The world is in crisis, right? We are facing a climate emergency, a refugee crisis, on-going inequalities and increasing numbers of people living in extreme poverty.. But what can we do to make a difference? It can be overwhelming to know where to begin.But we mustn't give up. There are moments of optimism in this darkness, there are solutions to some of these issues and there are incredible people around the world making a difference. And there is a plan to guide this action. In 2015, world leaders responded to these challenges by committing to 17 Global Goals. But what are t...
Latest episodes
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55 min
LIVE from Stockholm Climate Week - Bonus Episode
In a bonus live episode recorded at Stockholm Climate Week, Gail, Loyiso, and their guests examined how value-based innovation, supported by the 17 Global Goals, can unlock exponen…
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47 min
Let’s come together so we don’t fall apart
In the final episode of this season, Gail and Loyiso look at Goal 17, Partnerships for the Goals. They ask what the ingredients are of a good partnership and find out which sectors…
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46 min
We need to talk about Money
The fight to eradicate extreme poverty has been fought for years. But despite this, over 700 million people still survive on less than $2.15 a day. So is it time we talk about cash…
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34 min
Nurturing Nature
Protecting life on land means protecting ourselves. Natural ecosystems are the best technology to help feed populations, cool the planet, provide fresh water and clean the air we b…
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41 min
Why Mental Health matters
The pandemic severely disrupted health services and derailed progress towards ending HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. It also triggered an increase in the prevalence of anxiety and d…
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38 min
How do we design a better world?
Our cities are inherently unequal by design. They were often designed by tall, white, able bodied men. So what have they overlooked? Can we reduce inequality by designing a better…
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54 min
Women Reclaiming the Narrative
Ending all discrimination and violence against women and girls is not only a human rights issue, it’s crucial to achieving a more peaceful and sustainable world. In March we highli…
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41 min
Can Technology Save the Day?
Burning fossil fuels to generate electricity and heat is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, making a fast transition to clean energy crucial to the solution. Fortun…
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40 min
How do we Consume Better?
Today we need about 1.7 Earths to provide the natural resources for our consumption. If we continue to consume at the rate we have, we will need 2 earths by 2030. So how do we stay…
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2 min
Season 2 Trailer
The award winning Idiot's Guide to Saving the World is back! Gail and Loyiso give you a sneak peek on who you can expect to hear from in the new season of this podcast focussing on…
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56 min
Climate Action
Climate change is already here for many people around the world and tackling it is seen as the biggest challenge our species has ever faced. To reverse the worst impacts, climate a…
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41 min
Education
Episode 5 of the new Global Goals Podcast. Education is at the heart of achieving the Global Goals. Everyone deserves a quality education, but what does 'quality' mean in the 21st…
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33 min
Clean Water
A brand new podcast for the Global Goals - episode 4 focuses on Clean Water. Is the world running out of water? As populations grow and the climate warms, water demand is increasin…
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45 min
Food
Hunger is the biggest single risk to global health. A staggering one in nine people still go to bed on an empty stomach each night and yet an estimated one third of all food produc…
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54 min
Refugees
Around the world, more than 84 million people have been forcibly displaced. And that's only the number from last time it was counted. In the meantime, the war in Ukraine has unleas…
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45 min
Oceans
A brand new Global Goals Podcast.Some say our oceans are the second lungs of the planet. Not surprising, considering they produce over 50% of the worlds oxygen. But this life-sourc…
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Trailer
Ahead of the launch of this new Global Goals themed podcast, listen to a teaser of what you can expect. First 3 episodes drop 19th April Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…