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Eco Activist Journeys
by Léa Weimann
Our Earth. Our Home. Our Mission. What if we were to radically re-think our world? What if we were to build a world based on kindness, compassion, care, and justice? Do you want to be part of the journey?Join Léa in exploring topics of sustainability, social justice, arts, and activism. Listen to inspiring conversations with people from around the world to explore how together we can and must change the world.Website: www.eco-activists.co.zaInstagram: @ecoactivist.lea / @ecoactivistjourneysFacebook page: @ecoactivistjourneys
Episodes
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COP27 & how you can help Ecoclub from Ukraine!
This is a special episode that was recorded at the UN Conference of the Parties - COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Join me for a discussion in the Blue Zone of COP27 with Nataliya Kholodova and Julia Guziy from Ecoclub in Ukraine and their initiative bringing solar power to Ukrainian hospitals. I...
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Ecocide Law, Nature Rights & the Stockholm+50 Legacy
Join me in a discussion with Jojo Mehta, executive director and co-founder of “Stop Ecocide International". We met in person for the first time in Stockholm for the Stockholm+50 United Nations Conference in June 2022. In this episode we discuss the criminalisation of the destruction of nature and...
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Fire fighting stories in a burning world & what can we all do?
Welcome to the 51st episode on Eco Activist Journeys! Join me in a conversation with Lindon Pronto, a senior fire management expert at the European Forest Institute in Bonn, Germany, and previous wildland fire fighter in California, USA. We talk about the current fires in Europe and around the...
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Changing Our Global Food System – A discussion with Prof Mads Fischer-Moller
Humans need water and food to survive. However, the world is increasingly entering a global food system crisis and our current agricultural system is also significantly contributing to climate change. All our contemporary crises are interlinked. This challenges us as a society to change our…
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What role do museums have in addressing the Climate Crisis?
Welcome to Eco Activist Journeys. My name is Léa and I am your show host. Today I invite you to join me in a discussion with Kate Wilcox, a museums professional and postgraduate museums studies student at the University of St Andrews. We discuss the topic of museums in the climate crisis, how to...
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Can corporations do good? Corporate sustainability & campaigns for change!
Join me in a discussion with Ellie King, an undergraduate from the University of St Andrews, who led the Ecosia campaign to get the University to switch to setting Ecosia as their standard browser on computers. We start by talking about the Ecosia campaign in St Andrews and how anyone can start a...
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The COP26 Series, Ep. 3: voices & experiences of youth delegates at COP26
The COP26 has been a much anticipated conference pinned as humanity's “last best chance” to limit global warming to 1.5°C degrees and keep the ambition of the Paris Agreement alive. However, as COP26 concluded it became clear that Glasgow would not be the turning point that the world needs. Now...
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The COP26 Series, Ep. 2: keeping the 1.5°C goal alive, climate science, and the kind of world we want to rush towards...
Welcome to Episode 2 of the COP26 Series. Why is it critical that we keep the 1.5°C goal alive? What makes this COP in Glasgow so important? How can we create change and push for climate action? Join me in a discussion with Dr James Rae, Earth Scientist from the University of St Andrews, about…
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The COP26 Series, Ep. 1: Climate law, the Paris Agreement, what is COP26 and why is it so important?
Welcome back to Eco-Activist Journeys. I’m finally back with a new episode and it’s the start of a new chapter in my eco activist journey. A month ago I started my masters in Global Environment and Climate Change Law at the University of Edinburgh. Furthermore, at the end of October the...
