In this episode, Amelia and Louis speak with Dr Gabor Sarlos, Associate Professor and Head of Employability, about why climate concern doesn’t always turn into action.

From personal connections with nature to student attitudes towards sustainability, the conversation explores what motivates change and what holds people back. We discuss why other issues can feel more immediate than ‘distant’ climate targets, how students’ views are evolving, and how practical tools such as Climate Fresk help turn awareness into action.

Gabor also shares insights from his podcast Ready, Steady, Green: Acting on Sustainability, and reflects on how education and employability can help bridge the gap between concern and action. Although not mentioned in the recording, Gabor also founded Copmitment, a project featuring 52 short video discussions on climate-positive actions individuals can take.

Guest

Dr Gabor Sarlos

Associate Professor, Faculty of Business and Law

Head of Employability

Climate Fresk Facilitator

Host of Ready, Steady, Green: Acting on Sustainability

Links

Ready, Steady, Green Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ready-steady-green/id1853439524?i=1000745923015

Climate Fresk – Climate Fresk (world) - Climate Fresk

University Sustainability Sustainability at University of Roehampton | University of Roehampton, London

Copmitment: https://copmitment.com/actions

The Roey Sustainability Cafe is a presentation of the University of Roehampton's sustainability team. It is hosted and produced by Amelia Iswariah and Louis Wright, with technical direction by Will Berard (Education PhD) of the Graduate School Podcast

Music, and electroacoustic composition by Benoît André (Arts PhD)

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