121. Small Countries, Big Vision with Nicola Sturgeon
*inhales deeply* Fresh off the TED Countdown Stage and moments after the \u2018Green Carpet\u2019 at The Earthshot Prize Awards 2021 AND a week and a half away from COP26 - Has there ever been a more exciting moment?
This week we give our first-hand experience at TED Countdown, discussing \u2018the moment\u2019 and what followed when Christiana was moderating a discussion on the TED stage about our theories of change with Ben van Beurden, Chris James and Lauren MacDonald. Also Christiana and Tom recall a few exciting moments from the Earthshot Prize Awards and the future investment in scaling these 5 award winning solutions to meet our rapidly approaching climate targets.
In an incredible interview, our very special guest this week is First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon. We met her at her residence in Edinburgh to discuss this new vision she has for small countries collaborating on climate action, and the phenomenal TED Talk she had just delivered (ensured by a standing ovation). Tom says, \u201cit was one of the best I\u2019ve ever seen.\u201d
And in perfect harmony with this week\u2019s subject- An amazing song this week from DIVEST - we hear them play \u2018Something\u2019s About to Change\u2019. It\u2019s really, really good.
Enjoy the show!
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Mentioned links from the episode:
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Absolutely Required Viewing: Decarbonizing fossil fuels: An unedited discussion from TED Countdown Summit
Follow Up Read: Christiana Figueres reflects on the emotionally charged climate debate that riveted TED
Watch: The Earthshot Prize Awards 2021
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Thank you to our guest this week, Nicola Sturgeon!
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Nicola Sturgeon
First Minister of Scotland
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Scottish Government
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Net Zero Scotland
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The incredible DIVEST was is our musical guest this week
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