Welcome back to another episode! In this episode, our gracious hosts discuss two interconnected terms that may be new to most: Tipping Points and Planetary Boundaries.

They do a deep dive on the two topics, further dissecting the planetary boundaries diagram. You can have a look at the diagram here: https://www.pik-potsdam.de/en/output/infodesk/planetary-boundaries

Please do leave a comment on what is most interesting to you about this discussion. We look forward to hearing your thoughts!

In this episode, Phillip and Precious get personal about the power of community during extreme climate events, sharing the coping strategies that have carried them through, and asking whether you've found the same in your own circle.

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In this episode, Mosibudi presents her case study on Cape Town's urban food systems, specifically, informal traders at Bellville Market and how climate change is reshaping the way they work. Her research uncovers a sector that is anything but straightforward, revealing a web of intersecting factors that challenge easy assumptions.

Tune in to learn more!

Welcome back to another episode of the 4°C. In this one, we chat about the linkages of climate change to various aspects of "Health", including to fungal infection, respiratory diseases, neglected diseases, etc. We also discuss the differences that may exist in prevalent diseases in the Global South and Global North.

We also touch on mental health. Have you ever thought there's a link between climate change and road rage?

Tune in for a very insightful and fun conversation.

Is there a meaningful connection between heritage sites and climate change? In this episode, the hosts explore this question through a grounded discussion centred on the Matobo Hills World Heritage Site.

They are joined by Charity and Tafadzwa, practitioners working directly within the site, alongside Fred Sato, a climate change and heritage researcher from the African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI). Drawing on recent research conducted in Matobo Hills, the conversation examines observed climate impacts on the landscape and its cultural significance.

The episode unpacks key findings from the study, reflecting on how climate change is being experienced on the ground and interpreted by those closest to the site. It also considers whether practitioners and the broader public perceive a tangible link between heritage conservation and climate dynamics.

The discussion extends into the role of climate literacy in shaping adaptation responses, highlighting how knowledge production influences decision-making, local practices, and long-term resilience strategies in heritage contexts.

In this episode, Precious and Philipp discuss common misconceptions around climate change and offer alternative explanations. They also talk about certain climate hazards affecting the world. Are they a cue for us to act now? Tune in.

We know it's almost April but Happy New Year! Precious and Philipp recap on the big climate news of 2025, and they chat about the recent blizzards in the US. If climate change causes warming, why are winters getting colder?

In this very short episode, we have our 4th degree in the studio, Puja. We catch up and mainly talk about what we are looking forward to in this season. Do enjoy.

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In this episode, Philipp and Precious unpack the outcomes of COP30, focusing on the final declaration and what it signals for global climate action. They walk through the key commitments, the debates that shaped the negotiations, and the gaps that still need to be addressed.

In this episode, the team takes on the UNFCCC COP. We break down what COP is and to make things clearer (and a bit more fun), we build an analogy that captures the entire COP process in everyday language; the negotiations, the tensions, the pledges, the politics, and the promises. We also explore who might host the next COP and what that could mean for global climate priorities.

Who do you think should host the next COP?