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This episode is largely brought to you by Facebook voice messages, and it's a great way to get your story on the show as well! Just send us your voice messages from live events, use them to interview someone, or just send us your thoughts.
Shannon Loughnane of My Extremely Long Walk For Climate Action shares his thoughts as he walks towards Canberra from Melbourne to deliver the message to the Australian Parliament that their inaction and obstruction on climate change has been noticed, and is well past due for changing. You can hear his episode all about his long walk here (https://www.climactic.fm/51).
Matthew Onyeanula is a permaculture farmer, community educator, and a very inspiring figure. He founded and runs Mattlawie Ecological Restoration Centre. His story is incredible, and so is the Mattlawie project.
Here's more from Matthew about Mattlawie:
Mattlawie Ecological Regenerative Center is an ecological based organization and a registered nonprofit organization in Ghana, West Africa.
Our Vision:
Our vision is for humans, animals, plants etc to peacefully and happily coexist in our Ecological Center/ Community; therefore creating an amazing example of regenerative - sustainable agriculture and sustainable living in this region.
Through these ways, taking action against climate change as well as restoring, improving and protecting tropical ecosystems.
Our Mission:
*To Teach
*Empower
*Promote peace and culture.
Concept:
We are very careful to do all we do ecologically without the use of toxic chemicals, holding firmly to permaculture/regenerative principles, ethics and design systems.
What We Do/ Intend To Do:
Ecological Farming
Organic Food Production, Organic Cosmetics, Repellents, Fertilizer,
Ecological/ Permaculture / I.C.T Trainings
Eco-Culture Development / Exchange programs, Ecotourism, Eco-lodge / Eco-village
Youth and women empowerment
Aged Care - Elderly Care
Community Development, Landscaping
Recycling,
Beekeeping (Apiculture), Essential Oil distillation, Mushroom Production
Moringa Projects
Peace Advocacies,
Nurseries/ Tree Planting / Agro Forestry Systems,
Sustainable Animal Management,
Renewable Energy – Solar systems, Water Catchments Systems, Biogas, Low Cost Irrigation Systems, Etc.
CAUSE OF ACTION:
Ecosystems devastation
Land Degradation / Soil infertility
Community development
Deforestation
Climate change
Alarming poverty rate
Environmental hazard
Segregation
Lack of access and means to other knowledge like recycling, Self-sufficiency, etc.
Food Security
Capacity Building/Empowerment
Outrageous Unemployment rate
Needs:
Eco Buildings for base camps, lodge and trainings
Water Connections on Site
Eco Toilet-Washroom
Special Guests: Matthew Onyeanula and Shannon Loughnane. -
The March 15th School Strike for Climate was a global event. Quite possibly the largest-ever coordinated strikes, not just by school students, but by anyone in history, the #ss4c movement has become a force. Listen to how the day unfolded at Melbourne's strike and march, the mood before the event, the speeches and highlights, some interviews while marching through the city.
Mark then talks to key speaker from the strike, Fatima Kidwai, one month on about the impact of the strike, the fallout, and what comes next.
This is very much a lead-in to the climate election, as the students have more than played their part in speaking out, and putting climate change and the climate crisis on the radar. Now, it's time for the voters to play their part in changing the government to one willing to take the required action. So, if you need to fire up your friends and family about the climate election, this episode is for you!
Credits:
Hazel Fidecaro — Producer
Rich Bowden — Editor-in-Chief
Mark Spencer — Founder
Maxine Bazeley — Host
Georgia Sheil — Host
Bronwyn Gresham — Host
Greg Grassi wrote our theme, check out his work here (https://soundcloud.com/chambresband).
Abby Hawkins designed our logo, check out her work here (http://www.abigailhawkins.com/).
Liking the show?
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Special Guests: Fatima Kidwai and Maiysha Moin. -
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Reptile Encounters is a mobile zoo. A zoo that comes to you, whether to a classroom or boardroom, for schools or corporate events. It's not a new concept. But Josh, the founder, is bringing fresh eyes and a perspective with a sustainability focus to the field. An animal lover, Josh is passionate about his flock, and for teaching kids about them.
