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Transforming TomorrowSustainability Inspiration, Optimism – and the Edmonton Oilers!It has been a turbulent nine months for the world of sustainability – and for Transforming Tomorrow. So, what have we learned?
Paul and Jan look back over the series and discover themes that run through our guests’ thoughts on sustainability – whether they were with us to talk about plastics or biodiversity, Morecambe Bay or Malaysia.
It’s a chance to talk about how things have already changed since we talked to some guests and pick out our favourite moments from a packed series.
We consider the recognition of the importance of long-term...2025-07-1436 min
Sustainability TransformationsRaising Resilience: Parenting in the Age of Climate ChangeSummaryIn this conversation, Enock and Bridget Shirvell discuss the challenges and opportunities of parenting in the context of climate change. Bridget shares her personal journey of becoming a mother and how it influenced her perspective on environmental issues. They explore the fears parents have about the future, the importance of early conversations about climate change, and how to manage eco-anxiety in children. The discussion emphasizes empowering children to take action, the significance of storytelling in climate conversations, and practical steps for raising climate-literate children. Ultimately, they highlight the hope that the next generation brings in addressing...2025-07-0729 min
Sustainable NationAra Erickson - Vice-President, Corporate Sustainability at WeyerhaeuserAra Erickson is Vice President of Corporate Sustainability at Weyerhaeuser, where she is accountable for the development and implementation of the company’s comprehensive sustainability strategy, including three areas where the company is in a unique position to participate: working forests contribution to climate change solutions, the role of sustainable products in ensuring housing for everyone, and support for thriving rural communities. She serves as a board member for American Forests, the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the United States, is a founding steering committee member for the Women’s Forest Congress, and uses her voice to be an advo...2025-03-2532 min
Between the LinesEvidence for hope: The emerging sustainability revolutionUnderstanding and advancing how evidence can be used to inform decisions to improve people’s lives is a crucial priority for IDS. This is especially important for evidence-led solutions that need to balance between social, economic, and environmental domains to achieve sustainability.In this podcast James Georgalakis, Director of Evidence and Impact at IDS is in conversation with Rob D. van den Berg, Visiting Professor at King’s College, London who talks about his new book Evidence for Hope: The Emerging Sustainability Revolution. Rob, who has worked as independent evaluator in international development for...2025-01-3047 min
Illuminating HopeHow To Build Healthy Strong Communities with Qiana Thomason, President & CEO of Health Forward FoundationQiana Thomason draws from over twenty years of leadership at the intersections of health and behavioral healthcare, corporate healthcare payment, health policy, health philanthropy and business. This aerial command of the political, private market, and social factors that shape health uniquely positions Qiana to impact the wellbeing and prosperity of communities. Qiana’s “self to systems” leadership practice, her commitment to organizational care and accountability, and her practice of centering people in driving change and managing transitions makes her a trusted executive in ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of the organizations and movements she supports. Further, Qiana’s prowess in strat...2024-12-1038 min
Lead The Change#807 Alexis Schwartz on Purpose-Driven Media: Breaking Down Paywalls and Amplifying Sustainability StoriesIn this conversation, Alexis Schwartz, Head of Purpose Partnerships at The Guardian US, discusses how quality journalism can drive social impact and sustainability forward. She explains The Guardian's unique funding model that keeps journalism accessible by eliminating paywalls, which she argues breed inequity. Schwartz explores "the hush" - a recent phenomenon where brands have pulled back from publicly discussing DEI and sustainability initiatives due to fear of backlash and economic uncertainty. Through examples of The Guardian's partnerships with organizations like Doctors Without Borders and Bloomberg Philanthropies, she illustrates how media can effectively humanize sustainability and social justice stories. Schwartz...2024-11-1528 min
Ambassadors of HopeThe Arscotts' Story of Hope: Charting a Course of Philanthropy and Intergenerational GenerosityEnjoyed your listen? Let us know!When John and Cherie Arscott first set foot in Africa to provide hearing aids to children, they never anticipated the ripple effect it would have on their lives. Their story, rich with compassion and the pursuit of community betterment, takes center stage as they join us on Ambassadors of Hope. We traverse the Arscotts' philanthropic journey, from the profound impact of their mission trips to their unwavering dedication to Place of Hope. Cherie opens up about the serendipitous events that led to their involvement and how the narrative of Jimmy Wayne...2024-05-2529 min
Sustainability SprintsA Sprint through: Travelling HopefullyA Sprint through Travelling Hopefully
This conversation reminds us about the importance of hope in relation to sustainability. We chat about how we use hope to avoid despair and burnout when we’re trying to tackle massive global challenges.
We talk about the importance of finding ways to help us keep going. Sheri-Leigh attempts ‘running chat’ as we discuss the sustainability cliché ‘the journey’ but quickly retreats to the safer territory of gardening.
