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Planet Possible
Planet Possible gets behind the headlines and straight to the facts of global environmental issues. Join host Niki Roach as she meets practitioners and visionaries working on the big issues in water, nature and climate change - and finds out what they would make possible with the Planet Possible Magic Wand! Planet Possible is brought to you by CIWEM; a community of environmental professionals creating a more positive world. Not enough time to listen to a full episode? Choose the length of pod…
Episodes
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Green Finance - Making Nature Valuable?
Interview guest - Bevis Watts (CEO of Triodos Bank UK, a leader in ethical and sustainable banking) Co-host - Ed Dick (CEO of Great Yellow, a company that…
Planet PossibleJanuary MiniPod (Coastal Erosion Risk, Climate & Inclusion in Flood Projects)
Welcome to our January MiniPod - a monthly update where we're joined by an expert guest & we react to current events in water, climate and nature - all in…
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The Climate & Nature Bill (with Roz Savage MP and Lord Deben)
As we record this episode at the start of January, wherever you are in the world your news is likely to be filled with images of the devastating wildfires in…
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Valencia Floods: What Really Happened?
In this episode we explore the recent flooding that has happened across the south of Spain, resulting in the tragic loss of 224 lives, and resulting in Spain…
Planet PossibleDecember MiniPod (Flooding Funding, Neonicitinoids & Nature Connection)
Welcome to our December MiniPod - a monthly update where we're joined by an expert guest & we react to current events in water, climate and nature - all in…
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COP29
November 2024 has been a busy month in the news for conversations about our changing climate – from flooding due to Storm Bert in the UK, the tragic floods in…
Planet PossibleNov MiniPod (Trump, Planning Reform & AI)
Welcome to our November MiniPod! It's a monthly update where we’re joined by an expert guest and we react to current events in water, climate and nature - all…
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Citizen Science
Get Involved: Rivers Trust Big Riverwatch - https://theriverstrust.org/take-action/the-big-river-watch Earthwatch Europes Great Water Blitz -…
Planet PossibleOct MiniPod (Smart Meters, Water Security and UK Water Review)
Find out more about The Water Report here: www.thewaterreport.co.uk Credits Presented & Produced by Niki Roach Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited…
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Chris Packham
Chris Packham spoke to Niki Roach in a special live recording of Planet Possible at ESS Expo (Environmental Services & Technology Solutions 2024) at the NEC in…
Planet PossibleSept MiniPod (Social Prescribing, The Big River Watch & Street Trees)
Green Social Prescribing study: https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences/new-research-has-found-prescribing-nature-can-improve-happiness-an…
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Circular Farming
Agriculture has a major role in determining water availability and quality, especially in a region like Yorkshire where a large amount of catchment water moves…
Planet PossibleAugust MiniPod (NZ focus on Water Reform & the Politics of Water)
Welcome to our MiniPod! It's an extra once-a-month update episode that will react to current events in water, climate and nature. It's a MiniPod because it'll…
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How to Handle a Moving Coastline
Join Niki and her co-host Julie Foley, Director of Flood Risk Strategy and Natural Adaptation at the Environment Agency in England to explore how to manage a…
Planet PossibleNew! MiniPod July (Draft Determination, King's Speech and Sustainable Homes)
Welcome to our first MiniPod! It's an extra once-a-month update episode that will react to current events in water, climate and nature. It's a MiniPod because…
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The Thames: Campaigners and Company Have Their Say
What does the cleanliness of England's longest river say about the debate around river quality the role of the UK's biggest water company, Thames Water? This…
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What the Next Government Should Do for Water and the Environment
Everyone got a bit of a shock when a General Election was announced for July 4th. So, we know there is going to be a new government. Whoever ends up in power…
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Activism
Can you be an activist and an environmental professional? How do we tackle eco-anxiety, especially for the next generation and is activism be something…
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Bioresources
We're exploring the topic of bioresources - sometimes called sewage sludge - and our interview is with Georgia Elliot-Smith, who's heading up 'Fighting Dirty'…
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Highway Runoff
The water that runs off our traffic-filled roads ends up in our rivers, but we know little about it, it's hardly monitored and improving the quality of that…
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Flood Ready?
Are you flood ready? How do you find out if your home is at risk of flooding? What can you do to protect your home and if water does suddenly come through your…
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COP28
2023 is set to be the hottest year on record with temperatures 1.4 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average and sea surface temperatures for the polar…
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Plastic Grass
You might already have a view on whether it’s a helpful way of bringing some greenery to a tricky space – or that it should be banned entirely. Either way…
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How To Fix The UK Water Sector
Water in the UK has become both a political football and a source of vast public anger. Storm overflows, sewage spills, dying rivers and dividend payouts have…
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Nutrient Neutrality
If you’re in the UK you’ll have heard about recent proposed changes to nutrient neutrality. Adding to the wider debate about the health of our rivers across…
Planet PossibleUruguay
Uruguay has been facing the longest drought the country has ever recorded in it’s capital Montevideo, leaving the city almost completely dry and the Paso…
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Neurodiversity
*Content warning: This podcast contains brief mentions of experiences around mental ill-health and miscarriage which some listeners may find upsetting. Many…
Planet PossibleA Fresh Water Future?