Mark talks to Josh about fostering connections to nature in young people, how vital a care for animals and nature is for development, and how pivotal a time this is for spreading a love and care for nature. The unfolding sixth mass extinction, the first climate change-linked extinction, the Murray-Darling fish kills are all discussed. But so are happier topics, like Josh's history of exotic pets, and how great a feeling it is to expose kids to a new love of animals.
A great episode to share with the animal lover in your life.
Credits:
Hazel Fidecaro — Producer
Rich Bowden — Editor-in-Chief
Mark Spencer — Founder
Maxine Bazeley — Host
Georgia Sheil — Host
Bronwyn Gresham — Host
Greg Grassi wrote our theme, check out his work here (https://soundcloud.com/chambresband).
Abby Hawkins designed our logo, check out her work here (http://www.abigailhawkins.com/).
Liking the show?
Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here! (https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/climactic/id1371919157?mt=2) Special Guest: Josh Cox. -
Lake Knox is a deep-water lake in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and is the habitat of an endangered species. The community is trying to stop development plans for the lake site, and in this episode you'll learn what they are trying, why it's important, and hopefully learn some lessons about how you can take action yourself in your own area.
Darren was Knox City's citizen of the year in 2018, and is the founder of local environmental group Greening Knox. Anthony is a friend of Climactic, and is involved with First Friends of Dandenong Creek. Bruna is a new member of the community, having recently moved to area, and is getting involved to protect and preserve the local environment.
Credits:
Hazel Fidecaro — Producer
Rich Bowden — Editor-in-Chief
Mark Spencer — Founder
Maxine Bazeley — Host
Georgia Sheil — Host
Bronwyn Gresham — Host
Greg Grassi wrote our theme, check out his work here (https://soundcloud.com/chambresband).
Abby Hawkins designed our logo, check out her work here (http://www.abigailhawkins.com/).
Liking the show?
Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here! (https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/climactic/id1371919157?mt=2) -
Shannon is a young man who'd had enough with Australia's lack of action on climate change, and has made the decision to walk up to the counter to complain. And by counter, we mean the capital. And by walk, we mean walk. 700 kilometers.
This is a community-powered walk, and you can get involved in Shannon's effort. But, you can also learn a lot about his approach, his mindset, and how he's gone about creating a grassroots campaign that really captures the imagination.
Credits:
Hazel Fidecaro — Producer
Rich Bowden — Editor-in-Chief
Mark Spencer — Founder
Maxine Bazeley — Host
Georgia Sheil — Host
Bronwyn Gresham — Host
Greg Grassi wrote our theme, check out his work here (https://soundcloud.com/chambresband).
Abby Hawkins designed our logo, check out her work here (http://www.abigailhawkins.com/).
Liking the show?
Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here! (https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/climactic/id1371919157?mt=2)
Special Guest: Shannon Loughnane. -
Wiebe Wakker is a rare type of person, one you don't encounter very often, and who you might think doesn't exist anymore. Wiebe's an adventurer. But he's not off pillaging foreign lands or taking part in destructive activities in the name of fun. He's travelled around the world, in a ten year old electric car, to bring attention to the practicality of EV's.
This is the 50th episode of Climactic, and Wiebe's story is a great way to mark our half-century. It's fun, inspiring, informative, and a bit of a palate cleanser from the heavy topics we talk about. This won't be a permanent change, but this was so much fun, and we're so happy to bring you this story.
We're currently looking at ways to further develop the show, and Climactic as a social enterprise, as we start year 2, and we'd love your feedback. Drop us an email or say hi on Facebook, won't you?
Enjoy!
Climactic Community Corner — Send us your own message, up to one minute, to play on the show, to @climacticshow (https://m.me/climacticshow) on Facebook or [email protected]
Credits:
Hazel Fidecaro — Producer
Rich Bowden — Editor-in-Chief
Mark Spencer — Founder
Maxine Bazeley — Host
Georgia Sheil — Host
Bronwyn Gresham — Host
Greg Grassi wrote our theme, check out his work here (https://soundcloud.com/chambresband).
Abby Hawkins designed our logo, check out her work here (http://www.abigailhawkins.com/).
