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Episode 48 : The Climate Majority Project: An Inclusive Approach with Professor Rupert Reed, in conversation with Dr Nigel Gould-Davies
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Have you ever experienced an epiphany so profound it reshaped your entire life trajectory? Our guest in today's episode, Professor Rupert Reed, certainly did, and this revelation led him on a journey of environmental activism, pushing for drastic societal transformation in the face of climate change. This isn't just an apocalypse tale, it's a story about recognizing the signs, questioning our path, and actively seeking change before it's too late.
In conversation with former British Ambassador Dr Nigel Gould-Davies who also has experience working for a British gas and oil conglomerate, this candid exchange takes us through Rupert's involvement with Extinction Rebellion (XR) and his subsequent move to create the Climate Majority Project, which focuses on fostering a more inclusive approach to climate action.
He sheds light on the project's goals and how it's incubating a wave of climate action initiatives. We then focus on sector-specific action, discussing the potential impact of Lawyers for Net Zero and the insurance industry in influencing corporate responsibility and managing climate risk.
In conclusion we delve into history and the lessons we can learn from the past. Drawing parallels between the Second World War, the COVID pandemic, and the climate and ecological emergency, Rupert illuminates the necessity for long-term thinking and consensus to foster transformative climate action that transcends party politics.
This is the first of a 2 part podcast hosted by Nigel and is a more than just a determined call-to-action for us to harness our collective power and make drastic , personal changes for climate justice.
We think that this courageous dialogue that will leave you pondering our future and considering the steps we need to take to safeguard it.
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Chapters
1. Climate Justice and Environmental Activism (00:00:00)
2. The Emergence of the Climate Majority (00:09:20)
3. Action for Inclusive Climate Crisis Solution (00:17:08)
4. Taking Lessons From History (00:32:08)
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