Green Earth podcast

Why do people instinctively reach for the "regular" product over the eco-friendly one, even when they're identical? In this episode, we tackle this frustrating perception problem with sustainable products and explore how we don't need to fight it,...

Going paperless sounds like an obvious win for the planet, but the reality is far more complicated than that. Yes, physical books require cutting down trees and traveling across the globe. But e-readers carry a significant carbon footprint before...

In this episode, we break down the key institutions, frameworks, and standards shaping carbon markets today. From the Science Based Targets initiative and the GHG Protocol to certification giants like Verra and Gold Standard, from the EU's CSRD to...

We often assume sustainability is a modern invention, but history is full of long-term environmental thinking... Even when the original plans didn't pan out as expected. In this episode, we explore the fascinating story of Sweden's Visingsö Oak...

What if farming could actually heal the land instead of depleting it? In this episode, we travel to Uganda to speak with David Pascal Atugumye from Green Earth, who's working on the ground with smallholder farmers to transform how they grow cacao,...

The companies planning their carbon offset strategies now are going to have a serious edge over those that wait. In this episode, we break down how leading businesses are using carbon credits as a strategic tool to accelerate real decarbonisation,...

In this episode of the Green Earth Podcast, we explore how businesses can thrive by adopting sustainable practices. Discover why integrating sustainability into your strategy is not only good for the planet but also can bring competitive advantages...

In this episode, we explore the intersection of nature conservation, carbon markets, and community empowerment. With over three decades of global experience, Cheri Sugal shares compelling stories from the frontline of conservation efforts, offering...

In this episode of the Green Earth Podcast, we sit down with Melissa Lindsay — founder and CEO of Emstream and Emsurge— to unpack the fundamentals of the carbon market. From understanding how carbon credits work to exploring their role in global...

Think sustainability is a modern invention? Think again. In this episode, we challenge the assumption that we're the first civilization to believe that we'll face environmental collapse—and discover we're far from it. From the ancient Epic of...

Once the world's fourth-largest lake, the Aral Sea has become one of the planet's most devastating environmental disasters. But what if we could transform this wasteland into something alive again? In this episode, we'll explore the ambitious...

In this episode, we sit down with Megan Harper, Sustainability Manager at Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists, to explore her inspiring journey from communications professional to sustainability leader. Megan shares how she turned a monthly...

In this episode, we dive into the realities of building large-scale carbon projects in Africa with Rene Velasquez, Founder of the Carbon Exposure Project and Co-Host of This Week in Carbon. Rene brings invaluable insights from the front lines of...

How do you go from a sketch on paper into a 40-year reforestation programme—or a clean-cookstove project that dramatically cuts household firewood demand and pays for itself in healthier lungs and less air pollution? In this episode, we sit down...

In this episode of The Green Earth Podcast, we speak with Tom Hills from SCB Group to explore the changing nature of carbon units—from hands-on community work to international compliance frameworks like CORSIA. Tom reflects on project experiences...

How can carbon markets help us reach net-zero? In this episode of the Green Earth Podcast, Pedro sits down with Rich Gilmore, CEO of Carbon Growth Partners, to unpack the realities and misconceptions surrounding carbon credits, corporate...

Can sustainability and profitability go hand in hand? In this episode of the Green Earth Podcast, we sit down with Nick van Heeswijk, co-founder of Corekees, to explore how everyday people can invest directly in nature-based projects that generate...

Can we restore degraded ecosystems while benefitting local communities? In this episode, we explore how nature-based solutions and carbon financing are transforming conservation and land restoration. Join us as Rieks Bosch—an expert with decades of...

In this episode of the Green Earth Podcast, we welcome the project director of the Bulindi Chimpanzee Habitat Restoration Project and primatologist Dr Matt McLennan. We talk about how this innovative initiative is not only safeguarding the natural...

As regular citizens, it is often common to feel distant from international treaties and negotiations. However, the Paris Agreement is a cornerstone of global environmental action, and it will—directly or indirectly—impact your day-to-day life. In...

When talking about carbon projects, it’s natural to focus on the carbon emissions said projects are capturing or avoiding. However, the positive impacts from high quality carbon projects goes much further. In this episode, we talk to Haron Wachira,...

If you plant a tree in your backyard… will you earn a carbon unit? Carbon units, also known as carbon credits, are an essential tool for the global plan towards sustainability. Even though they are pretty simple to understand, it's still very common...