“Young people have such powerful voices in society, but they're also consistently underestimated. I mean, young people are your customers, your future workforce, the shapers of future policy, the heirs to the planet, and now the architects of the climate movement,” says Natalie Kyriacou OAM, CEO of My Green World and PwC’s Business Development Lead for ESG (Environment, Social & Governance). In this conversation, we’ll talk about youth-focused environmental conservation, the intersection of environmental and social issues, and elevating diverse voices in climate conversations. This episode is supported by The Climate Reality Project – Australia and Pacific. This episode is supported by The Climate Reality Project – Australia and Pacific. Are you inspired to learn more about how you can act for climate in your community? Join with former US Vice President Al Gore and renowned climate scientists and communicators to learn about what’s happening to our planet and how you can use social media, powerful storytelling, and personal outreach to inspire audiences to take action. The Climate Reality Project has a diverse network of 2400+ leaders advocating for urgent climate action across the Australia and Pacific region. Sign up to hear first about the next Climate Reality Leadership Training (link below). Learn more about this episode: https://www.bethefuture.earth/podcast/how-environmental-and-social-issues-intersect Find out more about Natalie Kyriacou: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliekyriacou https://www.mygreenworld.org/ https://www.instagram.com/nat_kyriacou/?hl=en Find out more about The Climate Reality Project - Australia and the Pacific: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/climaterealityaustralia Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClimateRealityA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-reality-australia-pacific/ Website: https://www.climatereality.org.au/ Sign up to hear about the next training: https://www.climatereality.org.au/leadership-training.html Find out more about Be The Future: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethefuture.earth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethefuturearth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-the-future-earth/ FREE Whatever The Weather Activity Book: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e6n3l6 Website: https://www.bethefuture.earth

“I think if we are connected to where we live, we understand the changes in our space. . . And nature play is so involved in that, because that's how kids connect with the outdoor world,” says Dr Amanda Lloyd, an educator with a PhD on the advantages of outdoor learning for Primary School students. In this conversation we talk about outdoor play, the importance of nature play and connecting children with nature. This episode is supported by Centennial Parklands, one of Australia's most popular and historic public parklands, with almost 31 million visitors a year. Learn more about this episode: https://www.bethefuture.earth/podcast/9-benefits-of-outdoor-learning-for-kids Find out more about Amanda Lloyd: https://www.centennialparklands.com.au/getattachment/Learn/Nature-Play/211404-Nature-play-strategy-outline_WEB.pdf.aspx?lang=en-AU Find out more about Centennial Parklands: https://www.centennialparklands.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/CentParklands/ https://www.instagram.com/centparklands/ https://twitter.com/centparklands Find out more about Be The Future: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethefuture.earth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethefuturearth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-the-future-earth/ FREE Whatever The Weather Activity Book: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e6n3l6 Website: https://www.bethefuture.earth

“One of the things that helps me to stay engaged in a more sustained way, is taking the perspective that climate change - it’s extraordinarily painful - and it's also an opportunity to live into our values and to live a life of meaning and service and purpose,” says Elizabeth Bechard, author of Parenting in a Changing Climate: Tools for Cultivating Resilience, Taking Action, and Practicing Hope in the Face of Climate Change. In this conversation we’ll talk about parenting in a changing climate, making climate action a habit, and practicing hope. This episode is supported by Moms Clean Air Force, a community of over one million parents united against air and climate pollution to protect our children’s health. Learn more about this episode: https://www.bethefuture.earth/podcast/parenting-in-a-changing-climate Find out more about Elizabeth Bechard: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethbechard/ Website: www.elizabethbechard.com Find out more about Moms Clean Air Force: Website: https://www.momscleanairforce.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momscleanairforce Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleanAirMoms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleanairmoms/ Find out more about Be The Future: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethefuture.earth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethefuturearth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-the-future-earth/ FREE Whatever The Weather Activity Book: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e6n3l6 Website: https://www.bethefuture.earth

