Communicating Climate Change is a podcast dedicated to helping you do just that. By digging deep into the best practices and the worst offenses, we'll be looking for ways to help you – and me – improve our abilities to engage, empower, and ultimately, activate audiences on climate-related issues. We’ll hear from experts producing the latest science, activists working at the front lines of the crisis, artists, NGOs, players from the private sector, and many more, bringing together a wide rang ...
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Taking Inspiration From Conservative and Right-Wing Campaigns With Sam Narr
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This episode features a conversation with Sam Narr, Founder and CEO of Kibbo Kift Agency, a specialist PR and performance marketing agency exclusively promoting climate solutions and social justice initiatives. Heavily influenced by his third-generation immigrant background, working-class roots, and an education in radical social movements and pop …
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Riding Out Rising Authoritarianism With Tsira Gvasalia
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This episode features a conversation with investigative journalist, Tsira Gvasalia. It was recorded in person, in Tbilisi, Georgia, in August, 2024, at the n-ost conference for climate journalism. It is one of four episodes dedicated to issues complicating climate communication in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus region. Tsira is an investigative an…
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The Environmental Consequences of Conflict With Alexei Ovchinnikov
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This episode features a conversation with Alexei Ovchinnikov, Editor-in-Chief of the Ukraine War Environmental Consequences Work Group. It was recorded in person, in Tbilisi, Georgia, in August, 2024, at the n-ost conference for climate journalism. It is one of four episodes dedicated to issues complicating climate communication in Eastern Europe a…
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Climate Change and the War in Ukraine With Serhii Barbu
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This episode features a conversation with Ukrainian journalist, Serhii Barbu. It was recorded in September, 2024. With over 10 years of experience as a professional journalist, Serhii specialises in covering energy-related issues. His main place of work is Kyiv-based, Channel 5, where he holds the position of a special correspondent and news anchor…
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Climate Communications in Exile With Iryna Ponedelnik
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This episode features a conversation with Iryna Ponedelnik, Climate Project Manager at n-ost, a network for journalists reporting on Eastern Europe. It was recorded in person, in Tbilisi, Georgia, in August, 2024. Iryna is a science communicator who manages projects in the field of climate change, youth engagement, and the sustainable development g…
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Translating Climate Information for the Global Majority With Hikaru Wakeel Hayakawa
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This episode features a conversation with Hikaru Wakeel Hayakawa, Executive Director of Climate Cardinals, one of the world’s largest youth-led climate advocacy organisations, who work to make the climate movement more accessible to those who don’t speak English. It was recorded in August, 2024. In his role, Hikaru oversees a volunteering program t…
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Communicating Climate Change Call-In Show #1
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This time, instead of chatting to a special guest, listeners just like you are joining the conversation. It’s a Call-In Show! Over the last couple of months, all kinds of voice messages have been submitted by listeners to act as a springboard for brainstorming, problem solving, and broader discussion around a range of climate communication challeng…
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Unleashing Popular Culture to Drive Climate Action With Iminza Mbwaya
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This episode features a conversation with Iminza Mbwaya, Programme Manager at Sounds Right, a platform for global music artists to help nature fund its own conservation. It was recorded in September, 2024. Sounds Right is an initiative by the Museum for the United Nations - UN Live, an agile extension of the United Nations, exploring unconventional…
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Battling the Negativity Bias With Jacob Simon
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This episode features a conversation with Brooklyn-based climate communicator, creator, and independent reporter, Jacob Simon. It was recorded in August 2024. As the mind behind Jacobsimonsays, a platform telling real stories of progress to replace dread and fear with hope and action, Jacob inspires his audience of well over half a million people a…
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Gamifying Sustainable Behaviours With Bogdan Glogovac
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This episode features a conversation with Bogdan Glogovac, Partnerships Manager at Ducky, a Norwegian technology company working to turn climate efforts from a solo struggle into something fun, collaborative and engaging. It was recorded in July 2024. With a background in Ecology, Marine Biology, and Conservation, Bogdan has spent more than a decad…
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Bringing Climate Change to the Movies With Adam Stanhope
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This episode features a conversation with film producer, Adam Stanhope. It was recorded in July 2024. Alongside the likes of Mike Medavoy, Rodrigo Blaas, Keith Chapman, and executive producer, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam produced the animated feature film, Ozi – Voice of the Forest, which hits theatres across the globe on August 16th. With a background…
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Incorporating Intersectionality With Wawa Gatheru
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This episode features a conversation with climate scholar and youth climate activist, Wawa Gatheru. It was recorded in July 2024. Wawa is the founder and Executive Director of Black Girl Environmentalist, an organization dedicated to empowering Black girls, women, and non-binary people across the climate sector. Wawa works to bring climate justice …
