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While some fantasise about dropping everything and escaping to a remote destination, there are already so many Australians that are living that reality.

UN climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan have reached a critical stage, but a resolution of the main sticking point - how much wealthier nations should pay poorer ones to help them respond to climate change - does not appear in sight. The BBC's Mark McGrath gives us the latest after some nations exited talks earlier today to review their options. Also on the programme: reaction to US President-elect Donald Trump selecting his treasury secretary; and what a recent discovery in Belize can tell us about the fabled Maya civilisation.Photo: Activists hold a protest during the COP29 United Nations climate change conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Credit: Aziz Karmov/Reuters)

Come to wickedproblems.earth to get these ad-free and all the show notes with links!In this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan discusses the outcomes and challenges of COP29 in Baku. Special guests, Tom Raftery from the Climate Confident podcast and Tim McDonnell from Semafor, join Richard for in-depth conversations about climate finance, fossil fuel discussions, adaptation needs, and the potential impacts of recent geopolitical events, including the reelection of Trump. Listen in for expert insights on the evolving landscape of global climate action and how it affects countries around the world.00:00 Live from Baku00:40 Intro02:59 Tom Raftery, Climate Confident40:52 Semafor's Tim McDonnell in Baku01:06:18 Everybody Wants to Rule the World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why should we focus on Taiwan to understand the future risks facing the world? Professor Kerry Brown, Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London, presents a compelling case for this in his latest book, Why Taiwan Matters: A Short History of a Small Island That Will Dictate Our Future, published by St. Martin's Press. Why Taiwan Matters provides critical insights into the factors behind today's tense geopolitical climate. Brown examines how Taiwan navigates its position at the center of a dangerous international standoff and how the global community can better understand the tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Set for release in January 2025, this book serves as an essential guide for anyone looking to understand Taiwan's unique story. The episode is hosted by PhD candidate Jiabin Song from Vytautas Magnus University's Centre for Asian Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Why should we focus on Taiwan to understand the future risks facing the world? Professor Kerry Brown, Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London, presents a compelling case for this in his latest book, Why Taiwan Matters: A Short History of a Small Island That Will Dictate Our Future, published by St. Martin's Press. Why Taiwan Matters provides critical insights into the factors behind today's tense geopolitical climate. Brown examines how Taiwan navigates its position at the center of a dangerous international standoff and how the global community can better understand the tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Set for release in January 2025, this book serves as an essential guide for anyone looking to understand Taiwan's unique story. The episode is hosted by PhD candidate Jiabin Song from Vytautas Magnus University's Centre for Asian Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Why should we focus on Taiwan to understand the future risks facing the world? Professor Kerry Brown, Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London, presents a compelling case for this in his latest book, Why Taiwan Matters: A Short History of a Small Island That Will Dictate Our Future, published by St. Martin's Press. Why Taiwan Matters provides critical insights into the factors behind today's tense geopolitical climate. Brown examines how Taiwan navigates its position at the center of a dangerous international standoff and how the global community can better understand the tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Set for release in January 2025, this book serves as an essential guide for anyone looking to understand Taiwan's unique story. The episode is hosted by PhD candidate Jiabin Song from Vytautas Magnus University's Centre for Asian Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Why should we focus on Taiwan to understand the future risks facing the world? Professor Kerry Brown, Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London, presents a compelling case for this in his latest book, Why Taiwan Matters: A Short History of a Small Island That Will Dictate Our Future, published by St. Martin's Press. Why Taiwan Matters provides critical insights into the factors behind today's tense geopolitical climate. Brown examines how Taiwan navigates its position at the center of a dangerous international standoff and how the global community can better understand the tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Set for release in January 2025, this book serves as an essential guide for anyone looking to understand Taiwan's unique story. The episode is hosted by PhD candidate Jiabin Song from Vytautas Magnus University's Centre for Asian Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Why should we focus on Taiwan to understand the future risks facing the world? Professor Kerry Brown, Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London, presents a compelling case for this in his latest book, Why Taiwan Matters: A Short History of a Small Island That Will Dictate Our Future, published by St. Martin's Press. Why Taiwan Matters provides critical insights into the factors behind today's tense geopolitical climate. Brown examines how Taiwan navigates its position at the center of a dangerous international standoff and how the global community can better understand the tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Set for release in January 2025, this book serves as an essential guide for anyone looking to understand Taiwan's unique story. The episode is hosted by PhD candidate Jiabin Song from Vytautas Magnus University's Centre for Asian Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