“There are so many opportunities, there are so many ways to invest and really think about how we can develop new technologies, new jobs. Because we know we're going to run out of fossil fuels. It's going to happen. So rather than being caught flat-footed, it's an opportunity to really be forward thinking about where we really want to see ourselves developing and going,” says Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson, a climate scientist and member of Science Moms. In this conversation we’ll talk about demystifying climate science for parents, breaking some of the most pervasive climate myths, and parenting in a changing climate. This episode is supported by Climate Mama, which helps Climate Mamas and Papas to tell the truth about climate change, take action and not be afraid. Learn more about this episode: https://www.bethefuture.earth/podcast/squashing-climate-myths-with-a-climate-scientist Find out more about Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/earth_ocean_and_environment/our_people/directory/benitez-nelson_claudia.php Find out more about Science Moms: https://sciencemoms.com/ Find out more about Climate Mama: Website: https://www.climatemama.com/ Book: https://newsociety.com/books/h/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-climate-change Twitter: https://twitter.com/climatemama Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClimateMama/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climatemama/ Find out more about Be The Future: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethefuture.earth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethefuturearth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-the-future-earth/ FREE Whatever The Weather Activity Book: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e6n3l6 Website: https://www.bethefuture.earth

“I felt as though I had a duty. I had a duty to my local community, to my children, to show them that it's okay to stand up for what is right,” says Claire Stephenson MCIPR, who went from a quiet life as a writer and mother, to a climate campaigner on the front line of a dangerous energy battle that no community wants to be in. In this conversation we’ll talk about climate action, grassroots community action, fighting fracking, home education and helping children to connect with nature. This episode is supported by Frack Free United, a network of residents, communities and campaign groups from across the UK who are coming together to protect our countryside and communities from the threat of fracking. Learn more about this episode: https://www.bethefuture.earth/podcast/from-freelancer-to-climate-campaigner Find out more about Claire Stephenson: Website: www.write-type.com Find out more about Frack Free United: Website: https://www.frackfreeunited.co.uk/ Find out more about Be The Future: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethefuture.earth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethefuturearth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-the-future-earth/ FREE Whatever The Weather Activity Book: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e6n3l6 Website: https://www.bethefuture.earth

“If you're a human being, you have the permission to talk about climate change because it affects us all. The best thing to do is just to talk about it from your point of view,” says Dr. Rebecca Huntley, one of Australia’s most experienced social researchers and author of numerous books including “How To Talk About Climate Change in a Way That Makes a Difference”. In this conversation we’ll talk about the need to get emotional about climate change, social trends in relation to climate change, and how we can bring about a change of heart in others. This episode is supported by Australian Parents For Climate Action, a growing movement of parents and carers working together to secure a safe climate for our kids. Learn more about this episode: https://www.bethefuture.earth/podcast/how-to-talk-about-climate-change Mentioned in this episode: https://www.seaforest.com.au/ Find out more about Rebecca Huntley: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebeccaHuntley2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-huntley-81b9013/ Find out more about Australian Parents For Climate Action: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ap4ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ap4ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ap4ca/ Website: https://www.ap4ca.org/ Find out more about Be The Future: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethefuture.earth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethefuturearth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-the-future-earth/ FREE Whatever The Weather Activity Book: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e6n3l6 Website: https://www.bethefuture.earth

“There is a lot of power that we haven't really unleashed yet as parents,” says Rowan Ryrie, a founding member of grassroots parents movements in the UK and globally called Parents For Future. In this conversation we’ll talk about how parents can engage in climate action, the importance for our kids of doing so, and looking after ourselves and our families as we take action. This episode is supported by Parents For Future UK, which inspires and empowers parents to use their voice and advocate for climate and biodiversity, and be part of the solution to help protect their children’s future. Learn more about this episode: https://www.bethefuture.earth/podcast/why-we-need-to-unleash-parent-power Mentioned in this episode: https://climateoutreach.org/parents-case-study/ https://climateoutreach.org/britain-talks-climate/ https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/segmenting-the-climate-change-alarmed-active-willing-and-inactive/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-29/climate-change-global-warming-six-groups-rebecca-huntley/11893384 https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/en/publications/a-comparison-between-attitudes-to-climate-change-in-australia-and https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190513-it-only-takes-35-of-people-to-change-the-world Find out more about Rowan Ryrie: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForTheirFuture_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortheirfuture_/ Find out more about Parents For Future UK: Website: https://www.parentsforfuture.org.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentsforfuture_uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/parents_4future Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentsForFutureUK/ Find out more about Be The Future: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethefuture.earth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethefuturearth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-the-future-earth/ FREE Whatever The Weather Activity Book: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e6n3l6 Website: https://www.bethefuture.earth

