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GoodGeist
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91 episodes
4 days ago
Send us a text In this episode we chat with activist and former architect Kasper Benjamin Reimer Bjørkskov as he shares his journey from major architecture studios to founding No Objectives, a nonprofit using design, marketing, and policy interventions to turn 'minority rights into majority action'. We dig into playbooks that move the needle: a municipal carbon budget calculator that treats emissions like money, so councils can plan within science‑based limits; Denmark’s (beautifully designe...
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Send us a text In this episode we chat with activist and former architect Kasper Benjamin Reimer Bjørkskov as he shares his journey from major architecture studios to founding No Objectives, a nonprofit using design, marketing, and policy interventions to turn 'minority rights into majority action'. We dig into playbooks that move the needle: a municipal carbon budget calculator that treats emissions like money, so councils can plan within science‑based limits; Denmark’s (beautifully designe...
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GoodGeist
Sustainability is Bullsh*t, with Kasper Bjørkskov
Send us a text In this episode we chat with activist and former architect Kasper Benjamin Reimer Bjørkskov as he shares his journey from major architecture studios to founding No Objectives, a nonprofit using design, marketing, and policy interventions to turn 'minority rights into majority action'. We dig into playbooks that move the needle: a municipal carbon budget calculator that treats emissions like money, so councils can plan within science‑based limits; Denmark’s (beautifully designe...
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4 days ago
27 minutes

GoodGeist
Local Action, Global Change with Yunus Arıkan
Send us a text In this episode we're talking to Yunus Arıkan, Director of Global Advocacy at ICLEI, to look at how local government is at the centre of global climate action, and why the path to 1.5°C runs through streets, budgets, and everyday choices. From the Earth Summit and Local Agenda 21 in the nineties to COP30 in Belém, we connect the dots between global agreements and real change on the ground. We explore the three essentials every city needs to deliver: skilled teams that can stee...
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1 week ago
32 minutes

GoodGeist
The Good Money, with Makoto Nishibe
Send us a text What if money could finally measure what we truly care about—care, safety, culture, and thriving ecosystems—not just cash in the bank? We sit down with evolutionary economist Makoto Nishibe, head of the Good Money Lab, to explore how economies and the money that powers them can evolve together. Starting with Japan’s “lost decades,” Makoto explains why top-down policies and a single-number view of value failed regional communities, and how plural, adaptive thinking opened ...
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2 weeks ago
34 minutes

GoodGeist
Make Trouble and Change the World, with Steve Warshal
Send us a text We sit down with Greenpeace veteran Steve Warshal to hear how bold actions, smart science, and sharp strategy turn radical ideas into real‑world results. Steve takes us inside the environment movement’s highs and lows, the cramped rooms where direct actions were weighed, and the quiet moments where patient resilience mattered more than headlines. We talk about why legislation is the true endgame, how corporate “fear and greed” can be harnessed for climate progress, and what ha...
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3 weeks ago
27 minutes

GoodGeist
Property Innovation, Sustainability & Design, with Kunle Barker
Send us a text In this episode we chat with broadcaster and property expert Kunle Barker to unpack a practical, hopeful blueprint for net zero in the real world. From the state of decarbonisation to the retrofit reality, Kunle explains why we won’t build our way to 2050 targets and how policy, funding, and design can unlock action at scale. We explore the power of “carbon budgets” for everyday life—clear, kilo-by-kilo guidance that helps people choose high-impact steps without the guilt spir...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

GoodGeist
The Climate Generation, with Alessia Trabucco
Send us a text In this episode we're with Alessia Trabucco, Clean Mobility Coordinator at Generation Climate Europe, as she reveals how young voices are reshaping climate policy across the continent. Alessia explains how Generation Climate Europe brings together over 300 organisations across 46 countries to campaign for young peoples' perspectives to be recognised. Their successful campaign for a Commissioner on Intergenerational Fairness at the European Commission shows how strong and ...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

GoodGeist
Harnessing Technology for Change, with Sait Beyazyürek
Send us a text In this episode we're talking to Sait Beyazyürek of NeedsMap, in a fascinating look at how to transform disaster relief through innovative digital solutions that connect those in need with those who can help. NeedsMap functions as a digital marketplace for social good. Rather than commercial transactions, the platform facilitates the exchange of essential items and services using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to pinpoint exact locations of needs. This revolutionary appr...
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1 month ago
27 minutes

GoodGeist
Banking on Nature, with Dana Clouston
Send us a text In this exciting episode we talk to Dana Clouston, Head of Sustainable Finance at Barclays Business Bank, as she takes us on a journey from her roots in New Zealand agriculture to her current position at the forefront of sustainable finance innovation. Dana shares how Barclays is working toward becoming a net-zero bank by 2050 through three key strategies: supporting clients on their transition journey, providing financing for green initiatives, and scaling climate tech soluti...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

GoodGeist
How to Move Your City, with Karen Vancluysen
Send us a text In this episode Karen Van Closen, Secretary General of Polis Network, takes us on a journey through the evolving landscape of sustainable urban mobility. With over 21 years of experience working with European cities on transport innovation, Karen shares powerful insights on how municipalities are navigating the transition to more sustainable, equitable mobility systems. En route she powerfully debunks the false dichotomy between economy and ecology, explaining how green g...
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2 months ago
30 minutes

GoodGeist
The Logical Imperative of Sustainable Mobility, with Gerwin de Boer
Send us a text How do we create cities where people and not cars take centre stage? Mobility expert Gerwin de Boer takes us on a journey through the compellingly logical world of sustainable transportation planning. De Boer approaches sustainable mobility not as an ideological crusade but as the only sensible solution for creating liveable urban spaces. Working with Goudappel, the Netherlands' premier mobility consultancy, he's helped transform Dutch cities through practical planning that pr...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

