Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/resilience-the-global-adaptation-podcast Ever wondered how we can beat the climate crisis? RESILIENCE brings you inspiring stories from people all over the world who are adapting to climate change in practical, creative and innovative ways. In each episode you’ll hear the world’s greatest climate experts talk about the hottest topics – how award-winning African architects are changing the future of climate-resilient buildings, the use of artificial intelligence to help farmers grow food in tough conditions, and the power of forests in protecting people from climate disasters. Join us as we adapt to climate change one conversation at a time. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the UN Environment Programme. The Global Adaptation Network 08c974bb-a488-5757-a239-c29aa4b97a62 no 09c778a1ebb5a37bad7beb8a10b17955b36b148f Introducing Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:34:06 +0100 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:10:11 +0000 https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/audio/resilience-global-adaptation-podcast https://img.transistor.fm/FIFLFI4WN4p-tObzyRTZNvrU8I6bFEq_G-S98MYUiqo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI0NzYyLzE2MzM5/NDg1MTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/audio/resilience-global-adaptation-podcast episodic The UN's Global Adaptation Network Ever wondered how we can beat the climate crisis? RESILIENCE brings you inspiring stories from people all over the world who are adapting to climate change in practical, creative and innovative ways. In each episode you’ll hear the world’s greatest climate experts talk about the hottest topics – how award-winning African architects are changing the future of climate-resilient buildings, the use of artificial intelligence to help farmers grow food in tough conditions, and the power of forests in protecting people from climate disasters. Join us as we adapt to climate change one conversation at a time. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the UN Environment Programme. Ever wondered how we can beat the climate crisis. science, climate change, environment, politics The UN's Global Adaptation Network No No How AI Is Tackling Climate Change 2 2 8 8 How AI Is Tackling Climate Change full b5f29f89-c3e6-492f-b850-cd48fb01cf49 https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s2/8 From predicting floods before they happen to reforesting landscapes at lightning speed, AI is expected to revolutionize how we adapt to climate change. But with great power comes great responsibility. And can we really tackle climate change with machines that produce titanic quantities of carbon emissions and waste? Himanshu Gupta, CEO of ClimateAI, shares his journey from rural India to Silicon Valley, revealing how AI is helping farmers grow climate-resilient crops. Plus, Eleonore Fournier-Tombs from the UN University shares some groundbreaking uses of AI and how to balance innovation with ethics.  

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·         Report: Navigating New Horizons

·         Artificial Intelligence End-to-end

·         Climate AI

·         United Nations University Centre for Policy Research

]]> From predicting floods before they happen to reforesting landscapes at lightning speed, AI is expected to revolutionize how we adapt to climate change. But with great power comes great responsibility. And can we really tackle climate change with machines that produce titanic quantities of carbon emissions and waste? Himanshu Gupta, CEO of ClimateAI, shares his journey from rural India to Silicon Valley, revealing how AI is helping farmers grow climate-resilient crops. Plus, Eleonore Fournier-Tombs from the UN University shares some groundbreaking uses of AI and how to balance innovation with ethics.  

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·         Report: Navigating New Horizons

·         Artificial Intelligence End-to-end

·         Climate AI

·         United Nations University Centre for Policy Research

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:30:00 +0000 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1793 From predicting floods before they happen to reforesting landscapes at lightning speed, AI is expected to revolutionize how we adapt to climate change. But with great power comes great responsibility. And can we really tackle climate change with machines that produce titanic quantities of carbon emissions and waste? Himanshu Gupta, CEO of ClimateAI, shares his journey from rural India to Silicon Valley, revealing how AI is helping farmers grow climate-resilient crops. Plus, Eleonore Fournier-Tombs from the UN University shares some groundbreaking uses of AI and how to balance innovation with ethics.  

