GUESTS AND LINKS TO INTERVIEWS and written summaries
Use text links “full” and “short” to listen to full-length (40-60 min) or condensed (25 min) audio for each guest, and click on the images to the right to view or download one-page summarised content and core policy directions.
Collated climate policy statements are posted progressively on a separate page and can be reached using the navigation headings to the left.
Access a guide to the structure of the written summaries by clicking on the image to the right. For descriptions of core policy areas and fundamental outcomes click the image to the left.
General and climate policy insights and climate insurance: Prof Jonathan Boston policy expert and author of "Insuring the Future." Full and short.
Climate update and overview: Prof James Renwick, expert in atmospheric circulation, former IPCC lead author and Climate Change Commissioner. Full audio here Condensed audio here
Ecology and Wide boundary thinking: Dr Mike Joy freshwater ecologist champion of wide-boundary thinking. Full audio here Condensed audio here
Health, society and disaster recovery: Prof Colin Butler has authored over 200 papers, edited four books, and was arrested for climate protests.Full audio here Condensed audio here
Key policy issues, the ETS: Christina Hood is an internationally recognised climate policy and ETS expert, and led the IEA Environment and Climate Change Unit. Audios here and here.
Resilience, energy, systems thinking: Nathan Surendran runs engineering firm Schema, and leads Wise Response, and runs "Energy and Resilience"
Restoring nature, food systems: Simon Millar is CEO of Pure Advantage and led "Our Regenerative Future" and “Recloaking Papatuanuku”
Climate economics and social justice: Shamubeel Eaqub is a respected economist, financial analyst, and presenter, with wide experience including climate and social justice.
Blending climate policy with Mātauranga Māori: Miriana Stephens (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Rārua) is a director of Wakatū Incorporation and spearheaded Tupuna Pono, Being Good Ancestors.
Foresight planning for good climate policy: Victoria Mulligan is a professional futurist and a thought-leader in applying visionary future thinking to issues of the day.
The Reality of Everything: Dr Catherine Knight is an acclaimed researcher and author on people and the environment, including her book and blog "An Uncommon Land,"
The journey to net zero CO2: John Lang, is a barrister, climate communicator, and founder of Kiwis in Climate, Net Zero Tracker, and Climate Trunk.
Young people’s view of climate policy: Lighthouse Aotearoa supports climate-conscious young people to shape a just and sustainable future.
Decarbonising heavy transport: Dave McCoid is Editorial Director of NZ Trucking Media, and a judge for the Truck of the Year Australasia competition.
Integrative approach to decarbonising transport: Peter Olorenshaw is an architect who convenes transport strategy group Nelsust, and engages in climate across transport, energy, and the built environment.
Human values causing climate change: Nadine Hura (Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi, Pākehā) is a writer, artist, and activist centred on politics, climate, and social justice.
The politics of climate policy: Hon Lianne Dalziel, MNZM, served 23 years in parliament, including as minister with many portfolios, and as Mayor of Christchurch during the earthquake recovery and mosque shooting tragedy.
Climate-responsible urban design: Timo Neubauer has extensive international Making the built-envornment experience in urban design and is a Tasman District Councillor.
A future-fit built environment: Ben Wareing works remotely for L'OEUF Architects, Montreal, on a variety of pioneering passive-designed development.
The climate crisis and the law: Eliza Prestidge-Oldfield has extensive experience in law and politics and is the legal researcher at the Environmental Law Initiative.
Climate Matters newsletters “glimpses into climate’s crystal ball” free and fortnightly on Substack for concise articles, links to deeper dives, and more info on the interviews. Clicking on the image to go to Climate Matters on Substack.
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