Climate Talk Podcast

About 71 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered, and the oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth's water. This points to the truth that the maritime sector holds so much value. How do make the best of these rich marine resources without compromising on the health of our planet and make these resources available for the generation yet unborn? On this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, my guest, Dr. Dolapo Oluteye introduces us to the concept of ‘Blue economy’. Dr. Dola shares insights about the international frameworks guiding how marine resources are explored, the connection with climate change, and amplifying Africa’s voice in the global maritime sector. Ahead of the United Nation’s COP29 meeting in Baku, Dr. Dola hints on scaling up innovations like hydrogen-derived fuel already shaping the maritime sector and unblocking financial opportunities to decarbonize the maritime sector. There is so much to learn on this podcast. Read about IMO's GHG Reduction Strategy and the UNCTAD maritime assessment. Connect with Dr. Dolapo Oluteye via LinkedIn. Welcome to share the podcast with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Subscribe here: ⁠⁠⁠www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ and don’t hesitate to get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠info@climatetalkpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com

Water is practically where the world sits - It is a shared resource and blurs the boundary between Nations and continents.  Our guest on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast is Meghna Chakraborty - a global water professional with multiple experiences. Most of her work is currently African-focused. Meghna is originally from India, however, she is currently based in Lagos, Nigeria. Meghna sheds light on Transboundary waters, their connections with climate change, and the role of young people in climate change. In addition, you will learn about: The concept of upstream and downstream nations How conflict breaks out when one nation’s relationship with water affects the others. Ways to be more effective and efficient with our water use - especially with the rising populations across the world. One key takeaway for me is that: Conversations are good but conversations alone won't bring change, rather conversation should guide actions. So much to learn on this podcast. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | RSS | More Subscribe: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Stitcher⁠ | ⁠Email⁠ | ⁠RSS⁠ | ⁠More⁠ Listen and connect via: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Stitcher⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Email⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠RSS⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠More⁠⁠ If you find it interesting, remember to share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @adebotes on socials. You can subscribe here: ⁠⁠www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe⁠⁠ and don’t hesitate to get in touch via ⁠⁠info@climatetalkpodcast.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com

A country that truly wants to address its climate change crisis will respect, improve and also invest in education and research. My guest on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast is Jumoke Omodeni, a Climate Science Researcher based in Ibadan, Nigeria. She shared her joruny into the climate change space with me. Among other things, we also talked about improved ways of communicating climate change. You will also learn about: -       How we must save ourselves as no saviours are coming for us. -       How we navigate the challenges of engaging politicians. -       Why people have sceptical views on climate change-related issues and ways to engage them. And wait…. do you get overwhelmed when you hear or think about climate change? You are not alone! Jumoke Omodeni is one of thousands, probably millions, of young people anxious about climate change. Jumoke shares how she has been able to crawl out of helplessness, overcome climate anxiety and now has become an empowered climate leader whose work is making ripple impacts today. So much to learn on this podcast. Listen here: Subscribe: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Stitcher⁠ | ⁠Email⁠ | ⁠RSS⁠ | ⁠More⁠ Listen and connect via: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Stitcher⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Email⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠RSS⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠More⁠⁠ If you wish, remember to share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @adebotes on socials. You can subscribe here: ⁠⁠www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe⁠⁠ and don’t hesitate to get in touch via ⁠⁠info@climatetalkpodcast.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com