There is a focus on using a positive outlook to bring others along for the ride and we consider whether you can pra...2024-05-1614 min
Straight Talk, No B.S., with Matthew's Hope presented by Imagine MarketingReal Faces of Homelessness (Shannon's story)One of the goals of this podcast is to overcome common misconceptions and educate people about homelessness and those experiencing it. In episode 8 you will be introduced to Shannon and see one of the real faces of homelessness. Hear her inspiring story and learn how Matthew's Hope was able to help her overcome great obstacles to create a life of independence and self-sustainability.For more information or to donate, please visit: One of the goals of this podcast is to overcome common misconceptions and educate people about homelessness and those experiencing it. In episode 8 you...2024-05-0337 min
The Just Sustainability PodcastMarceleen Mosher on narratives about sustainability and hope
In this episode we return to the conversation that I had with Marceleen Mosher. Marceleen and I talk about hope and the sorts of discourse that are effective in driving social action related to climate change and sustainability.
Marceleen Mosher has taught communication studies at Augsburg University and Hamline University and is a doctoral student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Her scholarship examines the interplay between rhetoric/narratives and the intersection of nature, wellbeing, technology, and power.
Links:
https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/moshe044
https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781498534772/Eco-Culture-Disaster-Narrative-Discourse
2024-03-2018 minThe Just Sustainability PodcastMarceleen Mosher on narratives about sustainability and hope
In this episode we return to the conversation that I had with Marceleen Mosher. Marceleen and I talk about hope and the sorts of discourse that are effective in driving social action related to climate change and sustainability.
Marceleen Mosher has taught communication studies at Augsburg University and Hamline University and is a doctoral student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Her scholarship examines the interplay between rhetoric/narratives and the intersection of nature, wellbeing, technology, and power.
Links:
https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/moshe044
https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781498534772/Eco-Culture-Disaster-Narrative-Discourse
2024-03-2018 minThe Just Sustainability PodcastMarceleen Mosher on narratives about sustainability and hope
In this episode we return to the conversation that I had with Marceleen Mosher. Marceleen and I talk about hope and the sorts of discourse that are effective in driving social action related to climate change and sustainability.
Marceleen Mosher has taught communication studies at Augsburg University and Hamline University and is a doctoral student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Her scholarship examines the interplay between rhetoric/narratives and the intersection of nature, wellbeing, technology, and power.
Links:
https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/moshe044
https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781498534772/Eco-Culture-Disaster-Narrative-Discourse
2024-03-2018 min
Hope Church SwedenALIGNMENT, TRACTION, EMPOWERMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, CLARITY & SCALABILITY - Scott WilsonUndervisning från Hope Church Vetlanda med Scott Wilson. Onsdag 7 februari 2024.
2024-03-1353 min
Chasing Sustainable BusinessSeason 4 (Episode 4): Transform Sustainability Ideas to Impact Initiatives with Luk PhamJoin me in my conversation with Luk Pham. Luk is a Sustainability Program Coordinator at GLOBE Series and a recent graduate from UBC Sauder. He has diverse experiences in corporate ESG as well as various involvement in social impact initiatives. Tune in to our discussion to hear more about how he transforms sustainability ideas into a reality, I hope you enjoy the episode!
2024-03-0432 min
Energy TerminalSPARK Episode 15: Hope PrattToday, we got to speak with the Co-Founder of Energy Terminal, Hope Pratt! Hope is a senior at Duke University studying Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science, but her passions lie within sustainability and energy. Hope tells us about how she first got her start in energy working for Aspire Power Solutions, a Nigerian energy company, and how this led her to realizing the amount of potential within the industry. She then went on to intern at Ford Motor Company and Everbright, a NextEra subsidiary, and she’ll be continuing at Everbright post-grad as a Software Engineer. Aside fr...2024-02-1420 minTransforming TomorrowUniversities and SustainabilityWhat are universities doing to address sustainability challenges?
Dr Georgiana Allison, Head of Sustainability at Lancaster University, joins Jan and Paul to discuss what the home of the Pentland Centre is doing to become more sustainable. They cover everything from Lancaster’s wind and solar farms, carbon impacts, changing attitudes and behaviours, how to make an impact in the classroom and where there is hope for the future.
Plus, why are sustainability strategies like icing and cake? And has Paul found an ally against rankings and benchmarking?
Find out more about sustainability at La...2024-01-2231 min
Hope Book ClubEp 62: Books and SustainabilitySimone and Georgia discuss the sustainability of the paper and publishing industries - and how we as readers can be more aware of our choices in this space. Resources mentioned: BookPeople Papers: Towards a Sustainable Bookselling Future Penguin Random House - Our Sustainability Story --- Ask (or share) anything about books! Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025 Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook Send us a message: hopepodcasts.com.au --- Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message...2023-09-2119 min
Fresh Leaf ForeverBreaking barriers in climate conversations, achieving inclusive sustainabilityUnderstanding the challenges and complexities posed by climate evolution can be daunting. In this episode on the podcast, our guest Ashoke Mohanraj is a sustainability advocate and book author who is a Top25U25 Environmentalist from Canada.He's an individual who isn't afraid to navigate the gray areas of complex issues surrounding sustainability, and helps guide us beyond the typical views on climate change. Our conversation takes a deep dive into Ashoke's personal motivation, rooted in his #SriLankan heritage, and that part of the world facing the wrath of climate deterioration. We take a full c...2023-07-3143 min