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Mobilizing Older Adults for Climate Action With Simone Salvo
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This episode features a conversation with Simone Salvo, Creative Director at Third Act, an organization harnessing unparalleled generational power to safeguard the climate and democracy. It was recorded in June 2024. Simone’s work blends design, media, and technology to bridge generational and digital divides and drive impactful social change. In h…
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Communicating Climate Change is launching a Call-In Show! That means, it’s time for you to join the conversation. Do you have questions related to climate communication? Maybe you’re running into challenges developing your own climate-related output? Or perhaps you’ve seen or heard some related content or news that you thought needed closer examina…
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Hope-Based Communications With Thomas Coombes
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This episode features a conversation with Thomas Coombes, Founder and Director of narrative change organization, Hope-based communications. It was recorded in January 2024. Hope-based communications is a simple, open-source tool for anyone to use, as well as a community anyone can join. It centres around a pledge to apply five shifts to any and all…
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Shaping the Future Through Climate Fiction With Tory Stephens
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This episode features a conversation with Tory Stephens, who manages all things climate fiction at independent, non-profit media organization, Grist. It was recorded in March 2024. Tory is a force for good. He creates opportunities and interventions that transform organizations and shift culture, building communities around social justice issues an…
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Climate Messages That Connect With John Marshall
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This episode features a conversation with John Marshall, CEO of the Potential Energy Coalition. It was recorded in March 2024. John’s three decades of experience in advising the leaders of Fortune 500 companies spans branding, marketing, innovation, and digital transformation. As well as his work leading Potential Energy Coalition, John is a Profes…
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Transforming Newsrooms With Katherine Dunn
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This episode features a conversation with Katherine Dunn, Content Editor at the Oxford Climate Journalism Network, a program led by the University of Oxford’s Reuters Institute. It was recorded in March 2024. Through her work at the Oxford Climate Journalism Network (or OCJN) Katherine has worked with more than 500 journalists from over 100 countri…
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Navigating Politics and Polarization With Josh Garrett
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This episode features a conversation with CEO and co-founder of Redwood Climate Communications, Josh Garrett. It was recorded in November 2023. Having spent more than half of his almost two decades of strategic communications and marketing experience committed to clean energy and climate tech, Josh co-founded the climate-focused advisory and public…
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Spotlighting Climate Solutions With Matt Scott
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This episode features a conversation with Project Drawdown’s Director of Storytelling and Engagement, Matt Scott. It was recorded in February 2024. Matt works to help everyday people find their role in climate solutions and climate justice at the community level. He’s the host of the climate solutions short documentary series Drawdown's Neighborhoo…
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Making Meaning With Laura Santamaria
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This episode features a conversation with communication designer, researcher, and semiotician, Dr. Laura Santamaria. It was recorded in January 2024. Laura’s work focuses on developing insights and methodologies for influencing paradigm change towards social and environmental justice. And her passion lies in empowering organisations and professiona…
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The Psychology of Stories With Markus Appel
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This episode features a conversation with psychologist, Markus Appel. It was recorded in November 2023. Markus is professor of media communication at the University of Würzburg, Germany. His work sits at the intersection of psychology and communication science, with major research areas including life in the digital age, media and reality, and, mos…
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Playing for the Planet With Matt Leacock
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This episode features a conversation with game designer, Matt Leacock. It was recorded in January 2024. Matt is best known as a designer of cooperative games, including Pandemic, Pandemic Legacy, Forbidden Island, and Daybreak. Pandemic, first published in 2008, has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and is available in over 30 languages. Matt’s …
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Engaging the Persuadables With Florencia Lujani
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This episode features a conversation with Florencia Lujani, Strategy Director at ACT Climate Labs. It was recorded in November 2023. With over 15 years’ experience working at a slew of top creative agencies, Florencia is an expert in brand strategy, creative planning and ideation, as well as in consumer and cultural insights. She has developed stra…
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The Power of Framing With Funmibi Ogunlesi
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This episode features a conversation Funmibi Ogunlesi, interim Head of Messaging at NEON, an organization working to accelerate social movements through training, relationship building, incubation, and infrastructure support. It was recorded at the beginning of November 2023. In her role, Funmibi supports the likes of campaigners and activist group…
