Best Ellen MacArthur Foundation Podcasts (2024)

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Regenerating Nature with Wildfarmed 24:22

4M ago24:22

24:22

A Moment of Change is a podcast created by On Purpose London Associates, participants of On Purpose’s Associate Programme. For Series 4, the team is looking at an area they’re really passionate about: the circular economy. They’ll be talking to inspiring people and organisations, who share with us ‘Stories of Hope’; stories of their work in the cir…

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Circulating Products & Materials with United Repair Centre 32:16

5M ago32:16

32:16

A Moment of Change is a podcast created by On Purpose London Associates, participants of On Purpose’s Associate Programme. For Series 4, the team is looking at an area they’re really passionate about: the circular economy. They’ll be talking to inspiring people and organisations, who share with us ‘Stories of Hope’; stories of their work in the cir…

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Eliminating waste & pollution with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation 38:04

5M ago38:04

38:04

A Moment of Change is a podcast created by On Purpose London Associates, participants of On Purpose’s Associate Programme. For Series 4, the team is looking at an area they’re really passionate about: the circular economy. They’ll be talking to inspiring people and organisations, who share with us ‘Stories of Hope’; stories of their work in the cir…

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Life after prison: Breaking the cycle of reoffending 37:29

1y ago37:29

37:29

A Moment of Change is a podcast created by On Purpose London Associates. Series 3 of A Moment of Change will discuss systems change with key leaders working in various areas of social and environmental impact, delving into the practicalities of systems change rather than just the theory. In this episode, Jonathan Spencer and Felicity Kneeshaw speak…

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Men's Mental Health: The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

41:15

A Moment of Change is a podcast created by On Purpose London Associates. Series 3 of A Moment of Change will discuss systems change with key leaders working in various areas of social and environmental impact, delving into the practicalities of systems change rather than just the theory. In this episode, associates Jonny Singh and Javan Pyne are jo…

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Oracy in Schools: transforming life chances through talk 28:59

2y ago28:59

28:59

In this episode, On Purpose Associate Ayisha Gulati is talking to Beccy Earnshaw, CEO of Voice 21, about the importance of oracy in schools and empowering young people to find their voice. Voice 21 is the UK’s oracy education charity and they are on a mission to transform the learning and life chances of young people through talk. Spoken language s…

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Literacy in prison: A second chance to learn to read 31:27

2y ago31:27

31:27

In this first episode of the new series we’re talking to Ian Merrill about Shannon Trust’s work supporting people in prison to learn to read. 57% or people in UK prisons struggle to or can’t read, this impacts an individual’s ability to communicate, contribute to society and participate in further education. Reoffending costs the UK an estimated £1…

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Sustainable Fashion: Sabinna Rachimova 43:39

3y ago43:39

43:39

Fashion. It impacts our lives every single day, from the moment we wake up and decide what to put on, to the pyjamas we wear at night. But have you thought about who made your clothes? Where do they come from? What’s the impact of their production and transportation on the environment and communities around the world? As the COP26 summit approaches…

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Sustainable Fashion: Elizabeth Rich 31:33

3y ago31:33

31:33

Fashion. It impacts our lives every single day, from the moment we wake up and decide what to put on, to the pyjamas we wear at night. But have you thought about who made your clothes? Where do they come from? What’s the impact of their production and transportation on the environment and communities around the world? As the COP26 summit approaches…

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Green Jobs and a Just Transition: Gerry Grattan 38:29

3y ago38:29

38:29

What exactly is a green job and why do we need a just transition? Green jobs should be an answer to address both the urgent economic and environmental needs for society, but what exactly are they? And how do we ensure that in the transition to a new green economy that no one is left behind? This week on the A Moment of Change podcast we’re joined b…

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Green Jobs and a Just Transition: Denis Fernando - Friends of the Earth 38:28

3y ago38:28

38:28

What exactly is a green job and why do we need a just transition? Green jobs should be an answer to address both the urgent economic and environmental needs for society, but what exactly are they? And how do we ensure that in the transition to a new green economy that no one is left behind? This week on the A Moment of Change podcast we’re joined b…

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The Future of Food: Reaching a truly sustainable food system 31:01

3y ago31:01

31:01

Food affects all areas of life - it drives our bodies, our communities and our politics. The food system is complex, nuanced and powerful, but in this changing environment it can be difficult for us to understand how to move towards a truly sustainable system. In this episode, we speak to India Langley, Head of Communications at LettUsGrow to consi…

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Episode twenty: IPCC Report Special with Lord Nicholas Stern and Rhian-Mari Thomas 49:58

3y ago49:58

49:58

The latest release from the sixth IPCC Report shows that emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities are responsible for approximately 1.1°C of warming since 1850-1900, and that the global temperature is expected to reach or exceed 1.5°C of warming increase within the next two decades. The need for finance to support a transition to both ne…

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Episode nineteen: Sam Evans and Krista Patrick, Natural Environment, Greater Manchester Combined Authority 41:04