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Animal Ethics & Veganism: Interview with Dr Clair Linzey from the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics
Welcome to Eco-Activist Journeys! In this episode I talk to Dr Clair Linzey, Deputy Director of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, and also a University of St Andrews alumna. She completed her master and PhD in theology at St Andrews. In addition to being the Deputy Director of the Animal…
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A discussion with Climate Activist Luisa Neubauer about the Power of the Collective & Visions for the Future
This podcast episode is a recording of a live virtual event at the University of St Andrews with the German Climate Activist Luisa Neubauer that took place on the 1st of March 2021. This was probably one of the most inspiring interview conversations that I have conducted, and I hope you will…
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Virtual Global Climate Strike on St Andrews Radio 19th of March 2021 | Student Climate Activists from St Andrews and Keele University
On Friday the 19th of March 2021, the Fridays for Future movement organised another global climate strike. To stand in solidarity with the global action we organised an on-air climate strike discussion among student activists. I was joined in the virtual St Andrews Radio studio by Heather from…
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Debunking Climate Myths with Professor Doug Benn | University of St Andrews
In this episode I talk with Professor Doug Benn from the University of St Andrews about the science behind climate change and we debunk popular climate myths around the topics of “natural” climate change, climatic variation and crucially the difference between weather and climate. We also touch…
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Wellbeing, Mental Health & Sustainability
I think that this last year of living in a global pandemic has challenged all of us in some way or another and highlighted how important it is to take care of ourselves and mental wellbeing. How can we balance taking care of ourselves and our beautiful planet? How is sustainability part of...
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Writing Climate Justice into Law
Join us in a conversation with Dr Margaretha Wewerinke Singh on the topic of writing climate justice into law. We talk about legal tool for climate justice litigation, the Paris Agreement, the Heathrow Airport Court Case in the UK, supporting indigenous communities, civil disobedience, and human...
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Sustainable Cities & Stories from Singapore
In this episode I talk to my friend Gabi Frank, a fellow University of St Andrews student, and we talk about the importance of designing sustainable cities for our future. We talk through examples of the most sustainable cities in the world and Gabi shared insights from her time in Singapore…
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Dear 2020 - An End of Year Reflection
Like so many of you – the end of an old year and the start of a new year are a time of reflection and goal setting for me. In this episode I am sharing a reflection that I wrote on the 31st of December 2020. May we take the lessons of 2020 into the future. Happy New Year 2021! In hope, Léa ---...
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Community Climate Action - In conversation with Kaska and Kathleen from PLANT
Join us for a discussion on community climate action, carbon conversations, and the community garden in Tayport, Scotland. In this episode I interview Kaska Hempel and Kathleen Grey from PLANT. We talk about the importance of community for environmental activism and standing up for change....
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Ecofeminism, Social Justice, Caring for the Planet & Poetry from "Dear Earth"
Join me for a discussion on ecofeminism, social justice, caring for the planet and poetry from my debut poetry book “Dear Earth”. This is a recording from my live radio show that took place on Thursday the 15th of October 2020 on St Andrews Radio. Social justice and environmentalism are…
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Interview with Dr Fiona Hill - University of St Andrews 2020 Rector Candidate
This interview with Dr Fiona Hill is part of a series interviewing all Rector candidates on the topic of climate justice and sustainability in St Andrews. In this episode I speak to Dr Fiona Hill on the topic of climate justice, activism, politics, and sustainability in St Andrews. Fiona Hill...
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Interview with Ken Cochran - University of St Andrews 2020 Rector Candidate
This interview with Ken Cochran is part of a series interviewing all Rector candidates on the topic of climate justice and sustainability in St Andrews. In this episode I speak to Rectoral candidate Ken Cochran on the topic of climate justice and sustainability in St Andrews. Ken is a University…
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Interview with Dr Leyla Hussein - University of St Andrews 2020 Rector Candidate
This interview with Dr Leyla Hussein is part of a series interviewing all Rector candidates on the topic of climate justice and sustainability in St Andrews. In this episode I speak to Dr Leyla Hussein on the topics of climate justice, activism, mental health, and wellbeing. Dr Leyla Hussein OBE…
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Mental Health & Climate Activism
Let’s talk about mental health, eco-anxiety, activism and well-being. Activism and environmentalism in general can be quite mentally, physically and emotionally challenging especially in a world that fosters highly stressful environments, hustle culture and that does not value happiness and...
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Global Climate Action Day Interview with Erik Solheim | Former Executive Director of the UNEP
On Global Climate Action Day 2020, September the 25th, I hosted an interview with Erik Solheim, former executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme. Tune in to learn from an inspiring environmental leader about the challenges of global governance for sustainability, climate…
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Bite the Doughnut – it is time to rethink our world!