Why should we focus on Taiwan to understand the future risks facing the world? Professor Kerry Brown, Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London, presents a compelling case for this in his latest book, Why Taiwan Matters: A Short History of a Small Island That Will Dictate Our Future, published by St. Martin's Press. Why Taiwan Matters provides critical insights into the factors behind today's tense geopolitical climate. Brown examines how Taiwan navigates its position at the center of a dangerous international standoff and how the global community can better understand the tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Set for release in January 2025, this book serves as an essential guide for anyone looking to understand Taiwan's unique story. The episode is hosted by PhD candidate Jiabin Song from Vytautas Magnus University's Centre for Asian Studies.

The UK's carbon emissions amount to something like 2% of the world's carbon footprint, so is there any point the UK driving so hard to meet its net zero targets ahead of 2050? Hannah Scott, CEO of the business network Oxfordshire Greentech puts the case very eloquently, that of course there is…

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in July. You get 10% off your books when you order your August Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 492” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Perfect Couple by Elin Hildebrand It Had to Be You by Eliza Jane Brazier What I Ate in One Year by Stanley Tucci (releases 10/15) Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger (releases 10/29) Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson (unavailable to order) Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy Worst Case Scenario by TJ Newman JFK Jr. by Rosemarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil Annie's August Reading Recap Bundle - $69 The Perfect Couple by Elin Hildebrand Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy Worst Case Scenario by TJ Newman From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found below. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is listening to It Wasn't Roaring It Was Weeping by Lisa Jo Baker. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Jennifer Bannerton, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Susan Hulings, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, and Amanda Whigham.  

The Isle of Man: a destination like no other; an Island described by government as the British Isles' ‘best kept secret'. But scratch beneath the glossy tourism adverts, the beautifully created social media content and the straplines … and you'll find a small Island with a big problem. Tessa Hawley uncovers a darker side to our beautiful Island and the disturbing prevalence of Class A drugs following the largest ever mass sentencing exercise at the Isle of Man Courts of Justice.

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Small island developing states (SIDS) suffer disproportionately from external shocks. They face an existential threat from the climate emergency, while global economic uncertainty and geopolitical shifts have derailed recent progress that SIDS have made towards achieving growth and resilience.That's why governments of SIDS and their international partners met in Antigua and Barbuda a fortnight ago for the SIDS4 conference, which aimed to formulate a 10-year action plan intended to chart ‘the course toward resilient prosperity' for small island nations.In this episode, guests review this seminal conference, setting it in context of the unique challenges that SIDS face. We hear about the strengths of the Antigua and Barbuda Plan (ABAS) that emerged from it and what is missing from this framework. Guests outline reforms that are urgently needed to drive meaningful change for SIDS.GuestsSara Pantuliano, Chief Executive, ODIAmbassador Walton Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the UNEmily Wilkinson, Senior Research Fellow, ODIJean-Paul Adam, Director for Technology, Climate Change and Natural Resources Management in the UN Economic Commission for AfricaRelated resourcesResilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative (RESI)Small Islands Big Picture podcast: Will the 4th UN International Conference on SIDS generate ‘resilient prosperity'?Small Islands Big Picture podcast (all episodes)The SIDS Future Forum 2024: Shaping the future of Small Island Developing StatesPreparatory meetings for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States: participation, priorities and outcomesFinancing resilient prosperity in SIDSWhy small islands need their own Marshall Plan

Less than 700 yards is all that separates Prairie Island Indian Community homes from the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant and its growing stockpile of nuclear waste.For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with community members and experts to learn more about the history of Prairie Island Indian Community and the construction of the nuclear plant next door.This is part one in a special three-part series, Seven Hundred Yards: How a Native Nation Resisted the Nuclear Plant Next Door. The series examines how powerful players sited the nuclear plant, and its waste, next to Prairie Island Indian Community, and how Tribal members and their allies have stood up for their rights — in the process, growing a clean energy future for the community and Minnesota as a whole.Listen to the full episode and explore more resources here — including a transcript and summary of the conversation. Also check out the accompanying StoryMap as part of ILSR's 50th-Anniversary Racial Justice Storytelling Project.Note: This episode discusses events related to the United States' genocide and killing of Indigenous peoples. Listen with care.

