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FAST & CURIOUS#103 Join Politics I Mentale Verfassung Deutschlands I Double Career Couples
Was können wir – auch unabhängig vom Parteiensystem – tun, um die Demokratie zu stärken?
Im “Catchup” geht es um Philipps Ausstieg aus dem operativen Geschäft und Family Stand Ups im Hause Pausder, Leas Love Project und double career couples.
Im “Deep dive” sprechen Lea und Verena mit Caroline Weimann von JoinPolitics über wertegetriebene Politik, das Erkennen der Demokratiekrise in Deutschland, über antidemokratische Tendenzen und wie man mit der Unterstützung von politischen Talenten etwas gegen diese tun kann.
Bei “Was bewegt uns” diskutieren die beiden über die mentale Verfassung Deutschlands im Vergleich zu anderen...
2024-05-3059 min
Interviews 4 FuturePodium: Klimaängste // Lea Dohm, Cordula Weimann, Jürgen Manemann, Tadzio Müller, Manuela Grimm, Paula // KlimapodcastDieser Podcast ist frei verwendbar unter folgenden Bedingungen:
- nicht kommerziell
- unverändert (der Rahmen ist durch die Musik gesetzt)
- frei verfügbar unter eben diesen Bedingungen
2023-08-281h 46
Eco Activist JourneysCOP27 & how you can help Ecoclub from Ukraine!This is a special episode that was recorded at the UN Conference of the Parties - COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Join me for a discussion in the Blue Zone of COP27 with Nataliya Kholodova and Julia Guziy from Ecoclub in Ukraine and their initiative bringing solar power to Ukrainian hospitals. I hope that you as listeners decide to support this important initiative - even if it is just a small donation of a cup of coffee. Furthermore, if you could help share the initiative and podcast to others and especially to businesses and any potential doners – I’m sure...
2022-11-2215 min
Eco Activist JourneysEcocide Law, Nature Rights & the Stockholm+50 LegacyJoin me in a discussion with Jojo Mehta, executive director and co-founder of “Stop Ecocide International". We met in person for the first time in Stockholm for the Stockholm+50 United Nations Conference in June 2022.
In this episode we discuss the criminalisation of the destruction of nature and how we can safeguard our future through changing international law. Furthermore, we talk about progress on ecocide law that was made in Stockholm and how everyone can and must form part of the global narrative to change norms and laws.
I hope this episode inspires you to join th...
2022-08-0147 min
Eco Activist JourneysFire fighting stories in a burning world & what can we all do?Welcome to the 51st episode on Eco Activist Journeys!
Join me in a conversation with Lindon Pronto, a senior fire management expert at the European Forest Institute in Bonn, Germany, and previous wildland fire fighter in California, USA.
We talk about the current fires in Europe and around the world, Lindon's story from being a fire fighter to becoming a fire management expert, Climate Change and fire as the missing element in international law, and what we can all do in an increasingly burning world.
I hope you learn something from this episode a...
2022-07-2556 min
Eco Activist JourneysChanging Our Global Food System – A discussion with Prof Mads Fischer-MollerHumans need water and food to survive. However, the world is increasingly entering a global food system crisis and our current agricultural system is also significantly contributing to climate change. All our contemporary crises are interlinked. This challenges us as a society to change our global food system!
This podcast episode is a discussion I had with Professor Mads Fischer-Moller who works on food policy at Scotland’s Rural College and is leader at the Future Food System Challenge Centre. Before coming to Scotland Mads worked as a civil servant in Denmark and for the Nordic Intergovernmental Co...
2022-05-151h 02
Eco Activist JourneysWhat role do museums have in addressing the Climate Crisis?Welcome to Eco Activist Journeys. My name is Léa and I am your show host. Today I invite you to join me in a discussion with Kate Wilcox, a museums professional and postgraduate museums studies student at the University of St Andrews. We discuss the topic of museums in the climate crisis, how to communicate climate change, what we can do about climate anxiety, and how we can drive societal changes from different sectors in society. I really learned a lot through this discussion about how museums can and have to play a role in these societal shifts a...
