Best Greenpeace UK Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 50. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO Women’s World Banking: There’s nothing micro about a billion women! 48:17

23d ago48:17

48:17

"Empowerment is the ability to make choices... and... having economic tools, economic resources is a way of providing the means for those choices." The world has come a long way since 1974 when women in America could not have their own bank account or checking account without their husband’s signature. The 1st United Nations World Conference on Wom…

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E39 - Dennis Alvey - Crew Member Aboard the JPD 19:45

27d ago19:45

19:45

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation podcast, we get a chance to speak with deckhand Dennis Alvey. Dennis is a veteran volunteer with Captain Watson, having served on the Cleveland Amory in the 1990's. Dennis gives us insight into a day in the life of a deckhand aboard the John Paul Dejoria. He also shares his advice for those who …

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E38 - Captain Locky MacLean on the Bandero 36:24

1M ago36:24

36:24

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation (CPWF), we will be speaking with Captain Locky MacLean who is currently on our new ship the Bandero. The Bandero is in Hobart, Tasmania preparing for its first mission. Locky describes the aspects of the Bandero that make it the perfect vessel for the kind of work that CPWF does out at sea. The …

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E37 - New Ships with Captain Paul Watson 13:08

2M ago13:08

13:08

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, we speak with Captain Watson about two new ships added to the Neptune's Pirates fleet, the Bandero and the Nemesis. The Bandero was recently acquired (with the help of John Paul Dejoria) to help confront the Japanese Whalers in the Southern Ocean, while the Nemesis was acquired (with th…

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Ep 49. Dianne Calvi, President & CEO Village Enterprise: Full bellies and big dreams! 58:17

2M ago58:17

58:17

With an audacious goal to lift 20m people in Africa out of extreme poverty by 2030, Dianne Calvi, President and CEO of Village Enterprise, joins us to share how they plan to make this happen. Centred around their core value of ‘Ubuntu’, a South African term, which means ‘humanity’ or ‘I am because we are’, Village Enterprise seeks to transform live…

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E36 - Imogen Sawyer - CPWF UK - Iceland, the Faroes, Namibia 1:22:06

2M ago1:22:06

1:22:06

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast we get to speak with another member of the CPWF UK team, Imogen Sawyer. Imogen gives us great insights in to the whaling situation in Iceland, the slaughter of pilot whales and dolphins in the Faroe Islands, and the seal hunt in Namibia. Imogen shares her first hand accounts of what i…

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E35 - Operation Bloody Fjords 2024 - Faroe Islands - Rob Read 1:00:43

3M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast we get the chance to catch up with Rob Read. Rob gives us insight into changes coming to Operation Bloody Fjords for 2024. Operation Bloody Fjords is an effort to end the grindadráp (the slaughter of pilot whales and other dolphins) in the Faroe Islands. Rob makes it clear that the CPWF …

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E34 - Announcing Operation Ice Storm with Rob Read and Captain Paul Watson 26:57

3M ago26:57

26:57

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with Rob Read from CPWF UK and Captain Paul Watson. Rob and Paul talk about the urgent need to stop Kristján Loftsson from killing more endangered fin whales this year. While Loftsson still needs to secure a permit from the Icelandic government to kill…

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E33 - Octopus Farms with Sophika Kostyniuk and Paul Watson 44:01

3M ago44:01

44:01

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, we will be speaking with Captain Watson and Sophika Kostyniuk, the Managing Director of the Aquatic Life Institute. Sophika and her team have helped to get legislation passed in Washington state to ban octopus farming. During the course of our conversation, Paul and Sophika talk about a…

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E32 - Elissa Phillips - In the Crow's Nest of Loftsson's Harpoon Ship in Iceland 1:02:15

3M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast we get the chance to hear the courageous story of Elissa Phillips. In September of 2023, Elissa and Anahita Babaei delayed the departure of Kristján Loftsson's harpoon ships by climbing into the crow's nests. Elissa shares with us what the whole experience was like, and even gives us …

