Policy and Progress: Paul Ekins on Green Transition

In this insightful GreenTruth episode with Professor Paul Ekins, Author of Green Transition Stopping Climate Change: Policies for Real Zero (Routledge) and a leading authority on resources and environmental policy hosted by Chantal Kerr-Sheppard, Professor Ekins emphasizes the critical need to eliminate fossil fuels, which account for three-quarters of the sustainability problem. Professor Ekins also discusses the importance of transforming agricultural practices, reducing meat consumption, and finding more sustainable methods of food production. Highlighting the vital role of government policies in driving sustainability, Professor Ekins explains how individual behaviour changes are crucial but are significantly influenced by social norms and infrastructure. He underscores the necessity of effective policies that support renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and public transport to enable these essential shifts. Tune in to learn about the powerful interplay between policy and progress in the fight against climate change and discover the steps needed to achieve a truly sustainable future. Host: Chantal Kerr-Sheppard 🎧 Listen to More Episodes on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GreenTruth | Podcast on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💚 GreenTruth is a TiiQu initiative to foster truth on environmental information 🌿You can learn more about Green Truth at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tiiqu.com/greentruth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗You can support TiiQu and TruthTech at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tiiqu.com/support ⁠⁠⁠