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Generation One is the flagship climate podcast from University College London. Join our collective of passionate individuals dedicated to climate action and a fairer, more positive future – for us, and for the generations to come. Our hosts Professor Mark Maslin and Dr. Simon Chin-Yee dive into the biggest challenges and solutions shaping the fight against climate change. Joined by expert guests, they’ll be bringing you cutting-edge initiatives and inspiring climate action stories – from reimagining global energy systems to protecting our oceans, from using AI to decolonising climate solutions. Tune in monthly to discover how we can turn climate science and ideas into real-world action. Learn more about UCL’s Generation One climate campaign and access episode transcripts at ucl.ac.uk/climate-change. We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. To get involved, email us at podcasts@ucl.ac.uk or find us on X using #UCLGenerationOne. Language: English Presenters: Professor Mark Maslin, Dr. Simon Chin-Yee Producers: Adam Batstone, Caitlin Mullin, Jane Yelloly

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Episode thumbnail for Season 5, Episode 12 - The COP Verdict: What Went Right and Wrong

December 3, 2025

Season 5, Episode 12 - The COP Verdict: What Went Right and Wrong

<p>In this episode, we are unpacking how effective COP30 really was, did the promises match the expectations and  where did world leaders deliver or fall short . COP 30 was held in Belém, the gateway to the Amazon. From extreme heat and climate-driven floods and fires to the political symbolism of choosing the Amazon over Rio, the setting shaped everything. </p><p>The expectations were high this year. Brazil promised a ‘forest-first COP,’ with more youth engagement, significant inclusion of indigenous communities and major moves on finance and fossil fuels. Our host Simon Chin Yee, from UCL’s School of Public Policy and one of our guest Elena, Climate Reality Project Central and Eastern Europe, both of whom attended COP30 shares their biggest takeaways from Belem.</p><p>Our other guest, Susannah Fisher, is a leading researcher and author whose new book on climate adaptation, Sink or Swim, was published in August (<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sink-Swim-world-changing-climate/dp/1399414054/">Sink Or Swim - Link to Susannah's latest book</a>). In this episode, she explains why adaptation is a crucial part of the COP agenda and why it can’t be overlooked.</p><p>The episode also features the recent National Emergency Briefing on climate, and its important call to action to sign their petition to ask the government and all public service broadcasters to hold an urgent televised briefing so that everyone understands the profound risks this crisis poses to themselves and their families.</p><p><a href="https://www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir">https://www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>Date of episode recording: 28th Nov 2026</p><p>Duration: 39:38</p><p>Language of episode: English <br>Presenter: Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee<br>Producer: Adam Batstone</p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p><p>Susannah Fisher – Author and Principal Research Fellow at Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction, UCL. <br>(<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sink-Swim-world-changing-climate/dp/1399414054/">Sink Or Swim - by Susannah's Fisher</a>)</p><p>Elena-Alexandra Miron – Central and Eastern Europe Regional Organiser, Climate Reality Project.</p><p> </p>

Episode thumbnail for Season 5, Episode 11 - Paris +10 Live event: reflections on the impact of the Paris Agreement

November 21, 2025

Season 5, Episode 11 - Paris +10 Live event: reflections on the impact of the Paris Agreement