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Creating Viral Climate Content With Nick Oldridge
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This episode features a conversation Nick Oldridge, co-founder of Climate Science Breakthrough, a project working to translate the hard data of climate change into emotional, shareable, and actionable formats. It was recorded in November 2023. Nick is an advocate for climate awareness and is an ambassador for Zero Hour, a campaign in support of est…
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From Climate Shocks to Climate Action With Dana R. Fisher
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This episode features a conversation with seasoned scholar, author, and expert on all-things activism, Professor Dana R. Fisher. It was recorded in October 2023. Dana is the Director of the Center for Environment, Community, & Equity at American University. She’s a Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Governance Studies program at The Brookings Insti…
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A Rare Take on Climate Communication With Kevin Green
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This episode features a conversation with Kevin Green, of international conservation and development organization, Rare. It was recorded in October 2023. Kevin leads Rare’s Center for Behavior & the Environment, collaborating with field staff, partners and researchers in bringing the best insights from the science of human behavior to bear on the w…
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Shifting Portrayals of Climate-Vulnerable Communities With Josephine Latu-Sanft
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This episode features a conversation with international communications expert, Josephine Latu-Sanft. It was recorded in September 2023. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, communications, and education, Josephine’s work focuses on global issues like climate change, ocean protection, and sustainable development. Advocating for the e…
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Digging Into Disaster Communication With Dennis John Sumaylo
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This episode features a conversation with disaster communication specialist, Dr Dennis John Sumaylo. It was recorded in June 2023. In his work, Dennis investigates the intersection of pre-disaster communication and community engagement in the context of geographic isolation and socio-economic inequalities. Examining these issues has helped him desi…
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Sharing Personal Stories For Impact With Melis Figanmeşe
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This episode features a conversation with Melis Figanmeşe, campaigns lead at IFRC, The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. It was recorded in June 2023. Through her work, which focuses on climate communications, Melis is tasked with bringing together 191 Red Cross and Red Crescent societies and 14 million volunteers around t…
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Advocating for Indigenous Perspectives With Keshoe Isaiah
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This episode features a conversation with youth climate activist and advocate of indigenous perspectives, Keshoe Isaiah. It was recorded at the end of June 2023. Keshoe, who hails from Kenya’s Maasai community, works to amplify the voices of indigenous and local communities. He is a member of Fridays For Future Kenya, contributes to Penn State’s UN…
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Fostering Radical Collaboration With Lucy von Sturmer
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This episode features a conversation with climate communications expert and business activist, Lucy von Sturmer. It was recorded in February 2023. Lucy is the initiator and chair of Creatives for Climate, a global non-profit turning professionals into change agents through training courses, collaborative projects, and a fast-growing community commi…
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A Kid’s Point of View on Climate Communication With Zachary Fox-DeVol
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Over past episodes, we’ve heard from communications practitioners, academics, activists, and many more, all sharing their respective insights into how we might better communicate climate change. Despite the range of perspectives, though, these guests all had one thing in common: They’re adults. This time, I wanted to explore a very different worldv…
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Learning From Systems Perspectives With Solveig Zophoniasdottir
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This episode features a conversation with Solveig Zophoniasdottir, Head of Learning at the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC. It was recorded in March 2023. Solveig, who’s worked to expand and facilitate the learning processes of organisations for over 15 years, focuses on skill building and shifting mindsets to catalyse transfor…
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Constructive Climate Conversations With Robin Webster
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This episode features a conversation with writer, researcher, campaigner, and advisor, Robin Webster. It was recorded at the end of March 2023. Robin, who’s been knocking around the environmental world for twenty years or so in a variety of roles, first became interested in the disconnect between political debate about climate change and how we tal…
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Big Data for Solving Big Problems With Ravi Sreenath
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This episode features a conversation with Ravi Sreenath, Managing Director of data-for-good advisory firm, Ripple Research. It was recorded in April 2023. Ripple Research operates at the intersection of data science, behavioural psychology, and social impact, collaborating with universities, international organizations, and businesses to conduct re…
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Climate Journalism That Works With Alexandra Borchardt
