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Capriole di ParolePuntata 108 - Capriole dell'Avvento III settimanaBentornati Follette e Folletti di Babbo Natale 🎅Questa è la penultima puntata di Capriole dell'Avvento…Non mi sembra vero che manca pochissimo a Natale… 🎄🎁Oggi sentiremo i racconti usciti tra il 12 e il 18 dicembre 📅Buon ascolto ⛄⛄⛄⛄⛄⛄Con le voci di:Cristiana con: 'Buon Natale, Babbo Natale' de "Il cantastorie"Marmotta e Capitan Orsoblu con: 'Buon Natale Orso!' di Bonny BeckerRondine Laura con: 'Il pettirosso di Babbo Natale' di Jan FearnleyLuca con: 'Tutto ciò che Babbo Natale non farà mai' di Noè CarlainZia Betta con: 'Il topolino e Babbo...2022-12-1856 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #7 Activism Across The WorldWelcome to the final episode of season 2, our special episode in celebration of Earth Day 2021!In this episode, we’re doing something slightly different, we’re pulling together the best bits, the lessons learnt, the key themes and the takeaways from across our previous 6 episodes.In this series we’ve heard from Arctic Angels Emma, Evelyn, Beth, Mitzi, Freia, and Divya from countries all across the world including The Philippines, Norway, India, Uganda and the United Kingdom to give you an insight into what it’s like to be a climate justice activist in diffe...2021-04-2249 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #6 Divya NawaleDivya Nawale, my guest on this week's Common Ground Podcast, was 22 when she was first chosen to become part of the expedition to Antarctica with the 2041 Foundation, led by Polar Explorer and record holder, Robert Swan.The expedition changed her life and set her on a course of environmental activism and advocacy. Divya has a Masters degree in Environmental Policy from the University of Pittsburgh and continues to pursue her research on climate related policy analysis in the Arctic and Antarctic.Please do follow Divya and the 2041 Foundation on Instagram...2021-04-1529 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #5 Freia Catana AasdalenThe Artic Angel joining me on this week's episode of the Common Ground Podcast is Freia Catana Aasdalen from Norway.Freia is a Human Geography student and also a member of the Central Board of Nature and Youth (Natur og Ungdom) a youth organisation of over 9000 members. The group is the biggest environmental organisation for youth in Norway.Most recently, Freia was involved in the People vs. Arctic Oil lawsuit, where they took the Norwegian government to court to protest their decision to open up new oil frontiers in a particularly sensitive area...2021-04-0822 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #4 Mitzi Jonelle TanJoining me on Episode 4 of our special collaborative season is Mitzi Jonelle Tan, a climate justice activist from Manila, the Philippines. Mitizi is the convenor of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) - a multi disciplinary team formed of activists, engineers, artists and many others. She's also a key organiser with Fridays For Future International. A core foundation of Mitzi's activism is her advocacy for the voices of those Most Affected Peoples and Areas (MAPA) ensuring they are heard, amplified and given space.To find out more about the...2021-04-0129 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #3 Beth DohertyThe Arctic Angel and climate activist joining me this week is the wonderful Beth Doherty from Dublin!Beth first got involved in the climate movement as an organiser for Fridays For Future, helping to organise the first major global strike on March 15th 2019. Since then, Beth's been a delegate to the RTE Youth Assembly on Climate in the Irish parliament, where she wrote one of the final 10 proposals which were presented to the Irish government and the President of the UN General Assembly and has been active in policy and education surrounding climate...2021-03-2525 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #2 Evelyn AchamJoining me this week is Arctic Angel Evelyn Acham from Uganda!She's an incredible climate justice activist, Land Management graduate, the national coordinator for the Rise Up Movement and an active member of the Youth for Africa and Fridays for Future groups.Eve was recently arrested, along with two of her colleagues, for protesting outside the Parliament Building in Uganda. They were held and released with the caution that they could never again hold a strike in a public place. As many of you will be aware, a day after...2021-03-1825 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #1 Emma Grace WilkinsonI'm thrilled to be bringing you Season 2 of The Common Ground Podcast in collaboration with Arctic Angels, a global youth-led network fighting for the protection of the global commons and in particular, raising awareness of the polar ice crisis.In this series, "Activism Across the World" we'll be hearing from incredible female climate and climate justice activists from all over including Uganda, Norway, India, the UK, the Philippines and Costa Rica. In each episode, we'll hear from an Angel who'll be telling us all about their work, what it's like to be an activist in...2021-03-1125 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #9 Bella LackAs many of you know, we are currently experiencing the 6th mass extinction - specialists estimate this could be at a loss of at 200 to 2000 extinctions per year, at conservative estimates. My guest this week, the wonderful Bella Lack knows this all too well. Bella is a renowned animal conservationist, writer, presenter of a very exciting new documentary "Animal", as well as Youth Ambassador for organisations such as the Born Free Foundation, The Jane Goodall Institute and the RSPCA to name a few. These are roles that have seen her cross the world and the TedX...2020-07-1500 min
