As the world moves closer to exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C warming threshold, UNEP's big climate shift from mitigation alone toward greater emphasis on adaptation and resilience signals a fundamental change in how we approach climate action.

What does this mean for governments, businesses and communities preparing for a warmer world? In this episode, Rich speaks with Mirey Atallah, Chief of the Adaptation and Resilience Branch at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), about the recently released report Limiting Overshoot: Navigating Exceedance of 1.5°C and Pathways Towards Return.

Mirey explains why the report signals an important shift in climate strategy—from focusing primarily on preventing warming beyond 1.5°C to also preparing for, managing and shortening the period of overshoot. They explore the implications for mitigation, adaptation, climate finance and long-term policymaking, particularly in the Global South.

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In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, Mai Doan shares her journey from finance to conservation, and what she has learned through her second career conserving wildlife in Vietnam.

The conversation explores the conservation challenges facing Vietnam as economic development, population growth, land use, and climate change place increasing pressure on ecosystems and wildlife.

Mai also takes us inside Conservation Vietnam's funding model, including how the organization identifies and supports local conservation organizations, measures progress over long time horizons, and uses an investment-like approach to help promising programs grow without creating long-term dependence on a single funder.

Finally, Mai reflects on returning to university for a Master's degree in Fisheries and Wildlife and offers practical advice for professionals considering a transition into conservation—including why volunteering, spending time in nature, and testing your commitment before changing careers can be important first steps.

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In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, Thu Vuong, Sustainability Manager at Pizza 4P’s, shares her journey from food science and sourcing into sustainability, and the lessons she has learned building a sustainable pizza brand in Vietnam.

From working with farmers and suppliers to embedding sustainability into operations and engaging consumers, Thu offers a practical look at what it means to build a career in sustainability while helping a fast-growing Asian brand translate ambitious values into action

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