The General Assembly kindly provided our end credits music, see their work here (http://www.generalassembly.com.au/). Special Guest: Wiebe Wakker. -
Holly Hammond is a stalwart of the social activism community, but when she's not on the baricades or on a march, she's practising radical self-care, and helping others to do the same. Burnout is endemic in the activist community, but maybe it doesn't have to be. Holly's efforts, and organising, have helped scores of members of the community overcome burnout, overwhelm, and emotional fatigue. With host Bronwyn, a self-care advocate in her own right, this conversation dives deep into how we need to look after ourselves, while looking out for others. Please check out the resources, Holly's sites, and if you're feeling overwhelmed, feel free to reach out to us and we'll get you connected with the great people in the community eager to help.
Tools referred to in this podcast:
*Reviewing activitist year *
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzu4o9OXAnNDcWNYcUdWZW5Gemc/view
Healthy goal setting
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzu4o9OXAnNDZGFEcXZhbTFOSmM/view
Desired feelings
http://www.daniellelaporte.com/cdf-library/
Resources for sustaining activism
http://plantothrive.net.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/04/PTTSustainingActivismResources.pdf
Climactic Community Corner — Send us your own message, up to one minute, to play on the show, to @climacticshow (https://m.me/climacticshow) on Facebook or [email protected]
Credits:
Hazel Fidecaro — Producer
Rich Bowden — Editor-in-Chief
Mark Spencer — Founder
Maxine Bazeley — Host
Georgia Sheil — Host
Bronwyn Gresham — Host
Greg Grassi wrote our theme, check out his work here (https://soundcloud.com/chambresband).
Abby Hawkins designed our logo, check out her work here (http://www.abigailhawkins.com/). Special Guest: Holly Hammond. -
Setting the scene in this first episode, Mark Spencer, founder of Climactic, and co-host Rich Bowden talk about the goals they have for their new podcast. The pair discuss the storytelling approach they will take to bringing listeners information and ideas on sustainable living. Mark and Rich also give an insight into the interviews they will be using to anchor the show as well as the importance they give to listener engagement to the success of the show.
Both Mark and Rich love talking to the people doing the hard yards on the ground, as much if not more so than the famous figures in the environmental movement, so if you’d like to tell your story, we’d be very happy to help.
Climactic.fm - The voice of the people on climate change.
The introductory trailer episode also includes preview “teaser” clips from the following interviews:
Dugald Holmes
Asia-Pacific Support Manager for Papercut, and Grassroots Environmental Campaigner.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dugaldholmes/
http://noplasticstofuel.com/
El Gibbs
Community champion.
Freelance writer, disability advocate and former councillor in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.
https://twitter.com/bluntshovels
Costa Georgiadis
ABC personality, speaker, permaculture and sustainability advocate and presenter of the long-running Gardening Australia.
https://www.facebook.com/CostasWorld/
Maxine Bazely
Maxine is a volunteer host at the New Joneses, a professional in the recruitment industry, and a very inspiring woman. She walked the walk and quit her day job in order to live on a block in Torquay, near Melbourne on the Surf Coast, to pursue her goals of personal and environmental sustainability. She's doing great work with her new agency, Teal Collaborative, and she will always be Climactic's favourite first guest.
https://www.tealcollaborative.com.au/
Oli Moraes
A volunteer facilitator at Climate for Change.
Cr John Fry
Councillor and long-time Landcare expert in Central West NSW.
Cr Tim Baxter
Tim is a member of the Port Phillip City Council, representing the Canal Ward, and is associated with the Greens Party. He was the first elected official to volunteer to be on Climactic. He's a great thinker on the future of democracy, sustainability, and local government, and is a very friendly and approachable guy. We know he'd love it if you got in touch with him for a chat.
Cr Katherine Copsey
Katherine is a passionate local, who cares about the community she lives in. She is proud of our eclectic neighbourhoods, our thriving local marketplaces, our rich cultural heritage and our natural environment. She cares about the protection of our neighbourhoods and fostering community renewable energy solutions.
Interested in becoming part of the Climactic community? We’re really looking for your engagement, suggestions, feedback and guests to improve and tweak our future shows. We really see this as a listener-driven podcast.
Contact us at the following:
https://twitter.com/climacticshow (https://twitter.com/climacticshow)
https://www.facebook.com/climacticshow (https://www.facebook.com/climacticshow)
[email protected]
Special Guests: Dugald Holmes, El Gibbs, Katherine Copsey, Maxine Bazeley, Oli Moraes, and Tim Baxter.