2022-03-201h 00
Eco Activist JourneysCan corporations do good? Corporate sustainability & campaigns for change!Join me in a discussion with Ellie King, an undergraduate from the University of St Andrews, who led the Ecosia campaign to get the University to switch to setting Ecosia as their standard browser on computers. We start by talking about the Ecosia campaign in St Andrews and how anyone can start a campaign to create change.
Then we dive into the main topic of if corporation can do good and respond to one of my earlier podcast episodes where I talked about the myth of corporate sustainability. Furthermore, we talk about topics such as B-corporation certification...
2022-02-1241 min
Eco Activist JourneysThe COP26 Series, Ep. 3: voices & experiences of youth delegates at COP26The COP26 has been a much anticipated conference pinned as humanity's “last best chance” to limit global warming to 1.5°C degrees and keep the ambition of the Paris Agreement alive. However, as COP26 concluded it became clear that Glasgow would not be the turning point that the world needs. Now widely regarded as a failure this throws lights on the system change we need to create real change. However, before diving deeper into those discussions – let’s explore what actually happened and how it was for youth delegates to be part of COP26.
In this episode I interview...
2021-11-1942 min
Eco Activist JourneysThe COP26 Series, Ep. 2: keeping the 1.5°C goal alive, climate science, and the kind of world we want to rush towards...Welcome to Episode 2 of the COP26 Series. Why is it critical that we keep the 1.5°C goal alive? What makes this COP in Glasgow so important? How can we create change and push for climate action? Join me in a discussion with Dr James Rae, Earth Scientist from the University of St Andrews, about the scientific importance of the international diplomatic meeting of COP26.
Hope you are inspired by this Series and please help spread the message. Let's engage people in these discussions around COP26 and climate change to raise awareness about the emergency that is is b...
2021-10-2924 min
Eco Activist JourneysThe COP26 Series, Ep. 1: Climate law, the Paris Agreement, what is COP26 and why is it so important?Welcome back to Eco-Activist Journeys. I’m finally back with a new episode and it’s the start of a new chapter in my eco activist journey. A month ago I started my masters in Global Environment and Climate Change Law at the University of Edinburgh. Furthermore, at the end of October the international UN talks on climate change are taking place in Glasgow. Thus, I am starting my podcast journey again with a series on the Conference of the Parties (COP)!
In this episode I introduce what COP26 is and also dive into some new things I le...
2021-10-1719 min
Eco Activist JourneysAnimal Ethics & Veganism: Interview with Dr Clair Linzey from the Oxford Centre for Animal EthicsWelcome to Eco-Activist Journeys!
In this episode I talk to Dr Clair Linzey, Deputy Director of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, and also a University of St Andrews alumna. She completed her master and PhD in theology at St Andrews.
In addition to being the Deputy Director of the Animal Ethics Centre at Oxford, she is also Director of the Annual Oxford Animal Ethics Summer School, co-editor of the Journal of Animal Ethics, and the Palgrave Macmillan Book Series on Animals Ethics. Clair has published a lot on this topic area, so I hope...
2021-07-1555 min
abgespieltTeaser "Perspectives Unboxed - über Digitale Kultur & Theater"Dieser Podcast wurde produziert vom Theatertreffen der Berliner Festspiele in Kooperation mit der Digitalen Dramaturgie und dem Podcast //abgespielt//.
Die Podcast-Reihe lädt Vertreter*innen des digitalen Theaters zum Blind Date mit Expert*innen aus Wissenschaft, Aktivismus und digitaler Kultur ein. Welche politische Infrastruktur und Kommunikationsformen bietet das Internet? Und wie lassen sich digitale Formate aus Kunst und Kultur über die pandemische Gegenwart hinaus nachhaltig umsetzen?
MIT Angela Alves, Sarah Fartuun Heinze, Steffen Klewar, Annekathrin Kohout, Ilja Mirsky, Elle Nerdinger, Judyta Smykowski, Laura Tontsch
KONZEPT & MODERATION Bernadette Binner, Lea Goebel, Katharina Rösch, Cas...