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·         Report: Navigating New Horizons

·         Artificial Intelligence End-to-end

·         Climate AI

·         United Nations University Centre for Policy Research

]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No How the Media Covers Climate Adaptation 2 2 7 7 How the Media Covers Climate Adaptation full 0895e191-a5e9-4e14-ac64-94fe9b53d51a https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s2/7 What makes a climate story go viral? Why are stories so important for making sense of the climate crisis How can the media convey the urgency without breeding despair? Lis and Marcus sit down with The New York Times’ adaptation reporter Christopher Flavelle to explore these questions. Plus, the filmmaker and explorer Malaika Vaz shares what it’s like to capture victims of the climate crisis and tell their story to a global audience.

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·         Christopher Flavelle

·         Untamed Planet

·         Climate Solutions Series

]]> What makes a climate story go viral? Why are stories so important for making sense of the climate crisis How can the media convey the urgency without breeding despair? Lis and Marcus sit down with The New York Times’ adaptation reporter Christopher Flavelle to explore these questions. Plus, the filmmaker and explorer Malaika Vaz shares what it’s like to capture victims of the climate crisis and tell their story to a global audience.

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·         Christopher Flavelle

·         Untamed Planet

·         Climate Solutions Series

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:36:05 +0000 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1750 What makes a climate story go viral? Why are stories so important for making sense of the climate crisis How can the media convey the urgency without breeding despair? Lis and Marcus sit down with The New York Times’ adaptation reporter Christopher Flavelle to explore these questions. Plus, the filmmaker and explorer Malaika Vaz shares what it’s like to capture victims of the climate crisis and tell their story to a global audience.

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·         Christopher Flavelle

·         Untamed Planet

·         Climate Solutions Series

]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No How To Tackle Extreme Heat 2 2 6 6 How To Tackle Extreme Heat full 1995ef6c-baf3-4ca3-bea9-1a0a7599afb4 https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s2/6 In this episode of RESILIENCE, we look at the growing threat of extreme heat. What does it feel like to live in a city that regularly hits 50°C? How do we adapt when our traditional air-conditioning systems pump out even more planet-heating gases? We explore some bold insights with Professor Toby Peters, a global expert in sustainable cooling, and Shahzad Qureshi, the visionary behind the Urban Forest movement in Pakistan.

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]]> In this episode of RESILIENCE, we look at the growing threat of extreme heat. What does it feel like to live in a city that regularly hits 50°C? How do we adapt when our traditional air-conditioning systems pump out even more planet-heating gases? We explore some bold insights with Professor Toby Peters, a global expert in sustainable cooling, and Shahzad Qureshi, the visionary behind the Urban Forest movement in Pakistan.

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]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:30:00 +0000 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1702 In this episode of RESILIENCE, we look at the growing threat of extreme heat. What does it feel like to live in a city that regularly hits 50°C? How do we adapt when our traditional air-conditioning systems pump out even more planet-heating gases? We explore some bold insights with Professor Toby Peters, a global expert in sustainable cooling, and Shahzad Qureshi, the visionary behind the Urban Forest movement in Pakistan.

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]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No How To Accelerate Climate Adaptation Finance 2 2 5 5 How To Accelerate Climate Adaptation Finance full d2d61683-55b8-4b01-bb9f-e64578dfa1e4 https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s2/5 Keisha and Marcus dive into the complex but fundamental question of adaptation finance and how to unlock the billions needed to adapt to escalating climate crisis. UNEP’s Executive Director Inger Andersen discusses the key findings from the latest Adaptation Gap Report, highlighting innovative financing solutions and demonstrating why investing in adaptation isn’t just necessary – it’s smart economics. The question isn’t whether we can afford to adapt, but whether we can afford not to.

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·         Adaptation Gap Report 2024

·         UNEP and climate adaptation

·         Emissions Gap Report 2024

]]> Keisha and Marcus dive into the complex but fundamental question of adaptation finance and how to unlock the billions needed to adapt to escalating climate crisis. UNEP’s Executive Director Inger Andersen discusses the key findings from the latest Adaptation Gap Report, highlighting innovative financing solutions and demonstrating why investing in adaptation isn’t just necessary – it’s smart economics. The question isn’t whether we can afford to adapt, but whether we can afford not to.