In a world where 1 litre of urine is as effective as 7 litres of fuel to meet our energy needs, how is it that 2 billion people remain without access to electricity and 80% of our energy source is fossil fuel-based? Ejikeme Patrick Nwosu is my guest on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, he is a researcher and the CEO of Lumos Laboratories, Nigeria. He believes that cleaner energy alternatives can power our world. One of his six patent/registered innovations is the generation of hydrogen-ammonia-rich flammable gases from human and animal urine. After listening to this episode of the podcast, you will agree with the likes of Al Gore, Johan Rockström, and Antonio Guterres that we have the solutions, we have the technologies to address climate change what we need is: -       Invest in resources to scale -       Rally the political will, and -       Build a collective drive to move faster in the same direction. More about Lumos Laboratories here: https://lumoslabsng.com/ Subscribe: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Stitcher⁠ | ⁠Email⁠ | ⁠RSS⁠ | ⁠More⁠ Listen and connect via: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Stitcher⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Email⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠RSS⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠More⁠⁠ If you wish, remember to share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @adebotes on socials. You can subscribe here: ⁠⁠www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe⁠⁠ and don’t hesitate to get in touch via ⁠⁠info@climatetalkpodcast.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com⁠ Relevant links: 1.     https://lumoslabsng.com/ 2.     https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/268006168.pdf 3.     https://www.eesi.org/topics/fossil-fuels/description 4.     https://www.enpor.eu/energy-poverty/ 5.     www.climatetalkpodcast.com

Excited to announce the next episode of the Climate Talk Podcast. Our guest, Isaac Oyedokun is one of the young Nigerians innovating and redefining transportation in Nigeria. From a 70-year-old man to young teenage girls, Trekk Scooters is redefining communities’ access to smart and affordable mobility. This sustainability-focused transport company is already providing solutions to thousands of people across Nigeria!   ”During my university days as a student in a Nigerian public school, I faced a lot of transport challenges. So this is a way to give back to the community that raised me”.   In this chat with ’Seyifunmi Adebote, Host of the Climate Talk Podcast, Isaac shares with us his motivation to establish Africa’s first e-scooter platforms Trek scooters.   On the episode, among many things, you will learn about: How these electricty scooters work and who the primary users are.The technology used to run this innovation, Africa’s first e-scooter sharing platformWays government can support new transport solutions such as TrekkWhy transport innovations are needed in the face of climate change impacts and increasing health concerns. More about Trekk Scooters here: https://www.trekkscooters.com/ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Email | RSS | More Listen and connect via: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Stitcher⁠ | ⁠Email⁠ | ⁠RSS⁠ | ⁠More⁠ If you wish, remember to share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @adebotes on socials. You can subscribe here: ⁠www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe⁠ and don’t hesitate to get in touch via ⁠info@climatetalkpodcast.com⁠ or ⁠seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com⁠

What do you think influences the search results you get on Google, Facebook, Bing, etc.? From restaurants to shopping malls, in what subtle ways are we being nudged to embrace (or not) certain environmental practices? Can we find improved ways to communicate climate change and is there a need for that?How beautiful could our world be if we put into use just a fraction of the thousands of recommendations in research, journals and publications sitting in physical libraries and digital catalogues across the world? My guest, Malte Rödl and I, on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, reflect on various topics around environmental governance practices. Squeezed into 30 insightful minutes and using simple terms, find answers to these questions and many more on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast. More about the guest:Malte is a researcher in Environmental Communication. His research is concerned with the interactions of people, 'technology', and the environment and combines insights from science and technology studies, sociology, geography, and systems sciences. Malte contributes to courses in the MSc Environmental Communication and Management degree programme at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Currently, he is exploring the implications of digital infrastructure (AI, ML, big data, algorithmic decision-making, etc.) on environmental governance processes. Listen and connect via: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Stitcher⁠ | ⁠Email⁠ | ⁠RSS⁠ | ⁠More⁠ If you wish, remember to share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @adebotes on socials. You can subscribe here: ⁠www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe⁠ and don’t hesitate to get in touch via ⁠info@climatetalkpodcast.com⁠ or ⁠seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com⁠

What is the connection between water and climate? Pretty obvious to some but not to all. My guest on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, Shaina Shay is an accomplished water professional who has spent more than a decade developing expertise in water policy and management conservation, and community outreach. She puts forward in simple terms the need to drive water and climate change conversation in ways that more actors can co-create solutions and perhaps this is the first time you get to hear about "the Internet of Water" On this episode, you will learn about: -        How the presence or absence of water is a key indicator of climate change. -        How experts in different water industries approach challenges can inspire creative, impactful solutions. -        How collaboration can help us to face the complex and changing water challenges we are faced with. -        The universality of water issues globally and the role of policies in addressing water challenges. Shaina is the main author of The Water Report, for over 20 years, this report documents how water professionals across the world are working hard to secure a sustainable future. More about the report here. Listen and connect via: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Email | RSS | More If you wish, remember to share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @adebotes on socials. You can subscribe here: www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe and don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@climatetalkpodcast.com or seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com