2021-05-1901 min
Eco Activist JourneysA discussion with Climate Activist Luisa Neubauer about the Power of the Collective & Visions for the FutureThis podcast episode is a recording of a live virtual event at the University of St Andrews with the German Climate Activist Luisa Neubauer that took place on the 1st of March 2021. This was probably one of the most inspiring interview conversations that I have conducted, and I hope you will enjoy, learn, and be inspired by it too.
Luisa Neubauer, born in Hamburg in 1996, is one of the co-organizers of Fridays for Future and the most prominent representative of the German movement in the media. In 2018 she met the Swedish student Greta Thunberg at the UN...
2021-04-091h 06
Eco Activist JourneysVirtual Global Climate Strike on St Andrews Radio 19th of March 2021 | Student Climate Activists from St Andrews and Keele UniversityOn Friday the 19th of March 2021, the Fridays for Future movement organised another global climate strike. To stand in solidarity with the global action we organised an on-air climate strike discussion among student activists. I was joined in the virtual St Andrews Radio studio by Heather from the St Andrews Rector’s Committee, Francesca from my Environment Subcommittee, Juliette from Extinction Rebellion St Andrews, and Tom from XR Unis Keele University. We spoke about the importance of digital climate strikes, the impact of the pandemic, Fridays for Future, Extinction Rebellion, XR Unis, as well as the perks and difficulties of...
2021-03-2650 min
Eco Activist JourneysDebunking Climate Myths with Professor Doug Benn | University of St AndrewsIn this episode I talk with Professor Doug Benn from the University of St Andrews about the science behind climate change and we debunk popular climate myths around the topics of “natural” climate change, climatic variation and crucially the difference between weather and climate. We also touch on some commonly asked questions around geoengineering and climate solutions.
Thank you to Professor Doug Benn for his time and for sharing his expertise on climate science.
If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the Eco-Activist Journeys podcast for more discussions about life on Earth, sustainability, and visions for...
2021-03-171h 01Eco Activist JourneysWellbeing, Mental Health & SustainabilityI think that this last year of living in a global pandemic has challenged all of us in some way or another and highlighted how important it is to take care of ourselves and mental wellbeing. How can we balance taking care of ourselves and our beautiful planet? How is sustainability part of wellbeing? What daily practices are there that include wellbeing and sustainability?
In this episode I talk to Emma Rose Walsh, the University of St Andrews Students’ Association Director of Wellbeing for 2020-21, and Eleanor Clyburn, who is the Sustainable Lifestyle Rep in the Environment Su...
2021-02-2150 min
Eco Activist JourneysWriting Climate Justice into LawJoin us in a conversation with Dr Margaretha Wewerinke Singh on the topic of writing climate justice into law. We talk about legal tool for climate justice litigation, the Paris Agreement, the Heathrow Airport Court Case in the UK, supporting indigenous communities, civil disobedience, and human rights law.
Dr Margaretha Wewerinke Singh is an Assistant Professor of Public International Law at Leiden University and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Environmental Law at the Pacific Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development at the University of the South Pacific. She is also an Attorney at Blue Ocean Law which...
2021-02-1254 min
Eco Activist JourneysSustainable Cities & Stories from SingaporeIn this episode I talk to my friend Gabi Frank, a fellow University of St Andrews student, and we talk about the importance of designing sustainable cities for our future. We talk through examples of the most sustainable cities in the world and Gabi shared insights from her time in Singapore, what makes it such a sustainable city and how it approaches urban design. We also talk about conservation within cities, how to increase green spaces, and Gabi shares insights from a biology & ecology perspective.
This episode is a recording from my live STAR radio show on...
2021-01-1550 min
Eco Activist JourneysDear 2020 - An End of Year ReflectionLike so many of you – the end of an old year and the start of a new year are a time of reflection and goal setting for me. In this episode I am sharing a reflection that I wrote on the 31st of December 2020.
May we take the lessons of 2020 into the future.
Happy New Year 2021!
