Green Pulse

Green Pulse

By The Straits TimesScienceNatural SciencesNature
Download on the App Store

Green Pulse episodes

  • S2E23: How do we avoid human-animal clashes in S’pore?

    Starting with Punggol, The Straits Times looks at how a city in nature can co-exist with wildlife.

    Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

    In recent months, a globally endangered monkey has unsettled Singapore’s youngest housing estate Punggol, with dozens of reports made against long-tailed macaques for entering human homes.

    In turn, the authorities have responded to the wild monkeys, which are not considered threatened in the Republic, with an arsenal of measures that range from sterilisation to pelting them with water gel guns, a move that made headlines in August.

    Following ST’s award-winning Green Trails podcast, co-hosts Ang Qing and Shabana Begum return to discuss human-wildlife coexistence in Singapore with Mr Kalaivanan Balakrishnan, chief executive of the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) and Ms Jasvic Lye, campaign manager of Our Wild Neighbours, an outreach initiative. 

    Find out more about how solutions to manage urban wildlife – and people’s acceptance of the animals – can be improved. 

    This episode was recorded and filmed last month in front of an intimate live audience of 95 people who packed The Fashion Pulpit in Jalan Besar. The evening was part of the ST Podcast Live! Sessions celebrating 180 years of The Straits Times.

    Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

    1:12 Gaps in Singapore’s approach to human-wildlife conflict

    10:16 Biggest challenges when managing conflict

    14:25 Common myths about wildlife that Singaporeans buy into

    18:10 How wildlife can guide city planning

    22:45 What young people can do to better manage human-wildlife encounters

    How we can beat the heat in Singapore: https://str.sg/952d

    More on Our Wild Neighbours: https://str.sg/K8Jw

    More on Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (Acres): https://str.sg/F6c6

    Discover ST’s award-winning Green Trails series: https://str.sg/rL6r

    Follow Ang Qing on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/ichp

    Read her articles: https://str.sg/i5gT

    Follow Shabana Begum on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/83Ge

    Read her articles: https://str.sg/5EGd

    Hosts: Ang Qing ([email protected]) & Shabana Begum ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Amirul Karim

    Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

    Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops:

    Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf

    Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY

    Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag

    Feedback to: [email protected]

    SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg

    ---

    Follow more ST podcast channels:

    All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7

    Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

    The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa

    ---

    Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:

    The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB

    Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX

    #greenpulse

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  • S2E22: How we can beat the heat in Singapore

    As the mercury rises, so does the need for awareness about the growing risks from Singapore’s steamy temperatures.

    Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

    Even if you’re not aware, we’re all affected by rising temperatures, especially when combined with Singapore’s high humidity. 

    Heat is changing our behaviour and many of us actively avoid being exposed to it by limiting our time outdoors. But that can reduce our true potential by curbing exercise and access to fresh air and by spending more time in front phones and televisions, harming our vision – and even reducing vitamin D intake.

    But for those who work outside, they have fewer choices. And those without regular access to air-conditioning are also at increasing risk.

    Fortunately, much is being done to help people and educate them on the growing threat from rising temperatures caused by climate change and hotter urban environments. 

    And for this special episode of the Green Pulse podcast, co-hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty speak with a dynamic duo who have helped shape Singapore’s response to heat.

    They are Associate Professor Jason Lee, director of the Heat Resilience and Performance Centre at National University of Singapore and Ms Jaime Lim, a director at the Occupational Safety and Health Division at the Ministry of Manpower.

    This episode was recorded and filmed on Aug 12 at The Fashion Pulpit in Jalan Besar, in front of an intimate live audience of about 95 people.

    It was the fourth ST Podcast Live! session celebrating 180 years of The Straits Times in 2025, with two more events planned for the rest of the year.

    Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

    1:30 Despite the sharp spike in temperatures, do people think high heat is still not a concern?

    8:35 The Ministry of Manpower has an acclimatisation programme for newly arrived outdoor workers. How does this programme work?

    12:05 How the government and scientists work together to create heat policies.

    17:50 What have been the reactions from businesses to MOM’s heat protection advisories and policies?

    25:25 Much has been done but what other aspects of heat risk need more attention?

    More on NUS' Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC): https://str.sg/Byiw

    MOM's heat stress measures for outdoor work: https://str.sg/5j9K

    Resources for workplaces and workers: https://str.sg/Hup2

    Heat stress levels: https://str.sg/5WrT

    Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/848W

    Read her articles: https://str.sg/JLM2

    Follow David Fogarty on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jcvy

    Read his articles: https://str.sg/JLMu

    Hosts: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

    Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

    Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops:

    Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf

    Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY

    Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag

    Feedback to: [email protected]

    SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg

    ---

    Follow more ST podcast channels:

    All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7

    Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

    The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa

    ---

    Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:

    The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB

    Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX

    #greenpulse

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  • S2E21: How to talk to a climate denialist

    When discussing climate change, mother doesn’t always know best.

    Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

    For many people, climate change is scary and the science behind its causes and impacts is bewildering. And with all the other bad news these days, sometimes the easiest thing is just to hope climate change will fade away. 

    Add in a noisy minority who vehemently deny climate change is real, or even believe it’s all a conspiracy, and it can be hard for people to know how best to respond or what’s even real. 

    In our latest Green Pulse episode, co-hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty speak with Adam Switzer, a Professor of Coastal Science at the Asian School of the Environment at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. 

    He gives us some tips and tricks on how to speak to people about climate change, including amplifying the stories of hope, a focus on solutions as well as educating people about the clear trends that show climate change is real, such as data showing rising temperatures, sea levels and carbon emissions. 

    But what happens when your own mother is a hardened denialist? 

    Have a listen, and let us know what you think!

    Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

    2:45 What does climate denialism mean to you?

    5:55 How to help people who don’t understand climate science and feel unable to respond?

    10: 44 ‘We need to focus on solutions’. 

    12:10 What are top tips to help people sort out real science from cherry-picked, greenwashed science?

    16:44 How to balance the bad news of climate change with the need for urgency?

    23:17 Talk to people. It’s not hard to find common ground on climate change, such as health and money.

    Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/848W

    Read her articles: https://str.sg/JLM2

    Follow David Fogarty on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jcvy

    Read his articles: https://str.sg/JLMu

    Hosts: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

    Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

    Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops:

    Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf

    Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY

    Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag

    Feedback to: [email protected]

    SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg

    ---

    Follow more ST podcast channels:

    All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7

    Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

    The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa

    ---

    Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:

    The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB

    Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX

    ---

    #greenpulse

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  • S2E20: Can philanthropy revive a stalling environmental agenda in Asia?

    The power of philanthropic capital lies in its catalytic nature, says CEO of Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) Shaun Seow. 

    Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

    The world is becoming an increasingly risky place as the impacts of climate change and nature loss worsen. And there’s a growing need for more funding to limit the damage and improve the livelihoods of communities. 

    But the problem is, funding from governments, especially aid money, is drying up in some places. The funding gap is huge but philanthropy is helping fill some of the void. Family offices, international foundations, wealthy individuals and more are stepping in and their money is vital in helping de-risk climate and nature investments to make them more palatable for private and government funders. 

    Every dollar of philanthropic capital can mobilise $9 of additional funding. Together, the money can be directed towards vital areas, such as ocean health and coastal protection, sustainable land use, nature restoration and climate adaptation and much more. 

    The end game is not band aid solutions, Shaun Seow, CEO of Philanthropy Asia Alliance, tells Audrey Tan and David Fogarty in this latest episode of Green Pulse. The end game is to de-risk and allow private capital to “work its magic”.

    Have a listen, and let us know what you think!

    Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

    1:20 How are philanthropies responding to the different environmental agendas, and funding gaps, of governments?

    6:14 To what extent are philanthropies in Asia focusing on climate and catalytic funding?

    12:42 How is PAA bringing together different funders?

    18:54 What other areas can be a focus for philanthropies interested in Asia?

    21:20 For catalytic capital, what are the key concerns for philanthropists in Asia?

    25:15 As climate risks grow, are more foundations and wealthy individuals knocking on PAA’s door?

    Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/848W

    Read her articles: https://str.sg/JLM2

    Follow David Fogarty on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jcvy

    Read his articles: https://str.sg/JLMu

    Hosts: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

    Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

    Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops:

    Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf

    Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY

    Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag

    Feedback to: [email protected]

    SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg

    ---

    Follow more ST podcast channels:

    All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7

    Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

    The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa

    ---

    Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:

    The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB

    Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX

    ---

    #greenpulse

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  • S2E19: Can transition credits help SE Asia kick the coal habit?

    From black to green: A new type of carbon credit could speed up the region’s shift to renewable energy and cut air pollution

    Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

    Carbon credits are increasingly regarded as a key way to accelerate investment in renewable energy in Asia while also shutting down polluting coal plants early. Burning coal is a top source of planet-warming CO2 and air pollution. 

    Asia faces a major challenge of meeting its growing appetite for electricity while also curbing emissions growth. A further challenge: The average age of coal power plants in the region is about 15 years – when the plants have a life of up to 50 years. 

    To compensate plant owners, a coalition of power companies, banks, governments and philanthropy have come together to embrace transition credits, which monetise each tonne of CO2 saved from shutting down a coal plant early. The money from credit sales helps pay for the renewable energy power generation that replaces the coal power plant. 

    But how far are we from viable transition credit projects and the sale of these credits? And who will buy them? 

    Join Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty as they discuss these questions in this episode. 

    Have a listen and let us know your thoughts!

    Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

    1:42 What are transition credits?

    3:53 Are there any projects in the pipeline that could yield transition credits?

    5:53 Any idea how much transition credits might be?

    9:08 Who will be the main buyers?

    11:46 What are the criticisms of transition credits?

    16:19 The chicken-and-egg problem. Build the green power project first, credit money comes later. 

    Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/848W

    Read her articles: https://str.sg/JLM2

    Follow David Fogarty on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jcvy

    Read his articles: https://str.sg/JLMu

    Hosts: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

    Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

    Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops:

    Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf

    Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY

    Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag

    Feedback to: [email protected]

    ---

    Follow more ST podcast channels:

    All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7

    Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

    The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa

    ---

    Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:

    The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB

    Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX

    ---

    #greenpulse

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  • S1E1: Explore The Straits Times’ podcasts

    Listen to our news commentary podcasts on the go every week.

    Podcasts have become part of the global media landscape these days. The audio-on-demand format allows many listeners to often do other chores or hobbies, while hearing the shows in the background over headphones or bluetooth speakers

    Almost every weekday, check out our discussions on Singapore current affairs and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.

    Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST’s app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.

    Trailer narrated by: Podcast editor Ernest Luis ([email protected]); edited by: Elsa Goh

    ---

    Discover more ST podcast channels:

    'All-in-one' ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7

    The Usual Place: https://str.sg/wEr7u

    Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

    Headstart On Record: https://str.sg/wB2m

    Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf

    Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN

    In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt

    Wheel Insights: https://str.sg/iTtE

    ST Podcasts website: https://www.straitstimes.com/st-podcasts

    (*New) The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast

    Feedback to: [email protected]

    SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg

    ---

    Special edition series:

    Green Trails (4 eps): https://str.sg/bMyx

    This series clinched the gold award for Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards Asia 2025 on April 23, organised by the World Association of News Publishers (Wan-Ifra).

    True Crimes Of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i44T

    This series clinched the gold award for Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards Asia 2024 in April, and third place for Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards Worldwide 2024, both organised by Wan-Ifra.

    The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2

    This series also won The Best Podcast/Digital Audio Project category at the 2022 Digital Media Awards Asia, organised by Wan-Ifra.

    Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX

    ---

    Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:

    The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB

    Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX

    #stpodcasttr

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
  • S2E18: “Things are bad. But don’t lose hope” - A Singapore climate scientist’s view of the world

    As climate impacts worsen and costs increase, can humanity unite to scale up climate action before it’s too late?

    Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

    The world is in a very dangerous place, says Singapore climate scientist Professor Winston Chow. Right when nations need to be united in fighting climate change, we seem more divided than ever, more focused on what are perceived to be more pressing issues, from cost of living to hot wars and trade wars. 

    But climate change is exacting an ever greater toll and is a today problem, not the “tomorrow problem” that many policymakers believe, Prof Chow tells Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty.

    Scorching heat, increasingly costly climate-linked disasters, melting ice caps and rising sea levels – these are threats that need much greater attention from policymakers, including in SE Asia.  

    The good news is that many nations and businesses remain committed to investing in climate adaptation and cutting emissions, such as green energy investments. And sustainability isn’t dead – it’s just good economics to factor in the cost-benefits of greener investing, he says. 

    Have a listen and let us know your thoughts!

    Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

    2:27 What is your feeling right now given the dark clouds on the climate and policy fronts?

    8:41 What is the one thing that has alarmed you?

    13:37 Does the average person really understand how serious things are?

    18:24 How worried should we be in SE Asia?

    20:55 But there is reason for optimism, too, isn’t there?

    25:59 What’s your message for those in the climate space? “Don’t lose hope.”

    Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/848W

    Read her articles: https://str.sg/JLM2

    Follow David Fogarty on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jcvy

    Read his articles: https://str.sg/JLMu

    Hosts: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

    Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

    Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops:

    Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf

    Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY

    Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag

    Feedback to: [email protected]

    ---

    Follow more ST podcast channels:

    All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7

    ST Podcasts website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

    The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa

    ---

    Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:

    The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB

    Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX

    ---

    #greenpulse

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  • S2E17: Why is everyone talking about an Asean power grid?

    A regional power grid could help bring clean power to people. But huge challenges remain.

    Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

    Rapidly growing Asean is hungry for power to keep its economies humming. With electricity demand growth of 3 to 4 per cent a year, meeting that demand is a costly challenge for governments in the region. 

    A regional grid, long-talked about, could help the region meet its energy needs while also putting a lid on growing carbon emissions that are heating up the planet. The regional grid could shift power around the region, helping move green electricity to countries less able to produce it. 

    And the grid is becoming a reality, with Singapore’s demand for low-carbon electricity imports helping drive investment. But wiring up the whole region will be expensive and large hurdles remain, including stronger policy support from regional governments, guaranteed power purchase agreements and lack of regional power trading networks. 

