Climate Action Show
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Climate change - what's hot and what's not. Find out what is happening in community campaigns around the country, as well as the latest science and the solutions that are available now.
Episodes
- Sea Shepherd Australia beach cleanup, Australian Conservation Foundation presentation on Australia's Safeguard Mechanism, and Murray Darling Basin Plan Review
The Climate Action Show covers a Sea Shepherd Australia beach cleanup that removed 12 tonnes of plastic pollution from Cape York. It also features presentations on Australia's Safeguard Mechanism review and the Murray-Darling Basin Plan re…
- SANTA MARTA.GOLDMAN PRIZE . VIGIL . MARCH IN MARCH . FLIGHT FREE.
This episode of the Climate Action Show discusses the transition away from fossil fuels, with insights from Goldman Prize winner Yuvelis Morales on environmental activism in Colombia. It also includes a review of George Saunders' novel "Vi…
- SANTA MARTA Episode 4. Prof Elisa Morgera and Laura Restrepo
Episode 4 of the Climate Action Show features Professor Elisa Morgera, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Context of Climate Change, and Laura Restrepo from Climate Action Network Latin America. They discuss the imperative to def…
- Australia's Unstable Fossil Fuel Dependancy
This episode discusses Australia's unstable fossil fuel dependency, drawing from a Doctors for the Environment Australia webinar. It explores the effects on agriculture, medical, and renewable energy sectors, and the potential to transitio…
- SANTA MARTA : WE'RE ALL IN THE SAME CANOE
This Climate Action Show episode discusses the Santa Marta Conference in Colombia, which aims to reduce fossil fuel dependence. Guests Dr. Simon Bradshaw and The Hon Chris Bowen, along with insights from Bill McKibben, explore how nations…
- Building an ecological identity in children
Shae discusses how to build an ecological identity in young children, so that children can grow up feeling a part of nature and not separate from it. She reads from an interview with Jan White – an early childhood educator in the UK – who…
- Repeat: Climate Change and Mental Health
Produced and presented by Carly Dober. I attended an incredible panel discussion that the Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA) facilitated.The panel shared their knowledge about the issues surrounding the topic, as well as the solutions that…
- Green Colonialism
Shae discusses green colonialism, what it is, how we see it in climate activism and the overall nuances that come with considering solutions to confront climate change and better ourselves as activists. To get a better understanding of thi…
- FIGHTING NOT DROWNING
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWMARCH 2ND 2026Produced by Vivien LangfordF I G H T I N G not D R O W N I N G FROM BELEM TO SANTA MARTA - Part 2 -THE FIRST INTERNATI0NAL CONFERENCE ON TRANSITIONING AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS - Yes Just that!Guests: Daniela…
- BELEM TO SANTA MARTA
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWProduced by Vivien LangfordFebruary 16th 2026B E L E M T O S A N T A M A R T AAt last! The first International Conference focused on the Transition Away from fossil fuel dependence.https://transitionawayconference.com/It…
- Summer Repeat: The Australian branch of the global Atlas Network and opposition leader Peter Dutton’s election promise to scrap offshore wind farms and build nuclear power plants.
Rosie interviews Dr Jeremy Walker of the University of Technology Sydney on his research, on the history of petroleum industry and fossil fuel investors early knowledge of global heating, systematic efforts to influence public opinion and…
- Summer Repeat: NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL GREEN LIGHT TO SANTOS IN GOMEROI COUNTRY
NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL GREEN LIGHTs SANTOS GAS WELLS IN GOMEROI COUNTRY At the time this show was broadcast we did not know the decision which will be devastating for all those who continue to stand up to prtect the Pilliga, to protect the…
- Summer Repeat: DESTRUCTION of the 44 Public Housing Towers
Rosie and Bella interview Steve Mintern from OFFICE, critical urban geographer Dr Kate Shaw and designer and activist Cat Macleod about the environmental and social impacts of demolishing the 44 public housing towers in Melbourne. Steve Mi…
- Summer Repeat: THE GREAT KOALA NATIONAL PARK
We speak to Mark Graham who, like so many others, has risked a lot to advocate for these Gondwanaland forests. He pays tribute to many of the groups and individuals who have worked for this achgievement and firsat among them are the Gumbay…
- Summer Repeat: BELEM : NAVIGATING AGAINST THE END OF THE WORLD
BELEM : NAVIGATING AGAINST THE END OF THE WORLD Guests:Claudia Antunes - Journalist with Sumauma from the heart of the Amazon. She explains the innovative TROPICAL FORESTS FOREVER FACILITY launched by President Lula at COP30. Her excellent…
- Summer Repeat: Runa Khan; "Friendship" and mangrove restoration
RUNA KHAN WINS EARTHSHOT PRIZE THE HOLISTIC WORK OF "FRIENDSHIP" AND ITS MANGROVE RESTORATION IS RECOGNISED IN RIO This show is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr Saleemul Huq, Bangladeshi climate scientist, friend of this radio show a…