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This episode features a conversation with senior journalist, media researcher, and independent advisor, Alexandra Borchardt. It was recorded in March 2023. Alexandra, who holds a Ph.D. in Political Science, is the former managing editor of the Süddeutsche Zeitung, one of Germany’s major daily newspapers. With a strong journalistic resume, she now t…
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Lessons From Civil Resistance With Phoebe Plummer
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This episode features a conversation with Just Stop Oil supporter, Phoebe Plummer. It was recorded in March 2023. Phoebe, a 21-year-old student from London, has been arrested eight times for acts of civil disobedience associated with nonviolent civil resistance group, Just Stop Oil, most notably after having thrown soup on Van Gogh’s Sunflowers at …
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Providing Concrete Climate Actions With Georgina Wilson-Powell
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This episode features a conversation with author and entrepreneur, Georgina Wilson-Powell. It was recorded in March 2023. A consumer-focused sustainability expert with 20 years of experience from the media industry, Georgina is on a mission to make sustainable choices the norm. Georgina’s accolades include founding Pebble, the UK’s leading sustaina…
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The Cognitive Challenges of Climate Change With Hugo Mercier
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This episode features a conversation with cognitive scientist, Hugo Mercier. It was recorded in February 2023. Hugo studies human reasoning and communication, as well as cultural evolution, working out of the Jean Nicod Institute in Paris. He is the co-author, alongside Dan Sperber, of The Enigma of Reason, and the author of Not Born Yesterday: The…
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Harnessing Social Media for Climate Engagement With Celine Novenario
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This episode features a conversation with Celine Novenario, Digital Content Manager at the Global Center on Adaptation. It was recorded in February 2023. Celine is a multimedia storyteller and strategist who has spent the last 15 years deploying communications outreach for international organizations and think tanks ranging from the Carnegie Climat…
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Thinking Global, Communicating Local With Mairi Dupar
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This episode features a conversation with Mairi Dupar, a Senior Technical Advisor in the Global Risks and Resilience Programme at independent global think tank, ODI. It was recorded in December 2022. Mairi, whose expertise lies in climate risk management and ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change, works with colleagues in Africa, South Asia a…
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The Role of Art in Addressing the Climate Crisis With Markus Reymann
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This episode features a conversation with Markus Reymann, Director of the research center and cultural ecosystem, TBA21–Academy. It was recorded in September 2022. The organisation, which Markus co-founded back in 2011, fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange surrounding the most urgent ecological, social, and economic issues facing the oce…
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Greenwashing 101 With Harriet Kingaby
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This episode features a conversation with award-winning campaigner, Harriet Kingaby. It was recorded at the end of October 2022. Harriet is an activist working at the intersection of advertising, climate change, and misinformation, and has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, start-ups, and social enterprises to land international climat…
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Exercising Narrative Intuition With Randy Olson
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This episode, an extended holiday special, features a conversation with scientist turned filmmaker and writer, Randy Olson. It was recorded in November 2022. Randy, who got his PhD at Harvard, left a tenured professorship in marine biology to attend film school, before spending 25 years making movies. His output in this field includes documentary f…
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Getting Real in Climate Change Communication With Joanna Benn
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This episode features a conversation experienced environmental communications practitioner, Joanna Benn. It was recorded in November 2022. Jo, who works as Director of Strategic Communications Partnerships and Special Projects at the Nature Conservancy, specialises in communicating, campaigning, and writing on international environmental issues. Ha…
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Telling Stories is Better Than Just Presenting the Facts With Michael D. Jones
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This episode features a conversation with narrative scholar, Michael D. Jones. It was recorded in September 2022. Mike is Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s Department of Political Science and faculty fellow at the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy. He got his PhD in Political Science back in 2010 and went on …
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How Behavioural Insights Can Inform Climate Outreach With Marcos Pelenur
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This episode features a conversation with Marcos Pelenur, Head of Sustainability and Decarbonization at the Behavioural Insights Team, Americas. It was recorded at the beginning of October 2022. The Behavioural Insights Team generates and applies behavioural insights to inform policy, improve public services, and deliver results for citizens and so…
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Defeating Climate Disinformation With Jennie King
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This episode features a conversation with climate disinformation specialist, Jennie King. Recorded at the end of September 2022. Jennie is Head of Civic Action and Education at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, or ISD, leading efforts to translate their digital research into frontline programming and response. She co-authored the current ‘Be In…
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