Media, Talks & Podcasts

One billion people at risk as temperatures rise

Sunday 21st July 2024 was the hottest day recorded in recent history. I talk to Robyn Williams about it for ABC’s The Science Show

Published by ABC, 27th July 2024

A hope in hell – Goodgeist Podcast

In this episode I talk to Steve & Dalma about my book, Hope in Hell, and issues including ‘climate doomism’, personal resilience and optimism, nature-based solutions, politics, food, and inter-generational equity.

Published by Goodgeist , 28th Feb 2024

What can we do in these powerful times?

Lively conversation with my former colleague at Forum for the Future, David Bent.

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Published 11th Feb 2024

Food Matters Live – “It’s sickening, it’s unbelievable” – Jonathon Porritt fires shots

With perfect timing, just before Jonathon Porritt answers the phone to Food Matters Live Elon Musk starts tweeting about climate change. “Global warming risk is overblown in the short term, but significant in the long term” is the hot tweet from the richest man on the planet. And Porritt, one of the original eco-warriors, is unimpressed.

All In – The Sustainable Business Podcast

NEW episode of the All In Podcast on Sustainable Business! @cdjcoulter @DavidGrayson_ & @markpeterlee are joined by @Forum4theFuture‘s @sallyuren & @jonathonporritt to discuss the urgent need to pursue outcomes that are ecologically safe & socially just

Published by All In, Sustainable Business, 9th May 2023.

Farms not Factories – The Great and the Good

This is a cause that really matters to me. Factory farming is something so utterly abhorrent and immoral, that it is still remarkable that there is so much of it in the world today. The level of abuse, the cruelty and sheer inhumanity is so utterly overwhelming for people, that once they know that’s going on, it is absolutely the natural thing to just avoid.

Published by Farms not Factories, 2nd May 2023.

ClimateCast – Sky News podcast

Do Extinction Rebellion have the power to make a difference?

The campaign group are renowned for their disruptive and controversial tactics – but does their civil disobedience have an impact on the policy and action that could solve climate change? In this episode of ClimateCast from Sky News, Anna Jones explores with Jonathon the impact of Extinction Rebellion.

First aired by Sky News, 27th August 2021.

edie Sustainability Leaders Forum 2021

edie’s annual event is one of the must-attend highlights of the year, with contributions and workshops by inspiring leaders at the forefront of the global transition to a Net Zero, circular and just economy. Across three days, 90 contributors from business, NGOs, government and investors connect around a common goal: solving the climate crisis.

Jonathon’s keynote (on 4th February) focuses on ‘Inclusive Capitalism: Reimagining the Future of Business‘.

Agenda and passes for all events:

https://event.edie.net/forum/agenda/ https://event.edie.net/forum/2021-pass/

Transformers Podcast, with Kaj Embren

Jonathon and Kaj discuss ‘Hope in Hell’ as a call to action on the Climate Emergency (click below to play).

Jonathon Porritt | Hope in Hell, a “call to action” on the Climate Emergency

First published by The Future is Beautiful, 22nd October 2020

Fully Charged podcast with Robert Llewellyn

An informative and entertaining ramble through topics explored in Jonathon’s book, Hope in Hell.

Podcast 75

First published by Fully Charged, 14th September 2020

Sustainable Food Trust podcast with Patrick Holden

Jonathon and Sustainable Food Trust Founding Director, Patrick Holden, discuss food and farming. For instance, how might differences of opinion between conservation groups and farming organisations have led to a separation of policy and public understanding of the relationship between food production and nature? On food and farming change, Jonathon explains why addressing food waste and reducing reliance on intensively-reared, factory-farmed meat are vital in maintaining a habitable planet for future generations.

https://sustainablefoodtrust.org/podcast/episode-18-with-jonathon-porritt

First published by the Sustainable Food Trust, 14th August 2020

‘Hope, Rage and What We’re Going to Do About It’: Outrage + Optimism Podcast with Christiana Figueres

Christiana, Jonathon and the Outrage + Optimism team discuss the role that rage and hope play in pushing us to ask ourselves in light of the Climate Emergency, ‘What are you going to do about it?’

(Click logo for link to Episode 65:)

Also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2FnC48e

First published by Outrage + Optimism, 14th August 2020

‘Zoom in on Net Zero’ video interview for BusinessGreen

In the latest in BusinessGreen’s series of ‘Zoom in on Net Zero’ interviews, Jonathon joined BusinessGreen Deputy Editor Michael Holder for a wide-ranging discussion covering the challenges of Net Zero, and his new book, Hope in Hell.

https://www.businessgreen.com/interview/4018235/zoom-net-zero-jonathon-porritt-cbe

First published by BusinessGreen, 28th July 2020