Episodes
Juliana Villabona de Climate Group habla con Fabiola Muñoz, ex Ministra de Ambiente de Perú, y Verónica Cardozo, miembro de la Alianza por una Ganadería regenerativa en la Amazonía Peruana - AGRAP, sobre cómo los agricultores de América Latina están trabajando para hacer que la ganadería sea más sostenible en asociación con WWF. ___ Climate Group's Juliana Villabona speaks with Fabiola Munoz, Former Minister of the Environment of Peru, and Veronica Cardozo, member of Alianza por una...
Published 10/30/24
For the first time, we broadcasted 50 Shades of Green from The Hub Live at Climate Week NYC in front of a live audience. 50 Shades of Green LIVE: The Innovation Episode brought together some of the most exciting leaders in the innovation space, showcasing the latest technologies, inventions, initiatives and ideas on earth – and far beyond. Whether they're creating solar panels from moon rock or turning sea water into rocket fuel, this session heard from those at the forefront of the next...
Published 09/27/24
In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, we're talking resilience. We sat down with Mercy Corps' Chief Climate Officer, David Nicholson, and Julie Kjestrup, Head of Policy and Thought Leadership at VELUX, to chat about different avenues of climate resilience. From adaptation projects in the humanitarian development sector to creating a Renovation Revolution in buildings across Europe, we explore the strategies and capacity needed to prepare communities for current and future impacts of the...
Published 09/05/24
In this episode, we’re looking back at the US Climate Action Summit –what happened and how we’re carrying progress forward from the week. First, Climate Group’s Executive Director for North America Angela Barranco will join with Antonieta Cadiz Vargas, Deputy Executive Director of Climate Power En Accion, for the inside scoop on the US Climate Action Summit’s flagship event – the Leaders’ Forum and how partnerships and engagement are forging a better future for Latino communities. Then,...
Published 05/22/24
We’re looking at climate jobs - specifically how the concept of a green job has evolved across various industries and how governments and the private sector have adapted to changing labor circumstances in the energy transition. First, Climate Group’s Executive Director for North America Angela Barranco joins with Maggie Thomas, Special Assistant to the President for Climate at the White House Office of Domestic Climate Policy for the inside scoop on what to expect from some new federal...
Published 02/22/24
In this episode, we take a deep dive into COP28 – what does this iteration of the UN’s annual climate conference mean for the future of climate action? First, we join with join with Champa Patel, Executive Director of Governments and Policy at Climate Group to give us a recap of the conference and provide insight on the role of NGOs and subnational stakeholders in the decision-making process. Then, we speak to John Morton, Managing Director, and Head of Americas at Pollination Group, a...
Published 12/14/23
In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, we’re bringing together some of the top minds in media and advertising to explore the role of marketing, entertainment, and journalism in shaping positive climate action and understanding. We speak to Chuck Monn, Creative Director at Go Humans and former Executive Creative Director of Apple’s Media Arts Lab, about the power of messaging and branding on climate action.   Climate Group’s Adam Lake then dives the impact of some of the most influential...
Published 10/31/23
Networks like Climate Group's ⁠Under2 Coalition⁠ and ⁠Regions4⁠ are making significant progress to accelerate climate action at the local level. In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, we speak with Nehmat Kaur, Head of Under2 at Climate Group, and Héloïse Chicou, Climate Action Lead at Regions4, to discuss the latest advancements, achievements, and challenges facing subnational climate governance ahead of COP28.
Published 10/19/23
In the latest episode of 50 Shades of Green, Climate Group's Adam Lake joins with Dr. Jeffrey Shaman, Interim Dean of the Columbia Climate School and Joshua Amponsem, Strategy Director of the Youth Climate Justice Fund, to explore the connection between climate change and human health, and the interdisciplinary policy solutions needed to address this linkage in a just and equitable way. Check out the Climate Week NYC website to learn more about all of our wonderful community partners and...
Published 08/30/23
In episode seven, we hear from Climate Group Head of Communications for North America, Adam Lake, and Secretary of the New York City Agriculture Collective, Sarah JanJua, as they discuss the current state of food security in the city and how we can drive progress toward a more equitable future.
Published 08/07/23
In episode 6, we join with Climate Group Executive Director for North America Angela Barranco and Christine Harada, Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC), to discuss the most pressing climate issue facing the US today: implementation of key climate investment laws like the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Published 06/27/23
In episode 5 we join together with Anna Wong, Manager of Zero Emission Vehicle Regulations at the California Air Resources Board, and Terry Niemeier Director of Electric Vehicles at the Government of New South Wales, to dive into the varying electric vehicle policy landscapes in the US and Australia. Both California and New South Wales are members of the ZEV Community Project. ZEV Community brings together all levels of governments to share and learn about exciting ZEV (zero emission vehicle)...
Published 04/06/23
We're closing out the year at Climate Group and 50 Shades of Green with reflections on COP27 from Jebi Rahman, Head of Climate Transparency and Pathways at Climate Group, and a year of climate progress Rhiannon Williams, our North America Communications Manager
Published 12/22/22
In episode 3, we cover some amazing highlights from Climate Week NYC and talk sustainable food with Joy Lehman from Meatless Monday. 
Published 11/11/22
Episode two of 50 Shades of Green highlights several Climate Week NYC events at the intersection of climate action and the arts and features a conversation with Emily Bice, playwright and creator of before the flood. To register for these wonderful events, go to climateweeknyc.org. For more information and tickets to before the flood, go to beforethefloodplay.com.
Published 09/09/22
Our inaugural episode highlights some amazing events focused on the theme of environmental justice and features an engaging conversation with Diandra Marizet Esparza, Executive Director of Intersectional Environmentalist. Learn more about the amazing work IE is doing in the environmental justice movement and follow along on their Instagram @intersectionalenvironmentalist. 
Published 08/29/22