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E31 - Gary Stokes - CPWF UK 1:19:25

4M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast we will be speaking with Gary Stokes, the Special Investigations Officer for the CPWF UK. Gary has spent the past twenty years investigating and exposing the shark fin industry, gaining international media coverage as being featuring in both ‘SEASPIRACY’ and more recently Eli Roth’s ‘FIN…

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E30 - Joshua Farinella - The Whistleblower and the Shrimp 36:18

4M ago36:18

36:18

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, we will be speaking with Joshua Farinella. Joshua was a general manager at a shrimp canning plant in India. During Joshua's time there, he became very concerned with many of the practices the company was using in order to pass audits and maintain their monthly production goals. Joshua i…

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E29 - Rob Read - CPWF UK 1:18:35

4M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

In today's episode we speak with Rob Read, the leader of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK. Rob and I talk about the many campaigns the CPWF UK is working on, like the Ghostnet Campaign, Operation Silent Seals, and Operation Bloody Fjords . We get into detail about whaling in Iceland and the slaughter of pilot whales and dolphins in the Faroe I…

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E28 - Alex Neubauer - CPWF IRELAND 40:12

4M ago40:12

40:12

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I have a chance to speak with the leader of CPWF Ireland, Alex Neubauer. Alex and I talk about the Ireland Chapter of CPWF and some of the issues that are occurring around Ireland. We talk about many topics, including seals, octopuses, oyster farms, salmon farms, and cold water coral re…

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E27 - Jackson McMuldren 48:42

4M ago48:42

48:42

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast we are speaking with Jackson McMuldren of Nahoia Kai Productions. Jackson was a crew member on Operation Paiakan which sailed to Iceland and later onto the Faroe Island. Jackson tells us about his adventures both in Hawaii and on the John Paul Dejoria. He has encountered some fascinating…

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Ep 48. Cherie Blair CBE KC, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: Enabling economic gender justice 55:58

4M ago55:58

55:58

“There is a problem! Business has a problem, the world has a problem, because we are just not utilising the talents, the ambitions, the drive of half the world’s population (the female half)... Economic gender justice is essential both for women’s freedom and equality, but also for the development of the world.” We are honoured to have on the podca…

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E26 - Hitman For the Kindness Club - Captain Paul Watson 48:17

6M ago48:17

48:17

In this episode we speak with Captain Paul Watson about his latest book Hitman for the Kindness Club. Here is a little bit about his book - Spanning 1961 to 2022, this electrifying collection of essays captures the spirit, mettle, and moxie of one of the most intrepid environmentalists of our times. Paul Watson developed an enduring passion for the…

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E25 - Ocean Killers Campaign - with Captain Watson and Lamya Essemlali 24:09

8M ago24:09

24:09

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast we will be speaking with Captain Watson and Lamya Essemlali. Paul and Lamya will give us insight into Operation Ocean Killers, a joint campaign between the Captain Paul Watson Foundation and Sea Shepherd France against the Super Trawlers that are wiping out large schools of fish. The …

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Ep 47. Karen Burgess, Founder & CEO Petals, with Alice Bailey: Life after Baby Loss 1:00:15

8M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Trigger warning: This episode explores and talks about miscarriage, stillbirth and baby loss. Baby loss and miscarriage is something that many parents face and yet it is still something that is not openly talked about in today’s society. In this very special episode, I speak with Karen Burgess, Founder & CEO of the charity Petals, that provides cou…

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UK Evaluation Society (The Free Version): Negotiating Feminist Principles 1:08:26

9M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

At the 2023 UK Evaluation Society presentation, we synthesised our experience with national and international non-governmental organisations, focusing on the pragmatic application of Kimberlé Crenshaw's intersectionality and the Data Feminism principles of Catherine D'Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein while addressing ethical considerations and strategie…

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Ep 46. Nisha Anand, CEO Dream.Org: Finding common ground with unlikely allies 49:57