“We all really have power, but we also have the power to pass the mic and to bring other people into the conversation. Kids, adults, whoever it might be. Everyone has something they could contribute to help the world reach, draw down and to help solve this climate crisis,” says Matt Scott, climate storyteller with Project Drawdown. In this conversation we’ll talk about climate solutions storytelling, hearing the unheard in the climate space, and climate storytelling with kids. This episode is supported by Unlikely Genius, which creates learning and content design for environment and sustainability. Learn more about this episode: https://www.bethefuture.earth/podcast/how-to-tell-better-climate-stories Mentioned in this episode: https://www.ted.com/talks/per_espen_stoknes_how_to_transform_apocalypse_fatigue_into_action_on_global_warming/transcript Find out more about Project Drawdown: www.drawdown.org/neighborhood https://www.drawdown.org/solutions Find out more about Unlikely Genius: https://www.unlikelygenius.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenhill/ https://twitter.com/unlikelygenius Find out more about Be The Future: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethefuture.earth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethefuturearth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-the-future-earth/ FREE Whatever The Weather Activity Book: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e6n3l6 Website: https://www.bethefuture.earth

“It's very important that we keep…creating spaces where the Global South children can share their stories and influence policies so that we can start to change that narrative and create the agency around us acting on this crisis,” says Xoli Fuyani, youth climate educator and founder of Black Girls Rising. In this conversation we talk about connecting marginalised kids to nature, amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, and what a future defined by environment and social justice could look like. This episode is supported by Our Kids Climate, a network of parents from across the world who are uniting to protect the kids we love from the climate crisis. Check out the links below to learn more about Our Kids Climate. Learn more about this episode: https://www.bethefuture.earth/podcast/how-can-we-amplify-marginalised-voices Find out more about Xoli Fuyani: https://www.instagram.com/xoli_fuyani/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/xoli-fuyani-9b444a24/?originalSubdomain=za https://twitter.com/XoliF https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2021/11/07/xoli-fuyani-eco-warriors-spc-intl.cnn/video/playlists/going-green/ Find out more about Our Kids Climate: Website: https://ourkidsclimate.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourkidsclimate/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourkidsclimate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourkidsclimate Find out more about Be The Future: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethefuture.earth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethefuturearth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-the-future-earth/ FREE Whatever The Weather Activity Book: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e6n3l6 Website: https://www.bethefuture.earth

“It's not about sticking our fingers in our ears and trying to block out the bad news. It's about embracing a story that is much more likely to serve us. To unlock creativity, to unlock innovation, to unlock collaboration - than some other stories that we tell ourselves” says Megan Fraser, leadership coach for climate entrepreneurs and a founding member of Climate Change Coaches. In this conversation we talk about how we can use coaching skills (even as non-coaches!) to help us process difficult emotions around climate anxiety, build agency, and keep us all 'on the pitch' long-term. This episode is supported by Climate Change Coaches, which sparks possibility about climate change and equips people to lead and inspire action that changes systems. Charly Cox and Sarah Flynn, part of the Climate Change Coaches team, have just released a new book: Climate Change Coaching: The Power of Connection to Create Climate Action. Check out the links below to learn more. Learn more about this episode: https://www.bethefuture.earth/podcast/changing-the-stories-we-tell-ourselves-about-whats-possible Find out more about Megan Fraser: https://www.meganfraser.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganclarefraser/ Find out more about Climate Change Coaches: Website: https://climatechangecoaches.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climatechangecoaches/ Book: https://www.mheducation.co.uk/climate-change-coaching-the-power-of-connection-to-create-climate-action-9780335250059-emea-group Find out more about Be The Future: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethefuture.earth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethefuturearth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-the-future-earth/ Website: https://www.bethefuture.earth