Find out more:

·         Adaptation Gap Report 2024

·         UNEP and climate adaptation

·         Emissions Gap Report 2024

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 03:30:00 +0000 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1413 Keisha and Marcus dive into the complex but fundamental question of adaptation finance and how to unlock the billions needed to adapt to escalating climate crisis. UNEP’s Executive Director Inger Andersen discusses the key findings from the latest Adaptation Gap Report, highlighting innovative financing solutions and demonstrating why investing in adaptation isn’t just necessary – it’s smart economics. The question isn’t whether we can afford to adapt, but whether we can afford not to.

Find out more:

·         Adaptation Gap Report 2024

·         UNEP and climate adaptation

·         Emissions Gap Report 2024

]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No How Restoring Nature Can Heal The Climate 2 2 4 4 How Restoring Nature Can Heal The Climate full cfccc580-567f-410a-b999-34081002ec11 https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s2/4 Lis and Marcus pose what could be one of the most important questions of the 21st century – to what extent can restoring nature tackle the climate crisis? The award-winning restoration hero Constantino Aucca Chutas explains what drove him to plant ten million trees to protect his indigenous community from the impacts of melting glaciers. Plus, Mirey Atallah from UNEP tells us why a grand restoration project in Africa is generating hope for the future. 

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]]> Lis and Marcus pose what could be one of the most important questions of the 21st century – to what extent can restoring nature tackle the climate crisis? The award-winning restoration hero Constantino Aucca Chutas explains what drove him to plant ten million trees to protect his indigenous community from the impacts of melting glaciers. Plus, Mirey Atallah from UNEP tells us why a grand restoration project in Africa is generating hope for the future. 

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]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 03:00:00 +0000 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1905 Lis and Marcus pose what could be one of the most important questions of the 21st century – to what extent can restoring nature tackle the climate crisis? The award-winning restoration hero Constantino Aucca Chutas explains what drove him to plant ten million trees to protect his indigenous community from the impacts of melting glaciers. Plus, Mirey Atallah from UNEP tells us why a grand restoration project in Africa is generating hope for the future. 

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]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No How The Youth Are Leading Climate Action 2 2 3 3 How The Youth Are Leading Climate Action full 9d3e6f40-9507-4f9f-a40a-510619a89660 https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s2/3 Keisha and Marcus are joined by Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, the CEO of the Global Environment Facility, to discuss the importance of engaging the youth in climate action. Carlos Manuel argues you no longer need to be a biologist to save the planet, while South African student Zanele Luthuli talks about how a new youth movement called The EPIC Network is training the next generation of adaptation experts.
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·         The EPIC Network
·         Global Environment Facility
·         GEF Small Grants Programme
·         Young Champions of the Earth Award

]]> Keisha and Marcus are joined by Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, the CEO of the Global Environment Facility, to discuss the importance of engaging the youth in climate action. Carlos Manuel argues you no longer need to be a biologist to save the planet, while South African student Zanele Luthuli talks about how a new youth movement called The EPIC Network is training the next generation of adaptation experts.
Find out more:
·         The EPIC Network
·         Global Environment Facility
·         GEF Small Grants Programme
·         Young Champions of the Earth Award

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:00:00 +0000 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1840 Keisha and Marcus are joined by Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, the CEO of the Global Environment Facility, to discuss the importance of engaging the youth in climate action. Carlos Manuel argues you no longer need to be a biologist to save the planet, while South African student Zanele Luthuli talks about how a new youth movement called The EPIC Network is training the next generation of adaptation experts.
Find out more:
·         The EPIC Network
·         Global Environment Facility
·         GEF Small Grants Programme
·         Young Champions of the Earth Award

]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No How Innovation Is Tackling Climate Change 2 2 2 2 How Innovation Is Tackling Climate Change full 11e4e0f0-3c2d-4bfc-aba9-660ec4330b3b https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s2/2 Can we innovate our way out of the climate crisis? How did the Netherlands become the world’s greatest innovators for flood control? How do we finance the best climate solutions? Nadege Trocellier from the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network sheds light on what innovation looks like in the world of climate adaptation. And leading expert Omar Saleh talks about a fascinating adaptation solution called SLAMDAM – a flexible, portable flood barrier designed to rapidly protect communities from flooding.