What can children do about the climate crisis? Zach is my youngest guest on the Climate Talk Podcast and I must admit he is not just smart, he is very optimistic that little actions matter in making the world a better place. Ever wonder why governments continue to subsidize fossil fuel despite knowing the danger it poses to people and our planet; ignoring cleaner options such as solar panels which have been functional for a long time. This was part of the exciting chat with Zach Fox Devol, we also spoke about how children make up an important stakeholder in the discourse about climate change. He opened me up to new knowledge and historical records of climate action in the United States of America.  More about my guest: Zach Fox-DeVol is an extraordinary 11-year-old climate activist and the host of We The Children, a podcast about climate change and global warming solutions. Each week he interviews expert guests and tackles hard topics on caring for our planet, in a fun way from an 11-year-old’s perspective. When he is not working on podcasts, you can find Zach in California working on magic tricks, chess, 3D printing, and Rubik's cube. Connect via: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Email | RSS | More Listen and let us know what you think. Remember to share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @adebotes on socials. Remember to subscribe here: www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe and don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@climatetalkpodcast.com or seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com

"Presently, we have in total about 50 gigatonnes of CO2 present in the atmosphere now. We cannot do without emitting carbon, at best, we must become more responsible about our emissions and take action to offset them." - David Ahonsu. 50 gigatonnes of CO2 in the atmosphere. What does this mean for a world that is currently grappling with the many impacts of climate change? On this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, David Ahonsu UK-Based renewable energy consultant and engineer shares gives context to data around climate science and carbon emissions. Among other things, you will also learn about: -  How to offset your carbon emission -  How to limit your carbon footprint -  Countries and their respective per captial emission Connect via: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Email | RSS | More Listen and let us know what you think. Remember to share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @adebotes on socials. Remember to subscribe here: www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe and don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@climatetalkpodcast.com or seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com

There is no question about it that when it comes to climate justice, we need more voices and we must have some difficult conversations. Daze Adhaji is our guest on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast. In 2019, she was the youngest candidate to run in the EU Parliament elections, and she has maintained strong ties with the Extention Rebellion group. At 21, this British-Nigerian world-renowned climate justice activist holds back no thoughts on the need to get it right! If you want to take climate action but are not sure where to start, this episode is for you. Daze also shares insights about: - The role of young people beyond advocacy. - How politics and climate change cannot be separated - The place of the environment in preserving our culture and history - Climate Change response as a measurement of democratic values. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Email | RSS | More Listen and let us know what you think. Remember to share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @adebotes on socials. Remember to subscribe here: www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe and don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@climatetalkpodcast.com or seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com

Young people are part of the key actors in nature protection and restoration. There is an important need to support them to ensure the sustainable implementation of their projects and also ensure that their lives are protected. Millie Edwards is the project manager for the Iris Project, a project aimed at supporting young people aged 14-24 with funding and mentorship to start and scale up their nature restoration and protection projects across the world. Find more about Millie and the Iris Project in the links below. Contact: prize@theirisproject.org Website Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Eligibility criteria Application form Check out other episodes of the Climate Talk Podcast on www.climatetalkpodcast.com, also engage with us on our social media handles @Climatetalkpodd