GoodGeist
Moving Mindsets & Framing the Future, with Tamsyn Hyatt
Send us a text In this episode we talk to Tamsyn Hyatt, Director of Evidence at Frameworks UK, and talk about how strategic communications can drive meaningful social change. With a rich background spanning history, law, science, and activism, Tamsyn has dedicated her career to making complex social issues understandable through the power of framing and narrative. The conversation unlocks what framing actually means in practice—making deliberate choices about how we communicate ideas to tap ...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

GoodGeist
Accelerating Climate Action, with Simon Stiell and Mert Fırat
Send us a text What drives someone to dedicate their life to tackling the climate crisis? For Simon Stiell, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change , it's deeply personal. His tiny Caribbean island home was devastated by Hurricane Beryl just one year ago—a stark reminder of climate change's human toll that fuels his work on the global stage. In this episode we talk to Stiell alongside Mert Fırat the UNDP Goodwill Ambassador of UNDP Turkey. This powerful conversation take...
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2 months ago
18 minutes

GoodGeist
Be Brave, Have Impact & Make it Happen, with Adeela Warley
Send us a text Sustainability and positive social change don't just happen by accident – they require strategic communication that cuts through the noise and inspires action. In this episode we're talking to Adeela Warley, Chief Executive of Charity Comms, as we explore the vital role communications plays in driving meaningful impact for charitable causes. Adeela reveals how her passion for purpose has evolved into a powerful career dedicated to positive change. With over 20 years of experien...
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2 months ago
30 minutes

GoodGeist
Sustainable & Loud Mobility, with Georgia Yexley
Send us a text This week we're talking to Georgia Yexley, founder of Loud Mobility, who joins us to challenge everything you thought you knew about how we move around, including feeling joyful about sustainable journeys! Georgia's journey tracks from a Beijing-based bike-share pioneer to founding her fourth micromobility startup and reveals someone who understands that meaningful change happens when we focus on removing barriers rather than lecturing people about their choices. Her ref...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

GoodGeist
Calling Time on Fossil Fuel Ads, with Viki Harvey
Send us a text In this episode we talk to Dr. Victoria Harvey as she takes us deep into the conflicted heart of the advertising industry, where creative professionals increasingly find themselves torn between profit-driven briefs and our shared and planetary future. Our conversation with Viki comes just two weeks after she published an expert briefing as part of a UK parliamentary debate on banning fossil fuel advertising. The debate was sparked by a petition led by Chris Packham that g...
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3 months ago
27 minutes

GoodGeist
Ashden's Powering Clean Energy Investment, with Isona Shibata
Send us a text What happens when we stop viewing clean energy projects in Africa as charity and start seeing them as critical infrastructure investments? In this thought-provoking conversation, Isona Shibata, Head of International Programmes at Ashden, the climate solutions charity, challenges our fundamental understanding of sustainability finance. Drawing from her fascinating journey from architecture in the Niger Delta to leading international programmes, Isona reveals how unreliable ener...
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3 months ago
22 minutes

GoodGeist
An Eco-entrepreneur in Africa – Jodie Wu
Send us a text Meet Jodie Wu, a pioneering clean tech entrepreneur in Africa who reveals for us the transformative power of sustainable innovation. When Jodie graduated from MIT and packed her bags for Africa, she thought she'd be gone for six months. Sixteen years later, she's still there, having built multiple successful social enterprises that are revolutionizing access to clean energy and water in remote communities. As CEO of OffGridBox, she's developed a containerised solution that can...
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3 months ago
33 minutes

GoodGeist
Africa Moving Towards Sustainability, with Claire Bakhita and Lisa Mare
Send us a text In this episode we talk to two remarkable women who are helping to revolutionise transportation across Africa, proving that climate solutions can be powerful economic engines when communities are put at the centre of innovation. Claire Bakhita from GoGo Electric is transforming Uganda's massive motorcycle taxi industry, where 1.5 million riders form the backbone of daily mobility. By replacing conventional motorcycles with electric alternatives, riders save a staggering 40% on...
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4 months ago
29 minutes

GoodGeist
Collectively Good, with the DNS Network
Send us a text Our sustainability and communications experts from across Europe gather for a special Good Geist roundtable discussion at the offices of our Rome agency, Silverback. We talk about our relationship with the natural world, how traditional economic models fail us and about the frameworks that place planetary boundaries as the foundation upon which our societies and economies must operate. Urban sustainability emerges as a vibrant topic, with our roundtable sh...
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4 months ago
33 minutes

GoodGeist
Hope-based Communications, with Thomas Coombes
Send us a text Join us for a fascinating conversation with Thomas Coombs, human rights communicator, founder of Hope-Based Communications and former Head of Brand at Amnesty International. "We were ticking all those boxes," Thomas reflects on his early career in cause-based media relations. "Getting huge amounts of media coverage, but where was the compassion and empathy?" he asks. This disconnect sparked his journey toward developing a methodology that would offer a new perspective on...
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4 months ago
27 minutes

GoodGeist
Send us a text In this episode we chat with activist and former architect Kasper Benjamin Reimer Bjørkskov as he shares his journey from major architecture studios to founding No Objectives, a nonprofit using design, marketing, and policy interventions to turn 'minority rights into majority action'. We dig into playbooks that move the needle: a municipal carbon budget calculator that treats emissions like money, so councils can plan within science‑based limits; Denmark’s (beautifully designe...