Episode 14 - Jarrod White - Eco-anxiety and climate grief

In this episode, Lotus Hackenberger speaks with clinical psychologist Jarrod White about his work at the intersection of psychology and the environment. Discover what eco-anxiety is and be reminded of the importance of making space for your feelings.  

Episode 13 - Michelle Maloney - Hopefulness, pragmatism, values and accepting ones level of impact

Episode 12 - Cameron Kaufman - The Circular Economy, Environmental Consulting and Tips to Kick Start Your Career

In this episode, Lotus and Cam explore Cam's role as a circular economy consultant. They discuss what the circular economy is and draw out key challenges and guidance for individuals interested in this field. 

Episode 11 - Amelia Goonerage - Global Voices Program, COP 26, and the importance of youth engagement

In this episode, Amelia and Cam chat about the upcoming COP 26 as well as the importance of youth to get involved in the global climate conversation (in Amelia's case, through the Global Voices Program). 

Episode 10 - Katerina Gaita, Marta Zajac and Serena Davies - Creating the climate for change

In the 10th episode of PENpod, Cam Kaufman chats with Katerina Gaita, the founder of Climate for Change, as well as Marta (fundraising coordinator at C4C) and Serena (fellowship coordinator at C4C), a organization uses personal connections as a powerful lever for climate action. They discuss the C4…

Episode 9 - Matthew Nguyen - Countering Digital Threats to Democracy

In episode 9, Lucy Marks interviews Matthew Nguyen, who graduated with a bachelor of science at Melbourne University in 2018, with a focus in microbiology, immunology and public health. Matt then moved into the climate space, working at Al Gore's Climate Reality Project. Recently, Matt has been loo…

Episode 8 - Zoe Parkin - Clean Energy Investment

PEN Podcasts offers young and emerging professionals unique insights into a range of environmentally and sustainability themed topics. In Episode 8, Cameron Kaufman interviews Zoe Parkin, who works as a Senior Investment Associate for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. The CEFC is the largest gr…

Episode 7 - Will Clarke - Sustainability Consultant

PEN Podcasts offers young and emerging professionals unique insights into a range of environmentally and sustainability themed topics. In Episode 7, Cameron Kaufman interviews Will Clarke, who just graduated from a Bachelor of Environmental Science. Will is taking a pause from his studies and worki…

BONUS | A Roundtable Chat with 8 New Climate Reality Project Leaders

This is an episode of Climactic, produced in collaboration with PEN Pod asts.  In 2019 close to a thousand people gathered in Brisbane for a Climate Reality Leadership Corps training. In 2020, thousands met online as COVID19 reshaped the world in mere months.  What do 8 recently trained leaders t…

Episode 5 - Adeline Stuart-Watts - Climate Adaptation Policy (Vic Gov)

This episode we chat to Adeline Stewart-Watt. Adeline currently works in climate adaptation policy for the State Government of Victoria. She also teaches two masters subjects, Environmental Policy and Interdisciplinarity and the Environment at the University of Melbourne and has previous experience…