Episodes
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Creating School Climate Action Plans
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Across the UK, emissions from schools make up 2% of the total, and 36% of public sector emissions, and the DfE has said every school in England should have a climate action plan in place by 2025.
Join our guests Sarah Mills, a Climate Action Advisor for the charity Let's Go Zero, and Kate Waterfield, the Sustainability Lead at Brookhurst Primary School in Leamington Spa, to find out how schools are responding to this need for a climate action plan, what it looks like in practice, and what support is available to schools to help them to develop and deliver it.
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Sustainable Sports: Warwickshire Clubs Leading Change
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Although playing sport is good for our mental and physical health, local sports clubs are increasingly susceptible to impacts of climate change such as floods and heatwaves. In this episode we hear from two local Warwickshire clubs - Fillongley Cricket Club and Stratford Boat Club - who have been taking steps to reduce their impact on the environment around them. Hear from Stephen Gardner and Claudine Pearson, who talk about their work and share lots of advice and suggestions for other sports clubs looking to start their sustainability journey.
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
The Impact of Warwickshire's Waterways
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Find out how Warwickshire's rivers, canals, and other waterways can enhance your health and wellbeing!
Diving into a discussion about the increasing importance of our waterways is Dr Jon Radley, Curator of Natural Sciences at Heritage & Culture Warwickshire (part of Warwickshire County Council) and Matt Bishop, Director of Warwick Boats and the Leam Boat Centre. Together, they share how these natural assets have been important in connecting communities for centuries and continue to play a crucial role in promoting physical and mental health as well as supporting a diverse ecosystem.
This latest episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to connect with nature, improve their mental health, and learn about the rich history and biodiversity of our local water bodies.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Climate Hubs
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Climate hubs are physical spaces in town centres where people can get together to find out about sustainable living, make plans, exchange ideas and hold events. There are two new hubs opening in Warwickshire in Spring 2024 - one in Rugby and one in Stratford. In this episode, Alex Becker from Transition Town Rugby, and Stephen Norrie from Net Zero Stratford, talk about what their respective hubs and what a difference they can make to their communities.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Community Action
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
All across Warwickshire there are groups of local people who are concerned about climate change and have joined together to run events, raise awareness, share ideas and deliver projects to reduce carbon emissions.
Sharing some examples of this in practice, and discussing the benefits of community groups working in collaboration with town and parish councils, our guests include Bob Sherman, co-founder and Chair of the Low Carbon Warwickshire Network and Andrew Maliphant, Environmental and Sustainability Advisor to the Society of Local Clerks.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Youth Perspectives on Climate Change
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
What do young people in Warwickshire really think about climate change? Is climate anxiety really a thing? What are they doing themselves to take action and what would they like to see happen in schools and colleges? Listen to Riyasa and Adam from the Warwickshire Youth Council share their perspectives on all things climate change.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Building a Sustainable Future for Warwickshire
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Warwickshire County Council's Sustainable Futures Strategy sets out how they will work with others to mitigate climate change and to work towards fulfilling the county's net zero commitments. Listen to the council's Head of Climate Change Sarah Stear discuss what this means in practice for council services and Warwickshire communities with Heather Timms, the Portfolio Holder for Environment, Climate and Culture.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Planting Trees in Warwickshire
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
How will Warwickshire County Council achieve the ambition to plant a tree for every Warwickshire resident by 2030? Listen to two of the Council's landscape and environment team discuss the Council's new tree nursery and learn more about the advice, support and funding available to community groups, partners and local councils to make sure we're successful in planting the right trees in the right place across the county.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Developing Future Skills in Warwickshire
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
It’s estimated that by 2050, four out of five jobs in the UK will be supporting the transition to net zero. Our guests include Dr Ben Silverstone, Associate Professor and Head of the WMG Skills Unit at the University of Warwick, and Louise Stolz, Business Skills Support Officer in Warwickshire County Council's Economy and Skills team. Together, they discuss the change needed to develop a workforce with the future skills to deliver on net zero ambitions, the opportunities for individuals and the economy and what support is already available for businesses in Warwickshire.
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Healthcare and the Climate Crisis
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
How big is the carbon footprint of healthcare in Warwickshire and what is the NHS doing to lessen its impact on the environment? Listen to local GP Dr Kirsty Beckett and South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust Sustainability Manager Cris Calleja discuss the importance of reducing healthcare carbon emissions in the county, and the actions they are taking to do so.
Sustainable Warwickshire
Climate change is one of the most important issues facing the world. Warwickshire is seeing an increase in flooding, heatwaves, drought and wildfires, all posing a direct risk to Warwickshire’s communities and economy.
At the same time, with thousands of acres of habitats lost to development, and pollution affecting our natural environment,
the decline in biodiversity is impacting directly on our wellbeing and
economic prosperity.
This Warwickshire County Council podcast is for those people living and working in Warwickshire, who care about climate change and ensuring that Warwickshire is sustainable now and for future generations.
It features conversations with people from our public, private and voluntary sectors, all taking action to reduce carbon emissions, support biodiversity and promote economic growth.