Steering Sustainability
Steering Sustainability
Podcast Description
How renewable are renewables? How do we feed 8 billion people? Why is 30% the magic number for protection in protected area management? And how we can adapt to the challenges we face today in sustainable and resilient ways?
Welcome to Steering Sustainability, where we explore the questions that need to be asked – and answered – to unlock a better future.
Join Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray and Dr Ariane Gienger, as they tackle these questions, and try to understand the challenges and opportunities in answering them.
Steering Sustainability explores options for nourishing humanity and preserving ecosystems, delve into the environmental and social impacts of the green transition and reflect on the importance of engaging diverse communities in our pursuit of sustainability.
Steering Sustainability is supported by the University of Adelaide’s FAME Sustainability Strategy. It is produced by Solstice Podcasting in collaboration with Ramona Palfy.
Melissa’s research profile: https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/melissa.nursey-bray
Ariane’s research profile: https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/ariane.gienger
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The podcast focuses on critical sustainability questions encompassing food security for a growing population, the effectiveness of protecting 30% of the planet for biodiversity, and the exploration of renewable energy resources, with episodes addressing topics like green colonialism and engaging communities in sustainability efforts.
How renewable are renewables? How do we feed 8 billion people? Why is 30% the magic number for protection in protected area management? And how we can adapt to the challenges we face today in sustainable and resilient ways?
Welcome to Steering Sustainability, where we explore the questions that need to be asked – and answered – to unlock a better future.
Join Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray and Dr Ariane Gienger, as they tackle these questions, and try to understand the challenges and opportunities in answering them.
Steering Sustainability explores options for nourishing humanity and preserving ecosystems, delve into the environmental and social impacts of the green transition and reflect on the importance of engaging diverse communities in our pursuit of sustainability.
Steering Sustainability is supported by the University of Adelaide’s FAME Sustainability Strategy. It is produced by Solstice Podcasting in collaboration with Ramona Palfy.
- Melissa’s research profile: https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/melissa.nursey-bray
- Ariane’s research profile: https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/ariane.gienger
We know climate action is crucial, yet so many of us struggle to live fully sustainable lives. But does it really matter how much we, as individuals, engage in climate action? Who is ultimately responsible for addressing global challenges like climate change?
Melissa and Ariane sit down with Dr Scott Hanson-Easey from the School of Public Health at the University of Adelaide to explore the often-discussed gap between knowledge and action in addressing climate change.
Drawing on his background in health promotion, science communication, psychology, and social policy, Scott shares fascinating reflections on why people’s behaviours often fall short of their ideals and discusses the kinds of contextual transformations that could help individuals better align the two, paving the way for more meaningful and sustained climate action.
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- Scott’s recommendations:
- Naomi Klein: “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs The Climate”
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