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·       Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator

·       The Climate Technology Centre and Network

·       Can this portable dam help Africa counter rising waters?

·       Global Fund for Ecosystem-based Adaptation

·       UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub

]]> Can we innovate our way out of the climate crisis? How did the Netherlands become the world’s greatest innovators for flood control? How do we finance the best climate solutions? Nadege Trocellier from the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network sheds light on what innovation looks like in the world of climate adaptation. And leading expert Omar Saleh talks about a fascinating adaptation solution called SLAMDAM – a flexible, portable flood barrier designed to rapidly protect communities from flooding.

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·       Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator

·       The Climate Technology Centre and Network

·       Can this portable dam help Africa counter rising waters?

·       Global Fund for Ecosystem-based Adaptation

·       UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub

]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:00:00 +0000 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1688 Can we innovate our way out of the climate crisis? How did the Netherlands become the world’s greatest innovators for flood control? How do we finance the best climate solutions? Nadege Trocellier from the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network sheds light on what innovation looks like in the world of climate adaptation. And leading expert Omar Saleh talks about a fascinating adaptation solution called SLAMDAM – a flexible, portable flood barrier designed to rapidly protect communities from flooding.

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·       Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator

·       The Climate Technology Centre and Network

·       Can this portable dam help Africa counter rising waters?

·       Global Fund for Ecosystem-based Adaptation

·       UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub

]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No Season 2 Premiere: Climate-Resilient Buildings 2 2 1 1 Season 2 Premiere: Climate-Resilient Buildings full 538be2c2-57be-4b97-81b5-3ba4d629febf https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s2/1 In our first episode, Lis and Marcus delve into how our buildings and homes can adapt to the increasing threats of climate change. Award-winning architect Mariam Issoufou shares her journey of returning to Niger, where she’s using her expertise to tackle extreme heat. Plus, former Climate Change Ambassador Diann Black-Layne from Antigua and Barbuda reveals how a community-based loan scheme is helping locals ‘hurricane-proof’ their homes. Tune in to hear powerful stories of resilience and ingenuity in the face of climate challenges.
For further information on the subjects discussed in this episode please see the links below:
A Practical Guide to Climate-resilient Buildings and Communities
Mariam Issoufou Architects
Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction
Tackling Hurricanes with Revolving Loans in Antigua and Barbuda
Ministry of the Environment, Japan

]]> In our first episode, Lis and Marcus delve into how our buildings and homes can adapt to the increasing threats of climate change. Award-winning architect Mariam Issoufou shares her journey of returning to Niger, where she’s using her expertise to tackle extreme heat. Plus, former Climate Change Ambassador Diann Black-Layne from Antigua and Barbuda reveals how a community-based loan scheme is helping locals ‘hurricane-proof’ their homes. Tune in to hear powerful stories of resilience and ingenuity in the face of climate challenges.
For further information on the subjects discussed in this episode please see the links below:
A Practical Guide to Climate-resilient Buildings and Communities
Mariam Issoufou Architects
Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction
Tackling Hurricanes with Revolving Loans in Antigua and Barbuda
Ministry of the Environment, Japan

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:30:00 +0000 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1894 In our first episode, Lis and Marcus delve into how our buildings and homes can adapt to the increasing threats of climate change. Award-winning architect Mariam Issoufou shares her journey of returning to Niger, where she’s using her expertise to tackle extreme heat. Plus, former Climate Change Ambassador Diann Black-Layne from Antigua and Barbuda reveals how a community-based loan scheme is helping locals ‘hurricane-proof’ their homes. Tune in to hear powerful stories of resilience and ingenuity in the face of climate challenges.
For further information on the subjects discussed in this episode please see the links below:
A Practical Guide to Climate-resilient Buildings and Communities
Mariam Issoufou Architects
Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction
Tackling Hurricanes with Revolving Loans in Antigua and Barbuda
Ministry of the Environment, Japan

