Novara Stories on the Edge
Claim This Podcastby Veronica Lysaght
Podcast Overview
<p><b>The Novara Podcast</b> shares stories from coastal communities living on the frontline of climate change.</p><p>Hosted by Veronica Lysaght and Dr Nigel Jollands, the series centres on the voices of local people - fishers, community leaders, elders, entrepreneurs, families - who are adapting, responding, and building resilience as their environments change.</p><p>Rather than focusing on outside experts, each episode invites community members to tell their own stories: what makes their home special, what changes they’ve witnessed over time, how those changes affect daily life, and the local solutions they are proud of.</p><p>Recorded during the sailing journey of the expedition schooner <i>Novara</i> — from the UK to Africa, the Caribbean, the Arctic, and beyond — these are deeply human conversations about place, identity, challenge, and hope. Together with interspersed stories of adventures on Novara, these are in a very real sense, these are <i>stories on the edge</i>.</p><p>New episodes are approximately 20 minutes long and feature honest, participant-led conversations that contribute to the global climate dialogue by starting with lived experience.</p>
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1/26/2026
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Recent Episodes
May 27, 2026
Marie-Elise Maingot - Trinidad & Tobago
<p>An exploration of youth-led climate resilience in Trinidad and Tobago, featuring Marie-Elise Maingot of the Global Shapers community in Port of Spain. Marie-Elise shares how her twin-island nation is experiencing the frontline impacts of climate change - from devastating floods and record-breaking heatwaves to shifting rainfall patterns - and describes the innovative community-led responses, including regenerative agriculture training, science communication, and leatherback turtle conservation. A story of optimism, listening, and the power of young leaders to drive change in one of the world's most climate-vulnerable Small Island Developing States.</p>
April 13, 2026
Lonnie Dupre in the Arctic
<p>Have you ever wondered how climate change impacts life in the Arctic? From disappearing sea ice to shifting animal populations, these changes threaten traditional ways of living for Inuit communities. In this post, you'll discover a firsthand account from seasoned Arctic explorer Lonnie Dupre, who has spent decades living amongst Greenland's Inuit people and witnessing these rapid transformations firsthand. With rising temperatures and melting permafrost, Arctic communities face unprecedented challenges – yet their resilience and adaptive strategies are equally compelling. Join us as we explore how climate change is reshaping the Arctic landscape, culture, and livelihoods, and what can be done moving forward.</p>
March 18, 2026
Kimberly & Leo, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland
<p>In this conversation, Kimberly and Leo from Fishing for Success discuss the history and current state of Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, focusing on the the effects of climate change, the impact of the cod moratorium and community advocacy for sustainable fishing practices. They share insights into their non-profit organization, which aims to reconnect youth with nature through fishing, and the importance of empowering women in the fishing community through their Girls Who Fish program.</p><p></p><p>Keywords</p><p>Petty Harbour, Fishing for Success, cod moratorium, sustainable fishing, climate change, community advocacy, Girls Who Fish, Newfoundland, youth education, food sovereignty</p>
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- What is Novara Stories on the Edge?
<p><b>The Novara Podcast</b> shares stories from coastal communities living on the frontline of climate change.</p><p>Hosted by Veronica Lysaght and Dr Nigel Jollands, the series centres on the voices of local people - fishers, community leaders, elders, entrepreneurs, families - who are adapting, responding, and building resilience as their environments change.</p><p>Rather than focusing on outside experts, each episode invites community members to tell their own stories: what makes their home special, what changes they’ve witnessed over time, how those changes affect daily life, and the local solutions they are proud of.</p><p>Recorded during the sailing journey of the expedition schooner <i>Novara</i> — from the UK to Africa, the Caribbean, the Arctic, and beyond — these are deeply human conversations about place, identity, challenge, and hope. Together with interspersed stories of adventures on Novara, these are in a very real sense, these are <i>stories on the edge</i>.</p><p>New episodes are approximately 20 minutes long and feature honest, participant-led conversations that contribute to the global climate dialogue by starting with lived experience.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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