Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEver wondered how we can beat the climate crisis? 'Resilience' brings you inspiring stories from people all over the world who are adapting to climate change in practical, creative and innovative ways. Each episode explores a different theme in building climate resilience - from cities to coasts and small islands, nature-based solutions, recovering from the Covid pandemic, and the race for climate-proof food.
The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the UN Environment Programme.
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Episodes
Nature-based Solutions
November 16, 2021 02:00 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MBLis and Marcus are joined by Musonda Mumba, a wetlands ecologist and the director of the Rome Centre for Sustainable Development, to discuss the vital role that nature and ecosystems play in helping us adapt to climate change. And in the Seychelles, biologist Victorin Laboudallon explains why mangroves are a ‘super-solution’, protecting both the land and the sea, and keeping us safe from the effects of climate change. Find out more about: - The UN's Global Adaptation Network: u...
The Race for Climate-proof Food
November 09, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBLis and Marcus consider one of the most critical issues in adaptation: how to build more climate-resilient food supplies. Eduardo Mansur, the FAO’s Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, talks about drought-resilient food production, biotechnology, and insect farming. And Louise Mabulo talks about how she founded the Cacao Project in the Philippines to help farmers carve out sustainable, shockproof livelihoods. Find out more about: - The UN's ...
When Cities Adapt
November 02, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBLis and Marcus discuss what their ideal climate-resilient cities would look and feel like - and Kobie Brand, the Africa regional director of the global cities network ICLEI, is back to talk about the exciting innovations happening in African cities, including the use of the Minecraft video game to map out climate adaptation strategies in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. And coffee farmer Hector Velasquez explains his crucial role in supporting San Salvador’s ambitions to become a ...
Crisis & the Green Recovery
October 26, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBLis and Marcus are joined by Koko Warner, from the UN Climate Change Secretariat, to discuss the parallels between tackling the Covid pandemic and building resilience to climate change. But also, what can we expect at the upcoming COP26 climate summit in Glasgow? Kobie Brand, the Africa regional director of the global cities network ICLEI, shares her lessons on the speed and power of collective action from living through ‘Day Zero’ - the time when Cape Town nearly ran out of water. ...
Protecting Coasts and Small Islands
October 19, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBLis and Marcus find out about some really creative and practical solutions to the climate threats faced by coastal communities and people living on low-lying small islands. Eritai Kateibwi, from the Te Maeu Project, talks about introducing hydroponics to Kiribati so his community can grow food without monthly ‘king’ tides washing away their crops. And world-renowned Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, who specialises in climate-resilient architecture, talks about floating cities and...
Saving Lives
October 12, 2021 01:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBLis and Marcus explore how investing in adaptation makes both economic sense and helps save the lives of millions of people faced with climate catastrophes. Professor Patrick Verkooijen joins from the Rotterdam-based Global Center on Adaptation which, as the largest floating office in the world, is a potent example of adaptation. And Rohey Ceesay, a forestry officer in the Gambia, talks about how she uses drama and music to spread crucial messages and early warnings about deadly sto...
Introducing Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast
September 30, 2021 16:53 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBOver six episodes Lis Mullin Bernhardt and Marcus Nield from the UN’s Global Adaptation Network explore the best solutions and cutting edge technologies for adapting to climate change. They talk to leading adaptation experts and people in countries like El Salvador, The Gambia, the Philippines, Kiribati and the Seychelles about how they are building resilience. Coming 12 October 2021 Learn more about adapting to climate change: bit.ly/2Y8SavL Visit us at the Global Adaptation Net...
Introducing Resilience: The Global Adaptation podcast
September 30, 2021 16:53 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBOver six episodes Lis Mullin Bernhardt and Marcus Nield from the UN’s Global Adaptation Network explore the best solutions and cutting edge technologies for adapting to climate change. They talk to leading adaptation experts and people in countries like El Salvador, The Gambia, the Philippines, Kiribati and the Seychelles about how they are building resilience. Coming 12 October 2021 Learn more about adapting to climate change: https://bit.ly/2Y8SavL Visit us at the Global Adapta...