Episodes
Climate change is hitting our vulnerable communities hardest. In this episode of The Resilient City, we're joined by Sheela Patel, founder of Society for Promotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC), an NGO working with Mumbai's urban poor communities. In this episode, Sheela shares insights on how providing knowledge, capacity building, and support can enable these urban poor communities to not only adapt to climate change but also become active agents of change.
Published 10/28/24
How can we create cities that prioritise people? Join our host of The Resilient City podcast, Hannah MacInnes, as she talks to Helle Søholt, CEO of Gehl, about building resilient cities that support mental health, combat loneliness, and promote sustainability. In this episode, Helle shares insights from her 24 years of experience leading people-first urban development projects around the world.
Published 09/27/24
In this episode of The Klosters Forum podcast, host Hannah MacInnes engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ani Dasgupta, President and CEO of the World Resources Institute. They delve into the complex relationship between poverty and climate change in urban areas, spotlighting Delhi's efforts to combat both simultaneously. Ani shares insights on how empowering marginalised communities is central to building sustainable cities, and how climate solutions must prioritise justice and eq...
Published 08/19/24
In this episode, we join climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe as she delves into the surprising transformation of Texas from a climate laggard to an emerging leader in sustainability. Katharine explores how Texas' cities are confronting the increasing threat of extreme weather events head-on, implementing innovative solutions to mitigate risks and bolster resilience. She also delves into how cities across the globe are experiencing the effects on climate change in different ways and how they ar...
Published 07/17/24
In this episode, Mayor Erion Veliaj, the three-time re-elected Mayor of Tirana, the capital of Albania, shares his story about the extraordinary transformation of his city. Once under a dictatorship that caused mass exodus, Tirana is now a shining example of urban sustainability and child-friendly policies. Veliaj, who has worked with international humanitarian organisations worldwide, shares his vision for a greener, more equitable city, and the steps he's taking to inspire citizens to recon...
Published 06/17/24
In this episode, Professor Carlos Moreno, Scientific Director of the research lab “Entrepreneurship Territory Innovation” at the IAE Paris-Sorbonne, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Professor at IAA, International Academy of Architecture, speaks to Hannah MacInnes about the ’15-Minute City’ and its importance within a resilient city.The ’15-Minute City’ is a revolutionary urban planning model where all essential needs—work, shopping, education, healthcare, and leisure—are accessible w...
Published 05/20/24
In this new series, we explore how cities across the world can rise to the ecological challenges created by a rapidly changing climate. Join Hannah and the guests as they consider innovative approaches to building resilience into the urban landscape.
In this episode, Mark Watts speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss how the C40 Cities can help make a serious change to climate and his take on resilient cities.
Mark Watts is Executive Director of C40 Cities, a global network of nearly 100
mayors...
Published 04/20/24
Ella Saltmarshe speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 01/31/24
Professor Catherine de Wolf speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 01/11/24
Liz Ogbu, Founder and Principal at Studio O, speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 12/20/23
Mae-Ling Lokko, Assistant Professor at Yale University speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 12/13/23
Kidus Asfaw, CEO and Co-Founder of Kubik, speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 11/29/23
Bill Reed speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 11/08/23
Dr. Ehab Sayed, Founder and Chief Evolution Officer at Biohm and Board Member of Fast Forward 2030, speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 07/14/23
Marian Goodell, the CEO of Burning Man Project, speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 05/26/23
Sarah Mineko Ichioka, Founding Director of Desire Lines, a Singapore-based consultancy for environmental, cultural, and social-impact organizations and initiatives, speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 04/14/23
Gilles Retsin, Architect & Founder at AUAR Ltd speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 03/30/23
Sir Tim Smit speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 02/23/23
Recorded live at The Klosters Forum in June 2022, Dr. Merlin Sheldrake speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 02/16/23
Recorded live at The Klosters Forum in June 2022, Professor Sarbajit Banerjee speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 01/26/23
In this episode of, In Line with Nature, Dr. Mamphea Ramphele, Co-President at The Club of Rome. She speaks with Hannah to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 01/17/23
In this episode of, In Line with Nature, Hannah MacInnes talks to Ron Bakker, Founding Partner, PLP Architecture. He speaks with Hannah to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 12/02/22
In this episode of, In Line with Nature, Hannah MacInnes talks to Amanda Sturgeon, CEO of Built by Nature | Laudes Foundation. She speaks with Hannah to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.
Published 11/03/22