    Join Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty as they discuss these questions in this episode. 

    Have a listen and let us know your thoughts!

    Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

    1:52 The ASEAN power grid was first floated as an idea in 1997 but languished for years.

    3:16 What are the key turning points that are helping make the grid a reality?

    6:26 Lower air pollution, cheaper power are just some of the potential benefits

    9:54 But high upfront costs of wiring up the region is a key challenge

    14:48 What are some of the other challenges?

    21:41 Blended finance and other funding sources are needed to come together to lure investors

    Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/848W

    Read her articles: https://str.sg/JLM2

    Follow David Fogarty on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jcvy

    Read his articles: https://str.sg/JLMu

    Hosts: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

    Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

    Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops:

    Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf

    Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY

    Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag

    Feedback to: [email protected]

    ---

    Follow more ST podcast channels:

    All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7

    ST Podcast website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

    ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa

    ---

    Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:

    The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB

    Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX

    ---

    #greenpulse

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  • S2E16: The emerging ocean economy in South-east Asia

    Businesses are starting to recognise the potential of the emerging blue economy. 

    Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

    A healthy ocean is one of humanity’s greatest defences against climate change, and businesses are now starting to recognise the importance – and potential – of the emerging blue economy. 

    From sustainable aquaculture and farming practices, to offshore renewables and sustainable shipping, the ocean is becoming a frontier for innovation and investment. 

    The involvement of the private sector can bring in much-needed funding to ensure that the oceans are managed sustainably. 

    But what are the opportunities in this emerging sector, and is there a tension between profit-making and conservation? Tune in to this episode to hear more from Dr Alfredo Giron, head of ocean at the World Economic Forum.

    Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

    1:06 What is the blue economy? 

    6:35 What are the traditional and emerging sectors in the ocean economy? 

    10:22 How can opportunities in the ocean economy be made available to developing countries? 

    14:59 What are some examples of bankable ocean projects? 

    17:45 What do countries think of the potential of the ocean economy? 

    22:55 What is the appetite like among businesses? 

    Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/848W

    Read her articles: https://str.sg/JLM2

    Follow David Fogarty on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jcvy

    Read his articles: https://str.sg/JLMu

    Hosts: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Natasha Liew 

    Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

    Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops:

    Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf

    Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY

    Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag

    Feedback to: [email protected]

    ---

    Follow more ST podcast channels:

    All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7

    ST Podcast website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

    ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa

    ---

    Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:

    The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB

    Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX

    ---

    #greenpulse

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  • S2E15: Is it time to focus more on climate adaptation?

    With countries scaling back on climate action, should the world start preparing for harsher climate impact?

    Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

    Given the geopolitical headwinds on climate action, should countries start focusing on climate adaptation? There are two key prongs of climate action – mitigation are efforts to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, while adaptation involves preparation for climate impacts. 

    Mitigation has long been a key focus of climate action globally. But with the United States, one of the world’s largest emitters, backing out of the Paris Agreement, and many other countries and companies scaling back on climate action, should the world start to prioritise climate adaptation? 

    Join Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty as they discuss this question in this episode. 

    Have a listen and let us know your thoughts!

    Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

    1:39 What is climate adaptation?

    4:03 What climate impacts does Asia have to prepare for? 

    7:40 What are some examples of climate adaptation?

    11:03 What is hindering progress on adaptation?

    14:03 What are the challenges to scaling adaptation finance? 

    Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/848W

    Read her articles: https://str.sg/JLM2

    Follow David Fogarty on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jcvy

    Read his articles: https://str.sg/JLMu

    Hosts: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

    Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

    Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops:

    Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf

    Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY

    Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag

    Feedback to: [email protected]

    ---

    Follow more ST podcast channels:

    All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7

    ST Podcast website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

    ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa

    ---

    Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:

    The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB

    Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX

    ---

    #greenpulse

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

About Green Pulse

From the publisher's feed

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, we discuss how environmental issues intersect with business, politics and society.

More shows like Green Pulse

Radiolab by WNYC Studios

Radiolab

43,859 Listeners

Planet Money by NPR

Planet Money

30,641 Listeners

Global News Podcast by BBC World Service

Global News Podcast

7,568 Listeners

FT News Briefing by Financial Times

FT News Briefing

642 Listeners

Drilled: Displaced by Pushkin Industries

Drilled: Displaced

2,212 Listeners

Outrage + Optimism by Persephonica and Global Optimism

Outrage + Optimism

459 Listeners

The Climate Question by BBC World Service

The Climate Question

177 Listeners

Volts by David Roberts

Volts

636 Listeners

The Rest Is Politics by Goalhanger

The Rest Is Politics

3,023 Listeners

Zero: The Climate Race by Bloomberg

Zero: The Climate Race

229 Listeners