Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pledges And Progress | 20230102 | In the first programme in this series Amol Rajan and guests examine the pledges that have been made on climate change and how far we have gone towards meeting them. What has worked to reduce greenhouse gasses and what's not working, including the role of COP. Is the commitment to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees the right one? Graihagh Jackson, presenter of the BBC podcast The Climate Question' is with Amol, alongside guests Professor Saleemul Huq, Mikaela Loach, Emeritus Professor Bill McGuire and Sarah Bell Producers Nick Holland & Marianna Brain Sound design Graham Puddifoot Editor Lizzi Watson Production Coordinators Siobhan Reed, Helena Warwick-Cross and Sophie Hill Amol Rajan explores the tension between climate-change aspirations and achievements. How the world should change after the coronavirus pandemic. | |
| 02 | Behaviour and communication | 20230103 | What personal lifestyle habits are we prepared to give up to stop global warming and who bears responsibility for changing our behaviour? Is it the state or the individual? Amol Rajan discusses why we continue to live the way we do, despite knowing the planet is heating up. Is it ignorance or denial? Perhaps the problems is with the way we talk about climate change. If so, then how does the discourse need to change? Graihagh Jackson, presenter of the BBC podcast The Climate Question' is with Amol Rajan alongside guests Tom Bailey, Meghan Kennedy-Woodard and George Marshall. Producers Nick Holland and Marianna Brain What lifestyle habits are we prepared to give up to stop climate change? With Amol Rajan. How the world should change after the coronavirus pandemic. | |
| 03 | Green Economy, Money And Prosperity | 20230104 | Amol Rajan explores what switching to a green economy may mean for the way we live and work and whether it's compatible with financial growth. If, for the sake of the planet we need to cut production, consumption and perhaps profit, then how will we pay for the essential services we need in the future? There are some difficult choices to make that sound particularly tough amid a cost-of-living crisis. However, despite all the difficulties, there are those who foresee a cleaner, fairer and more enriching world. Graihagh Jackson, presenter of the BBC podcast The Climate Question' is with Amol Rajan alongside guests Professor Tim Jackson, Bernice Lee, Najma Mohamed and Dr Rhian-Mari Thomas Producers Nick Holland and Marianna Brain Sound design Graham Puddifoot Editor Lizzi Watson Production co-ordinators Siobhan Reed, Sophie Hill, Helena Warwick-Cross Amol Rajan explores what moving to a green economy may mean for the way we live and work. How the world should change after the coronavirus pandemic. | |
| 04 | Green Technology And Innovation | 20230105 | Will technology and innovation slow down or even reverse climate change? Amol Rajan looks at some of the existing innovations that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and also at some of those still being developed. He asks whether we're relying too much on the promise of technology that either isn't ready yet or can't work at scale. Graihagh Jackson, presenter of the BBC podcast The Climate Question' is with Amol alongside guests the former President of Kiribati Anote Tong, James Arbib, Aoife O'Leary and Dr Jan Rosenow. Producers Nick Holland and Marianna Brain Sound design Graham Puddifoot Editor Lizzi Watson Production coordinators Siobhan Reed, Helena Warwick-Cross and Sophie Hill To what extent can technology mitigate the effects climate change? With Amol Rajan. How the world should change after the coronavirus pandemic. | |
| 05 | Leadership | 20230106 | 20230108 (R4) | What type of leadership does the world need to tackle global warming? Amol Rajan discusses whether people with power are doing enough to solve the climate crisis. Are politicians just too focused on the ballot box to take long term decisions? What about the role of celebrities and business leaders? Graihagh Jackson, presenter of the BBC podcast The Climate Question' is with Amol alongside guests Lord Deben, Greg Jackson, Monika Langthaler and Professor Daniel Schrag. Producers Nick Holland and Marianna Brain Sound design Graham Puddifoot Editor Lizzi Watson Production coordinators Sophie Hill, Helena Warwick-Cross and Siobhan Reed Are people with power doing enough to solve the climate crisis? With Amol Rajan. How the world should change after the coronavirus pandemic. What type of leadership does the world need to tackle global warming? Amol Rajan discusses whether people with power are doing enough to solve the climate crisis. Are politicians just too focused on the ballot box to take long term decisions? What about the role of celebrities and business leaders? Graihagh Jackson, presenter of the BBC podcast The Climate Question' is with Amol alongside guests Lord Deben, Greg Jackson, Monika Langthaler and Professor Daniel Schrag. Producers Nick Holland and Marianna Brain Are people with power doing enough to solve the climate crisis? With Amol Rajan. How the world should change after the coronavirus pandemic. |