10M ago49:57

49:57

“The humanity that connects us is stronger than what has been created to divide us”. Nisha Anand is the CEO of Dream.Org, a nonprofit organization that brings people together across racial, social and partisan lines to solve society’s toughest problems. A born change-maker, Nisha was arrested in 1998 while handing out pro-democracy leaflets in the …

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Ep 45. Laura Kyrke-Smith, Executive Director International Rescue Committee UK: Re-settlement for Success 41:29

10M ago41:29

41:29

“It was thanks to this country that lots of those rights and protections that exist for refugees are in place … but now… you get that sense in lots of parts of the world, frankly, that the UK isn’t playing the active role that it has played historically.” The International Rescue Committee is a global organisation that helps people affected by huma…

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Greenpeace vs. Sunak: Protest and provocation 48:02

11M ago48:02

48:02

Please donate to the Maui Strong Fund to support victims of the fire. The Maui Strong Fund is providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wildfires. In this episode, we delved into the topic of Greenpeace's protest at the residence of UK Prime Ministe…

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E24 - Pirates Get Things Done; Catching Up with Captain Watson 20:39

11M ago20:39

20:39

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I will be catching up with Captain Watson. We will discuss the passing of Tokitae, whaling around Iceland, and the slaughter of the pilot whales and dolphins in the Faroe Islands. Captain Watson also fills us in on new things happening at the foundation. Support the Show. https://www.pa…

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Disaggregated Data: On Your Shelf or In Your Strategy? 31:10

12M ago31:10

31:10

📬 Fan Mail Frenzy! Lauren and Teia dive deep into the mailbag this week, uncovering some juicy challenges from listeners. Why? Because they dare to ask the tough questions! And let's not forget – exclusive behind-the-scenes van pics on the way. Vantastic, right? 🎯 Main Event: Dissecting Disaggregated Data! Ever felt like "disaggregated data" sounds…

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Ep 44. Ruth Marvel, CEO The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: A vision for young people 47:16

12M ago47:16

47:16

“Deceptively simple, but devastatingly effective” This is how Ruth Marvel, Chief Executive of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the UK, describes the Award. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was started by His Royal Highness the late Prince Philip in 1956 to provide young men with development opportunities to acquire self-confidence, gain a sense of pur…

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Nexus Programming ---> Durable Joy 31:38

12M ago31:38

31:38

Lauren and Teia take a close look at the buzz around the 'Triple Nexus' approach. It's about weaving humanitarian aid, development, and peace-building into one strategy, but is it really a novel idea? Tune in as your hosts unpack the Triple Nexus approach. They'll separate the hype from the substance and explore if organisations claiming to 'do the…

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Cultural Relativism: Is there a 'Right' in Rights? 31:57

1y ago31:57

31:57

In this episode of Journey to Transformation, Lauren and Teia take on the concept of cultural relativism and its entanglement with ethical conflicts in international development. Picture a religious holiday dinner – your family tradition might dictate turkey, while another household might insist on pancakes and spam. Can one impose their tradition …

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Conflict Sensitivity: Theory into Practice - Part 2 21:22

1y ago21:22

21:22

In part two of our deep dive into conflict sensitivity, hosts Lauren and Teia further unravel this critical approach. Conflict sensitivity – it’s more than just a buzzword; it's an essential development toolkit. But what exactly is it, and how does it shape our work in crisis-affected regions? What implications does it have for humanitarian efforts…

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E23 - Pilot Whales Slaughtered in the Faroe Islands 12:45

1y ago12:45

12:45

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I speak with Captain Watson about the recent grindadrap in the Faroe Islands. About 80 to 100 pilot whales were slaughtered in the Torshavn harbor, right next to a visiting cruise ship. Unfortunately the John Paul Dejoria was unable to make it to the harbor before the whales were bea…

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Conflict Sensitivity: Theory into Practice - Part 1 41:48

