Episodes

  • Embedding Sustainability and Climate Change into the Curriculum with Paul Turner

    Embedding Sustainability and Climate Change into the Curriculum with Paul Turner
    May 1 2026
    In this episode, Paul Turner discusses his journey in integrating climate and nature education into the core school curriculum through the Ministry of Eco Education. Paul gives examples of places which are becoming more sustainable using practical measures. He also gives advice to students who are thinking of entering a green career.
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    23 mins
  • Coastal Geomorphology with Professor Larissa Naylor

    Coastal Geomorphology with Professor Larissa Naylor
    Apr 3 2026
    Discover how climate change is reshaping our coastlines and what strategies can help us adapt. Larissa Naylor, a professor of Geomorphology and Environmental Geography at the University of Glasgow, shares insights on coastal processes, landform creation, human impacts, and future management.
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    26 mins
  • Nature based solutions to climate change with Dr Stephen Cornelius

    Nature based solutions to climate change with Dr Stephen Cornelius
    Mar 6 2026
    In this episode of Ask the Geographer, we look into the role of nature-based solutions in addressing climate change. Join us as Dr. Stephen Cornelius from WWF explains how ecosystems can be part of the response and why this is crucial for sustainable geography practices.
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    17 mins
  • Fossil Fuel Pathways with Dr Angus McNelly

    Fossil Fuel Pathways with Dr Angus McNelly
    Feb 6 2026
    In this episode of Ask the Geographer podcast, Dr. Angus McNelly, a lecturer in international development at King's College London, discusses the intricate relationship between fossil fuels and the development of countries, particularly in China and Latin America. He explains how the post-World War II era marked a significant shift in global politics and economics, leading to the rise of fossil fuels as a cornerstone of development. Angus highlights the geopolitical transformations that occurred during this time, including the formation of OPEC and the emergence of new nations that sought to control their natural resources for economic growth. Angus also discusses how developing countries and emerging economies can path the way to reducing fossil fuel dependency for a more sustainable future.
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    43 mins
  • Wetlands with Dr David Anderson

    Wetlands with Dr David Anderson
    Jan 8 2026
    Dr David Anderson joins us to talk about wetlands; how they can provide a nature-based solution to climate change and their importance to an abundance of different species which use them. He reflects on their current status and methods which are being adopted to restore them.
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    29 mins
  • Climate Adapted Pathways in Education (CAPE)

    Climate Adapted Pathways in Education (CAPE)
    Dec 31 2025
    In this podcast we hear from members of the Climate Adapted Pathways in Education (CAPE) and how it is working to improve today’s education for tomorrow’s climate. This podcast aimed at teachers and educators talks about their vision to equip teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and skills to help all children and young people take climate action and protect the environment.
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    41 mins
  • Climate Action in Education with Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez OBE

    Climate Action in Education with Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez OBE
    Dec 19 2025
    Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez OBE, Head of the School of Mathematical, Physical & Computational Sciences at the University of Reading. He has played a key role in shaping the National Climate Education Action Plan (NCEAP), which brings together more than 80 organisations working on transformative climate education. As chair of the NCEAP Group, he helps ensure that these organisations’ efforts support the Department for Education’s wider Sustainability and Climate Change strategy. In this podcast, we talk to Andrew about his role in climate education, the actions people can take as well as conversations around green careers.
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    18 mins
  • Climate Change in Central Asia with Dr Kate Leeming

    Climate Change in Central Asia with Dr Kate Leeming
    Dec 1 2025
    In this podcast we welcome back Dr Kate Leeming who embarked on a 5-month, 9000km bicycle expedition following the Syr Darya River from its source in Kyrgyzstan to the Aral Sea and from there along the Amu Darya to discover its true source into the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan. This amazing feat was conducted by a small team where the use of a bike meant that Kate could make connections with people that are not easily done when in a car. Kate talks about her experiences out in the field, the impacts climate change is having on the region as well as how people are working to try and mitigate these challenges.
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    32 mins