About 71 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered, and the oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth's water. This points to the truth that the maritime sector holds so much value. How do make the best of these rich marine resources without compromising on the health of our planet and make these resources available for the generation yet unborn?

On this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, my guest, Dr. Dolapo Oluteye introduces us to the concept of ‘Blue economy’. Dr. Dola shares insights about the international frameworks guiding how marine resources are explored, the connection with climate change, and amplifying Africa’s voice in the global maritime sector.

Ahead of the United Nation’s COP29 meeting in Baku, Dr. Dola hints on scaling up innovations like hydrogen-derived fuel already shaping the maritime sector and unblocking financial opportunities to decarbonize the maritime sector.

There is so much to learn on this podcast. Read about IMO's GHG Reduction Strategy and the UNCTAD maritime assessment. Connect with Dr. Dolapo Oluteye via LinkedIn.

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Water is practically where the world sits - It is a shared resource and blurs the boundary between Nations and continents. 

Our guest on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast is Meghna Chakraborty - a global water professional with multiple experiences. Most of her work is currently African-focused. Meghna is originally from India, however, she is currently based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Meghna sheds light on Transboundary waters, their connections with climate change, and the role of young people in climate change.

In addition, you will learn about:

One key takeaway for me is that: Conversations are good but conversations alone won't bring change, rather conversation should guide actions.

So much to learn on this podcast.

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A country that truly wants to address its climate change crisis will respect, improve and also invest in education and research.

My guest on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast is Jumoke Omodeni, a Climate Science Researcher based in Ibadan, Nigeria. She shared her joruny into the climate change space with me. Among other things, we also talked about improved ways of communicating climate change.

You will also learn about:

-       How we must save ourselves as no saviours are coming for us.

-       How we navigate the challenges of engaging politicians.

-       Why people have sceptical views on climate change-related issues and ways to engage them.

And wait…. do you get overwhelmed when you hear or think about climate change? You are not alone! Jumoke Omodeni is one of thousands, probably millions, of young people anxious about climate change. Jumoke shares how she has been able to crawl out of helplessness, overcome climate anxiety and now has become an empowered climate leader whose work is making ripple impacts today.

So much to learn on this podcast. Listen here:

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In a world where 1 litre of urine is as effective as 7 litres of fuel to meet our energy needs, how is it that 2 billion people remain without access to electricity and 80% of our energy source is fossil fuel-based?

Ejikeme Patrick Nwosu is my guest on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, he is a researcher and the CEO of Lumos Laboratories, Nigeria. He believes that cleaner energy alternatives can power our world. One of his six patent/registered innovations is the generation of hydrogen-ammonia-rich flammable gases from human and animal urine.

After listening to this episode of the podcast, you will agree with the likes of Al Gore, Johan Rockström, and Antonio Guterres that we have the solutions, we have the technologies to address climate change what we need is:

-       Invest in resources to scale

-       Rally the political will, and

-       Build a collective drive to move faster in the same direction.

More about Lumos Laboratories here: https://lumoslabsng.com/

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1.     https://lumoslabsng.com/

2.     https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/268006168.pdf

3.     https://www.eesi.org/topics/fossil-fuels/description

4.     https://www.enpor.eu/energy-poverty/

5.     www.climatetalkpodcast.com

Excited to announce the next episode of the Climate Talk Podcast. Our guest, Isaac Oyedokun is one of the young Nigerians innovating and redefining transportation in Nigeria.

From a 70-year-old man to young teenage girls, Trekk Scooters is redefining communities’ access to smart and affordable mobility. This sustainability-focused transport company is already providing solutions to thousands of people across Nigeria!

”During my university days as a student in a Nigerian public school, I faced a lot of transport

In this chat with ’Seyifunmi Adebote, Host of the Climate Talk Podcast, Isaac shares with us his motivation to establish Africa’s first e-scooter platforms Trek scooters.

