It's becoming harder and harder to decipher the signal from the noise - no matter what we read/hear.

The climate is no different, lobbying, politics, unethical corporate behaviour are just some reasons mis/disinformation is rife across the space. Couple that with the manipulative and sensationalist nature of social media platforms creates an unruly storm preventing robust climate policy and transition away from fossil fuels.

This is why today's episode is so important. We spoke to Chris Cooper, a disinformation expert and Co-Founder of Research & Action Hub, who sheds light on tactics used, highlighting examples from the Australian Liberal Party and also use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs).

Hear Chris speak about:

- Shift to climate delayism

- Challenge of 'trustworthy' content and role of social media

- How political and lobbying actors dissuade pro climate views

- Messaging climate information in response to cultural values

We spoke to Chris the week before a US election, so no doubt a timely listen, as the energy transition continues as a political football.

Hope you enjoy this listen.

What a year! Wrapping up 2024, is the second episode of our Climate Policy series with Net Nada.

We have one the most dynamic and driven people Australia's climate-tech space - Stanley Tanudjaja.

Stan recently completed his Honours in Renewable Energy Engineering, and also boasts an impressive experience including renewable energy consulting, academia in labs and three venture backed start-ups.

His most recent venture was co-founding Giants Collective, bringing together some of the world's most ambitious young people to build world-changing things.

Ready to answer the big questions, hear Stan talk about:

A highly enjoyable conversation at the amazing Greenhouse space and can't wait to see what Stan has in store in the future!

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Show Notes

We're back after a bit of a break - and we've got a super listen featuring Eezu Tan of Climate Writers, in collaboration with the team at Net Nada!

Eezu is also the co-founder of a grassroots community called Climate Writers. Once a month, she gathers friends in a room to write to letters to politicians on climate action and learn from experts. Since starting two years ago, Climate Writers has sent 400+ personalised letters, welcomed 180+ people and have had dozens of meetings with MPs across Greater Sydney.

Hear more about:

• How Climate Writers began

• Impact of Climate Writers - including policy wins!

• Getting more diverse voices in climate

• Her work in the climate-tech space, at Cecil and Gridsight

Writing letters to MPs is an underrated, yet fantastic way to make a meaningful impact on climate.

Learn more about Eezu's great work in this episode, and feel free to reach out to her and the Climate Writers team!

• Climate Writers instagram ⁠@climatewriters⁠

• Join our next session: ⁠lu.ma/climatewriters⁠

• Climate Writers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-writers/

India’s growing demand in urbanisation and energy poses an urgent challenge in its decarbonisation efforts.

💡 Welcoming our final guest of the season, Mahak Agrawal, a Sustainability and Urban Planner expert and Global Campaigns Lead at Climate Clock, talks to us about her insights on the climate progress and status in India that challenges our pursuit of a renewable future.

As a recognised expert in ESG reporting, Mahak has authored numerous scientific publications on climate change and sustainability. She served as an expert reviewer for the IPCC and Subject Matter Expert for the Government of India. 

Listen more to better understand: 

➡️Attitude towards Climate Action in India

➡️Levers of change in reforming climate policy

➡️Urban planning and links between architecture and climate

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#ClimateAction #Environment #Sustainability #Greenfluence🌱

Can we shift from a dig and ship, to a mining and making economy? 

💡Monica Richter, an accomplished Senior Manager Low Carbon Futures at WWF and Project Director at Materials and Embodied Carbon Leaders Alliance (MECLA), talks with us this week to share her insights on how we can think about decarbonisation and our understanding of embodied carbon.

With over two decades experience in the sustainability space, she has kickstarted several initiatives including the Business Renewables Centre-Australia, MECLA and Community of Science Based Targets in Australia. 

Listen more to a pioneer in Australia’s climate landscape talk about: 

➡️Disconnect between politics and fruitful climate policy

➡️Levers of change in reducing embodied carbon

➡️Timber to Engineered Wood

➡️A sector breakdown for decarbonisation

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#CarbonEmissions #Environment #Sustainability #Greenfluence🌱

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Monica's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-richter-31bb3ba/

Welcome to Part 2!

