In this episode, Lotus Hackenberger speaks with clinical psychologist Jarrod White about his work at the intersection of psychology and the environment. Discover what eco-anxiety is and be reminded of the importance of making space for the way you feel.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Lotus and Cam explore Cam's role as a circular economy consultant. They discuss what the circular economy is and draw out key challenges and guidance for individuals interested in this field. 

In this episode, Amelia and Cam chat about the upcoming COP 26 as well as the importance of youth to get involved in the global climate conversation (in Amelia's case, through the Global Voices Program). 

In the 10th episode of PENpod, Cam Kaufman chats with Katerina Gaita, the founder of Climate for Change, as well as Marta (fundraising coordinator at C4C) and Serena (fellowship coordinator at C4C), a organization uses personal connections as a powerful lever for climate action. They discuss the C4C organisation (and some opportunities to get involved!), some insight into starting your own business, and some tips for employment for international students

In episode 8, Lucy Marks interviews Matthew Nguyen, who graduated with a bachelor of science at Melbourne University in 2018, with a focus in microbiology, immunology and public health. Matt then moved into the climate space, working at Al Gore's Climate Reality Project. Recently, Matt has been looking at the digital threats to democracy, working at a new think-tank organisation called Reset.

 We talk about data collection, how it’s used to manipulate us, causing the polarisation of society...

PEN Podcasts offers young and emerging professionals unique insights into a range of environmentally and sustainability themed topics. In Episode 8, Cameron Kaufman interviews Zoe Parkin, who works as an Investment Associate for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. The CEFC is the largest green bank in the world, a government-created, taxpayer-funded, privately-run company tasked with investing in Australian decarbonisation. In this episode, Cam and Zoe discuss the power of finance for good,...

PEN Podcasts offers young and emerging professionals unique insights into a range of environmentally and sustainability themed topics. In Episode 7, Cameron Kaufman interviews Will Clarke, who just graduated from a Bachelor of Environmental Science. Will is taking a pause from his studies and working as a sustainability consultant at an abattoir before commencing a Master of Environmental Science. Will has a ton of practical tips and resources for those starting out their environmental...

This is an episode of Climactic, produced in collaboration with PEN Pod asts.  In 2019 close to a thousand people gathered in Brisbane for a Climate Reality Leadership Corps training. In 2020, thousands met online as COVID19 reshaped the world in mere months.  What do 8 recently trained leaders think about the virtual Climate Reality Project flagship 3-day training? What's next for them?  Join former APAC Climate Reality lead Linh Do, and Climactic publisher Mark Spencer, for a roundtable...

This episode we chat to Adeline Stewart-Watt. Adeline currently works in climate adaptation policy for the State Government of Victoria. She also teaches two masters subjects, Environmental Policy and Interdisciplinarity and the Environment at the University of Melbourne and has previous experience working for environmental NGOs internationally. She holds a Bachelors degree in mathematics, as well as a Masters of International Relations and Masters of Environment.   In this episode we...

Raveena and Emilia are both Master of Environment alumni who are now working for the University of Melbourne within the Sustainability Team. In this episode, we’ll be exploring their roles as a Sustainability Engagement Officer and Sustainability Officer and their experiences to date as sustainability professionals. For those who need a little bit of context, the sustainability team focuses on raising awareness, encouraging engagement, and providing infrastructure and services at the...

In episode 4, we’ll be talking with Amélie Uhrig who is a consultant working at Point Advisory. Point Advisory is a sustainability strategy consultancy that focuses on providing strategic, technical and audit and assurance services to its clients who span across the public, private and social sectors. Amélie is a great example of how through utilising your own network and never missing an opportunity, you can create a smooth transition between studies and professional work. In her own...

PEN Podcasts offers young and emerging professionals unique insights into a range of environmentally and sustainability themed topics.  In episode 3 PEN will be interviewing Gemma Cook. Gemma is an Environment Policy Officer for the Western Australia Local Government Association (WALGA) WALGA, is a not-for-profit organisation that advocates on behalf of the local governments of WA to State Government and aspires to give local governments a united voice. From interviews with professionals...

PEN Podcasts offers young and emerging professionals unique insights into a range of environmentally and sustainability themed topics.  In Episode 2, PEN will be interviewing Pilar Garcia Pilar works as a sustainability specialist for Veolia Australia & New Zealand. Veolia Australia & New Zealand is a large transnational company that offers services in water management, waste management and energy services. From interviews with professionals about the types of skills and knowledge...

PEN Podcasts offers young and emerging professionals unique insights into a range of environmentally and sustainability themed topics.  In episode 1 we talk to Mark Spencer, founder of the Climactic Collective podcast network, and our collaborator for this show.  From interviews with professionals about the types of skills and knowledge necessary in their field, to conversations with young environmental heroes about how their creating change, to the types of programs the Sustainability Team...

PEN Podcasts offers young and emerging professionals unique insights into a range of environmentally and sustainability themed topics.