1y ago41:48

41:48

This week, Lauren and Teia discuss conflict sensitivity. It's more than just an academic concept; it's an intrinsic part of any transformative process that warrants thoughtful understanding. We don't shy away from the tough stuff. Ethical challenges? We discuss them. Delicate dilemmas? Absolutely. Surprising trade-offs? They're on the table too. We…

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Ep 43. Mark Russell, CEO The Children’s Society: Fighting for Hope and Happiness 35:20

1y ago35:20

35:20

“You change the world, when you change the lives of children… It is better for society to build stronger children, than fix broken adults.” The Children’s Society believes that every young person deserves a good childhood. Reflecting on the current context for young people in the UK today, is Mark Russell, CEO of The Children’s Society. Mark tells …

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Participatory Action Research 36:24

1y ago36:24

36:24

Teia and Lauren ARE BACK. This time traversing the realm of Participatory Action Research. They exchange academia for the actual, revealing the power of context and genuine conversations. It's an informative dive into the complexities of community dynamics and how evaluators' identities play a significant role in uncovering authentic narratives. Tu…

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E22 - Whaling Suspended in Iceland! 17:01

1y ago17:01

17:01

It is a very special day, the Icelandic Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries has suspended the fin whale hunt until August 31, 2023. With the crew of the John Paul Dejoria II close to Iceland, the Icelandic government has chosen to keep Loftsson and his killer harpoon ships at dock. Captain Watson joins us to give an update on this wonderfu…

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E21 - Update on Operation Paiakan with Captain Paul Watson 18:29

1y ago18:29

18:29

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, we will be catching up with Captain Paul Watson on the John Paul Dejoria II ship. Captain Watson and his crew are on their way to Iceland to stop the killing of endangered fin whales. Captain Watson also talks about the brutal slaughter of pilot whales in the Faroe Islands which was …

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Hello?! White People. Do I have your attention? 53:20

1y ago53:20

53:20

On the back of some thought-inducing conversations recently, Lauren and Teia tackle 'white allyship'. What does it mean? How does a white person know when they are (or not) a white ally? What does this look like in our everyday interactions? We take you from the coffee shop to the check out counter and to the organisation you work for... WARNING: T…

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Ep 42. Areeba Hamid and Will McCallum co-Executive Directors, Greenpeace UK: Co-leading for Change 51:25

1y ago51:25

51:25

“We have won the war on climate denial… (but) we cannot underestimate what an enormous fight this is… the climate movement being mainstream doesn’t mean we have the power to make change happen yet.” In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with not one, but two impressive non-profit leaders: Areeba Hamid and Will McCallum, co-Executive Dir…

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The 'Messiah Syndrome': Why We Need to Be Heroes 40:30

1y ago40:30

40:30

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we delve deep into the amusing yet significant terrain of the 'Saviour Complex' and the 'Superhero Complex.' Particularly common amongst high achievers and workaholics, these fascinating psychological phenomena could be affecting you or those close to you. Are you the kind of person who's always switched…

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E20 - Captain Locky MacLean - Crossing the Atlantic in the JPD II 21:15

1y ago21:15

21:15

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation podcast we catch up with Captain Locky MacLean. Captain Locky is currently crossing the Atlantic Ocean with the crew of the John Paul Dejoria II. They are on their way to New York City where they will undergo final preparations for Operation Paiakan. Captain Locky gives us an update on the progr…

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Roaring for our Values 25:59

1y ago25:59

25:59

Values and Jurassic Park were an unexpected meet-up in this episode. Lauren and Teia talk about a decision that echoed the cautionary wisdom of Dr Ian Malcolm from Jurassic Park: We were so preoccupied with whether we could that we didn't stop to think if we should. The decision? To cease work until they were certain that the delivery genuinely ref…

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Voicing Dissent: The Right to Protest and the King’s Coronation Chicken 45:25

1y ago45:25

45:25

In this episode, we unpack the complex issue of the right to protest, using the recent protests at the King’s coronation as a case study. We delve into the implications of the arrests made during these protests, the controversy surrounding new protest-related legislation in the UK, and discuss the balance between freedom of expression and public sa…