In hope,
Léa
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Background music includes snippets from the Auld Lang Syne instrumental cover by Amy Lee (2017)
2021-01-1004 min
Eco Activist JourneysCommunity Climate Action - In conversation with Kaska and Kathleen from PLANTJoin us for a discussion on community climate action, carbon conversations, and the community garden in Tayport, Scotland. In this episode I interview Kaska Hempel and Kathleen Grey from PLANT. We talk about the importance of community for environmental activism and standing up for change. Furthermore, we reflect on the enriching experience of volunteering, being part of a community, giving back and taking climate action in your personal life.
I hope you enjoy this episode. If you are from Tayport or Fife in general do check out the PLANT website: https://tayportgarden.org/
In addition...
2020-12-221h 01Eco Activist JourneysEcofeminism, Social Justice, Caring for the Planet & Poetry from "Dear Earth"Join me for a discussion on ecofeminism, social justice, caring for the planet and poetry from my debut poetry book “Dear Earth”. This is a recording from my live radio show that took place on Thursday the 15th of October 2020 on St Andrews Radio.
Social justice and environmentalism are integrally linked, and climate justice cannot be achieved without social justice. This episode explores the topic of ecofeminism to highlight the effects gender stereotypes have on climate politics and the relationship between humans and nature.
In addition, I also read two poems from my not-for profit poet...
2020-12-1629 min
PLANT VoicesDrawing a line in the sand - a conversation with a young eco-activist, Lea WeimannLast year saw a Line in The Sand event on West Sands beach in St Andrews on the 20th of September. It was a part of a day of massive strikes across the world calling for urgent action on climate emergency. As you may know the wave was a culmination of over a year of Fridays for Future, a climate school strike movement, inspired by a young Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg. The event was repeated this year in a much more scaled down, altogether quieter, covid-safe version - which some say was even more poignant than last years crowds...
2020-11-1826 minEco Activist JourneysInterview with Dr Fiona Hill - University of St Andrews 2020 Rector CandidateThis interview with Dr Fiona Hill is part of a series interviewing all Rector candidates on the topic of climate justice and sustainability in St Andrews.
In this episode I speak to Dr Fiona Hill on the topic of climate justice, activism, politics, and sustainability in St Andrews. Fiona Hill originally came to St Andrews from a working-class family in Durham. Once she graduated from St Andrews, she went on to study both a Masters and PhD at Harvard University. In the United States, she has advised three Presidents, and is a world-renowned voice on foreign affairs...
2020-10-1423 minEco Activist JourneysInterview with Ken Cochran - University of St Andrews 2020 Rector CandidateThis interview with Ken Cochran is part of a series interviewing all Rector candidates on the topic of climate justice and sustainability in St Andrews.
In this episode I speak to Rectoral candidate Ken Cochran on the topic of climate justice and sustainability in St Andrews. Ken is a University of St Andrews alumni and was already elected twice by graduates, to the University Court, and served on ethics and research integrity, academic assurance groups and the audit committee. However, Ken resigned on principle when the University moved to disenfranchise students when they graduate. He feels that t...
2020-10-1416 minEco Activist JourneysInterview with Dr Leyla Hussein - University of St Andrews 2020 Rector CandidateThis interview with Dr Leyla Hussein is part of a series interviewing all Rector candidates on the topic of climate justice and sustainability in St Andrews.
In this episode I speak to Dr Leyla Hussein on the topics of climate justice, activism, mental health, and wellbeing. Dr Leyla Hussein OBE is a psychotherapist, global leader on gender rights, and lecturer. She is an award-winning international campaigner and her work has been presented at Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Exeter, and various Ivy League institutions including Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown. She is an Advisor to the UK Department of Health...
2020-10-1321 minEco Activist JourneysMental Health & Climate ActivismLet’s talk about mental health, eco-anxiety, activism and well-being. Activism and environmentalism in general can be quite mentally, physically and emotionally challenging especially in a world that fosters highly stressful environments, hustle culture and that does not value happiness and wellbeing as much as it does success, money, and possessions. We are not taught enough about mental health and emotional intelligence at school and it has become a silent pandemic that in some way or another reaches into the lives of every single one of us. I realise I have not talked openly about mental health and wellbeing th...