]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No The Race for Climate-proof Food 1 1 5 5 The Race for Climate-proof Food full b85b0f2a-d31f-4a1d-a3a7-7300c308531c https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s1/5 Lis and Marcus consider one of the most critical issues in adaptation: how to build more climate-resilient food supplies. Eduardo Mansur, the FAO’s Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, talks about drought-resilient food production, biotechnology, and insect farming. And Louise Mabulo talks about how she founded the Cacao Project in the Philippines to help farmers carve out sustainable, shockproof livelihoods. 

 

Find out more about: 

- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- The Cacao Project: louisemabulo.com/the-cacao-project

- The Food and Agriculture Organization: fao.org

References:
- Half the world to face severe water stress by 2030 unless water use is "decoupled", says International Resource Panel: bit.ly/3uJSflZ
- Climate-smart agriculture: bit.ly/3mokx1n

- Climate-resilient farming practices: Typology and guiding material for climate risk screening: bit.ly/2WHX1Ui

]]> Lis and Marcus consider one of the most critical issues in adaptation: how to build more climate-resilient food supplies. Eduardo Mansur, the FAO’s Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, talks about drought-resilient food production, biotechnology, and insect farming. And Louise Mabulo talks about how she founded the Cacao Project in the Philippines to help farmers carve out sustainable, shockproof livelihoods. 

 

Find out more about: 

- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- The Cacao Project: louisemabulo.com/the-cacao-project

- The Food and Agriculture Organization: fao.org

References:
- Half the world to face severe water stress by 2030 unless water use is "decoupled", says International Resource Panel: bit.ly/3uJSflZ
- Climate-smart agriculture: bit.ly/3mokx1n

- Climate-resilient farming practices: Typology and guiding material for climate risk screening: bit.ly/2WHX1Ui

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 02:00:00 +0000 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1575 Lis and Marcus consider one of the most critical issues in adaptation: how to build more climate-resilient food supplies. Eduardo Mansur, the FAO’s Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, talks about drought-resilient food production, biotechnology, and insect farming. And Louise Mabulo talks about how she founded the Cacao Project in the Philippines to help farmers carve out sustainable, shockproof livelihoods. 

 

Find out more about: 

- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- The Cacao Project: louisemabulo.com/the-cacao-project

- The Food and Agriculture Organization: fao.org

References:
- Half the world to face severe water stress by 2030 unless water use is "decoupled", says International Resource Panel: bit.ly/3uJSflZ
- Climate-smart agriculture: bit.ly/3mokx1n

- Climate-resilient farming practices: Typology and guiding material for climate risk screening: bit.ly/2WHX1Ui

]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No When Cities Adapt 1 1 4 4 When Cities Adapt full 56c74ce8-4d76-4881-a8c7-cfd29d7bacac https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s1/4 Lis and Marcus discuss what their ideal climate-resilient cities would look and feel like - and Kobie Brand, the Africa regional director of the global cities network ICLEI, is back to talk about the exciting innovations happening in African cities, including the use of the Minecraft video game to map out climate adaptation strategies in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. And coffee farmer Hector Velasquez explains his crucial role in supporting San Salvador’s ambitions to become a ‘sponge’ city.

 

Find out more about:
- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- CityAdapt: cityadapt.com/en
- The ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability: africa.iclei.org
- The Global Environment Facility: thegef.org

References:
- 68% of the world population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, says UN: bit.ly/3Be7YvX
- A Practical Guide to Climate-resilient Buildings & Communities: bit.ly/3DgWlFg
- “Sponge City”: San Salvador uses nature to fight floods: bit.ly/3izMwKu

]]> Lis and Marcus discuss what their ideal climate-resilient cities would look and feel like - and Kobie Brand, the Africa regional director of the global cities network ICLEI, is back to talk about the exciting innovations happening in African cities, including the use of the Minecraft video game to map out climate adaptation strategies in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. And coffee farmer Hector Velasquez explains his crucial role in supporting San Salvador’s ambitions to become a ‘sponge’ city.