Welcome to Eco-Activist Journeys. Doughnuts, economics, and sustainability – how do they all link? Join Léa, Student Association Environment Officer at the University of St Andrews, and Noah, Editor-in-Chief of the UnEarth magazine of the Environment Subcommittee for this important discussion…
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Reflections & lessons from a global pandemic
Covid-19 has changed the world and there is a lot to learn from this time and for our future. That is why in this podcast episode I discuss some personal lessons and reflections from the last few months. The world has changed but the question remains: what comes next? I think it is critical to...
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How is COVID-19 linked to our planetary crisis? An interview with public health specialist Prof. Dr. Edda Weimann
The current corona virus, COVID-19, has dramatically spread across the world in these last few weeks. Within days entire systems and routines have changed. Streets and airports are empty. Larger gatherings are no longer allowed. It is a time of social distancing. The crisis has taken the world by...
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Can Your Health Save the World? – A radio show discussion with Kristyn Emmer-Whitaker
We can only be as healthy as our planet is. Human and planetary health are integrity connected. Health is wealth. More than ever our current times are challenging us to reconceptualise our lives and what we value most in them. We are facing unprecedented times of crises with Climate Change…
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How can we utilise economic tools to combat climate change? A discussion with Professor Felix FitzRoy | University of St Andrews
While GDP continues to grow social welfare is declining. The rich are getting richer. The poor are getting poorer. Mental illnesses are on the rise. Being “stressed” is a new norm. Our planet is being exploited and destroyed for economic growth. We are in a time of Climate Crisis. What does that...
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Corporate sustainability and creating change - Interview with Dr Biliouri-Grant
Welcome to my podcast. Eco-Activist Journey is a weekly radio show on St Andrews Radio discussing sustainability and climate activism. On Friday the 21st of February 2020 Dr Daphne Biliouri-Grant joined me on- air for a discussion on corporate sustainability and creating change. Daphne is a...
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Interview with Greenpeace Canada’s co-chair Dr Anna Crawford
On Friday the 14th of February 2020 I was joined on St Andrews radio by Dr Anna Crawford who is the co-chair on Greenpeace Canada’s Board of Directors. We talked about Greenpeace’s role and mission as the biggest global environmental organisation, what it is like to work in Greenpeace, key...
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Radio show with Sir Ian Boyd discussing the Climate Emergency and the University of St Andrews’ new Environmental Sustainability Board
This podcast episode is a recording of the live radio show on Friday the 7th of February 2020 on St Andrews Radio with Sir Ian Boyd. Sir Ian is the former Chief Scientific Advisor at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK. He helped establish the Scottish Oceans…
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Arts & Activism: Announcing the release of my poetry book ”Dear Earth”
Just before Christmas 2019 I announced on my radio show Eco-Activist Journeys that I am publishing a poetry book called “Dear Earth”. This episode is a recording from the radio show where I announced the book release and explained a bit more about my book, poetry and the importance of art and...
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The Myth of Corporate Social Responsibility and the case of the Andi Coal Mine Project in Australia
It's devastating to hear the news about the fires in Australia and the ways Climate Change is already having an impact on animals and humans. However, what is even more frustrating to hear is that companies like Siemens continue to participate in coal mining projects in the region despite calls...
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Friday the 29th of November: St Andrews Global Climate Strike & Fashion Revolution
The 29th of November 2019 marked the day of the 4th global climate strike in 2019. Co-incidentally it also coincided with Black Friday - a day of heightened consumerism. That is why this podcast discusses the St Andrews Climate Strike and Fashion Revolution to challenge to norms of today for a...
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What role do faith communities and churches play in the Climate Crisis?
This podcast episode is a recording from the live radio show discussion with the University of St. Andrews Chaplain Rev. Donald MacEwan on Friday the 8th of November 2019. We discussed the need for increased climate action, why a stronger involvement of churches and faith communities is needed in...
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"The biggest political issue that we face today" - A discussion on climate politics with MP Stephen Gethins
On Friday the 1st of November 2019 MP Stephen Gethins joined me for a radio show on STAR: St Andrews Radio to discuss climate action and politics. We discussed climate politics in Scotland and the UK, climate goals and targets, the climate strikes, Extinction Rebellion, Citizens Assemblies and...