2020-10-1249 minEco Activist JourneysGlobal Climate Action Day Interview with Erik Solheim | Former Executive Director of the UNEPOn Global Climate Action Day 2020, September the 25th, I hosted an interview with Erik Solheim, former executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme. Tune in to learn from an inspiring environmental leader about the challenges of global governance for sustainability, climate youth activism, the urgent need for climate action, economics, and sustainability stories from around the world!
This podcast episode is a recording of the live video interview that was conducted on the day which can also be found on the Environment Subcommittee YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekyvw48U-ow
If yo...
2020-10-111h 04Eco Activist JourneysBite the Doughnut – it is time to rethink our world!Welcome to Eco-Activist Journeys. Doughnuts, economics, and sustainability – how do they all link?
Join Léa, Student Association Environment Officer at the University of St Andrews, and Noah, Editor-in-Chief of the UnEarth magazine of the Environment Subcommittee for this important discussion about our future, capitalism, system change, economic reform and the Doughnut Model invented by Rate Raworth.
This is a recording of the live radio show on St Andrews Radio (STAR) which this semester is happening every Thursday at 4-5pm BST. If you enjoy this show reach out to me on Instagram @ecoactivistjourneys and @eco...
2020-10-0150 min2020-07-0800 minEco Activist JourneysReflections & lessons from a global pandemicCovid-19 has changed the world and there is a lot to learn from this time and for our future.
That is why in this podcast episode I discuss some personal lessons and reflections from the last few months.
The world has changed but the question remains: what comes next? I think it is critical to reflect on these tough times and see how we can utilise the learnings to build a better, more equitable and sustainable future without further superbugs and pandemics.
I hope you enjoy this episode and please feel free to...
2020-07-0815 min
Eco Activist JourneysHow is COVID-19 linked to our planetary crisis? An interview with public health specialist Prof. Dr. Edda WeimannThe current corona virus, COVID-19, has dramatically spread across the world in these last few weeks. Within days entire systems and routines have changed. Streets and airports are empty. Larger gatherings are no longer allowed. It is a time of social distancing. The crisis has taken the world by surprise despite experts warning about the spread of pandemics for many years. There is a serious lack of globalised health strategies to tackle such outbreaks.
This global pandemic did not appear out of no-where and it is time to question the norms that have led to this crisis...
2020-03-2322 minEco Activist JourneysCan Your Health Save the World? – A radio show discussion with Kristyn Emmer-WhitakerWe can only be as healthy as our planet is. Human and planetary health are integrity connected.
Health is wealth. More than ever our current times are challenging us to reconceptualise our lives and what we value most in them. We are facing unprecedented times of crises with Climate Change, Brexit and now the global pandemic of coronavirus -19, which is completely taking over how things are functioning in the world. However, these challenging times can also be a great lesson and teacher to us in many ways.
In this live radio show on Friday...
2020-03-1757 minEco Activist JourneysHow can we utilise economic tools to combat climate change? A discussion with Professor Felix FitzRoy | University of St AndrewsWhile GDP continues to grow social welfare is declining. The rich are getting richer. The poor are getting poorer. Mental illnesses are on the rise. Being “stressed” is a new norm. Our planet is being exploited and destroyed for economic growth. We are in a time of Climate Crisis. What does that mean for our economic system and how can we actually utilise economic tools to combat climate change? How is climate change an opportunity for economic transformation? Why is a carbon tax so important? Can and should we still “growth” in a world of Climate Emergency?
This pod...
2020-03-0853 min
Eco Activist JourneysCorporate sustainability and creating change - Interview with Dr Biliouri-GrantWelcome to my podcast. Eco-Activist Journey is a weekly radio show on St Andrews Radio discussing sustainability and climate activism. On Friday the 21st of February 2020 Dr Daphne Biliouri-Grant joined me on- air for a discussion on corporate sustainability and creating change. Daphne is a corporate governance and sustainability advisor currently engaging with several initiatives nationally and internationally to promote sustainable solutions and implement a strong sustainability strategy according to the UN SDGs. She was the co-founder and Director of Due Diligence and Advisory Services for a risk management consultancy advising international corporate clients and Development Financial Institutions on the...
