Climate to Action is a student podcast dedicated to climate action, Indigenous knowledge, and climate justice. We transform climate anxiety into action by focusing on problem-solving, informing our region about the climate crisis, exploring solutions, and highlighting opportunities to become climate activists.
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In this episode, hosts Saturn Salama and Joceleen (Joce) Oxley celebrated Molly Saruwatari's Spring 2026 graduation with a conversation about her contributions to the CSUSM community as a student leader, climate advocate, researcher of infectious diseases, and of course, host of the Climate to Action podcast. The conversation culminated on her next steps as a Master's student of public health. The Climate to Action team was overjoyed to highlight Molly's many accomplishments in her academic career at CSUSM as a passionate student of political science and environmental science. We wish her all the best in every future endeavor and hope you will join us in celebrating her.
Guest: Molly Saruwatari
Hosts: Saturn Salama & Joceleen (Joce) Oxley
Script: Saturn Salama & Joce Oxley
Editor: Elden Cadena
Social Media Content: Joce Oxley
Music: Marios Panousos
Faculty Advisor: Cherie Hill
Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is advised by faculty from the Dance Studies Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate to Action is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center and is recorded at Inspiration Studios on the campus of California State University, San Marcos.
14 May 2026
Beyond Carbon Credits: Climate Justice and Community Action
In this episode, hosts Molly Saruwatari and Joceleen (Joce) Oxley talk with Sierra Fowler, Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Climate Impact Partners, about carbon markets, climate justice, and community-centered climate action. Sierra helps us understand how carbon credits work, what kinds of projects can generate them—from forest protection and renewable energy to clean cookstoves and methane capture—and why community engagement matters when evaluating whether a climate project truly delivers on its promises. We also discuss career paths in climate strategy, sustainability, and carbon markets, along with the skills students can build to enter these fields. The episode closes with a conversation about climate anxiety, hope, and a call to action: Connect with your community, stay informed, and vote for climate-conscious leaders and policies.
CREDITS
Guest: Sierra Fowler, VP of Strategic Accounts with Climate Impact Partners
Hosts: Molly Saruwatari & Joceleen (Joce) Oxley
Script: Molly Saruwatari & Joce Oxley
Editor: Elden Cadena
Social Media Content: Molly Saruwatari & Joce Oxley
Music: Marios Panousos
Faculty Advisor: Anne Dabb
Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is advised by faculty from the Philosophy Department and the Environment Studies Program in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate to Action is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center and is recorded at Inspiration Studios on the campus of California State University, San Marcos.
9 Apr 2026
Global Goals, Real Change: Why the UN SDGs Matter for Climate Action
In this episode of Climate to Action, host Molly Saruwatari welcomes Dr. Roni Kay O’Dell, professor of political science at California State University San Marcos, for a conversation about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their importance for climate action. Dr. O’Dell explains what the SDGs are, how they were developed through the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and why they matter as a shared global framework rather than just an international policy document. The episode also explores how governments, organizations, and diverse stakeholders helped shape the goals, and why inclusive global cooperation is essential in responding to climate change. Focusing on SDG 13, Climate Action, this conversation highlights the connections between climate, public health, migration, economic development, and global stability. Tune in to hear why meaningful climate action depends on working across nations, sectors, and disciplines—and why the SDGs continue to matter for building a more just and sustainable future.
CREDITS
Guest: Dr. Roni Kay O’Dell
Host: Molly Saruwatari
Editor: Elden Cadena
Social Media Content: Molly Saruwatari
Music: Marios Panousos
Faculty Advisor: Anne Dabb
Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is advised by faculty from the Philosophy Department and the Environment Studies Program in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate to Action is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center and is recorded at Inspiration Studios on the campus of California State University, San Marcos.
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