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In this episode of Planet A, Dan Jørgensen engages in a compelling dialogue with Ralph Regenvanu who serves as the Minister responsible for climate change, energy, the environment, weather, geological hazards, and disaster management in Vanuatu. The island state of Vanuatu is one of the most vulnerable countries facing numerous challenges due to its vulnerability to climate change. Throughout the episode, Regenvanu shares insights into how this small island nation is grappling with the severe impacts of global warming. From rising sea levels to increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters, Vanuatu's struggle encapsulates the broader crisis faced by small island developing states across the globe. But the episode is not just about the challenges that Vanuatu and other small island developing states face. It's also about the solutions and strategies being implemented to adapt to and mitigate these challenges. 

In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena interviews Kerry Brown, professor of China studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College, London, on the nature and drivers of Chinese Foreign Policy under Xi Jinping. Professor Brown shares keen insights on everything – from how Xi's supposed "all-powerful" authority manifests itself in policymaking, to the fundamental factors underpinning US-China and EU-China relations in the past few years. He also answers in brief the million-dollar question – "Why does the Taiwan issue matter?" Tune in for a deep dive into the making of Chinese foreign policy in the contemporary world order, and do keep an eye out for Prof. Brown's upcoming book, "Why Taiwan Matters: A Short History of a Small Island that will Dictate our Future". Do check out Takshashila's public policy courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/courses We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke and Matt jump aboard the TV Time Machine to January of 1999 to look at the TV landscape at the time. On BBC Two they review Kathy Burke and James Dreyfus comedy Gimme, Gimme, Gimmie. A somewhat unknown comedy troop launch on TV with the debut of The League of Gentlemen. Sun-soaked curio Sunburn starring Michelle Collins over on BBC One and Bill Bryson brings Notes From a Small Island to TV on ITV.  There's also discussion where we both were at this point in our lives and Matt continues to test Luke's music knowledge with a look at the charts of January 1999.

Sheila Dillon investigates what we can learn about food and public health from the extreme case of Nauru. It's the world's smallest republic yet has the highest rate of obesity.

Books and holidays go together perfectly, and not just for those of us doing the reading. This week, we talk about our favorite stories where the characters are on vacation—a perfect recipe for exploring exotic settings, quenching vicarious wanderlust, romance, adventure, and plenty more!We also announce the winner our latest giveaway!Shownotes* Germinal, by Émile Zola, translated by Peter Collier* The Sin of Abbé Mouret, by Émile Zola, translated by Valerie Minogue* A Love Story, by Émile Zola, translated by Helen Constantine* January, by Sara Gallardo, translated by Frances Riddle and Maureen Shaughnessy* The End, by Attila Bartis, translated by Judith Sollosy* Until August, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, translated by Anne McLean* Black Lamb and Grey Falcon, by Rebecca West* Two Sherpas, by Sebastián Martínez Daniell, translated by Jennifer Croft* Not a River, by Sevla Almada, translated by Annie McDermott* War and Peace, by Leo Tolstoy, translated by Anthony Briggs* Other Worlds: Peasants, Pilgrims, Spirits, Saints, by Teffi, edited by Robert Chandler* The Fortune of the Rougons, by Émile Zola, translated by Brian Nelson* Can Your Forgive Her?, by Anthony Trollope* Adam Bede, by George Eliot* Middlemarch, by George Eliot* Travels with Charley, by John Steinbeck* A Room with a View, by E.M. Forster* Daisy Miller, by Henry James* My Brilliant Friend, by Elena Ferrante, translated by Ann Goldstein* The Story of a New Name, by Elena Ferrante, translated by Ann Goldstein* “Goodbye, My Brother,” by John Cheever* The Fortnight in September, by R.C. Sherriff* Swimming Home, by Deborah Levy* Do Not Become Alarmed, by Maile Meloy* We Were Liars, by E. Lockhart* Heartstopper, Vol. 3, by Alice Oseman* “The Boundary,” by Jhumpa Lahiri* The Enchanted April, by Elizabeth von Arnim* On Chesil Beach, by Ian McEwan* The Feast, by Margaret Kennedy* Hotel du Lac, by Anita Brookner* A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail, by Bill Bryson* Notes from a Small Island, by Bill Bryson* The Interestings, by Meg Wolitzer* The Talented Mr. Ripley, by Patricia Highsmith* A Sport and a Pastime, by James SalterOther* Émile Zola's Les Rougon-Macquart book list* Radhika's Reading Retreat: Characters on HolidayAbout the PodcastThe Mookse and the Gripes Podcast is a book chat podcast. Every other week Paul and Trevor get together to talk about some bookish topic or another.Please join us! You can subscribe at Apple podcasts or go to the feed to import to your favorite podcatcher.Many thanks to those who helped make this possible! If you'd like to donate as well, you can do so on Substack or on our Patreon page. These subscribers get periodic bonus episode and early access to all episodes! Every supporter has their own feed that he or she can use in their podcast app of choice to download our episodes a few days early. Please go check it out! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mookse.substack.com/subscribe