The Common Ground PodcastTrailer for Episode #9 Bella LackAs many of you know, we are currently experiencing the 6th mass extinction - specialists estimate this could be at a loss of at 200 to 2000 extinctions per year, at conservative estimates. My guest this week, the wonderful Bella Lack knows this all too well. Bella is a renowned animal conservationist, writer, presenter of a very exciting new documentary "Animal", as well as Youth Ambassador for organisations such as the Born Free Foundation, The Jane Goodall Institute and the RSPCA to name a few. These are roles that have seen her cross the world and the TedX...2020-07-1400 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #8 Shuranjeet SinghIn 2016, it was estimated that 75% of people in the UK may not get the help that they need for mental health problems and that staggeringly, people who identified as Asian/Asian British were 14% less likely than average to be in contact with mental health services. My guest this week Shuranjeet Singh knows this all too well. As a result of his own experiences of mental ill-health during his University years, Shuranjeet was compelled to found the not-for-profit Taraki, a word meaning to progress to an improved or more developed state of...2020-07-0800 min
The Common Ground PodcastTrailer for Episode #8 Shuranjeet SinghIn 2016, it was estimated that 75% of people in the UK may not get the help that they need for mental health problems and that staggeringly, people who identified as Asian/Asian British were 14% less likely than average to be in contact with mental health services. My guest this week Shuranjeet Singh knows this all too well. As a result of his own experiences of mental ill-health during his University years, Shuranjeet was compelled to found the not-for-profit Taraki, a word meaning to progress to an improved or more developed state of...2020-07-0700 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #7 Zach BoakesJoining me this week is the wonderful Zach Boakes, conservationist and NGO founder. Alongside local villager Ketut, Zach started the coral reef conservation project in a small village in Northern Bali after seeing the damage being done to the local environment and reef system. I hope you enjoy our chat as we delve into some of the key issues facing our coral reefs, the power of community engagement as well as what it’s like to set up your own NGO in a country thousands of miles from home. 2020-07-0100 min
The Common Ground PodcastTrailer For Episode #7 Zach BoakesJoining me this week is the wonderful Zach Boakes, conservationist and NGO founder. Alongside local villager Ketut, Zach started the coral reef conservation project in a small village in Northern Bali after seeing the damage being done to the local environment and reef system. I hope you enjoy our chat as we delve into some of the key issues facing our coral reefs, the power of community engagement as well as what it’s like to set up your own NGO in a country thousands of miles from home. 2020-06-3000 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #6 Laura YoungMy guest this week is the incredible Laura Young, or Less Waste Laura as you might know her – an environmentalist, Ted X speaker and ethical influencer. Laura’s Instagram platform has over 36.5k followers, a platform she sees as a space where we learn together, covering everything from fast fashion to growing vegetables – all the things you need to know to live a life in greater harmony with the planet. Join us as we discuss her journey to the Ted X stage, piles of milk bottles and the role individuals play in creati...2020-06-2400 min
The Common Ground PodcastTrailer for Episode #6 Laura YoungMy guest this week is the incredible Laura Young, or Less Waste Laura as you might know her – an environmentalist, Ted X speaker and ethical influencer. Laura’s platform has over 36.5k followers a platform she sees as a space where we learn together, covering everything from fast fashion to growing vegetables – all the things you need to know to live a life in greater harmony with the planet. Join us as we discuss her journey to the Ted X stage, piles of milk bottles and the role individuals play in creating change...2020-06-2300 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #5 Daze AghajiMy guest this week is the tour de force that is Daze Aghaji. Back in 2019, Daze, a History and Politics student at Goldsmith University, hit the headlines for being probably the youngest candidate in the UK to stand as a Member of the European Parliament at the 2019 European Elections. She stood as a Climate and Ecological Emergency Independent, something she was spurred to do with the guiding hands of Extinction Rebellion’s Roger Hallam.Join us as we have a joyful discussion about rising through the Extinction Rebellion ranks, the power of youth movements and wh...2020-06-1700 min