2020-02-2256 min
Eco Activist JourneysInterview with Greenpeace Canada’s co-chair Dr Anna CrawfordOn Friday the 14th of February 2020 I was joined on St Andrews radio by Dr Anna Crawford who is the co-chair on Greenpeace Canada’s Board of Directors. We talked about Greenpeace’s role and mission as the biggest global environmental organisation, what it is like to work in Greenpeace, key successes and lessons and what makes Greenpeace such an important and relevant organisation in our current times. Furthermore, we discussed the role of NGOs in the climate crisis and the importance of grassroot activism among other topics. I also announced news about my book “Dear Earth” so listen to the podc...
2020-02-1951 minEco Activist JourneysRadio show with Sir Ian Boyd discussing the Climate Emergency and the University of St Andrews’ new Environmental Sustainability BoardThis podcast episode is a recording of the live radio show on Friday the 7th of February 2020 on St Andrews Radio with Sir Ian Boyd. Sir Ian is the former Chief Scientific Advisor at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK. He helped establish the Scottish Oceans Institute and is now back in St Andrews and will head the University of St Andrews’ new Environmental Sustainability Board. During the radio interview we discussed Sir Ian’s environmental journey, his route to politics, the workings of climate and environmental policy, the urgency for action in a Clim...
2020-02-1059 minEco Activist JourneysArts & Activism: Announcing the release of my poetry book ”Dear Earth”Just before Christmas 2019 I announced on my radio show Eco-Activist Journeys that I am publishing a poetry book called “Dear Earth”. This episode is a recording from the radio show where I announced the book release and explained a bit more about my book, poetry and the importance of art and creativity in activism. My friend Luis Koester, who is also part of the Environment Subcommittee and Inklight, the creative writing society in St Andrews, joined me for the show and read some of his poetry too. It was an inspiring and special afternoon so I hope you shall enjo...
2020-01-2555 min
Eco Activist JourneysThe Myth of Corporate Social Responsibility and the case of the Andi Coal Mine Project in AustraliaIt's devastating to hear the news about the fires in Australia and the ways Climate Change is already having an impact on animals and humans. However, what is even more frustrating to hear is that companies like Siemens continue to participate in coal mining projects in the region despite calls from activists and youth around the world crying out to respect our future and our planet. It seems that industrial change will only come if it hurts financially and not through any sense of responsibility. Is corporate social responsibility a myth? It is merely a marketing tool? Why do...
2020-01-1722 min
Eco Activist JourneysFriday the 29th of November: St Andrews Global Climate Strike & Fashion RevolutionThe 29th of November 2019 marked the day of the 4th global climate strike in 2019. Co-incidentally it also coincided with Black Friday - a day of heightened consumerism. That is why this podcast discusses the St Andrews Climate Strike and Fashion Revolution to challenge to norms of today for a better tomorrow. World leaders: we are watching. The winds of change are blowing…
For the live radio show on St Andrews Radio (STAR) I was joined by two students from Bell Baxter High School Rebecca McQueen and Sophie Gent as well as Emma Saisi and Kathleen Pitches from Fa...
2019-12-0445 minEco Activist JourneysWhat role do faith communities and churches play in the Climate Crisis?This podcast episode is a recording from the live radio show discussion with the University of St. Andrews Chaplain Rev. Donald MacEwan on Friday the 8th of November 2019. We discussed the need for increased climate action, why a stronger involvement of churches and faith communities is needed in the Climate Crisis, why there has been a lack thereof and what can be done to foster action and involvement in environmentalism. Tune in for a discussion on hope, crisis and climate action.
Many thanks to Donald MacEwan for joining me on my radio show and for his support o...
2019-11-1849 minEco Activist Journeys"The biggest political issue that we face today" - A discussion on climate politics with MP Stephen GethinsOn Friday the 1st of November 2019 MP Stephen Gethins joined me for a radio show on STAR: St Andrews Radio to discuss climate action and politics. We discussed climate politics in Scotland and the UK, climate goals and targets, the climate strikes, Extinction Rebellion, Citizens Assemblies and creating societal change. This podcast episode is a recording of the live show and I would like to thank Stephen Gethins for joining me and for his support of climate action and activism.