Rae shares her inspirational journey from growing up in the West Indies to joining the US Navy and transitioning to civilian life. She discusses her career in financial services and her passion for helping others as well as emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and shares her vision for a better tomorrow in the communities she serves. The conversation covers topics related to raising her children as a single mother to to her belief in hard work and experiencing other cultures and learning from them.TakeawaysRae's journey from the West Indies to the US Navy and civilian life is an inspiration.Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be challenging, but with determination and adaptability, it is possible to succeed.Rae's passion for financial services and helping others led her to start her own business and give back to the community.Treating people well and making a positive impact on their lives is the key to leaving a lasting legacy. Children grow up quickly and take on new responsibilities.her love of different cultures.Financial Coach Rae provides financial coaching services.Rae Russell at https://www.fc4u1stopshop.com/Support the show

The US Election is likely to have more of an impact on UK politics than any other event outside of Britain this year. So as the Iowa caucus starts the ten-month process, we take a look at what the UK doesn't understand about the American elections. We hear from three Americans: Shannon Felton Spence, who used to be a part of Britain's diplomatic service and tells us how embassies follow the campaigns, CrowdStrike Chief Security Officer Shawn Henry who tracks misinformation campaigns, and our TV anchor Kriti Gupta who shares what British people culturally get wrong about the US. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year Folks! For our first episode of the year we are reviewing the new The Color Purple film from 2023 with a guest, our blerd friend, Jane Samuels. We are Blerding Out about Tooth and Claw Podcast, This American Life Podcast, book The Covenant of Water, the Temu shopping app, the film Saltburn, Xena: Warrior Princess, Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story documentary,  Hulu series Black Cake and Small Island. Episode Mentions: Oprah and the Color Purple Journey documentary on Max:  https://9fvb.short.gy/OprahColorPurple Review Timestamp 1:01:58  Intro and Outro music is “Twilight” by Capshun            Find him on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/capshun Show Notes by Bola Hanson Audio engineering by Whitney Booker Show Contact Info: Subscribe to our email newsletter: blerdtalkbw.ck.page Email: blerdtalkbw@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blerdtalkbw/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlerdTalkBW TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@blerdtalkbw YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@blerdtalkbw Bola's contact info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplefqueenb YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@triplefqueenb Whitney's company contact info: Email: whit@lumenavi.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/lumenavistudios --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blerdtalk-with-bola-and-whitney/message

Representatives at the COP28 climate summit have announced a decision to launch a so-called loss and damage fund to support countries affected by global warming. It comes on the first day of the summit, with the new fund to launch by next year.

Tina Gerhardt, author of Sea Change, on the effects of rising oceans on small island nations • Quinn Slobodian, author of Crack-Up Capitalism, on libertarian enclaves insulated from democracy [rebroadcast of a May 2023 show] The post Small island nations, libertarian enclaves appeared first on KPFA.

Neshobe Island is a small island located on the Castleton side of Lake Bomoseen. It has two houses, a barn and some surrounding woods, and that's about it.In the 1920s and ‘30s, though, the island hosted a who's who of celebrities and intellectuals most summers. These included Noël Coward, Thornton Wilder, Irving Berlin, Margaret Mitchell, Dorothy Parker, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Walt Disney and Harpo Marx.Host Sam Gale Rosen toured the island with its current owners and talked about some of its surprisingly star-studded history.

This podcast comes from this blog review of Notes from a Small Island. 

