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Face the climate crisis head on, but understand that we have the power to solve this. From former UN Chief Christiana Figueres and the team who brought you the Paris Agreement, this podcast about issues and politics will inform you, inspire you and help you realize that this is the most exciting time in history to be alive.
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Climate Sense

The Brookings Institution

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From hurricanes and floods, to wildfires and extreme temperatures, climate change is happening all around us. In this podcast series, energy and climate expert Samantha Gross, director of the Energy Security and Climate Initiative at the Brookings Institution, sheds light on the essentials of climate change and how to deal with it. She talks to other experts in various climate-related areas to help you understand the issue. How serious is climate change and what causes it? How does our energ ...
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Hello Hydrogen!

Port of Rotterdam

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Hello Hydrogen visits some of the world's most prestigious events and talks to world leaders in the field of hydrogen and energy. What needs to be done in order to switch to a hydrogen-based power grid? Is hydrogen in fact the fuel of the future? Listen, subscribe and find out!
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ParlAmericas is the inter-parliamentary institution that promotes parliamentary diplomacy in the inter-American system. Convening the national legislatures from North, Central and South America and the Caribbean, ParlAmericas works to strengthen democratic governance in the hemisphere by enhancing the ability of legislators to fulfill their roles and responsibilities through exchanges of parliamentary best practices and by promoting cooperative political dialogue on regional issues. The Parl ...
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Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ's midday current affairs programme, including RNZ News, business, rural and sports news, plus the long-range weather forecast and Worldwatch. Presented by Charlotte Cook.
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How To Stop Climate Change

How To Stop Climate Change

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What can one person do to stop climate change? You can join the thousands of people that are already hard at work fighting climate change every day. David Butler and his daughter Keaton talk to some of those people to learn what they do and what inspires them.You could be one of them.Whether you’re already in the climate fight or you’re ready to join it this is the podcast for you.Visit us at howtostopclimatechange.com.
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secretary-john-kerry-reflects-foreign-policy-successes-challenges-news conference - 01-05-2017 part 01 audio English Secretary of State John Kerry said U.S. international standing had improved since 2009 when President Obama first took office. Speaking at his final press conference at the State Department, Secretary Kerry reflected on foreign policy challenges and successes, including the strategy to defeat and destroy ISIL*, the Iran nuclear agreement, the Paris climate agreement, and relat ...
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Talking Teaching

University of Melbourne

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Tune in to Talking Teaching and join the lively discussion about effective and evidence-based classroom practice, as well as the latest in educational thinking. In each episode, leading educators and thinkers from around the world, including our own from the Faculty of Education, share their thoughts and unique perspectives.
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This podcast will focus on the report, discussion and debate of relevant political, social, and economic events and policies around the world and how they affect our youth. It will include news reports, panel discussions and interviews from time to time. Stay tuned for updates! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Nouveau-Gauche/support
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Climate change is the most important issue of our time. We’ve all heard that it poses an existential threat to our species and that it is already changing our planet in unprecedented ways, but with so many numbers – from parts-per-million of atmospheric CO2 to the now-famous ‘1.5°C red line’ of the Paris Agreement – we know that it can be confusing. Our new podcast “Climate Change: Behind the Numbers” helps listeners make sense of the complex topic of climate change. Each episode, we will ta ...
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Welcome to Ag Law in the Field! This is the inaugural episode of a new podcast designed to discuss all things agricultural law. Tiffany Lashmet, Extension Ag Law Specialist with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, will serve as your host and has a variety of great guests lined up. From law students to seasoned attorneys, to lawyers with experience in international firms, to folks who hung out their own shingle in Small Town America...we plan to visit with them all and discuss their thoughts, exper ...
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The world faces a critical challenge: how to meet growing energy demand while urgently reducing carbon dioxide emissions. It means the global energy system must change. Will innovation come to the rescue? How will renewable energy evolve? Does the oil and gas industry have a future? Will batteries, hydrogen or even blockchain alter the way we live, work and travel? The Energy Podcast by Shell explores these questions. We speak to the engineers at the pioneering edge of science and technology ...
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What are the long-term consequences of decisions we make today, and to what extent should the interests of future generations be taken into account? There is a wide range of public policy challenges that require us to provide some sort of answer to these questions. This interdisciplinary seminar series brings together academics and experts to address the implications of critical questions arising from ideas of intergenerational justice. Speakers will consider different areas of public policy ...
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Welcome to Straight Talk with BrainWaves, the world's first daily fully AI generated advice podcast. Join AI advice expert BrainWaves for candid, humorous, and no-nonsense advice on life's most pressing questions. Whether you're grappling with relationship dilemmas, career decisions, or just seeking some guidance in this wild world, we've got you covered. Join us as we dive into listener-submitted questions, voted on by you, our curious and engaged audience. With a mix of empathy, support, a ...
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Green Heritage Futures is a podcast exploring cultural heritage and climate change. Julie's Bicycle Project Manager Lucy Latham sits down each month with a figure working at the intersection of cultural heritage and climate change to explore their projects and perspectives. The series looks at the importance of protecting cultural heritage in the face of climate change, as well as the unique opportunities of cultural heritage in engaging citizens and driving environmental solutions. Julie’s ...
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TheSNCPodcast

