UCL Generation One: The Climate Podcast

• Season 5, Episode 7 - From sidelines to solutions: Tackling emissions in sport

  As summer kicks-off, UCL Generation One dives into the intersection of sport and sustainability – exploring how sport contributes to climate change, and how the climate crisis is already affecting how and where we play.Mark and Simon are joined by Sofie Junge Pedersen, professional footballer and climate campaigner (Inter Milan, Denmark national team) and Dan Hall (Sustainability Engagement Officer at UCL, Communications Manager for Football For Future). Dan and Sofie discuss the role of grassroots initiatives and player-led advocacy in promoting climate consciousness in the beautiful game.We also hear from Dr Russell Seymour, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Sport Business from Loughborough University, and the Chair of the British Association for Sustainable Sport. Russ breaks down the impact of climate change on sport, and the necessity for stronger government and organisational regulation to tackle climate change.From grassroots campaigns to global initiatives, tune in to hear what clubs, venues, and fans can do to build a more sustainable future for the sports we love.Link to Action FC actionfc.org/aramno-campaignTranscript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/pod…ne-climate-podcastDate of episode recording: 12 and 23 May 2025Duration: 49:51Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee Guests:Dan Hall (UCL Sustainability, Football For Future)Sofie Junge Pederson (Inter Milan, Denmark national team)Dr Russel Seymour (Loughborough University, British Association for Sustainable Sport)Producers:Adam BatstoneCaitlin Mullin

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• Season 5, Episode 6 - ‘Are we on course to decarbonise shipping?’: A podcast Talanoa at the IMO

  It’s crunch time for the oceans and shipping sector, and tensions are high. Dr Simon Chin-Yee brings you this special episode of #UCLGenerationOne in the midst of critical negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).  Simon speaks to colleagues who have travelled across the oceans to the IMO: the UN agency responsible for regulating the shipping sector. In April 2025, countries came together to negotiate the IMO Net-Zero Framework, including a set of ‘mid-term measures’ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with 2023 targets.   In this episode, Fijian performing artist and climate advocate John Taukave (Pacific Coordinating Group) and Eldine Glees (Maritime Policy Consultant) discuss the importance of a just and equitable transition for small islands and developing countries.   And as the dust settles, Simon picks up with Opportunity Green’s Emma Fenton to break down what actually happened, and what it means for the future of green shipping.  The stakes are huge: will the IMO agree to decarbonise global shipping while ensuring no one is left behind? Find out in our podcast Talanoa! Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/ucl-generation-one-climate-podcast  Date of episode recording: 5 and 16 April 2025 Duration: 55:40 Language of episode: English  Presenter: Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee  Guests: John Taukave, Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport Eldine Chilembo Glees, Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport Emma Fenton, Senior Director, Climate Diplomacy at Opportunity Green Producers:  Adam Batstone Caitlin Mullin 

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• Season 5, Episode 5: Food security, consumerism and health - What’s the connection?

  In the months of both Ramadan and Lent, Generation One joins in with reflections on the relationship between food, community, and health with our fifth episode of Season 5.Hosts Mark and Simon explore not only the impacts of climate change on global food availability, but societal behaviour around food and decision-making. Examining the intersecting issues of food security and consumer culture, they uncover the effects of both on nutritional health.They’re joined by two UCL experts: Mark Miodownik (Professor of Materials & Society) who deconstructs the supply chain to highlight the damaging effects of packaging and microplastics. And Gail Taylor (Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences), who explains how the latest developments in plant science and agrotechnology can help make food more nutritious and widely available.We also heard from Dr Andrew Simms of the New Economics Foundation. And from UCL students Carson and Valentina, leaders of the Students’ Union’s Zero Food Waste project, which aims to tackle food waste on campus.Zero Food Waste: studentsunionucl.org/volunteering/o…ero-food-wasteTranscript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/pod…ne-climate-podcastDate of episode recording: 6 and 21 March 2025Duration: 55.46Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee Guests:Professor Mark Miodownik, UCLProfessor Gail Taylor, UCLYat Hin Carson Chan, UCL Students’ UnionValentina (Hye Won) Chang, UCL Students’ UnionProducers:Adam BatstoneCaitlin Mullin

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• Season 5, Episode 4: 'Zero Hour' for the Climate and Nature Bill

  What is the Climate and Nature Bill, and why does it matter?The Zero Hour campaign is here to tell us, as we dive into their efforts to secure widespread backing for the Climate and Nature Bill. The Bill, which had its Second Reading in Parliament on 24 January 2025, aims to strengthen the UK government’s commitments to cut emissions, restore nature, and ensure public consultation on the road to net zero.Hosts Mark and Simon are joined by Simon Oldridge, Policy Advisor at Zero Hour to break down the key components of the Bill, and why it’s crucial to tackling the climate emergency. Simon also sheds light on how Zero Hour managed to gain cross-party support for the Bill, and what individuals can do to help it get passed.We also hear from the Bill’s sponsor: Liberal Democrat MP Roz Savage, on why she believes it’s a vital step needed on climate action. And from Conservative MP Andrew Bowie, who shares his concerns about the Bill and why he remains a critic.Find out more about the Zero Hour campaign:www.zerohour.uk/www.youtube.com/@zerohour_ukUCL’s Love Your Planet event: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/e…e-your-planet-2025Transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/pod…ne-climate-podcastDate of episode recording: 31st February 2025Duration: 32.51 minsLanguage of episode: English Presenter: Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee Guests:Simon Oldridge, Policy Advisor at Zero HourProducers:Adam BatstoneCaitlin Mullin

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• Season 5, Ep 3: Unpacking COP29 - Financing the future

  In this special episode hosts Mark Maslin and Simon Chin Yee give us behind the scenes insights and their verdicts on the outcome of COP29.  This COP was mainly about the money and went into extra time, but our hosts unpack it and take a deep dive into the key results with the help of special guests in the studio Priti Parikh, Professor of Infrastructure Engineering and International Development, at UCL’s Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction and Anoushka Jain, a UCL Politics and International Relations student and member of the UK Youth Climate Coalition.  We even round off this episode with some post COP music therapy!   Let the spine tingling music wash over you.  It’s a new composition from the collaboration between UCL and the BBC Young Composer project. UCL teamed up with the BBC Young Composer competition to inspire the winners to create brand new pieces based on UCL’s climate science. Composing for the Climate is a collaboration between UCL and the BBC as part of East Bank – the UK’s newest culture quarter on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park where UCL has a campus.  BBC music credits:©  BBC ‘Gaia’ composed by BBC Young Composer competition winner Advaith Jagannath. Recording made as part of the BBC Proms 2024, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra and conducted by Hugh Brunt.BBC Radio 3 website to hear the full pieces: BBC Radio 3 - BBC Proms - BBC Young Composer Winners: The Process and MusicWebsite for BBC Young Composer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p030pblf Find out more about UCL at COP29  https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/ucl-cop Date of episode recording: Monday 25th November 2024Duration: 41:57Language of episode: English Presenters: Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee Guests:Professor Priti ParikhAnoushka JainProducer:  Adam BatstoneExecutive producers: Caitlin Mullin, Jane Yelloly

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