We’re back with Part 2 of our special podcast and this year’s hackathon theme is circular economy. We’re excited to collaborate with Sustainable Innovators Club proudly named after the iconic SIC hackathon. 

This episode we dive in and explore the student hackathon experience and what their current start-up journey is looking like. 

For Part 2 of this episode we’ve invited the lovely co-founders of GlowCo:

Tahlia Brown (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahlia-brown?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app)

and

Milind Bordia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/milind-bordia?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app)

Find out about their hackathon experiences and entrepreneurship journey. If you’re curious about it, revisit our past episode UQIES hackathon special and stay tuned for more in Season 6.

Last year we did an episode with our friends University of Queensland Innovation and Entrepreneurship Society (UQIES) on the Sustainable Innovation Challenge (SIC) Hackathon. 

We’re back with another special podcast and this year’s hackathon theme is circular economy. We’re excited to collaborate with Sustainable Innovators Club, proudly named after the iconic SIC hackathon. 

This episode we dive in and explore the student hackathon experience and what their current startup journey is looking like. 

Part one of this episode we’ve invited the lovely cofounders of MUSHEE:

Patrick Yu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-yu-9b9a39226/) 

and
Siddhant Sharma (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sid-sharma-2b7634156/)

Find out about their experiences, entrepreneurship and technologies in the space! Enjoy learning about hackathons and stay tuned for part 2.

Air pollution and heatwaves are just some of the few climate issues that pose significant dangers to our health long-term, but how?

Given the current climate landscape, it’s no surprise to Kim Loo that patient healthcare outcomes are beginning to reflect this, highlighting the urgent need for systemic reforms to address the growing climate impacts on public health. 

Joining us this week is Kim Loo, a renowned General Practitioner and Climate Advocate, who will share her intriguing insights on the connections between climate change and the future of our health outcomes. She’s been a trailblazer in social and environmental determinants of health advocacy so join us this week to hear more on her works!

Listen more to hear about: 

➡️Kim Loo’s journey into climate justice

➡️Links between climate change and health outcomes

➡️How to have meaningful advocacy with a politician

➡️Importance of engaging ethnic communities into the climate solutions conversation

A healthier environment creates healthier outcomes for society - Kim's work is invaluable in making this happen.

An episode not to be missed!

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Cyclones, bushfires, floods - just some of the natural disasters have become very risky business for Australians.

As an expert in the physical risk space Alex Pui understands well the importance of data and modelling in managing these hazards. He is currently Senior Vice President of the Climate and Sustainability Consulting at

Alex has over a decade experience in climate modelling across Australia, Singapore and Japan with extensive experience across banking and insurance sectors. As a thought leader, he has spoken at leading organisations such as Harvard and The Economist.

Listen more to hear about: 

➡️How climate risk is perceived in Japan 

➡️Transitioning from research to the corporate world 

➡️Why individuals should care about climate risk

➡️Why climate risk is material for businesses, e.g. in insurance industry

Climate change affects us all, don't miss hearing Alex's expertise on how we can manage it. Hope you enjoy this episode!

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Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-pui-94a33821/

Alex's Climate/Industry Blog: https://www.actuaries.digital/author/alex-pui/

It's no mean feat, but Adam Verwey, Founder and CEO of SIX, wants to shake things up, giving Aussie retail investors more say than they've ever had...

SIX's mission to increase the shareholder power of investors by providing opportunities to drive positive ethical change at Australia’s largest companies, as well as unlocking capital for new and emerging for-purpose companies.

Adam is also founder of Future Super, Australia's first fossil fuel free super fund.

We had a great conversation talking about:

- His formative years in Broken Hill shaping a sense of justice

- Changing things up at Future Super

- Shareholder activism

- Exciting things for SIX including their shareholder campaigns!

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SIX Website: https://www.six-invest.com.au/

SIX LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-investment-exchange/

Adam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-verwey-77668913/