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Young, Dumb, and Broke: Reflections on the World Bank 49:07

1y ago49:07

49:07

Join us for a wild ride as the World Bank evolves under new leader Ajay Banga, tackling Fragility, Conflict, and Violence while navigating power dynamics and the controversial Gentlemen's Agreement. We talk development intrigue, power plays, and green ambitions in this thrilling tale of transformation. We briefly mention the recent Coronation. We'r…

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Camp Quirky 2023 and the pursuit of safe spaces 32:17

1y ago32:17

32:17

Join Lauren and Teia as they share their lively adventures at Camp Quirky, the captivating van life festival in the UK. Listen to how Teia delivered an inspiring self-defence class tailored for van life owners and the duo's spirited interactions with fellow van enthusiasts. Inspired by a new space at Camp Quirky called "Camp Queerky", this got Laur…

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Ep 41. Anna Josse, Founder & CEO Prism the Gift Fund: The Joy of Giving, without the hassle of admin! 40:09

1y ago40:09

40:09

“Gift Aid, yes people know about it (but) they still dont understand it… there is about £750m unclaimed in Gift Aid every year, split between smaller charities unable to claim or dont have the skills to do it and higher rate tax-payers not really understanding … how they could be claiming an additional 25% on the gross (donation) in their tax retur…

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The Factfulness Quiz and pros and cons of Negativity Bias 55:44

1+ y ago55:44

55:44

In this podcast episode, we discuss the book "Factfulness" by Hans Rosling and its key themes, including challenging misconceptions and adopting a fact-based understanding of global trends. The episode delves into the "negativity bias," a psychological phenomenon that leads us to perceive the world as more negative than it is. We explore its implic…

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E19 - Captain's Chair with Paul Watson, Brinkley Davies, and Mike Coots 1:02:32

1+ y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

In honor of Earth Day, we have a special edition of the Captain's Chair. Today we will be speaking with Captain Paul Watson, Brinkley Davies, and Mike Coots. Brinkley Davies is a marine biologist, surfer, free diver, photographer, and the founder of the Balu Blue Foundation. https://balubluefoundation.org/ Mike Coots is a photographer, surfer, shar…

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The Great Divide: Oxfam's Inclusive Language Guide - Part Two 34:19

1+ y ago34:19

34:19

In this second instalment of our engaging discussion on Oxfam's Inclusive Language Guide, Lauren and Teia dive deeper into the content, examining the guide's specific suggestions like using "partner" and "parenthood" as more inclusive language alternatives. They candidly share their opinions on putting these recommendations into practice and ponder…

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The Great Divide: Oxfam's Inclusive Language Guide - Part One 41:02

1+ y ago41:02

41:02

In part one of this two-part series, Lauren and Teia examine the recent controversy surrounding Oxfam's Inclusive Language Guide, exploring the motivations behind its creation, the reactions it has sparked, and the implications it has for broader conversations around inclusion and language. Throughout the episode, Teia and Lauren provide a nuanced …

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E18 - Lolita (Tokitae) the orca - with Captain Watson 34:16

1+ y ago34:16

34:16

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation podcast, I get the chance to speak with Captain Watson about the announcement that Lolita may be released from her prison at the Miami Seaquarium in Florida. Lolita is a Southern Resident Killer Whale taken from her family (the L Pod) at the age of 4 back in 1970. She was sold to the Miami Se…

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Talk to Loop: Transforming Feedback and Accountability with Alex Ross and Mpala Nkonkomalimba 52:51

1+ y ago52:51

52:51

It's our 60th episode, and Lauren's going solo! She takes us on an insightful journey into the world of Talk to Loop with special guests Alex Ross, the Director of Talk to Loop and Mpala Nkonkomalimba, a Monitoring and Evaluation specialist. Talk to Loop is a groundbreaking feedback platform revolutionising the humanitarian and development sector, …

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