Series 4: Post COP28 - Where does national climate action go from here?

Introducing episode 3 of season four! Our hosts Mark and Simon continue this series with a discussion on the fallout from COP28 for the UK, and what needs to be done on a national, governmental and local level. Joining them are our guests Ian Townsend (ONS Divisional Director of Environment), Robbie Macpherson, (APPG lead at Uplift), Annabel Rice (Political Advisor at Green Alliance) and Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy at Greater London Authority, Shirley Rodrigues, to talk national feeling and climate policy. For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast  Sign up to our climate newsletter here: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/6T06-7DL/subscribe-to-ucl-climate-hubs-newsletters   References ONS release calendar: https://www.ons.gov.uk/releasecalendar/ Key ONS environmental releases: https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts Important issues facing the UK (5.1-5.13), http://bit.ly/ONSimpactCOLPublic opinions and social trends, Great Britain Statistical bulletins: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/wellbeing/bulletins/publicopinionsandsocialtrendsgreatbritain/previousReleases Business insights and impact on the economy bulletins: https://www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade/business/businessservices/bulletins/businessinsightsandimpactontheukeconomy/previousReleases  Date of episode recording: 14th and 23rd February 2024  Duration: 27 mins, 14 secs  Language of episode: English  Presenter: Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee  Guests:  Ian Townsend, ONS, Divisional Director of Environment  Annabel Rice, Political Adviser at Green Alliance and UCL alum (Environment, Politics and Society 2021)  Robbie MacPherson, Political and Climate Change APPG Lead, Uplift Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor, Environment and Energy at Greater London Authority  Producer: Adam Batstone

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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