 

Find out more about:
- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- CityAdapt: cityadapt.com/en
- The ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability: africa.iclei.org
- The Global Environment Facility: thegef.org

References:
- 68% of the world population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, says UN: bit.ly/3Be7YvX
- A Practical Guide to Climate-resilient Buildings & Communities: bit.ly/3DgWlFg
- “Sponge City”: San Salvador uses nature to fight floods: bit.ly/3izMwKu

]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:00:00 +0000 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1540 Lis and Marcus discuss what their ideal climate-resilient cities would look and feel like - and Kobie Brand, the Africa regional director of the global cities network ICLEI, is back to talk about the exciting innovations happening in African cities, including the use of the Minecraft video game to map out climate adaptation strategies in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. And coffee farmer Hector Velasquez explains his crucial role in supporting San Salvador’s ambitions to become a ‘sponge’ city.

 

Find out more about:
- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- CityAdapt: cityadapt.com/en
- The ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability: africa.iclei.org
- The Global Environment Facility: thegef.org

References:
- 68% of the world population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, says UN: bit.ly/3Be7YvX
- A Practical Guide to Climate-resilient Buildings & Communities: bit.ly/3DgWlFg
- “Sponge City”: San Salvador uses nature to fight floods: bit.ly/3izMwKu

]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No Crisis & the Green Recovery 1 1 3 3 Crisis & the Green Recovery full 3e1504e9-f949-4dd3-8ab8-76c50f59933d https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s1/3 Lis and Marcus are joined by Koko Warner, from the UN Climate Change Secretariat, to discuss the parallels between tackling the Covid pandemic and building resilience to climate change. But also, what can we expect at the upcoming COP26 climate summit in Glasgow? Kobie Brand, the Africa regional director of the global cities network ICLEI, shares her lessons on the speed and power of collective action from living through ‘Day Zero’ - the time when Cape Town nearly ran out of water.

 

Find out more about:
- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: unfccc.int
- The ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability: africa.iclei.org

References:
- Call to Action for a Climate-resilient Recovery from Covid-19: bit.ly/3AdDAjR
- Adaptation Gap Report 2020: bit.ly/3Bhby8o
- National Adaptation Plans: bit.ly/3abjBaW

]]> Lis and Marcus are joined by Koko Warner, from the UN Climate Change Secretariat, to discuss the parallels between tackling the Covid pandemic and building resilience to climate change. But also, what can we expect at the upcoming COP26 climate summit in Glasgow? Kobie Brand, the Africa regional director of the global cities network ICLEI, shares her lessons on the speed and power of collective action from living through ‘Day Zero’ - the time when Cape Town nearly ran out of water.

 

Find out more about:
- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: unfccc.int
- The ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability: africa.iclei.org

References:
- Call to Action for a Climate-resilient Recovery from Covid-19: bit.ly/3AdDAjR
- Adaptation Gap Report 2020: bit.ly/3Bhby8o
- National Adaptation Plans: bit.ly/3abjBaW

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:00:00 +0100 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1391 Lis and Marcus are joined by Koko Warner, from the UN Climate Change Secretariat, to discuss the parallels between tackling the Covid pandemic and building resilience to climate change. But also, what can we expect at the upcoming COP26 climate summit in Glasgow? Kobie Brand, the Africa regional director of the global cities network ICLEI, shares her lessons on the speed and power of collective action from living through ‘Day Zero’ - the time when Cape Town nearly ran out of water.

