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Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast

The UN's Global Adaptation Network

Ever wondered how we can beat the climate crisis? RESILIENCE brings you inspiring stories from people all over the world who are adapting to climate change in p...

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How AI Is Tackling Climate Change
From predicting floods before they happen to reforesting landscapes at lightning speed, AI is expected to revolutionize how we adapt to climate change. But with great power comes great responsibility. And can we really tackle climate change with machines that produce titanic quantities of carbon emissions and waste? Himanshu Gupta, CEO of ClimateAI, shares his journey from rural India to Silicon Valley, revealing how AI is helping farmers grow climate-resilient crops. Plus, Eleonore Fournier-Tombs from the UN University shares some groundbreaking uses of AI and how to balance innovation with ethics. Find out more:· Report: Navigating New Horizons· Artificial Intelligence End-to-end· Climate AI· United Nations University Centre for Policy Research
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How the Media Covers Climate Adaptation
What makes a climate story go viral? Why are stories so important for making sense of the climate crisis How can the media convey the urgency without breeding despair? Lis and Marcus sit down with The New York Times’ adaptation reporter Christopher Flavelle to explore these questions. Plus, the filmmaker and explorer Malaika Vaz shares what it’s like to capture victims of the climate crisis and tell their story to a global audience.Find out more:· Christopher Flavelle· Untamed Planet· Climate Solutions Series
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How To Tackle Extreme Heat
In this episode of RESILIENCE, we look at the growing threat of extreme heat. What does it feel like to live in a city that regularly hits 50°C? How do we adapt when our traditional air-conditioning systems pump out even more planet-heating gases? We explore some bold insights with Professor Toby Peters, a global expert in sustainable cooling, and Shahzad Qureshi, the visionary behind the Urban Forest movement in Pakistan.Find out more:Cool CoalitionUN Secretary General’s Call to Action on Extreme HeatGlobal Cooling PledgeCooler Finance: Mobilizing Investment for the Developing World’s Sustainable Cooling Needs
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How To Accelerate Climate Adaptation Finance
Keisha and Marcus dive into the complex but fundamental question of adaptation finance and how to unlock the billions needed to adapt to escalating climate crisis. UNEP’s Executive Director Inger Andersen discusses the key findings from the latest Adaptation Gap Report, highlighting innovative financing solutions and demonstrating why investing in adaptation isn’t just necessary – it’s smart economics. The question isn’t whether we can afford to adapt, but whether we can afford not to.Find out more:· Adaptation Gap Report 2024· UNEP and climate adaptation· Emissions Gap Report 2024
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How Restoring Nature Can Heal The Climate
Lis and Marcus pose what could be one of the most important questions of the 21st century – to what extent can restoring nature tackle the climate crisis? The award-winning restoration hero Constantino Aucca Chutas explains what drove him to plant ten million trees to protect his indigenous community from the impacts of melting glaciers. Plus, Mirey Atallah from UNEP tells us why a grand restoration project in Africa is generating hope for the future. Find out more:UN Decade on Ecosystem RestorationThe Great Green Wall of AfricaGlobal Fund for Ecosystem-based AdaptationWhat Is Ecosystem-based Adaptation?Acción Andina
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Ever wondered how we can beat the climate crisis? RESILIENCE brings you inspiring stories from people all over the world who are adapting to climate change in practical, creative and innovative ways. In each episode you’ll hear the world’s greatest climate experts talk about the hottest topics – how award-winning African architects are changing the future of climate-resilient buildings, the use of artificial intelligence to help farmers grow food in tough conditions, and the power of forests in protecting people from climate disasters. Join us as we adapt to climate change one conversation at a time. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the UN Environment Programme.

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