In this episode, I focus on history in education. Why study history?Joining me to discuss these intriguing facets of the study of history is historian of education, Dr. Christopher Berg. He is a history professor specializing in pre-modern World history with research and writing focused on creating a "usable" past that meets the needs of an educated public in the 21st century. He has authored/edited three books: Small Island, Big History: A Modern Panoramic History of Great Britain & Her Empire, Unveiling the Thread of Time: 27 Texts in Greek and World History, and The Palgrave Handbook of History and Social Studies Education.  Once highly regarded in education, the significance of history has gradually faded from the curriculum's forefront into a subject that has increasingly become marginalized within the public school system. However, this trend has not gone unnoticed, as debates surrounding the study of history have emerged with roots tracing back to the 1930s.In recent years, there has been increased scrutiny surrounding history textbooks, leading some critics to call for their removal from the curriculum with titles such as "Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong" and "Teaching What Really Happened: How to Avoid the Tyranny of Textbooks and Get Students Excited about Doing History Again.” Nonetheless, simply eliminating textbooks, as often proposed, clashes with the reality experienced in most classrooms. Scholars assert that traditional teaching methods and educational resources like textbooks have the potential to harm students in their current form. However, they also emphasize that these resources can still fulfill a vital role if they adapt to meet the needs of 21st-century students.The call to action is to appreciate the value of history education and illuminate the path for future generations. It is more than a sidebar subject on the education menu, but rather the backbone of our humanity. To contact Dr. Christopher Berg or learn more about his publications in history, you can find him on LinkedIn and Academia.edu.Support the showPlease subscribe and share this podcast with a friend to spread the good!If you find value to this podcast, consider becoming a supporter with a $3 subscription. Click on the link to join: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048018/supportTo help this podcast reach others, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! Go to Library, choose The Brighter Side of Education, and scroll down to Reviews. It's just that easy. Thank you!Want to share a story? Email me at drlisarichardsonhassler@gmail.com.Visit my website for resources: http://www.drlisarhassler.com The music in this podcast was written and performed by Brandon Picciolini of the Lonesome Family Band. Visit and follow him on Instagram. My publications: America's Embarrassing Reading Crisis: What we learned from COVID, A guide to help educational leaders, teachers, and parents change the game, is available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible, and iTunes. My Weekly Writing Journal: 15 Weeks of Writing for Primary Grades on Amazon.World of Words: A Middle School Writing Notebook Using the Writing Process ...

In a world marked by setbacks and systemic injustices, there are those who rise above, inspiring others. This week on In the Details, Karen talks to Drexwell Seymour, a man on a mission to empower others to overcome hardships and find purpose. His journey underscores the human spirit's triumph over adversity. Hailing from the intricate landscape of Turks & Caicos, Drexwell faced economic, social, and racial challenges. Despite this, his unyielding determination led him to realize his purpose in aiding others. Tune in as he shares not just his journey, but also the strategies that helped him conquer these hurdles. By reshaping his self-talk, he turned self-doubt into confidence, showcasing how self-perception shapes reality. His story reiterates that setbacks aren't roadblocks, but steps toward success, and a positive outlook can catalyze rising above any challenge. ---- Mentions: Rise Up and Take Your Position by Drexwell Seymour  Succeeding in Your Position by Drexwell Seymour  Follow Drexwell Seymour on LinkedIn and check out his website & Youtube Channel.   Want to support the In the Details podcast? Make sure to visit Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify, then rate it five stars and share it with your community! You can also stop by Karen Allen's website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world marked by setbacks and systemic injustices, there are those who rise above, inspiring others. This week on In the Details, Karen talks to Drexwell Seymour, a man on a mission to empower others to overcome hardships and find purpose. His journey underscores the human spirit's triumph over adversity. Hailing from the intricate landscape of Turks & Caicos, Drexwell faced economic, social, and racial challenges. Despite this, his unyielding determination led him to realize his purpose in aiding others. Tune in as he shares not just his journey, but also the strategies that helped him conquer these hurdles. By reshaping his self-talk, he turned self-doubt into confidence, showcasing how self-perception shapes reality. His story reiterates that setbacks aren't roadblocks, but steps toward success, and a positive outlook can catalyze rising above any challenge. ---- Mentions: Rise Up and Take Your Position by Drexwell Seymour  Succeeding in Your Position by Drexwell Seymour  Follow Drexwell Seymour on LinkedIn and check out his website & Youtube Channel.   Want to support the In the Details podcast? Make sure to visit Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify, then rate it five stars and share it with your community! You can also stop by Karen Allen's website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abe and Ben talk about the "jinx" game, and then Ben tells us about his trip to "Flavor Island". Afterwards they talk about the inconveniences of living on an island, and Abe gives an update about a listener in Australia who is job hunting. We are back on YouTube! Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/3z0m78Dx1Bo Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSnkwixv3YMHVAsFheMSHg?sub_confirmation=1 Abe's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDcw2Uvh_pJcn1gyloUR3HA?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk GoGoプロジェクト: https://55english.jp #EnglishLearning #EnglishPodcast #LanguageLearning #StudyEnglish #EnglishSpeak #EnglishPractice #EFL #ESL #英語学習 #podcast