- GURRIDYULA GABBA WUNGU - WADDANANGU CULTURAL CUSTODIAN
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWProduced by Vivien LangfordDecember 22nd 2025 GURRIDYULA GABBA WUNGGU WADDANANGU CULTURAL CUSTODIAN AT RISING TIDE AND COP3O IN BRAZIL Guests:Matthew Jeffrey - Wadi Wadi Man and First Nations Support at Rising Tide Newca…
- Payed for Lies
Rosie provides an update on the current demolition of the Flemington Public Housing Tower and the small rallies and communities still fighting agaisnt Homes Victoria as well as sits down with Christian Downie to discuss his part in co-auth…
- RUNA KHAN. "FRIENDSHIP" and MANGROVE RESTORATION
CLIMATE ACTION RADIO SHOWDECEMBER 1ST 2025PRODUCED BY VIVIEN LANGFORD RUNA KHAN WINS EARTHSHOT PRIZE THE HOLISTIC WORK OF "FRIENDSHIP" AND ITS MANGROVE RESTORATION IS RECOGNISED IN RIO This show is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr Sa…
- BELEM : NAVIGATING AGAINST THE END OF THE WORLD
CLIMATE ACTION SHOW17th December 2025Produced by Vivien Langford and Antimony DeorBELEM : NAVIGATING AGAINST THE END OF THE WORLD Guests:Claudia Antunes - Journalist with Sumauma from the heart of the Amazon. She explains the innovative TR…
- Climate Change VS Community Spaces
With summer up and coming, there are heaps of festivals and live music events coming up too. These live music events help to make up Australia’s very rich and diverse arts and music culture, and bring communities together. Like every commu…
- SOLACE IN KNOWING WHAT TO DO.
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWOCTOBER 20THProduced by Vivien Langford THE SOLACE OF KNOWING WHAT TO DO DISASTERWISE CONFERENCE WITH SURVIVORS OF CLIMATE CHAOS Guests:Dr Jean Renouf - PLAN C - Trains communities to be prepared for emergencies. The tim…
- For Our Youth by Our Youth
Bella talks about the Albanese government's new, yet still very weak, 2035 climate goals and why youth participation is so important in climate activism with guest Ivy Sheng, from the Australian Youth Climate Coalition. Recently, the Alban…
- THE GREAT KOALA NATIONAL PARK
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWPRODUCED BY Vivien LangfordSeptember 22nd 2025 THE GREAT KOALA NATIONAL PARKGuests:Mark Graham - Restoration Ecologist Virginia Young - Director at Wilderness Australia and global expert on carbon sequestration. https://…
- PROTEST for Protesting
Bella discusses the recent amendments from the Melbourne City Council, urging the Victorian and Federal governments to look into new frameworks to limit and restrict "disruptive" mass protests in the city as a result of the ongoing pro-Pal…
- ONCE YOU KNOW Emmanuel Cappelin and Nathan Hevery
CLIMATE ACTION SHOW September 1st 2025 - Repeat from 2021"ONCE YOU KNOW"Produced by Vivien Langford What happens "once you know" about climate change? Two film makers from TFF show us the "spear in the chest moment", when a person with a p…
- DESTRUCTION of the 44 Public Housing Towers
Rosie and Bella interview Steve Mintern from OFFICE, critical urban geographer Dr Kate Shaw and designer and activist Cat Macleod about the environmental and social impacts of demolishing the 44 public housing towers in Melbourne. Steve Mi…
- THE GREAT TURNING
Climate Action ShowAugust 11th 2025Produced by Vivien Langford THE GREAT TURNINGGuests:John Seed - Tribute to Johanna MacyCo-Author of Thinking like a Mountain https://www.deepecology.org.au/philosophy/john-seed/ Johanna Macy- Co-Author of…
- FRACQUARIE v MARKET FORCES & BEETALOO GAS
FRACQUARIE v MARKET FORCES in the BEETALOO BASIN N.TClimate Action ShowAugust 4th 2025 Produced by Vivien Langford Guests Angelica Mantikas – Market Forces Gas Campaigner Kyle Robertson and Morgan Picket from Market Forces Deanna – A nurse…
- HALTING GENOCIDE and ECOCIDE
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWJune 2nd 2025Produced by Vivien Langford HALTING GENOCIDE AND ECOCIDE WINTON HIGGINS, ALBERT CAMUS AND POPE FRANCISLe Chambon and how not to be a bystander in the climate emergency.This show was first broadcast during CO…
- NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL GREEN LIGHT TO SANTOS IN GOMEROI COUNTRY
CLIMATE ACTION RADIO SHOWMAY 19TH 2025Produced by Vivien Langfordwith guest producer Bella Jesson NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL GREEN LIGHTs SANTOS GAS WELLS IN GOMEROI COUNTRY At the time this show was broadcast we did not know the decision which…
- SUCKERED BY GAS
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWMAY 12TH 2025Produced by Vivien Langford SUCKERED BY GASSpeakers outside NSW ParliamentGomeroi Traditional Custodian Sue Ellen TigheMP Sue HigginsonBREAKING NEWS May 20th : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-20/national…
- THE GREATER GLIDER Protect our Forests
THE CLIMATE ACTION SHOWProduced by Vivien Langford and Bella JessonMay 5th 2025THE GREATER GLIDER Protect our ForestsandNO MUSIC ON A DEAD PLANET While the state Environment Minister is asleep in her bed at night, forest protectors are out…
- The Australian branch of the global Atlas Network and opposition leader Peter Dutton’s election promise to scrap offshore wind farms and build nuclear power plants.