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Discussing the Climate Crisis, Human Rights and the Kenly Windfarm with Amnesty St Andrews - STAR podcast recording
This podcast episode from Friday the 11th of October 2019 is a discussion with Amnesty St Andrews’ President Catherine Bentley about the Climate Emergency, human rights and climate action. The questions we addressed in the radio show include: -How do human rights and climate change intersect?…
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Climate Action St Andrews and Line in the Sand - STAR Radio Podcast
Whose future? - Our future. Let's keep the momentum going and continuing pushing for climate action! On the 20th of September 2019, a day of global climate strikes, citizens, students and children of St Andrews came together to form a line in the sand for climate change of 1.200 people. This...
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How to reduce your plastic waste - an interview with “Less Waste Laura”
Single use plastics require massive amounts of energy for a very short and undervalued usage. It is also leading to the pollution of our landscapes and oceans. We can all play a part in reducing the amount of pollution and demand change in the packaging industry. Our choices impact the world in...
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This is an Emergency and it's not a drill! Join the Rebellion...
We are standing at the wake of a new era. A time that will fundamentally decide the future of life on Earth. Our future. What can we do that is in alignment with the statement of a “Climate Emergency”? We are watching our planet burn, be exploited and abused and then people sit and talk about…
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Nature Deficit Disorder and its consequences: Why is nature connectedness so important for conservation efforts and human wellbeing?
In our modern world spending time outside has become less common. Children are spending increasingly more time inside and in front of screens rather than outside. This is leading to a phenomenon known as “Nature Deficit Disorder”. It describes a condition of an increased disconnect between the...
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The importance of emotional intelligence and reflexivity in activism:
Emotions are important drivers of change and play a key role in environmental activism. However, activism burnout is also very common and can stop action and commitment to a cause. Change takes time and determination. For some people not seeing immediate change is very frustrating and leads to…
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My eco-activist story and journey: how did it start?
This episode is a podcast recording from the 27th of April 2019 which was my last radio show for the semester on St Andrews student radio. I talked about what "eco-activism" means to me and what got me started talking about climate justice and environmentalism. My activism started back in 2014…
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Fashion Revolution Week 2019: how can we revolutionise the fashion industry and why do we need to?
Did you know that the fashion industry is the second biggest polluter of fresh water on Earth? It is estimated that around 80 billion items of clothing are delivered out of factories worldwide. Clothing consumption results in 1.5 billion tonnes of C02 emissions per household each year which is...
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Do women "care more" about climate change? How does feminism relate to climate change politics?
This is a recorded podcast from my live radio show on St Andrews Radio (STAR) which takes place every Saturday from 3-4pm during term time. In this episode on Saturday the 13th of April 2019 I discussed the topic of climate change politics and feminism addressing some of the following questions:...
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Global Climate Youth Movement - podcast recording from the 6th of April 2019
With Climate Change we are standing at a tipping point of Earth’s history and yet many still do not recognise the severity of the situation. Even though it has been known for over 50 years that humans are doing considerable damage to the Earth and environment no significant change has been...
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"This is a Climate Emergency!" - St Andrews Climate Demonstration and Voices of the Future
As young people, we are told to work and study hard for our future, but with Climate Change progressing the question arises: what does that future look like? According to the International Panel on Climate Change, we have 11 years left to tackle Climate Change. 11 years that will decide the fate…
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My Vegan Story + vegan ice cream taste test
This is a special episode of me taste tasting vegan ice cream and talking about why and how I went vegan! Over two years ago I decided to go vegan and it has been one of the best decisions ever. In this episode I discuss environmental, ethical and health reasons for going vegan and explain why I...
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Our Earth. Our Home. Our Mission. What if we were to radically re-think our world? What if we were to build a world based on kindness, compassion, care, and justice? Do you want to be part of the journey?Join Léa in exploring topics of sustainability, social justice, arts, and activism. Listen to inspiring conversations with people from around the world to explore how together we can and must change the world.Website: www.eco-activists.co.zaInstagram: @ecoactivist.lea / @ecoactivistjourneysFacebook page: @ecoactivistjourneys
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