In this episode, Andrew explores the urgent need for small island nations to answer the question of what happens to their nation if sea level rise and storm surges take over their land. He discusses the options that are being discussed by these nations and the progress being made, or lack thereof, in addressing this issue. Tune in to learn more about the challenges faced by these nations and how we can take action to protect our oceans. Link to article: https://bit.ly/3JCH33f 2:48 Impact of sea level rise.  6:21 Small island states in trouble.  9:12 Statehood and Climate Change.  13:06 Vulnerability to flooding events.  17:20 Conservation journey and interviews. Share your conservation journey on the podcast by booking here: https://calendly.com/sufb/sufb-interview   Fill out our listener survey: https://www.speakupforblue.com/survey   Join the audio program - Build Your Marine Science and Conservation Career: https://www.speakupforblue.com/career   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc   

An increase in migration flows has been observed in recent days at the Greek-Turkish border, with the Greek authorities on alert. - Αύξηση των μεταναστευτικών ροών παρατηρείται τις τελευταίες ημέρες στα σύνορα Ελλάδα - Τουρκίας, με τις ελληνικές αρχές να βρίσκονται σε επιφυλακή.

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The Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks on 22 June 1948 from Jamaica. Front Row marks the artistic and cultural contribution of a generation of people from the Caribbean, now characterised as the Windrush Generation, who arrived then, soon before or in the years following. Samira talks to the Jamaican-born actor and director Anton Phillips about his career, including starring in the cult classic Space 1999 and directing James Baldwin's The Amen Corner in a landmark production on the London stage. Andrea Levy's highly acclaimed 2004 novel Small Island tells the story of four people caught up in the Caribbean migration story and has been adapted for radio, TV and stage. The playwright Patricia Cumper, poet and writer Hannah Lowe and novelist Louise Hare discuss the impact of the book on them and their own writing. The composer Shirley J Thompson OBE talks about how her Jamaican heritage shaped her music making and about composing for the Coronation. And Kevin LeGendre explains the impact of the arrival of calypso and steel pan on the musical life of the nation. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Sarah Johnson

This week we are talking with Malik Fernando, one of the cofounders of Resplendent Ceylon, Sri Lanka's first Relais & Chateaux properties. Malik always knew that he would be helping his father with the family tea business. When he was offered an internship at McKinsey & Company after graduating from university in Boston, he declined and moved back to Sri Lanka. Malik then began working and overseeing the tea making process for Dilmah tea, a company his father started in the 1950s. Dilmah tea is found worldwide on airlines like Emirates & Qatar and at the world's finest hotels. Malik speaks about Sri Lanka's beauty, of the gorgeous waterfalls, landscapes and green rolling hills. He also shares about nature and the biodiversity of the small island. He couldn't find any luxury accommodations with an all inclusive, personalized level of service while still feeling like home and that's when he began to build the additional properties now a part of Resplendent Ceylon. The unmatched diversity on this small island, about the size of West Virginia, allows travelers to see both unique animals and experience jungles and pristine beaches. Malik also shares an interesting fact about cinnamon and how most cinnamon around the world is actually cassia, a cousin of cinnamon produced in places like Vietnam and China. 93% of the pure cinnamon in the world is produced in Sri Lanka. It is the kind of place you need to experience to really understand the magic it holds. Today on The Intrepid Traveler:Meet Malik Fernando, cofounder of Resplendent Ceylon and learn how he found his way to the tourism industry after taking over his fathers tea businessHear about the first property built, Ceylon Tea Trails, also the first Relais & Chateaux property in Sri LankaMalik shares his passion for Sri Lanka and tells us about all the natural beauty of this small islandWe learn a bit about some products from Sri Lanka like Ceylon Tea and pure cinnamon Malik gives us an overview of some of the regions in the country and share about the UNESCO World Heritage sites. He also shares about what your typical trip to Sri Lanka would look like and how easy it is to add the country to many popular destinations like the Maldives and Dubai.We get a quick review of the history of Sri Lanka like the 2000 year old civilization and the different religions found in the countryYou can see leopards, bears, elephants, the resident blue whales and many other species. He shares about all of the adventure activities available like mountain biking, trekking, surfing and more.  Connect with the guest:Linked in: Malik FernandoResplendent Ceylon WebsiteThanks for tuning in!  Thanks for joining us on today's episode of The Intrepid Traveler podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, please rate and review our show to help us reach even more aspiring travelers. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook,  Instagram or follow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on our latest epic travel adventures!Use the following links when planning your own travel!