 

Find out more about:
- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: unfccc.int
- The ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability: africa.iclei.org

References:
- Call to Action for a Climate-resilient Recovery from Covid-19: bit.ly/3AdDAjR
- Adaptation Gap Report 2020: bit.ly/3Bhby8o
- National Adaptation Plans: bit.ly/3abjBaW

]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No Protecting Coasts and Small Islands 1 1 2 2 Protecting Coasts and Small Islands full 7e62a5db-9417-47f7-aa55-9c5a4ccd919d https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s1/2 Lis and Marcus find out about some really creative and practical solutions to the climate threats faced by coastal communities and people living on low-lying small islands.
  

Eritai Kateibwi, from the Te Maeu Project, talks about introducing hydroponics to Kiribati so his community can grow food without monthly ‘king’ tides washing away their crops. And world-renowned Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, who specialises in climate-resilient architecture, talks about floating cities and building flood barriers that double as parks, skateboard ramps, and bike storage - drawing on a concept known as ‘hedonistic sustainability.’

 

Find out more about:
- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- Big, Bjarke Ingels Group: big.dk
- Te Maeu: temaeuprojects.org

References:
- Factsheet: People & Oceans: bit.ly/3mnUeZn
- A Practical Guide to Climate-resilient Buildings & Communities: bit.ly/3oDPeCu
- Options for Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Coastal Environments: bit.ly/3DjsJah

]]> Lis and Marcus find out about some really creative and practical solutions to the climate threats faced by coastal communities and people living on low-lying small islands.
  

Eritai Kateibwi, from the Te Maeu Project, talks about introducing hydroponics to Kiribati so his community can grow food without monthly ‘king’ tides washing away their crops. And world-renowned Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, who specialises in climate-resilient architecture, talks about floating cities and building flood barriers that double as parks, skateboard ramps, and bike storage - drawing on a concept known as ‘hedonistic sustainability.’

 

Find out more about:
- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- Big, Bjarke Ingels Group: big.dk
- Te Maeu: temaeuprojects.org

References:
- Factsheet: People & Oceans: bit.ly/3mnUeZn
- A Practical Guide to Climate-resilient Buildings & Communities: bit.ly/3oDPeCu
- Options for Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Coastal Environments: bit.ly/3DjsJah

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:00:00 +0100 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1421 Lis and Marcus find out about some really creative and practical solutions to the climate threats faced by coastal communities and people living on low-lying small islands.
  

Eritai Kateibwi, from the Te Maeu Project, talks about introducing hydroponics to Kiribati so his community can grow food without monthly ‘king’ tides washing away their crops. And world-renowned Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, who specialises in climate-resilient architecture, talks about floating cities and building flood barriers that double as parks, skateboard ramps, and bike storage - drawing on a concept known as ‘hedonistic sustainability.’

 

Find out more about:
- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- Big, Bjarke Ingels Group: big.dk
- Te Maeu: temaeuprojects.org

References:
- Factsheet: People & Oceans: bit.ly/3mnUeZn
- A Practical Guide to Climate-resilient Buildings & Communities: bit.ly/3oDPeCu
- Options for Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Coastal Environments: bit.ly/3DjsJah

]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No Saving Lives 1 1 1 1 Saving Lives full 74a164ca-d149-4182-ba2a-742abf4aae76 https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/s1/1 Lis and Marcus explore how investing in adaptation makes both economic sense and helps save the lives of millions of people faced with climate catastrophes. Professor Patrick Verkooijen joins from the Rotterdam-based Global Center on Adaptation which, as the largest floating office in the world, is a potent example of adaptation. And Rohey Ceesay, a forestry officer in the Gambia, talks about how she uses drama and music to spread crucial messages and early warnings about deadly storms. 