Just like we talk about sports, reality shows, and Netflix; we need to raise more conversation about the environment and the impact of climate change. Not only among experts and not restricted to social media, outside the norm, we must also get newer perspectives on climate change so that our government and policymakers see the need to do something about it - quickly at that. Rafiat Akinwande, popularly known as Queen Raffy, is a podcaster, voice-over artist, and NOT a climate activist. So in this episode, she shares a novice perspective of the much talked about lingo - climate change. You will learn her thoughts on: -  What is Climate Change? -  Effect of Climate Change. - Common Climate Change examples and experiences in Nigeria. - Organizations working on addressing Climate Change Issues in Nigeria. - Who should take the lead in addressing Climate Change. Listen and let us know what you think. Remember to share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @Mediaforcc on Instagram and Twitter. Remember to subscribe here: www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe and don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@climatetalkpodcast.com or seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com Find out more about my guest, Queen Raffy and her work here: https://queenraffyspacepodcast.disha.page/

My guest on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast is Hazel Chapman – born in Malawi, lived her childhood years in Nigeria and is now an associate Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Hazel shares the idea behind her decision to establish the Nigerian Montane Forest Project (NMFP) in Taraba State, Nigeria. She further explains how her work is gradually restoring biodiversity at the Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve - an impressive stand of montane/sub-montane forest and Nigeria’s most plant species-rich montane forest with over 24 endangered plant species. In this episode, you will learn about: · Efforts towards facilitating the involvement of national and international researchers in protecting Biodiversity. · Practical ways of involving a community in the management of biodiversity around them. · Ideas around working with community members to develop sustainable small businesses Listen, share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @Mediaforcc on Instagram and Twitter. Remember to subscribe here and don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@climatetalkpodcast.com or seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com

Both the government and the people are responsible for waste management. The government can lead on putting functional infrastructures in place, on our part as the people, we should do better by paying for waste management services, improve our knowledge about how waste works and own up to our other responsibilities. Rita Idehai, a very successful entrepreneur and sustainability thought-leader argues the role of the government and people - producers and users in improving waste management structures. As the Founder of one of Nigeria’s most successful social enterprises, Rita shares insight about how Ecobarter runs – particularly on providing livelihood to indigent women and young people. On this episode, you would also learn about: -  The need to emphasize the economic prospects of waste management. -  Circular Economy and how it works. -  Some products that Ecobarter produces from waste materials. Listen, share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @Mediaforcc on Instagram and Twitter. Remember to subscribe here: www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe and don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@climatetalkpodcast.com or seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com

Protecting existing forests is important, but while we are at that we must be committed to planting new trees if we are serious about addressing climate change. Science has confirmed that Tree planting 'has mind-blowing potential' to tackle the climate crisis. #CommuniTrees is a community-based tree planting and climate advocacy project that is engaging youth volunteers and concerned stakeholders to plant 5000 indigenous trees in Lagos and Abuja by April 2021. Chikodi Uzoamaka, the CommuniTrees Project Coordinator in Abuja had a chat with the hos, Seyifunmi Adebote and the conversation focused on the importance to plant more trees and how young people can be very actively involved in the process. On this episode of the podcast, you'll also learn about: - Why it is more effective to plant indigenous and fruit-bearing trees. - How young people who are not inactive or absent online can also be integrated into environmental advocacy. - Ways to motivate young people to be environmentally responsible beyond monetary rewards. The CommuniTrees project is executed by an NGO, Sustyvibes (www.sustyvibes.com) is partnering with the British High Commission in Nigeria as part of her NigeriaForNature Initiative. Listen, share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPodd, @ClimateWed & @Mediaforcc on Instagram and Twitter. Remember to subscribe here: www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe and don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@climatetalkpodcast.com or seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com

Wetlands around the world are very important but sadly under-appreciated. I was surprised to learn from my guest that Lagos State, Nigeria has not less than 10 wetlands. This episode of the Climate Talk Podcast is particularly focused on protecting wetlands, you would also find out: -  Difference between wetlands and mangroves -  The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and what it means -  Roles of the local community in protecting wetlands Dr. Charles Onyema, a Marine Biologist and Wetland Ecology Researcher from the University of Lagos is my guest. In this conversation, together with Olamide Udoma, the Executive Director of Lagos Urban Development Initiative, we reveal the relevance of Wetlands and shares practical tips for individuals and government to protect our wetlands. Listen, share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateTalkPod, @ClimateWed & @Mediaforcc on Instagram and Twitter. Remember to subscribe here: www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe and don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@climatetalkpodcast.com or seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com