Folashade Anozie

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Helping you better understand the intriguing world of music, arts and entertainment through insightful discussions with African artists, creatives, executives, and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Folashade Anozie.
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Mada Fyah

Breadfruit Productions

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The climate crisis has arrived on Belize’s shores and will require collective effort to create a just, liveable future. On Mada Fyah, join André Habet as he talks to guests who share their insights on the state of Belize’s environment.
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Brief chats that go beyond the daily headlines discussing global events, recent reports, and the latest analysis from HCSS experts. HCSS is a data driven, independent think tank that provides strategic advice and policy relevant solutions for governments, NGOs and the private sector on global trends, security and geo-economics. All rights reserved.
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On the Global Counsel podcast, you can hear the GC team discuss and debate topical developments in public policy and regulation from around the world.Global Counsel is an advisory firm working with clients around the world to gauge political developments and how these impact both business risk and opportunity. For more information about Global Counsel, visit our website: www.global-counsel.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Off the Clock

Tompkins Wake

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As New Zealand slowly emerges from the omicron wave, businesses are facing a perfect storm of tough economic conditions, including rising inflation, rising interest rates, high oil prices, and global uncertainty. Businesses can survive and thrive in these conditions if directors, owners, and management understand how to navigate the risks and challenges posed by the current environment. Tompkins Wake’s new podcast series will guide directors, owners, and management on resilient business mana ...
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Migration is a complex phenomenon – for individuals, it is a personal journey that can result in struggle or triumph depending on life circumstances; and for countries, it can be an economic driver, or a source of social tension or even conflict. Host Maggie Perzyna, a researcher with the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration program at Toronto Metropolitan University, explores the complexity of migration with the help of leading academics and professionals working wi ...
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GHG and Carbon Management

GHG and Carbon Management

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Conversations at the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute: A podcast series with Don Bain, Michael Gillenwater, and their guests. Listen in as they discuss the latest news, policy, and note-worthy events impacting carbon management. Topics touch on sustainability, carbon footprinting, life cycle assessment, and green business. These are the informal but important conversations we’re having inside the Institute.
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ELEEP Network