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To grow from a small island you need a dual aspect: looking inward, CIM has a relationship with about 60% of commercially active Mauritians; looking outward, CIM is expanding into East Africa and possibly beyond?You can read more about CIM's finance arm at https://cimfinance.mu/mu/en/ Or, if you'd rather visit them and the beautiful island of Mauritius in person, here's where you can start your planning https://www.mymauritius.travel/

In this episode, we get excited about two new books: 'The Secret History of Christmas' by Bill Bryson and 'Wayward (Wanderers Book 2)' by Chuck Wendig. Then Mel takes us to the Germany of the Brothers Grimm.  BOOKS The Secret History of Christmas by Bill Bryson https://amzn.to/3TEvPgI Wayward (Wanderers Book 2) by Chuck Wendig https://bit.ly/3hOcD2M A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson https://bit.ly/3Ao8f0M Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson https://bit.ly/3TLzJUX Wanderers by Chuck Wendig https://bit.ly/3EHNJem Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel https://bit.ly/3V8gq9I The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern https://bit.ly/3V9wYhv DISTRACTION OF THE WEEK German Fairy Tale Route website https://bit.ly/3hSud5C Guide to the German Fairy Tale Route https://bit.ly/3gfWcf6 Grimmwelt Museum https://bit.ly/3V23MJ6 Wilhelmshöhe Palace https://bit.ly/3EhFpAp Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe: Monument to Hercules https://bit.ly/3UKEIGT Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe: Fountains https://bit.ly/3ggZnTY Transcript of this episode https://bit.ly/3Ap0ebV The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace As always, you can follow us at: Our web site at Strong Sense of Place Patreon Twitter  Instagram Facebook  

Loss and damage finance has made it onto the official COP agenda for the first time at Sharm El-Sheikh. An expert on small island states discusses why the issue has been so contentious. --- Experts from the University of Pennsylvania are on the ground at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. In this special series from Energy Policy Now, they share their observations from the global climate conference and insights into key issues under negotiation. Stacy-ann Robinson, a visiting scholar at the University of Pennsylvania's Perry World House, provides a brief history of loss and damage finance in global climate negotiations, and why the issue has taken so long to become an official part of the COP negotiating agenda. Stacy-ann Robinson is a Lightning Scholar with the University of Pennsylvania's Perry World House. Her research focuses on the human, social, and policy dimensions of climate change adaptation in Small Island Developing States. Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.ed Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.eduSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Florence Williams and Alexandra de SteiguerHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by DannerJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramHead over to CreativeFuelCollective.com for more creative inspiration, prompts, online workshops and a robust creative community.Creative Fuel is Hosted by Anna BronesCreative Fuel is Co-Produced by Anna Brones & Gale StraubTheme Music is by cleod9 musicFeaturing: Alexandra de Steiguer: Alexandra de Steiguer is a photographer, writer and musician who spends every winter as the caretaker of Star Island in the Isles of Shoals. Nine miles off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire, this rocky, windswept place provides great inspiration for her creative endeavors. She is drawn to the solitude and beauty of the deserted islands, and captures the environment in stunning black and white photographs, personally printed in her traditional darkroom. She is a two-time artist fellow of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the author of Small Island, Big Picture: Winters of Solitude Teach an Artist to See.Links:Alexandra de SteiguerFlorence Williams: Florence Williams is a journalist, author, and podcaster. She is a contributing editor at Outside Magazine and a freelance writer for the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, The New York Review of Books, Slate, Mother Jones and numerous other publications. She is also the writer and host of two Gracie-Award-winning Audible Original series, Breasts Unbound and The Three-Day Effect, as well as Outside Magazine's Double-X Factor podcast. Her public speaking includes keynotes at Google, the Smithsonian, the Seattle Zoo, the Aspen Ideas Festival and many other corporate, academic and nonprofit venues. She is also a fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature and a visiting scholar at George Washington University, her work focuses on the environment, health and science. Her books include The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative and Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey.Links: Florence WilliamsResources Mentioned & Places to Learn MoreHeartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey by Florence WilliamsThe Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence WilliamsBig Picture: Winters of Solitude Teach an Artist to See by Alexandra de SteiguerLearn more about Alexandra's time on Star Island in the short film Winter's Watch and the documentary WildLife: the Quiet Island of Alexandra de SteiguerStar IslandHow Social Isolation, Loneliness Can Affect Heart Health, Cognitive AbilitiesProlonged Social Isolation and Loneliness are Equivalent to Smoking 15 Cigarettes a DayRestore Your Brain with Nature // David StrayerThe 3-Day Effect: How Nature Calms Your Brain audio seriesCan Solitude Make Your More Creative?The Science of Silence: How Solitude Enriches Creative Work