What does the future of water look like? Do we need a single organisation managing our water catchments and do we need more resources to regulate the quality…
Planet PossibleThe WaterUK apology storm
On the day we hear an apology from WaterUK on behalf of the water sector for sewage pollution from storm overflows, we wanted to explore what this really means…
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Valuing our land
Join us for the Season Finale of the pod and our first on-location episode! Niki and co-host Alastair Chisholm head to Spains Hall Estate in north Essex to…
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The business of climate change
Join Niki and her co-host, Susan Stockwell, Managing Director of Skewb Green, as they explore how business are approaching the challenge of climate change. Our…
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Mentors, friends and allies
Join Niki in conversation with Hannah Coogan, Emma Sherburn and Clare Rodgers as they celebrate the role that mentors, friends and allies have played in their…
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Living with Water - Belfast
What does it take to make a step change to the water environment when so many organisations are responsible for individual parts of it? Join us as Niki speaks…
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Future Generations
With a remit set out in law to be “the guardian of the interests of future generations in Wales”, Sophie Howe is the world’s only Future Generations…
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Nature Recovery
Welcome to a brand new season of Planet Possible! We’re back with a season packed with insightful guests and were pleased to introduce our new season sponsor -…
Planet PossibleWater Reform in Aotearoa - NZ
For more information on Water New Zealand - https://www.waternz.org.nz/ For more information on Te Mana o te Wai -…
Planet PossibleAn insiders view of COP27 & COP15
What's it really like to be an observer at a COP? As COP15, the UN Biodiversity Conference, heads towards it's conclusion, join Niki and her guest and Arctic…
Planet PossibleThe War On Nature
The short-lived Truss government's push for growth at all costs sent shockwaves through the environmental sector as green policies were abandoned, reversed or…
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6. Innovation
Join Niki and her co-host Angela MacOscar, Head of Innovation at Northumbrian Water as they explore the innovation landscape in the water sector. Paul…
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5. Barriers to climate adaptation
Join Niki and her co-host, Md Shamsuddoha, the CEO of the Centre for Participatory Research & Development in Bangladesh as they explore the barriers to…
Planet PossibleStorm overflows - a political football?
Thanks to Planet Possible's Season Sponsors, Binnies, for enabling us to bring this podcast to you. Binnies.com Credits Presented & Produced by Niki Roach…
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Forever Chemicals
Join Niki and her co-host Mark Challoner as they explore the world of Forever Chemicals. If you've heard of PFAS and want to know more - or want to get an…
Planet Possible2042
Thanks to our season sponsors, Binnies, for enabling us to bring Planet Possible to you. A transcription of this episode - and all episodes in Season 3 - is…
Planet PossibleFlood & Coast Special: Day 2
Season 3 of Planet Possible is supported by Binnies Credits Presented & Produced by Niki Roach Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited With thanks to…
Planet PossibleFlood & Coast Special: Day 1
Season 3 of Planet Possible is supported by Binnies. Credits Presented & Produced by Niki Roach Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited With thanks to…
Planet PossibleThe Climate Front Line
Coastal communities and those impacted by flooding are on the front line of climate change, already experiencing more frequent and severe events. Join Niki and…
Planet PossibleHealthy Rivers
A full transcript of this episode is available to provide wider accessibility to the content of the pod. Planet Possible is sponsored by Binnies - find out…
Planet PossibleWhat's possible? A pre-season audio special
Season 3 of Planet Possible launches on the 20th April! in this final pre-season audio special, find out what some of our previous and future guests think is…
Planet PossibleThe Magic Wand - Pre- Season Audio Special
What would you do for the environment if you had a magic wand? We look back in this pre-season special on what some of our guests would do. Credits Presented &…
Planet PossiblePre-season audio special - Al & Niki reflections
Let's talk WEM will be back soon for Season 3 with some superb guests and a new name! Moving forward you'll find us if you search for Planet Possible - but…
Planet PossiblePre-Season Audio Special with Mike Wheeler
This audio was recorded as part of the first WEM Pride online event, for members of the Water and Environmental Management LGBTQ+ community and their allies…
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Some of the best bits from Season 2
Thanks to our Season 2 Sponsor - Thames Water - for helping us to bring Let's talk WEM to you. Credits Presented & Produced by Niki Roach Executive Producer…
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Social Prescribing
Join Niki and her co-host Maya Butler from Natural England and guest Stephanie Smith from Bradford University Teaching Hospital as they explore green and blue…
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Nature Based Solutions
Join Niki and her co-host and Environment Agency Chair, Emma Howard-Boyd as they explore the topic of Nature Based Solutions. Hear reflections from Beccy…
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Greening Cities
Join Niki and her co-host, Anusha Shah, Director of Resilient Cities at Arcadis as they explore how green our cities are - and what's possible. Hear from Dusty…
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COP26
Join Niki Roach as she speaks with Chris Stark, CEO of the Climate Change Committee (CCC). The CCC advise the UK and devolved governments on emissions targets…
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COP15
Join CIWEM President Niki Roach and her co-host Richard Benwell as they talk about COP - but maybe not the one you'd expect! We interview Craig Bennett, the…
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Climate
Are our schools ready to adapt to climate change? How do we engage children about the future of the planet without overwhelming them? Join CIWEM President Niki…
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A few of the best bits
We've reached the end of Season 1 of Let's talk WEM! Hear a few of our highlights from the compelling, authentic stories that our guests have shared with us…
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Demand
Join Niki Roach as she speaks with key opinion formers and decision-makers from the UK on the topic of reducing our demand for water. This extended final…