2019-11-0847 minEco Activist JourneysDiscussing the Climate Crisis, Human Rights and the Kenly Windfarm with Amnesty St Andrews - STAR podcast recordingThis podcast episode from Friday the 11th of October 2019 is a discussion with Amnesty St Andrews’ President Catherine Bentley about the Climate Emergency, human rights and climate action. The questions we addressed in the radio show include:
-How do human rights and climate change intersect?
-What is Amnesty doing to address the Climate Emergency?
-What can we do in St Andrews?
-What is the Kenly Windfarm petition about?
I hope this can inspire you to get involved in activism and to use the tools that you have to create ch...
2019-11-0647 minEco Activist JourneysClimate Action St Andrews and Line in the Sand - STAR Radio PodcastWhose future? - Our future. Let's keep the momentum going and continuing pushing for climate action!
On the 20th of September 2019, a day of global climate strikes, citizens, students and children of St Andrews came together to form a line in the sand for climate change of 1.200 people. This podcast recording is a discussion about the Climate Action St Andrews group, the global climate strikes and the need to keep the momentum going.
I was joined in the radio studio for a live show on STAR by my friend and fellow climate activist Bethany Carol o...
2019-11-0146 minEco Activist JourneysHow to reduce your plastic waste - an interview with “Less Waste Laura”Single use plastics require massive amounts of energy for a very short and undervalued usage. It is also leading to the pollution of our landscapes and oceans. We can all play a part in reducing the amount of pollution and demand change in the packaging industry. Our choices impact the world in more ways than we often like to admit especially if we decide to go against the norm and do things differently. You never know who you might inspire to consider a different route...
This podcast is a short episode with Laura Young on the topic...
2019-10-2109 minEco Activist JourneysThis is an Emergency and it's not a drill! Join the Rebellion...We are standing at the wake of a new era. A time that will fundamentally decide the future of life on Earth. Our future.
What can we do that is in alignment with the statement of a “Climate Emergency”? We are watching our planet burn, be exploited and abused and then people sit and talk about what we can do within the next 10, 20 or 30 years to slowly cease the fire. But that fire will keep burning, it will engulf more and more land every minute that we wait. In my opinion that is a very strange concept of E...
2019-10-0508 minEco Activist JourneysNature Deficit Disorder and its consequences: Why is nature connectedness so important for conservation efforts and human wellbeing?In our modern world spending time outside has become less common. Children are spending increasingly more time inside and in front of screens rather than outside. This is leading to a phenomenon known as “Nature Deficit Disorder”. It describes a condition of an increased disconnect between the natural world and humans due to the fact that less time is spend outside. This also has consequences for conservation. We do not care for something that we do not love and value but how can we value nature if we spend less and less time outside?
Hence, spending time outsi...
2019-08-2211 minEco Activist JourneysThe importance of emotional intelligence and reflexivity in activism:Emotions are important drivers of change and play a key role in environmental activism. However, activism burnout is also very common and can stop action and commitment to a cause. Change takes time and determination. For some people not seeing immediate change is very frustrating and leads to them losing hope, denying that any change can still happen and even giving up.
We need to create spaces to address our emotions and realise how we can create regenerative times and a sense of community within causes. As a society we need to look at a...
2019-08-0111 minEco Activist JourneysMy eco-activist story and journey: how did it start?This episode is a podcast recording from the 27th of April 2019 which was my last radio show for the semester on St Andrews student radio. I talked about what "eco-activism" means to me and what got me started talking about climate justice and environmentalism.
My activism started back in 2014 when I was about 15/ 16 years old and in this episode I reflect on my journey and the strength it takes to stand up for what is right rather than what is easy. We are currently in hopeful times where it has become a lot more acceptable and easy t...
2019-07-0232 minEco Activist JourneysFashion Revolution Week 2019: how can we revolutionise the fashion industry and why do we need to?Did you know that the fashion industry is the second biggest polluter of fresh water on Earth?
