoured to be able to speak to Lord Deben, otherwise known as John Selwyn Gummer, former Minister of Agriculture, about the Atmos campaign.

In a special programme, Start the Week discusses morality, religion and politics. The philosopher Mary Warnock, in her latest book, Dishonest To God, argues that religion has no place in politics, and that it's a mistake to believe that religion has a monopoly on morality. To debate these issues Andrew Marr is joined by Stanley Hauerwas, named 'America's Best Theologian' by Time magazine, the philosopher, humanist and former Professor of Geriatric Medicine Raymond Tallis, and the former Conservative MP John Gummer, now Lord Deben, who converted to Catholicism in 1994.Producer: Katy Hickman.