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Cool it Down

Cool it Down

by BBC Media Action

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One Health, Hope, and a Greener Future: Finale with Dia Mirza

About this podcast

Cool It Down is a climate podcast that is about innovators, change-makers and entrepreneurs who are taking actions, creating solutions and inspiring many. The series features voices of experts and practitioners who unpack the problem to solve and discuss emerging opportunities for addressing impacts of climate change. Each episode explores and offers simple doable actions that individuals can take, and ideas and inspiration for entrepreneurs to build businesses on.

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Episodes

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  • One Health, Hope, and a Greener Future: Finale with Dia Mirza · 1 h 12 minIn the last and final episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema brings together inspiring voices to explore the intersection of climate change, health, and sustainability. She engages…
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Climate Action · 48 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema brings together two inspiring conversations with sustainability leaders Anirban Ghosh from the Mahindra Group and Swati Kalra, a…
  • Seeds of Change: Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Action · 43 minIn this insightful episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema delves into the intricate relationship between agriculture and climate change with four passionate advocates for sustainable…
  • Policy Insights for Climate Action · 47 minIn this compelling episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema brings together three inspiring voices in the climate action space. Ashish Beergi, a social entrepreneur, shares his journey…
  • Sustainable Fashion: Embracing Thrifting and Textile Recycling · 34 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, host RJ Sayema delves into the transformative potential of the shared economy in waste management and sustainable fashion. She engages with…
  • E-Mobility · 38 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, Shruti Narayan, Regional Director at C40 Cities, and Anirudh Arun,Co-founder and CEO of BluSmart Fleet, delve into the transformative role of…
  • A Guide to Eco-Friendly Celebrations · 36 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema dives into the world of sustainable weddings with insights from sustainability expert Swati Singh Sambyal and green event planner…
  • Narratives to Inspire Climate Action · 43 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, we delve into the power of storytelling and education in addressing climate change. Featuring insightful conversations with Radharani Mitra and…
  • Rethinking Food for a Greener Future · 31 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema explores the future of sustainable food with Chef Radhika Khandelwal and Dr. Jessica Fanzo. Chef Radhika shares her journey in…
  • Bridging Traditions: Indigenous Knowledge for Environmental Stewardship · 34 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema engages with Pranab Ranjan, an expert on natural resource management from the Center from Land Governance and Dimgong Rongmei…
  • Solar Energy and Sustainable Living · 46 minIn this special episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema brings together three powerful voices shaping the conversation on climate action and sustainability with a focus on solar…
  • Art for Change: Creativity, Culture, and Climate Action · 39 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, discover how art and popular culture are driving climate action. RJ Sayema dives into the intersection of creativity, culture, and environmental…
  • Sustainable Packaging · 40 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, Rishika Reddy and Dr. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad delve into the urgent need for sustainable packaging and its role in combating environmental…
  • Threads of Change: Sustainable Fashion · 42 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, Aditi Mayer, Gigi Mathews, and Professor Parikshit Goswami come together to discuss the pressing issue of textile waste and sustainable fashion…
  • Foundations to Future: Sustainable Architecture · 33 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema chats with architects Marion Weiss, Michael Manfredi, and resilience expert Dr. Anshu Sharma about the powerful link between…
  • Trash to Treasure: Innovating with E-waste · 29 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema delves into the pressing issue of electronic waste (e-waste) with Veena Sahajwalla, a recycling and green manufacturing expert, and…
  • Social Enterprises in Solving Water Crisis · 40 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema engages with Professor V. Srinivas Chary, Director of the Centre for Environment, Urban Governance, and Infrastructure Development…
  • Bees, Biodiversity, and Beyond: Collective Action for Sustainability · 33 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, Pratim Roy and Supriya Sahu explore the intricate relationship between development, climate change, and community involvement. Pratim highlights…
  • Road to Sustainability: Public Transport and Climate Solutions · 30 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, host RJ Sayema is joined by two experts, Rupa Nandy and Girish, for an insightful discussion on the future of public transport and its role in…
  • Cooling the Planet: Biodiversity and Sustainability · 50 minIn this episode of Cool It Down, we explore the deep connections between overconsumption, waste, and climate change. In conversation with RJ Sayema, Vimlendu Jha discusses the…

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