In this episode, we discuss: The role of (North African) youth in climate change mitigation and adaptation Intersections of climate change, health and mental health Building resilience from the grassroots level to the global level; planetary resilience Introducing vulnerability and care in climate change discussions Guest | Dr. Saad Uakkas Dr Saad …

In this episode, we discuss: Interconnectedness of Air Pollution and Climate Change Health and Environmental Impacts African Integrated Assessment Role of African Scientists Future of Atmospheric Sciences in Africa Guest | Prof. Rebecca Garland Our guest, Prof. Rebecca Garland, is a seasoned expert in atmospheric sciences, specialising in air quali…

In this episode, we discuss: Critique of mainstream climate discourse Role of Indigenous knowledges Reimagining climate governance Positionality and ethical research Guest | Dr Ritodhi Chakraborty Our guest, Dr Ritodhi Chakraborty, is a political ecologist and interdisciplinary social scientist who collaborates with indigenous and agrarian communit…

In this episode, we discuss: An overview of air pollution in Mongolia The slow violence of environment crises Utilizing technologies for solving environmental challenges International collaboration and advocacy Guest | Azjargal Tsogtsaikhan Our guest, Azjargal Tsogtsaikhan, leads Business Development at ORDA Wealth Tech from Silicon Valley, Califor…

In this episode, we discuss: Shift in climate change storytelling towards human impacts Underrepresentation of Global South voices in climate science literature Global South climate scientist database Challenges posed by misinformation in today’s media landscape Guest | Ayesha Tandon Our guest, Ayesha Tandon, is a science journalist at Carbon Brief…

In this episode, we discuss: Tackling deforestation and carbon emissions Revolutionizing climate negotiations Indigenous knowledges and water solutions Breaking barriers for women in science Guest | Marcia Barbosa Prof. Marcia Barbosa is a Professor of Physics at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), member of the Brazilian Academy o…

In this episode we discuss the role of palm oil politics and other agricultural practices, politics, and diplomacy on transboundary haze in Southeast Asia. Our guest Dr Helena Varkkey is an Associate Professor of Environmental Politics at the Department of International and Strategic Studies, Universiti Malaya. Her areas of expertise include transb…

In this episode we discuss ethics and morality in the context of climate change and public health including geopolitical challenges, temporal justice, indigenous voices, and ways to make an impact. Our guest Prof Ans Irfan is a multidisciplinary global public health expert with over a decade and a half of experience as a health equity strategist, s…

In this episode we will discuss renewable energy colonialism, impact on local communities, and the NIMBY rhetoric. Renewable Energy Colonialism in the Global South and the Global North Impact of renewable energy projects on local communities The Not in my backyard (NIMBY) rhetoric Our guest Dr Susana Batel is an assistant researcher at University I…

In this episode we will discuss coastal zone management, sustainable development, and social and gender impact assessment in Barbados. Vulnerability, adaptation, and coastal zone management Blue Economy and sustainable tourism in Barbados Social and gender impact assessment Our guest Dr Janice Cumberbatch is a Lecturer of Social and Environmental M…

In this episode we discuss a just energy transition for India with a focus on socio-cultural aspects, limits of technology-centered approaches, and exploitation and employment in the renewable energy sector.Shahzad Gani

In this episode, we discuss air pollution and climate resilience in Chile, science-based policy making, and global methane management as an effective climate mitigation policyShahzad Gani

In this episode we will discuss climate and energy policy, governance of climate engineering, and public engagement on these topics.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss the importance of reactive Nitrogen species in the atmosphere in the context of food security, air pollution, and climate change.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss sources and dynamics of atmospheric mineral dust, their role in Sub-Saharan Africa air quality, health, and climate.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss the potential for application of technology, including the internet of things (IoT), in addressing air quality and other environmental challenges in Uganda and other parts of Africa.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss energy justice, the consequences of not having energy needs satisfied and how it relates to other environmental issues such as air pollution and environmental degradation.Shahzad Gani

In this episode, we discuss the development of infrastructure and the Anthropocene in the Himalayas with a key focus on the impact on Indigenous peoples and their activism.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss inequalities and segregation as drivers of climate risks and vulnerability.Shahzad Gani

In this episode, we discuss how the energy transition in the Western Balkan is closely tied to air pollution efforts, as the region continues to generate electricity from coal without the legally required controls for controlling plant emissionsShahzad Gani

In this episode, we discuss the need for laws and regulations to respond to environmental issues and to create a sense of responsibility towards environmental resources at local, regional and international levels.Shahzad Gani

In this episode, we discuss air pollution in African cities with a focus on transportation, capacity building, air pollution measurement infrastructure, and other perspectives related to air quality.Shahzad Gani

In this episode, we discuss the unique hazards that the Caribbean faces and how this is changing and increasing its vulnerability to climate change.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss the traditional knowledges of indigenous peoples and their relevance and importance to mitigating and adapting to climate change and environmental challenges in general.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss the implications of climate change on global conflict and peace, with a focus on climate migration and international cooperation.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss environmental health, the risks affecting human health and well being, and the value of prevention rather than mitigation with a focus on the African continent.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss tobacco, e-cigarettes, water pipes hazards on health and their impacts on air quality. We also discuss air pollution in Lebanon, impact of the 2020 Beirut blast, and the path to building a better world.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss the peatland fires in Indonesia and their air quality impact across Southeast Asia.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss biofuels, cooking, and the implications of clean technologies for air quality, health and climate.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss journalism and scientific communication from the perspective of climate change.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss the importance and functioning of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss the importance of the Amazon and implications of deforestation and fires for global climate.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in Papua New Guinea and the other pacific islands.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss climate journalism with stories from Sudan and general perspectives from the Middle East and North Africa region.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss climate activism in Malaysia and how the climate struggle is intertwined with the struggles of indigenous peoples around the world.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss the Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) expedition. MOSAiC is the largest polar expedition in history with the objective of taking the closest look ever at the Arctic as the epicenter of global warming and to better understand global climate change.…

This is the final half of a two-part interview with Mustafa Santiago Ali in which we discuss Environmental Justice in the United States.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss Environmental Justice (EJ) in the United States and our guest Mustafa Santiago Ali’s 24 years working at the US Environmental Protection Agency. This is the first half of a two-part interview.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss air pollution in Colombian cities in the context of public transit.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss air pollution in Eastern Europe with a focus on the Balkan region.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss bushfires in Australia and their impact on air quality. We also discuss the importance of aerosols in disease transmission and implications for public health.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss air pollution in Ghana and its intersection with public health, sources, and measurements using low-cost sensors.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss how open data on air pollution can lead to actions towards cleaner air.Shahzad Gani

In this episode we discuss air quality in India and the role of air pollution modeling with the COVID19 lockdown providing a 'natural experiment'.Shahzad Gani