Find out more about:
- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- The Global Center on Adaptation: gca.org
- The Global Environment Facility: thegef.org

References:
- António Guterres: 50% of All Climate Finance Needed for Adaptation: bit.ly/2Yh8JWo
- Reduced death rates from cyclones in Bangladesh: what more needs to be done?: bit.ly/3oEhyEP
- Adaptation Gap Report 2020: bit.ly/2YkgRWI
- Project Factsheet: Early Warning Climate Services in Gambia: bit.ly/3ldcDIV

]]> Lis and Marcus explore how investing in adaptation makes both economic sense and helps save the lives of millions of people faced with climate catastrophes. Professor Patrick Verkooijen joins from the Rotterdam-based Global Center on Adaptation which, as the largest floating office in the world, is a potent example of adaptation. And Rohey Ceesay, a forestry officer in the Gambia, talks about how she uses drama and music to spread crucial messages and early warnings about deadly storms. 


Find out more about:
- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- The Global Center on Adaptation: gca.org
- The Global Environment Facility: thegef.org

References:
- António Guterres: 50% of All Climate Finance Needed for Adaptation: bit.ly/2Yh8JWo
- Reduced death rates from cyclones in Bangladesh: what more needs to be done?: bit.ly/3oEhyEP
- Adaptation Gap Report 2020: bit.ly/2YkgRWI
- Project Factsheet: Early Warning Climate Services in Gambia: bit.ly/3ldcDIV

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 02:00:00 +0100 The UN's Global Adaptation Network The UN's Global Adaptation Network 1483 Lis and Marcus explore how investing in adaptation makes both economic sense and helps save the lives of millions of people faced with climate catastrophes. Professor Patrick Verkooijen joins from the Rotterdam-based Global Center on Adaptation which, as the largest floating office in the world, is a potent example of adaptation. And Rohey Ceesay, a forestry officer in the Gambia, talks about how she uses drama and music to spread crucial messages and early warnings about deadly storms. 


Find out more about:
- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan
- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL
- The Global Center on Adaptation: gca.org
- The Global Environment Facility: thegef.org

References:
- António Guterres: 50% of All Climate Finance Needed for Adaptation: bit.ly/2Yh8JWo
- Reduced death rates from cyclones in Bangladesh: what more needs to be done?: bit.ly/3oEhyEP
- Adaptation Gap Report 2020: bit.ly/2YkgRWI
- Project Factsheet: Early Warning Climate Services in Gambia: bit.ly/3ldcDIV

]]> science, climate change, environment, politics No Introducing Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast 1 1 Introducing Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast trailer c4f350d5-ce91-4b5d-862f-dd55d737eded https://resilience-global-adaptation-podcast.transistor.fm/episodes/introducing-resilience-the-global-adaptation-podcast Over six episodes Lis Mullin Bernhardt and Marcus Nield from the UN’s Global Adaptation Network explore the best solutions and cutting edge technologies for adapting to climate change. They talk to leading adaptation experts and people in countries like El Salvador, The Gambia, the Philippines, Kiribati and the Seychelles about how they are building resilience.


Coming 12 October 2021


Learn more about adapting to climate change: bit.ly/2Y8SavL

Visit us at the Global Adaptation Network, hosted by the UN Environment Programme, on our website: unep.org/gan

Follow us on social media: @UNEP (Twitter and Instagram) // @unenvironment (Facebook)

]]> Over six episodes Lis Mullin Bernhardt and Marcus Nield from the UN’s Global Adaptation Network explore the best solutions and cutting edge technologies for adapting to climate change. They talk to leading adaptation experts and people in countries like El Salvador, The Gambia, the Philippines, Kiribati and the Seychelles about how they are building resilience.


Coming 12 October 2021


Learn more about adapting to climate change: bit.ly/2Y8SavL

Visit us at the Global Adaptation Network, hosted by the UN Environment Programme, on our website: unep.org/gan

Follow us on social media: @UNEP (Twitter and Instagram) // @unenvironment (Facebook)

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Coming 12 October 2021


Learn more about adapting to climate change: bit.ly/2Y8SavL

Visit us at the Global Adaptation Network, hosted by the UN Environment Programme, on our website: unep.org/gan

Follow us on social media: @UNEP (Twitter and Instagram) // @unenvironment (Facebook)

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