Visioning, Rebelling, Adapting: Sustaining Hope in Hell – 4th May 2022, 14:00 BST (15:00 CEST)
A conversation on hope and the climate crisis with Jonathon Porritt and Rebecca Laycock Pederson, hosted by the Master’s in Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability.
Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visioning-rebelling-adapting-sustaining-hope-in-hell-tickets-313238243017
New Nuclear: What’s at Stake for Wildlife? – WEBINAR, 7th October 2021
As we fight to salvage our world from the ravages of the climate crisis, why would we choose to inflict further harm on species already struggling to survive?
This forum will explore what can be done to prevent the harm that new nuclear plants would cause. How can we halt the further unnecessary destruction of our last remaining wild spaces? And if we replace nuclear power with renewable energy, have we also adequately addressed the negative impacts of these industries on wildlife?
Join Jonathon, Juliet Davenport (Good Energy), Craig Bennett (The Wildlife Trusts) and actress Diana Quick for a round-table discussion, followed by an opportunity to put questions to the panel.
More details here: https://gmdcnd.com/wildlife/
Register for the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xYfWjvQbREyRK_Y-H0nBow
This event is organised by Greater Manchester & District CND, Nuclear Free Local Authorities, Beyond Nuclear, and Chernobyl Children’s Project UK.
ClimateCast – Sky News podcast
Do Extinction Rebellion have the power to make a difference?
The campaign group are renowned for their disruptive and controversial tactics – but does their civil disobedience have an impact on the policy and action that could solve climate change? In this episode of ClimateCast from Sky News, Anna Jones explores with Jonathon the impact of Extinction Rebellion.
First aired by Sky News, 27th August 2021.
edie Sustainability Leaders Forum 2021
edie’s annual event is one of the must-attend highlights of the year, with contributions and workshops by inspiring leaders at the forefront of the global transition to a Net Zero, circular and just economy. Across three days, 90 contributors from business, NGOs, government and investors connect around a common goal: solving the climate crisis.
Jonathon’s keynote (on 4th February) focuses on ‘Inclusive Capitalism: Reimagining the Future of Business‘.
Agenda and passes for all events:
https://event.edie.net/forum/agenda/ https://event.edie.net/forum/2021-pass/
Transformers Podcast, with Kaj Embren
Jonathon and Kaj discuss ‘Hope in Hell’ as a call to action on the Climate Emergency (click below to play).
Jonathon Porritt | Hope in Hell, a “call to action” on the Climate Emergency
First published by Kaj Embren, 22nd December 2020
Old Fox Young Fox podcast, with Jeremy Woolwich and Oliver Happy
What’s the role of civil disobedience in activism? Should we feel guilty at not having done enough – or is that energy better used in making small changes to help fight climate change? Jonathon, Jeremy and Oliver discuss the Climate Emergency and why, against all the odds, there’s still hope.
First published by Old Fox Young Fox, 28th November 2020
The Future is Beautiful podcast with Amisha Ghadiali: authentic hope, staying grounded and intergenerational justice
Amisha and Jonathon’s conversation guides us not to sweat perfectionism, and to understand our spiritual insights as a powerful call to action.
First published by The Future is Beautiful, 22nd October 2020
Fully Charged podcast with Robert Llewellyn
An informative and entertaining ramble through topics explored in Jonathon’s book, Hope in Hell.
First published by Fully Charged, 14th September 2020
Sustainable Food Trust podcast with Patrick Holden
Jonathon and Sustainable Food Trust Founding Director, Patrick Holden, discuss food and farming. For instance, how might differences of opinion between conservation groups and farming organisations have led to a separation of policy and public understanding of the relationship between food production and nature? On food and farming change, Jonathon explains why addressing food waste and reducing reliance on intensively-reared, factory-farmed meat are vital in maintaining a habitable planet for future generations.
https://sustainablefoodtrust.org/podcast/episode-18-with-jonathon-porritt/
First published by the Sustainable Food Trust, 14th August 2020
‘Hope, Rage and What We’re Going to Do About It’: Outrage + Optimism Podcast with Christiana Figueres
Christiana, Jonathon and the Outrage + Optimism team discuss the role that rage and hope play in pushing us to ask ourselves in light of the Climate Emergency, ‘What are you going to do about it?’
(Click logo for link to Episode 65:)
Also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2FnC48e
First published by Outrage + Optimism, 14th August 2020
‘Zoom in on Net Zero’ video interview for BusinessGreen
In the latest in BusinessGreen’s series of ‘Zoom in on Net Zero’ interviews, Jonathon joined BusinessGreen Deputy Editor Michael Holder for a wide-ranging discussion covering the challenges of Net Zero, and his new book, Hope in Hell.
https://www.businessgreen.com/interview/4018235/zoom-net-zero-jonathon-porritt-cbe
First published by BusinessGreen, 28th July 2020
‘Gaia says no!’ podcast interview with Sumit Bose of Future Net Zero
https://www.futurenetzero.com/2020/07/27/gaia-says-no-episode-6-specialjonathon-porritt/
First published by Future Net Zero, 27th July 2020
Why we may have a hope in hell of surviving the climate change challenge
Audio interview (with transcript) for Irish Tech News. Will we see a Green New Deal in the UK? Do we have reasons to be hopeful? And where does Jonathon’s inspiration come from these days?
by Simon Cocking
First published by Irish Tech News, 14th July 2020
Mass civil disobedience needed to force dramatic action on climate change, Jonathon Porritt says
Tom Bawden
Published in The I, 24th June 2020
Changing the Rules
Jojo Mehta in conversation with Jonathon Porritt
Climate of optimism: Why veteran environmentalist Sir Jonathon Porritt is so hopeful right now
Harry Cockburn
Published in The Independent, 5th June 2020
The Science Show
The Science Show is hosted by science journalist and broadcaster Robyn Williams. Listen again via ABC.