LSESU Sustainable Futures Society Podcast Initiative
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Want to learn more about environmentalism today? Interested in the views of academics and researchers on sustainability? If you're looking for a podcast which links environmental concerns to the fashion industry, government, sociology, finance and other themes, then you're in the right place. In collaboration with other LSE societies, these podcasts are made for you to jog along to, nod along to, or do whatever you fancy while listening! Enjoy - SFS
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Episodes
The Future of Sustainable Fashion in a Post-Covid World - Part 3
June 28, 2021 15:44 - 24 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week we will be joined by an entrepreneur who tells us about some of the challenges small sustainable fashion brands face.
The Future of Sustainable Fashion in a Post-Covid World
June 21, 2021 16:11 - 27 minutes - 47.6 MBThis week we will be joined by a sustainability analyst who works for an online luxury fashion retailer. We will be asking her what trends the past year has shown and whether luxury fashion can ever truly be considered sustainable.
The Future of Sustainable Fashion in a Post-Covid World - Part 2
June 21, 2021 16:11 - 27 minutes - 47.6 MBThis week we will be joined by a sustainability analyst who works for an online luxury fashion retailer. We will be asking her what trends the past year has shown and whether luxury fashion can ever truly be considered sustainable.
Divestment Event Podcast
June 15, 2021 01:25 - 30 seconds - 47.4 MBFor this episode we recorded a discussion between two veteran student activists and the campaign manager of SOS UK’s invest for change campaign. The discussion focused on civil disobedience, institutional change and the track record of different universities when it comes to sustainable investing. The event was hosted by The Sustainable Futures Society and The LSE Divestment Alliance. LSE is still invested in fossil fuels and armaments. To help change this please sign our call for action he...
The Future of Sustainable Fashion in a Post-Covid World - Part 1
June 14, 2021 06:42 - 25 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this podcast episode for LSE’s Sustainable Futures Society MSc Environmental Policy + Regulation students Ella Chippendale and Tash Cohen will explore how the sustainable fashion industry has adapted in the Covid era. Many believe that there has been a shift towards sustainability in the wake of Covid-19 but are the trends this simple? By talking with Rosemary Pickering, a sustainability analyst at Farfetch, Megha Shah, a businesswoman and founder of ethical webshop Uhuru London, and Besm...
Deconstructing Disasters
May 31, 2021 03:36 - 28 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, we deconstruct the concept of 'natural disasters' and the vulnerability narrative to understand who is left behind and who is made more marginalized by these narratives. We will look at the Disaster Risk Reduction field to examine how the DRR narrative only works for a certain group of people in society - leaving behind those that are most marginalized due to disability, gender, or class.
Deconstructing the Global Crisis
May 24, 2021 14:03 - 26 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode, we examine the common narratives of climate change and the potential implications that this has for leaving those most marginalized behind. We aim to understand how environmental problems and mitigative solutions are not distributed evenly and look at ways that adaptation is practiced in the development field.
Deconstructing Trendy Environmental Narratives
May 17, 2021 07:04 - 37 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode, we dive into trendy environmental narratives and fads like veganism, greenwashing fashion, and the Netflix original movie, Seaspiracy. We unpack the responsibility these narratives place on individual consumerism vs the systemic causes of climate change.
LSE’s Carbon Targets and Offsetting
May 10, 2021 11:36 - 29 minutes - 43.6 MBSustainability Teammates Scarlet Prentice (Sustainability Engagement Officer) and Charles Joly (Head of Sustainability) talk about the School’s carbon targets and approach to carbon offsetting, as well as explaining some of the common terminologies within these conversations!
Towards zero-waste: taking you on a journey to concision consumption
May 03, 2021 06:10 - 29 minutes - 28.5 MBToday we spoke to Jess Rimoch, the founder of Jarr Market, a zero waste store in Stockwell, London. As someone who has been on a zero waste journey for 3 years, she shares her experience and gives tips for those interested in reducing their own footprint. Jess touches upon zero waste In relation to convenience, affordability, social relationships and more!Check out Jess’s store: jarrmarket.co.uk
Investigating Environmental Crime Part 2
April 19, 2021 11:34 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn part 2 of this podcast, I interview Richard Ladkani. As director and cinematographer, Richard has gained international recognition for numerous award-winning films, including "Sea of Shadows”, a National Geographic documentary, executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival 2019. Richard also produced the NETFLIX Original "The Ivory Game", which was shortlisted for an Academy Award in 2017 and won numerous prizes including the Genesis, ...
Investigating Environmental Crime Part 1
April 11, 2021 13:58 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MBI spoke to Andrea Crosta, founder of Earth League International and WildLeaks, and protagonist of 'Sea of Shadows' and 'The Ivory Game' about Environmental Crime, the fourth largest criminal industry in the world. Tune in to discover an underexplored security and climate change-related topic!
LSESU EcoSoc's Podcast to Sustainability: Episode 5 - Green Recovery
March 01, 2021 10:44 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBIn the fifth episode of 'The Podcast to Sustainability', we discuss: Green Recovery. What do we mean by a Green Recovery? How is it relevant to current political and economic situations? Alongside answers to these questions, this episode features some views of young people and suggested ideas of a blueprint for achieving a Green Recovery. Finally, we delve into specific topics such as transportation and a circular economy to explore the wider issue of climate change.
LSESU EcoSoc's Podcast to Sustainability: Episode 4 - Impact Investing
February 26, 2021 20:46 - 45 minutes - 83.6 MBIn this fourth episode of 'The Podcast to Sustainability', we discuss: Impact Investing. What do we mean by sustainable finance and impact investing? What is the future of environmental considerations in the world of investment? To help answer these questions, this episode features interviews with a Professor of Finance at the LSE and a financial consultant about the development of the industry over time. Finally, there is a discussion with the secretary of the LSESU Green Finance Society a...
LSESU EcoSoc's Podcast to Sustainability: Episode 3 - Waste
February 22, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 63.4 MBIn the third episode of 'The Podcast to Sustainability', we discuss: Waste. What types of waste should we be aware of? How and why should be reduce waste? Alongside answers to these questions, this episode features an experiment in using Giki Zero, a carbon footprint calculator, with EcoSoc members. Listen to find out about their expectations vs reality! Finally, an interview with the co-founder of Giki Zero reveals practical solutions to reducing our waste in a world where it is so easy t...
LSESU EcoSoc's Podcast to Sustainability: Episode 2 - Ocean & Pollution
February 19, 2021 17:17 - 26 minutes - 49.6 MBIn the second episode of 'The Podcast to Sustainability', we discuss: Oceans and Pollution. What is polluting our oceans? How is the depletion of wildlife linked to global warming? Alongside answers to these questions, this episode features an interview with the founder of Plover Rovers, a charity dedicated to marine science, conservation and education about issues facing our oceans. Finally, there's a discussion with EcoSoc members about the role of students in this marine emergency. Cred...
LSESU EcoSoc’s Podcast to Sustainability: Episode 1 - Veganism
February 12, 2021 16:46 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBIn this first episode of The Podcast to Sustainability (independently produced by EcoSoc and released by the Sustainable Futures Society), we discuss: Veganism. What is it? What are some philosophical discussion and environmental impacts relevant to this dietary and lifestyle choice? Alongside answers to these questions, this episode also features an interview with a GP about the health benefits of a vegan diet and conversations with EcoSoc members about their personal experiences of vegani...