3y ago41:04

41:04

How much does nature contribute to a regional economy, the health and well-being of its residents, as well as to building climate resilient communities? Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Sam Evans and Krista Patrick share the findings of its natural capital account and its journey to moving from public funding into attracting private investme…

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Episode eighteen: Michiel de Smet, finance programme lead, Ellen MacArthur Foundation 42:10

3+ y ago42:10

42:10

What does it mean to have a circular economy? and how is the finance sector supporting the shift to reduced waste and regenerative systems? Michiel de Smet, finance programme lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation - the world's leading authority on a circular economy - shares his insights with the Green Finance Institute's Helen Avery and Ryan Jude…

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Episode seventeen: Kathy Baughman McLeod, Director, Adrienne Arsht Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center 38:50

3+ y ago38:50

38:50

Heat. Is it the biggest financial risk of climate change we're not talking about? Kathy Baughman McLeod, director of the Adrienne Arsht Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center at the Atlantic Council talks to the Green Finance Institute's Helen Avery about resiliency versus adaptation, the silent killer that is heat, and the role of the insurance …

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Episode sixteen: Polly Billington, director, UK100 40:14

3+ y ago40:14

40:14

Local solutions are an essential part of any national net zero ambition. Polly Billington, director of UK100, a network of local councils and boroughs committed to the transition, talks to the Institute's Helen Avery and Ryan Jude about the actions they are taking, how we can finance a faster pace of change, and why we as voters have a responsibili…

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Episode fifteen: Bevis Watts, chief executive, Triodos Bank UK 34:59

3+ y ago34:59

34:59

Bevis Watts, chief executive of Triodos Bank UK, talks to the Green Finance Institute's Ryan Jude and Helen Avery about how retail banking can be a force for consumer behavioural change when it comes to solving our environmental and social issues, as well as, what is needed for a system-wide change of the finance sector and how to safeguard against…

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Episode fourteen: Catherine Howarth, chief executive, ShareAction 32:30

3+ y ago32:30

32:30

Catherine Howarth, chief executive at ShareAction, talks to the Green Finance Institute's Ryan Jude and Helen Avery about her journey into the world of responsible investing, the role asset managers play in influencing companies to be more environmentally and socially-responsible, and the importance of using shareholder voting rights to enact posit…

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Episode thirteen: Hannah Dillon, head of the Zero Carbon Campaign 29:37

3+ y ago29:37

29:37

What is a carbon price? and why is it so important if we hope to reach net zero? Hannah Dillon, head of the Zero Carbon Campaign joins the Green Finance Institute's Helen Avery and Ryan Jude to shine a light on carbon pricing, bust a few myths and talk about the Campaign's ambitions.

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Episode twelve: Nigel Wilson, group chief executive, Legal and General 31:02

3+ y ago31:02

31:02

Nigel Wilson, group chief executive at Legal and General, talks to the Green Finance Institute's Helen Avery about the firm's inclusive capitalism mission, and the potential for pension funds and financial institutions to invest in solutions to the world's 'long liabilities' such as climate change, population increases and inequality.…

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Episode eleven: Dale Vince, founder, Ecotricity and chair, Forest Green Rovers F.C. 34:46

3+ y ago34:46

34:46

Founder of the world's first green and vegan energy company, Ecotricity, and chair of the world's greenest football club, Forest Green Rovers, Dale Vince OBE talks to the Green Finance Institute's Helen Avery and Ryan Jude about reaching net-zero in energy, food, transport, and, of course, sports.

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Episode ten: Richard Curtis, film director, producer, screenwriter and co-founder, Make My Money Matter 36:58

4y ago36:58

36:58

Film director, producer, screenwriter and co-founder of Make My Money Matter, Richard Curtis speaks to the Green Finance Institute’s Helen Avery and Ryan Jude about the global campaign for individuals, companies, financial institutions and governments to move the trillions of pounds in pension funds into sustainable investments, as well as his hope…

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Episode nine: Kwasi Kwarteng MP, minister of state for business, energy and clean growth 29:22

4y ago29:22

29:22

The UK Government recently announced plans for a green sovereign bond and a UK National Infrastructure Bank among other green finance commitments. Kwasi Kwarteng, minister of state for business, energy and clean growth, talks to the Green Finance Institute's Helen Avery and Ryan Jude about the role of green finance, the importance of a UK green rec…

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Episode eight: Deborah Lehr, vice chair and executive director, Paulson Institute 39:02

4y ago39:02

39:02

From a national carbon market to green finance zones and green fintech, President Xi Jinping is hoping to mobilise private capital at scale to meet China's net zero goals. Deborah Lehr, vice chair and executive director at the Paulson Institute speaks to the Green Finance Institute's Helen Avery about China's green finance strategy and the work of …

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Episode seven: US Election Special: Ed Barbier, Distinguished Professor of Economics, Colorado State University 38:57