The Common Ground PodcastTrailer for Episode #5 Daze AghajiMy guest this week is the tour de force that is Daze Aghaji. Back in 2019, Daze, a History and Politics student at Goldsmith University, hit the headlines for being probably the youngest candidate in the UK to stand as a Member of the European Parliament at the 2019 European Elections as a Climate and Ecological Emergency Independent, something she was spurred to do with the guiding hands of Extinction Rebellion’s Roger Hallam. Join us as we have a joyful discussion about rising through the Extinction Rebellion ranks, the power of youth movements an...2020-06-1600 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #4 Alex StaniforthThis week’s guest, Alex Staniforth, is an author, adventurer, overcomer of personal adversity, endurance athlete, fundraiser, Everest attempter and Director of the soon-to-be charity Mind Over Mountains.I really enjoyed our conversation as we discuss everything from overcoming the noise of childhood bullies, his own struggles with negotiating his physical and mental health, to the journeys to not one but two Everest attempts... as well as why he's so passionate about getting people into nature. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-06-0300 min
The Common Ground PodcastTrailer for Episode #4 Alex StaniforthThis week’s guest, Alex Staniforth, is an author, adventurer, overcomer of personal adversity, endurance athlete, fundraiser, Everest attempter and Director of the soon-to-be charity Mind Over Mountains. I really enjoyed our conversation as we discuss everything from overcoming the noise of childhood bullies, his own struggles with negotiating his physical and mental health, to the journeys to not one but two Everest attempts... as well as why he's so passionate about getting people into nature. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-06-0200 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #3 Cal MajorThis week’s guest is the hugely inspiring stand up paddle boarder, ocean advocate and adventure seeker Cal Major. Did I also mention that she’s a vet too? In 2018, Cal set two new world records for stand up paddle boarding from Lands End to John O’Groats. She’s the first and fastest person to ever do so. I hope you enjoy our conversation as we discuss plastic pollution, setting world records and using her paddle board as a vehicle to talk about positive mental wellbeing.2020-05-2700 min
The Common Ground PodcastTrailer for Episode #3 Cal MajorThis week’s guest is the hugely inspiring stand up paddle boarder, ocean advocate and adventure seeker Cal Major. Did I also mention that she’s a vet too?In 2018, Cal set two new world records for stand up paddle boarding from Lands End to John O’Groats. She’s the first and fastest person to ever do so.I hope you enjoy our conversation as we discuss plastic pollution, setting world records and using her paddle board to discuss positive mental wellbeing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...2020-05-2700 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #2 Joshua StylesNow did you know that it’s thought that 1 in 7 indigenous plant species are under threat of extinction and that each year, one plant goes extinct in each English county? My guest this week is the renowned ecologist, botanist and conservationist Joshua Styles.Dismayed at statistics like these, Josh set up the North West Rare Plant initiative in 2017 to conserve some of NW England's rarest plants. Join us as we delve into the magical world of species like the Bastard Cabbage, as well as what it’s like to go against the grai...2020-05-2700 min
The Common Ground PodcastTrailer for Episode #2 Joshua StylesNow did you know that it’s thought that 1 in 7 indigenous plant species are under threat of extinction and that each year, one plant goes extinct in each English county? My guest this week is the renowned ecologist, botanist and conservationist Joshua Styles.Dismayed at statistics like these, Josh set up the North West Rare Plant initiative in 2017 to conserve some of NW England's rarest plants. Join us as we delve into the magical world of species like the Bastard Cabbage, as well as what it’s like to go against the grai...2020-05-2700 min
The Common Ground PodcastEpisode #1 Dr Imogen NapperI was thrilled to be joined on my first ever episode by Dr Imogen Napper, Marine Biologist, National Geographic Explorer, Expedition Scientist and Sky Ocean Scholar.Imogen’s research projects have also influenced significant Government decisions including the banning of microbeads in scrubs. I hope you enjoy our episode as we discuss the journey to her PhD, what it was that got her interested in plastic pollution… as well as the many exciting adventures she’s had a result! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-05-2700 min
The Common Ground PodcastTrailer for Episode #1 Dr Imogen NapperI was thrilled to be joined on my first ever episode by Dr Imogen Napper, Marine Biologist, National Geographic Explorer, Expedition Scientist and Sky Ocean Scholar.Imogen’s research projects have also influenced significant Government decisions including the banning of microbeads in scrubs. I hope you enjoy our episode as we discuss the journey to her PhD, what it was that got her interested in plastic pollution… as well as the many exciting adventures she’s had a result! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-05-2700 min
The Common Ground PodcastWelcome to The Common Ground PodcastThe warmest of welcomes to this introductory episode for The Common Ground Podcast! In this short episode, you can find out a little more about me, your host Francesca (Chess) Fearnley, as well as why I started the podcast, what this podcast is all about and what having Common Ground truly means!We're really looking forward to sharing our first few episodes with you - it's been a blast getting to know so many fantastic inspiring young change-makers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-05-1900 min