It is estimated that around 80 billion items of clothing are delivered out of factories worldwide. Clothing consumption results in 1.5 billion tonnes of C02 emissions per household each year which is equivalent of driving 6000 cars. Yet, 95% of clothing that is discarded could be recycled or upcycled.
It is clear that we need a fashion revolution. A new way of seeing, consuming and producing clothes in a way that respects both the workers that make clothes and the environment. We a...
2019-04-2332 minEco Activist JourneysDo women "care more" about climate change? How does feminism relate to climate change politics?This is a recorded podcast from my live radio show on St Andrews Radio (STAR) which takes place every Saturday from 3-4pm during term time.
In this episode on Saturday the 13th of April 2019 I discussed the topic of climate change politics and feminism addressing some of the following questions:
-Why is it that there seem to be more female climate activists?
-Do women care more about climate change?
-How can feminist theories help us understand political outcomes and dominant societal structures?
-What can be done to challenge no...
2019-04-1838 minEco Activist JourneysGlobal Climate Youth Movement - podcast recording from the 6th of April 2019 With Climate Change we are standing at a tipping point of Earth’s history and yet many still do not recognise the severity of the situation. Even though it has been known for over 50 years that humans are doing considerable damage to the Earth and environment no significant change has been implemented by governments and the international community. As young people, who are working hard for our future it is very alarming to see that future crumbling beneath our feat. That is why we are left with no option but to try get our voices heard through protest, demonstrations and...
2019-04-1243 minEco Activist Journeys"This is a Climate Emergency!" - St Andrews Climate Demonstration and Voices of the FutureAs young people, we are told to work and study hard for our future, but with Climate Change progressing the question arises: what does that future look like? According to the International Panel on Climate Change, we have 11 years left to tackle Climate Change. 11 years that will decide the fate of our planet. 11 years that will decide our future. We were born into a world threatened by environmental destruction. For decades scientists have been speaking up and for decades politicians have been negotiating. Yet, nothing substantial has been done!
St Andrews might just be a small town...
2019-03-1606 minEco Activist JourneysMy Vegan Story + vegan ice cream taste testThis is a special episode of me taste tasting vegan ice cream and talking about why and how I went vegan!
Over two years ago I decided to go vegan and it has been one of the best decisions ever. In this episode I discuss environmental, ethical and health reasons for going vegan and explain why I think it is such an important lifestyle change that can make such a massive difference.
I hope you enjoy it and feel free to contact me if you have any questions (Instagram: @ecoactivist.lea and Facebook page: @ecoactivistjourneys).
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2019-03-0840 minEco Activist JourneysWhat is "Open Cages"? Why care about animal welfare? - A discussion with Open Cages St AndrewsIn this podcast Ma Jingjing, Michael Lupher and I discuss Open Cages, campaigns, animal welfare, activism and veganism.
The podcast is an edited version of the live radio show so the music breaks have been cut out in order to respect copy rights.
Please tune in to find out more about Open Cages, what it is, the moral behind it, animal welfare, corporate activism and how to get involved and make a difference. In particlar we discuss the #StandWithChickens campaign, #TescoTruth and also mention the #FurFreeBritain campaign.
If you want to get involved che...
2019-03-0846 minEco Activist JourneysWhy is international cooperation on Climate Change so important? - A discussion with the United Nations Association St AndrewsThis podcast recording is from a live radio discussion on the 23rd of February 2019 with the United Nations Association St Andrews branch on St Andrews Student Radio STAR.
The podcast revolves around the big two questions of why international cooperation on Climate Change is important and what the UN is doing to enable sustainable development?
We discuss climate change, international cooperation, the work of the UN, what the UNA St Andrews branch is and does, human rights, climate change refugees, grassroot involvement, the Sustainable Development Goals and what gives us, as a group of students...
2019-03-0148 minEco Activist JourneysMy Eco-Activist Journeys radio showWe are the change we wish to see in the word.
Join me in discussing sustainability, environmentalism, activism and best of all - join me in connecting with passionate individuals from all around the world!
2019-02-2303 min