Solitude can help the creative process flourish, but how can time alone be generative and not just lonely? When writer Florence Williams' 25-year marriage falls apart, it sets her on a journey to explore the science behind loneliness. Photographer Alexandra de Steiguer on the other hand has spent the last quarter century actively seeking out time on her own, spending her winters as the caretaker of Star Island in the Isle of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. With the help of these two creatives we explore what spending time alone means for ourselves, our creativity, and our connections to the communities around us. Head over to CreativeFuelCollective.com for more creative inspiration, prompts, online workshops and a robust creative community.Hosted by Anna BronesCo-Produced by Anna Brones & Gale StraubTheme Music is by cleod9 musicSeason 1 is Made with Support by Big CartelFeaturing: Alexandra de Steiguer: Alexandra de Steiguer is a photographer, writer and musician who spends every winter as the caretaker of Star Island in the Isles of Shoals. Nine miles off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire, this rocky, windswept place provides great inspiration for her creative endeavors. She is drawn to the solitude and beauty of the deserted islands, and captures the environment in stunning black and white photographs, personally printed in her traditional darkroom. She is a two-time artist fellow of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the author of Small Island, Big Picture: Winters of Solitude Teach an Artist to See.Links:Alexandra de SteiguerFlorence Williams: Florence Williams is a journalist, author, and podcaster. She is a contributing editor at Outside Magazine and a freelance writer for the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, The New York Review of Books, Slate, Mother Jones and numerous other publications. She is also the writer and host of two Gracie-Award-winning Audible Original series, Breasts Unbound and The Three-Day Effect, as well as Outside Magazine's Double-X Factor podcast. Her public speaking includes keynotes at Google, the Smithsonian, the Seattle Zoo, the Aspen Ideas Festival and many other corporate, academic and nonprofit venues. She is also a fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature and a visiting scholar at George Washington University, her work focuses on the environment, health and science. Her books include The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative and Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey.Links: Florence WilliamsResources Mentioned & Places to Learn MoreHeartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey by Florence WilliamsThe Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence WilliamsBig Picture: Winters of Solitude Teach an Artist to See by Alexandra de SteiguerLearn more about Alexandra's time on Star Island in the short film Winter's Watch and the documentary WildLife: the Quiet Island of Alexandra de SteiguerStar IslandHow Social Isolation, Loneliness Can Affect Heart Health, Cognitive AbilitiesProlonged Social Isolation and Loneliness are Equivalent to Smoking 15 Cigarettes a DayRestore Your Brain with Nature // David StrayerThe 3-Day Effect: How Nature Calms Your Brain audio seriesCan Solitude Make Your More Creative?The Science of Silence: How Solitude Enriches Creative WorkSponsor LinksBig Cartel believes you don't have to sell out to sell online. With their simple stores for artists, makers, and creators, you won't be surprised by hidden fees and they don't take a cut of your sales like some other platforms. The sky's the limit on your sales and your success. Open your own shop at bigcartel.com.