On the episode, among many things, you will learn about:

More about Trekk Scooters here: https://www.trekkscooters.com/

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What do you think influences the search results you get on Google, Facebook, Bing, etc.? From restaurants to shopping malls, in what subtle ways are we being nudged to embrace (or not) certain environmental practices? Can we find improved ways to communicate climate change and is there a need for that?
How beautiful could our world be if we put into use just a fraction of the thousands of recommendations in research, journals and publications sitting in physical libraries and digital catalogues across the world?

My guest, Malte Rödl and I, on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, reflect on various topics around environmental governance practices. Squeezed into 30 insightful minutes and using simple terms, find answers to these questions and many more on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast.

More about the guest:
Malte is a researcher in Environmental Communication. His research is concerned with the interactions of people, 'technology', and the environment and combines insights from science and technology studies, sociology, geography, and systems sciences. Malte contributes to courses in the MSc Environmental Communication and Management degree programme at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Currently, he is exploring the implications of digital infrastructure (AI, ML, big data, algorithmic decision-making, etc.) on environmental governance processes.

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What is the connection between water and climate? Pretty obvious to some but not to all.

My guest on this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, Shaina Shay is an accomplished water professional who has spent more than a decade developing expertise in water policy and management conservation, and community outreach. She puts forward in simple terms the need to drive water and climate change conversation in ways that more actors can co-create solutions and perhaps this is the first time you get to hear about "the Internet of Water"

On this episode, you will learn about:

-        How the presence or absence of water is a key indicator of climate change.

-        How experts in different water industries approach challenges can inspire creative, impactful solutions.

-        How collaboration can help us to face the complex and changing water challenges we are faced with.

-        The universality of water issues globally and the role of policies in addressing water challenges.

Shaina is the main author of The Water Report, for over 20 years, this report documents how water professionals across the world are working hard to secure a sustainable future. More about the report here.

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What can children do about the climate crisis?

Zach is my youngest guest on the Climate Talk Podcast and I must admit he is not just smart, he is very optimistic that little actions matter in making the world a better place.

Ever wonder why governments continue to subsidize fossil fuel despite knowing the danger it poses to people and our planet; ignoring cleaner options such as solar panels which have been functional for a long time. This was part of the exciting chat with Zach Fox Devol, we also spoke about how children make up an important stakeholder in the discourse about climate change. He opened me up to new knowledge and historical records of climate action in the United States of America. 

More about my guest:

Zach Fox-DeVol is an extraordinary 11-year-old climate activist and the host of We The Children, a podcast about climate change and global warming solutions. Each week he interviews expert guests and tackles hard topics on caring for our planet, in a fun way from an 11-year-old’s perspective. When he is not working on podcasts, you can find Zach in California working on magic tricks, chess, 3D printing, and Rubik's cube.

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"Presently, we have in total about 50 gigatonnes of CO2 present in the atmosphere now. We cannot do without emitting carbon, at best, we must become more responsible about our emissions and take action to offset them." - David Ahonsu.

50 gigatonnes of CO2 in the atmosphere. What does this mean for a world that is currently grappling with the many impacts of climate change? On this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, David Ahonsu UK-Based renewable energy consultant and engineer shares gives context to data around climate science and carbon emissions.

Among other things, you will also learn about:

-  How to offset your carbon emission

-  How to limit your carbon footprint

-  Countries and their respective per captial emission

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It is not every day you get the chance to have a chat with a forest biologist who for the last 25 years has been exploring, defending and educating the public about the forest. On this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, Sebastian Kirppu and Seyifunmi Adebote had a thought-provoking conversation about our outlook of the forest and how we can strengthen our human-nature connection – which we are fast losing.

You will also learn about:

·      The countries with the most-forested land areas and deforestation rate over the years.

·      The difference between a natural forest and a man-made plantation.

·      Rethinking our approach to educating the public about the forest.

·      And how we all can develop a sight that sees through the forest eyes.

After listening to this episode, perhaps, like me, you would consider spending some quality time in the forest.

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