Ecologic Institute, Atlantic Council

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The Emerging Leaders in Environmental and Energy Policy Network (ELEEP) is a joint project of the Ecologic Institute and the Atlantic Council. Launched in fall 2011, ELEEP is a dynamic, membership-only forum for the exchange of ideas, policy solutions, best-practices and professional development for early and mid-career North American and European leaders working on environmental and energy issues. ELEEP currently has over 100 members, split between North America and Europe. Members debate t ...
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Guests: Dr Sarah Young is a Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow at the Research in Effective Education in Early Childhood (REEaCh) Centre in the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne. Nicole Pilsworth is the Executive Manager, Early Learning at Gowrie Victoria and the Chair of the Victorian committee of Early Childhood Australia. Descriptio…
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Following the UK general election, CGD's Ranil Dissanayake speaks with Stefan Dercon from the Blavatnik School of Government (and CGD) and Laura Chappell from the Institute for Public Policy Research about the unique challenges presented by today's development landscape, the key drivers of economic growth, and what the new UK government should prio…
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This week we have Garrett Reed on the show. Garrett is in the agricultural law practice group at McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City. We talk through the different types of common equine agreements, the importance of putting these agreements in writing, and some of the key contents that would be included in each agreement. Contact Info for Garrett Reed …
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In season two of Climate Sense, host Samantha Gross focuses on how to transition to a clean, zero-carbon energy system—the technical, political and social challenges in getting from here to there. She'll talk to leading experts and government officials on a range of approaches to this zero-carbon goal, including hydrogen, nuclear, and securing crit…
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Este episodio fue grabado el 9 de mayo de 2024 durante la vigésima Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el octavo Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Construyendo alianzas para fortalecer la democracia y promover los derechos humanos”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con la Cámara de Senadores del Congreso Nacional de la República…
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Este episodio fue grabado el 9 de mayo de 2024 durante la 20ª Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el 8° Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Construyendo alianzas para fortalecer la democracia y promover los derechos humanos”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con la Cámara de Senadores del Congreso Nacional de la República del Para…
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The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a plea for action against climate change, as new research shows global average sea levels have already risen 9.4cm. Mr Guterres made the comments in Tonga this morning, as he attends the annual Pacific Islands Forum. Leaders from around the region have gathered for the summit, climate…
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The airport association says a new codeshare agreement between Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia offers no benefit to New Zealand customers, but will benefit Australian travellers. NZ Airports says the agreement disincentivises Virgin Australian from setting up new routes to New Zealand, and could keep Trans-Tasman flight prices high. The codesh…
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Posties in the capital are refusing to deliver pamphlets containing misinformation about Islamic calls to prayer. The pamphlets, by Better Wellington, claim the council wants the city's mosques to broadcast the Islamic call to prayer through loud speakers -- believed to be a reference to recent District Plan changes which allow mosques to use their…
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Some prisoners housed in the Corrections' Extreme Risk Unit have spent over 900 days in solitary confinement, considered a breach of international human rights, where the maximum is 15 days. The Office of the Inspectorate found the conditions for the 13 men from the Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit (PERU), in Auckland Prison were overly and unnecessa…
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On today's episode, main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country, a commuter train on the Kapiti line was hit by rockfall between Paekakariki and Pukerua Bay on Monday morning after the area was hit with heavy rain, the Polkinghorne trial has resumed on Monday morning - sta…
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On today's episode, the union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until transport authorities release their reviews, new analysis warns it will be near impossible to cut $1.4 billion in savings without cutting into frontline hea…
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The union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until transport authorities release their reviews. Merchant Service Guild vice-president Captain Iain MacLeod spoke to Charlotte Cook.…
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What is sports diplomacy and why is it important to Australia’s foreign policy? What is the rationale behind the PNG-Australia rugby league deal? How are sporting events being weaponised to undermine social cohesion or reflect geopolitical tensions? In this episode, Bianca Birdsall and Stuart Murray join David Andrews to discuss the role of sport a…
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On today's episode, the ash warning for aircraft flying in and out of Rotorua and Tauranga airports may remain in place for at least the next 18 hours, the Early Childhood Council is warning that recommendations from the Education Review Office about measuring and reporting oral language skills will increase unfunded workloads for ECE teachers, Lak…
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A federal law known as Section 230 has provided a powerful legal shield for internet companies for nearly three decades. Designed to “promote the internet,” it protects platforms from civil liability for content posted to their sites by third parties. But the measure is inspiring lawsuits from plaintiffs who say it allows internet companies to esca…
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On today's episode, water tankers cannot be sent to areas of central Wellington who have no water, because authorities don't know how far the outage will spread, more than 600 political leaders from 72 councils are gathering in Wellington today for Local Government New Zealand's annual conference, power prices are being blamed for the loss of more …
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Power prices are being blamed for the loss of more than 200 jobs, as Winstone Pulp International closes two mills. And, the AA says the country's driver licensing system urgently needs to be changed to stop young people dying behind the wheel. Minster for Energy and Transport Simeon Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook.…
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