4y ago38:57

38:57

What does a Biden Administration mean for US climate policy, global climate action and financial markets? Ed Barbier, environmental economist, distinguished Professor of Economics at Colorado State University and author of multiple United Nations reports on green recoveries discusses US President-elect Joe Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan with the …

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Social Inequalities and our Environment: Changing Attitudes to Food 33:33

4y ago33:33

33:33

The COVID crisis has further exposed social inequalities and environmental concerns. It has highlighted the demand on food banks, the reliance of many families on school meals and the fragility of our food systems. On the flip side, more people are talking about climate change, food waste and the benefits of growing food at home. In this episode we…

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Episode six: Annette Nazareth, Operating Lead, Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets 30:33

4y ago30:33

30:33

US attorney and former US Securities and Exchange Commissioner, Annette Nazareth shares with the Green Finance Institute's Helen Avery what those working in finance and in nature can expect as a global voluntary carbon offset market takes shape. Annette talks about the components of creating markets, as well as her hopes for climate finance.…

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Social Determinants of Health: Health inequality in the time of COVID-19 47:43

4y ago47:43

47:43

Since The Marmot Review in 2010, it has been widely accepted that variance in social factors (education, housing, employment and discrimination) lead to variance in health outcomes. A recent review has shown that improvements in life expectancy have been flatlining in the UK during a period of austerity - for the first time since 1900. In this epis…

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Episode five: John Elkington, founder and chief pollinator, Volans 43:44

4y ago43:44

43:44

What would it take for us to shift to a regenerative economy? John Elkington, founder and chief pollinator at Volans and author of the recent book Green Swans: The coming boom in regenerative capitalism talks to host Helen Avery at the Green Finance Institute about the urgent need for a new approach to capitalism, and the investment, leadership and…

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Consumerism: Has COVID-19 changed our spending habits for the better? 49:23

4y ago49:23

49:23

Social isolation has given us reason to reflect and reevaluate many things – not least our consumer habits, and the impact our purchases have on the planet and on humanity. During this episode we’ll be speaking to three guests leading the charge on sustainable living to understand more about the impact of COVID-19 on our spending habits, both good …

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Episode four: Ray Dhirani, head of sustainable finance, WWF-UK 38:18

4y ago38:18

38:18

How can the financial community prevent further destruction of nature? Ray Dhirani, head of sustainable finance at WWF-UK, joins co-hosts Helen Avery and Ryan Jude at the Green Finance Institute to talk about the recent film Our Planet: Too Big to Fail and its recommendations to the finance sector on risk, impact and opportunity as they relate to s…

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Settle our Status: Our Neighbours without Documents 36:16

4y ago36:16

36:16

In this episode, we speak to Bilqis and Elsie, leaders working with Citizens UK on the Settle Our Status campaign to settle the immigration status of our neighbours without documents in the UK, giving them access to full participation in public life, in the economy and in their communities. Useful links: Settle our Status campaign video: http…

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Episode three: Mark Haefele, chief investment officer, UBS Global Wealth Management 23:06

4y ago23:06

23:06

Inflows into sustainable investing are increasing, driven by investor appetite for values-aligned investing and performance, but are there enough quality opportunities to satisfy that demand? Host Helen Avery talks to Mark Haefele, chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth Management about the future of sustainable investing and his firm's rece…

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Mutual aid: Helping each other through COVID-19 53:04

4y ago53:04

53:04

With the outbreak of COVID-19, we’ve seen the genesis of a new wave of informal mutual aid groups across the country, pooling volunteers and resources within local communities to help one another through a time of crisis. Could the global pandemic be a turning point in our connectedness to our communities, and to our neighbours in need? "For …

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Trailer: a moment of change 0:42

4y ago0:42

0:42

Welcome to 'a moment of change'. Brought to you by On Purpose London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode two: Louise Wilson, co-founder and joint managing director, Abundance Investment 24:18

4y ago24:18

24:18

How can local authorities leverage the power of the crowd to finance local green solutions? Hosts Helen Avery and Ryan Jude are joined by Louise Wilson of Abundance Investment to dive into Community Municipal Investments, which allow the general public to invest as little as £5, through their local authority, in green projects such as hybrid batter…

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Episode one: Dr Rhian-Mari Thomas, chief executive, Green Finance Institute 31:07

4y ago31:07

31:07

How can collaboration and a sectoral approach help drive private capital towards investing in net-zero solutions? Helen Avery is joined by Dr. Rhian-Mari Thomas, to discuss the Green Finance Institute's approach to accelerating the transition to a clean, resilient and environmentally sustainable economy. Helen also asks about Rhian's journey into g…

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Green is the New Finance: Trailer 1:36

4y ago1:36

1:36

Green is the New Finance is a bi-weekly podcast series from the Green Finance Institute showcasing leading thinking on how to mobilise capital towards a greener, more inclusive and resilient global economy. Every other episode is a one-to-one interview with a global leader from within the finance sector or policy environment sharing their ideas on …

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