Rosie interviews Dr Jeremy Walker of the University of Technology Sydney on his research, on the history of petroleum industry and fossil fuel investors early knowledge of global heating, systematic efforts to influence public opinion and…
- "YOU ARE NOT ALONE"
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWAPRIL 21ST 2025Produced by Vivien Langford "YOU ARE NOT ALONE"This episode of the Climate Action Show is part of the 89%Project, an initiative of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. The idea is that…
- Keeping OCEAN pristine + WHYALLA steel in Public Hands
CLIMATE ACTION SHOW APRIL 14th 2025Produced by Vivien LangfordKeeping the Ocean pristine andWhyalla Green Steel in Public Hands? GuestsLisa Deppeler is a prominent figure associated with the OCEAN (Otway Coastal Environment Action Network)…
- VIOLET COCO Portrait of an activist
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWAPRIL 7TH 2025VIOLET COCO - Portrait of an ActivistProduced by Vivien Langford Interview courtesy of Tim Budge and Ruth Yateman at Seymour FM on BEAM Mitchell Environment Group's radio show EARTH CHAThttps://programs.sey…
- Longevity In (climate) Activism
This week Duckie interviews Long time People and Planet activist Zelda Grimshaw on her experiances, observations, and theories on the trend of, to put it in her words, 100 young activists becoming maybe 3 older activist. Zelda shares what…
- KUMI NAIDOO and PEOPLE'S CLIMATE SUMMIT
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWMARCH 24th 2025Produced by Vivien LangfordKUMI NAIDOO and PEOPLE'S CLIMATE COP at UTShttps://www.philanthropy.org.au/news-and-stories/an-australian-cop31-should-be-a-peoples-cop-with-community-at-its-core/ Guests Kumi Na…
- DON'T BURN OUR FUTURE.
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWProduced by Vivien Langford17th March 2025D O N ' T B U R N OUR F U T U R E“The PM’s Climate Speech we’ve been waiting for” from the SLF 2025 Join climate activists Violet CoCo, David Spratt and Mark Carter to view and r…
- The fight against climate disinformation in the media
The Climate Action ShowMarch 10th 2025The fight against climate disinformation in the mediaProduced by Hélène Goyat Interview with Eva Morel, co-founder of Quota Climat(Interview recorded on the 25/02/2025) During her role as parliamentary…
- CLIMATE MORALITY
CLIMATE ACTION RADIO SHOWProduced by Vivien LangfordMarch 3rd 2025C L I M A T E M O R A L I T Y+ Focus on Papua New Guinea "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any". Alice Walker Polly Hemmings fro…
- LASNET workshop at the 2024 Degrowth Spring Festival
This is the full workshop presented by LASNET and presented by the wonderful Marisol Salinas, and Lucho Riquelme on solidarity between Indigenous and non Indigenous people working together at the 2024 degrowth spring festival.
- COLLISION COURSE
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWFebruary 17th 2025Produced by Vivien Langford C O L L I S I O N C O U R S E from The Sustainable Living Festival 2025 Guest speaker: David Spratt with Emily Rice from The Breakthrough Foundation “The very act of trying t…
- Deep Sea Mining in 2025: A Critical Year for the Pacific | Marine Species on the Move
Deep Sea Mining in 2025: A Critical Year for the Pacific | Marine Species on the Moveby Hélène Goyat Anne-Sophie Roux, Deep-Sea Mining Activist and Ocean scientist Our oceans plays a vital role in the regulation of our climate and harbor a…
- Landfill Methane, More Mines and Pacific Diplomacy
Climate Action Radio ShowProduced by Vivien LangfordMonday February 3rd 2025 Less Landfill Methane, More coal Mines and Pacific Diplomacy GUESTSLeigh Naunton - Move Beyond Coal on the three new coal mines set to be approved by Tanya Pliber…
- NEWCASTLE 2024 PROTESTIVAL RISING TIDE
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWDECEMBER 16TH 2024Produced by Vivien Langford NEWCASTLE 2024 PROTESTIVAL WITH RISING TIDE Recorded on the beach and at the Protestival village, you will hear voices from many climate action groups and concerned citizens.…
- Degrowth Festival Special
Duckie and Angus Join us from the Degrowth Network and share clips from the workshops and presentations hosted at the 2024 Degrowth Spring Festival. A panel hosted by 3cr radio host Amy Aednat Ciara discussing Mutual Aid and Decolonial pri…
- AZERBAIJAN - COP29
CLIMATE ACTION SHOW - DECEMBER 2ND 2024 Produced by Vivien Langford AZERBAIJAN - COP29 Guests:Michael Oyta - President of the Australian Azerbaijan Association Harjeet Singh - Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty https://cen.acs.org/enviro…
- Darebin Hard Rubbish Heroes;