“We are not a bunch of high school students who come to the room, read a little poetry, dance around, eat some food and they’ll say we had the young people there.” Deon cracked me up when he used that sentence to describe youth tokenization in global climate change conferences. That aside, it was a very enlightening conversation as we discuss lessons from COVID19 and how it can change the global response to Climate Change. According to Deon, Youth engagement in Climate politics is the least listened to and the least understood component of climate politics. You must also agree with him, young people have transformative ideas to leapfrog different sectors of our economy. Check out the website: www.climatetalkpodcast.com. Listen, share with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Follow @ClimateWed & @ClimateTalkPod on Instagram and Twitter. Remember to subscribe here: www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribeand don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@climatetalkpodcast.comor seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com

On this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, I spoke with Matthew Lefler, the coordinator of Earth Day Africa for the Earth Day Network; he shared with me the 50-years journey of the Earth Day Network. How this organization has mobilized over 1 billion people and is working with over 75, 000 partners across the world to ensure that we take good care of this place we all call home. Climate Talk Podcast brings environmentalists, thought leaders, policymakers, and professionals from all walks of life converse around the subject of Climate Change, Climate Action, Climate Finance and other environmental subjects. Thanks to Media for Community Change Initiative and the International Climate Change Development Initiative (Climate Wednesday) Production Team: ‘Seyifunmi Adebote(Host), Olumide Idowu & Jimoh Oluwatobi Segun. Contact: seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com | +2348130979064 |

There are fewer young people that are as vast as Heeta Lakhani when it comes to making a case for the role of young people in advancing climate change globally. As the world is currently faced with #COVID19 – a seemingly more urgent crisis, on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, Heeta shares thoughts on the impacts of COVID19 on young people, the connection with Climate Change and what a post-COVID19 life would be like. As the Focal Person for YOUNGO, the UNFCCC’s Youth Constituency, Heeta as reveals how young people are stepping up to lead in the face of the crisis. Climate Talk Podcast brings environmentalists, thought leaders, policymakers, and professionals from all walks of life converse around the subject of Climate Change, Climate Action, Climate Finance and other environmental subjects. Thanks to Media for Community Change Initiative and the International Climate Change Development Initiative (Climate Wednesday) Production Team: ‘Seyifunmi Adebote(Host), Olumide Idowu & Jimoh Oluwatobi Segun. Contact: seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com | +2348130979064 |

“We don’t need now to pray for the Amazon; we need now to act. if you think you can do anything in your power to help the situation, please do it, let’s make the world aware.” - Paloma Costa. This is a very emotional episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, – perhaps the most emotional episode yet. The reason isn’t far-fetched, it has not been the best of times for us on the planet. Days in, weeks out, we have seen the amazon rainforest burn into ashes, thousands of fauna and flora species have fast disappeared, hundreds of indigenous people have been displaced and the damage seems beyond repair. On this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, my guest is Paloma Costa, a 27-year old Climate Activist in Brasilia, the biggest city of Brazil. Paloma coordinates the working group of Engajamundo, a youth led Climate Change focused organization in Brazil she is also the co-founder Ciclimáticos, a collective of bicycle activists documenting the impacts of climate changes in Brazil. You’ll also find out: - Outcomes of the Latin America Climate Week. - Limitations of youths and indigenous people in Climate Action. - How young people are urging government to work with data. …and a lot more. If you are yet to, kindly, subscribe here. Climate Talk Podcast brings environmentalists, thought leaders, policy makers, and professionals from all walks of life converse around the subject of Climate Change, Climate Action, Climate Finance and other environmental subjects. Thanks to Media for Community Change Initiative and the International Climate Change Development Initiative (Climate Wednesday) Production Team: ‘Seyifunmi Adebote(Host), Olumide Idowu & Jimoh Oluwatobi Segun. Background Music: A Whole New World - Disney. Contact: seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com | +2348130979064 |