<p>This episode brings you the highlights from a special event from UCL marking 10 years since the Paris Agreement.  Hear how it continues to influence policy, markets, and public debate — and what lies ahead as the world confronts climate change in an era of geopolitical turbulence.  </p><p><br>Host Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Earth System Science) joins forces with Professor Lisa Vanhala (UCL Political Science) from a live event co‑hosted with the French Embassy in London, UCL’s European Institute, UCL Faculty of Laws and UCL's Grand Challenge for the Climate Crisis.  </p><p><br>The event brought together diplomats, policymakers, and academics to reflect on the legacy, challenges, and future of the Paris Agreement and their hopes for COP30 in Brazil.  Essential listening for anyone interested in climate governance, international cooperation, and the future of multilateralism.</p><p><br>From the optimism of 2015 to the realities of climate governance in 2025, we bring you highlights and hope from the panel who explore whether multilateralism can survive political fragmentation, how markets are reshaping the clean energy transition, and how solidarity across nations is so challenging.</p><p><br>Panel chaired by Professor Eloise Scotford (Dean of UCL Faculty of Laws), featuring:</p><p>•            Dan Bradley (UK Mission to the EU) </p><p>•            Adam Berman (Energy UK) </p><p>•            Professor Jean Jouzel (CEA, Academy of Science) </p><p>•            Dr Pedro Schilling de Carvalho (UCL) </p><p>•            Professor Lisa Vanhala (UCL) </p><p>Date of episode recording: 12th November 2025 </p><p>Duration: 00:46:52 </p><p>Language of episode: English  <br>Host: Professor Mark Maslin and Professor Lisa Vanhala</p>

Episode thumbnail for Season 5, Episode 10 - Driving Climate Innovation Through Start-Ups

November 13, 2025

Season 5, Episode 10 - Driving Climate Innovation Through Start-Ups

<p>In this episode of Generation One, we’re exploring the importance of start-ups and the role of entrepreneurs in stepping up with ground breaking solutions to solve the climate crisis and what policy makers and organisations like UCL are doing to enable this.</p><p><br>Our hosts Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee are joined by three inspiring guests who share their experiences and insights on how entrepreneurship is driving a greener future, building climate-focused businesses, overcoming start-up challenges, and the crucial role investors and incubators play in scaling climate impact:</p><p><strong>Alexandra Ranft, Senior Project Manager from UN Global Compact Network UK.</strong>  The UN Global Compact’s aim is to mobilise a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders to create the world we want.</p><p><strong>William Moore co-founder and CEO of Consus Energy and UCL alum (Geography 2025).</strong>  Consus Energy was selected to join UCL’s Hatchery incubator programme, which provides co-working space and business support to UCL startups.</p><p><strong>Simon Chaudhuri </strong>was a Strategic Advisor for the U.S. Department of Commerce during the Obama Administration and founded CIV:LAB, a nonprofit developing and funding place-based innovation programs across the US.   Simon is also a Founding Fellow at the UCL Centre for Sustainable Business.  </p><p><br><strong>Credits: <br></strong><br></p><p>Date of episode recording: 29th Oct 2025 and 5th of November 2025</p><p>Duration: 37:10</p><p>Language of episode: English <br> Presenter: Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Organisations:</strong></p><p> </p><p>UN Global Compact Network UK, <a href="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk">https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk</a></p><p>Consus Energy <a href="https://www.consusenergy.com">https://www.consusenergy.com</a><br>UCL Hatchery <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/students">https://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/students</a> Alongside your studies at UCL, did you know you can access UCL’s specialist free extra-curricular entrepreneurship programme?  <br> CIV:LAB <a href="https://civ-lab.org">https://civ-lab.org</a></p><p>UCL School of Management <a href="https://www.mgmt.ucl.ac.uk/">https://www.mgmt.ucl.ac.uk/  </a></p>

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What is Generation One?

Generation One is the flagship climate podcast from University College London. Join our collective of passionate individuals dedicated to climate action and a fairer, more positive future – for us, and for the generations to come.

Our hosts Professor Mark Maslin and Dr. Simon Chin-Yee dive into the biggest challenges and solutions shaping the fight against climate change.

Joined by expert guests, they’ll be bringing you cutting-edge initiatives and inspiring climate action stories – from reimagining global energy systems to protecting our oceans, from using AI to decolonising climate solutions.

Tune in monthly to discover how we can turn climate science and ideas into real-world action.

Learn more about UCL’s Generation One climate campaign and access episode transcripts at ucl.ac.uk/climate-change.

We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. To get involved, email us at podcasts@ucl.ac.uk or find us on X using #UCLGenerationOne.

Language: English Presenters: Professor Mark Maslin, Dr. Simon Chin-Yee Producers: Adam Batstone, Caitlin Mullin, Jane Yelloly

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates bi-weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

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