Episode 1: Yes, people are changing the climate
What are the key takeaways from this episode?
- The Earth has been warmer in the past, but that was before human society came to life on earth.
- People are the drivers of change today, and it is up to us where the climate goes from here.
- We are in a precious window during which human choices and actions will determine our future path.
Episode 2: Climate science is well understood
What are the key takeaways from this episode?
- Active disinformation campaigns continue to sow public uncertainty and inaction despite well-understood climate science.
- Communicate that climate science is not a recent discovery; the research has a long history, and it is robust and irrefutable.
- We know what the problem is, and we know there are many solutions available that will make a real difference for our future.
Episode 3: Carbon emissions have created our warmer temperatures
What are the key takeaways from this episode?
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We possess a clear and actionable understanding of the causes and sources of global warming. This knowledge empowers us to take informed action and effectively confront the challenge of climate change.
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The consequences of global warming vary locally, with some areas experiencing more warming than others.
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There are limits to the Earth’s ability to absorb CO2, making it essential to take rapid action to reduce emissions and protect the environment.
Episode 4: The Earth is a complex connected system
What are the key takeaways from this episode?
- Because we live in a connected Earth system, changes can create vicious amplifying loops.
- For now, human action can minimise the potential for these loops to cross irreversible tipping points.
- But time is of the essence – we must take action now, while human action can still prevent runaway changes.
Episode 5: Climate action now will have short- and long-term benefits
What are the key takeaways from this episode?
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Future pathways that reduce risk are still possible. Societal choices can take us down this better pathway.
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There are immediate short-term benefits to climate action, like improved air and water quality, which ultimately have positive impacts on our health.
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Actions this decade will reverberate for millennia, and every fraction of warming avoided is important. It is high time to really get serious about climate action.
Episode 6: We must adapt to and reduce sea level rise
What are the key takeaways from this episode?
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Sea level is rising. Sea levels will rise more quickly in some locations, with devastating consequences.
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Impacts include land loss, sewer and water damage, losing freshwater resources, major infrastructure damage and loss.
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Slowing sea level rise is still possible and gives communities time to plan and adapt. Our choices in this decade can determine whether we face manageable challenges or catastrophic consequences.
Episode 7: Multisolving allows us to address climate and other societal challenges
What are the key takeaways from this episode?
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Tackling climate change isn’t just about climate change. Multisolving allows us to address climate while addressing other critical societal issues like health and social justice.
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There is no “silver bullet”. Implement solutions that connect to your work, activities, and passion.
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Not adding carbon dioxide is best, even if removing is also needed.
Episode 8: It’s time to bring a climate lens to all of our activities
What are the key takeaways from this episode?
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The Arctic is one of the fastest warming places on Earth.
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Change is occurring for ecosystems, human infrastructure and activity, and geopolitics.
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We must bring a climate lens to all of our activities, embedding climate action and resilience into our preparations and reactions to change.
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Contact
Please direct your inquiries, comments, feedback or questions related to the video series to
Charlotte Hornung and/or Louis Wilß.
Phone: +49 30 120 878 420
Email: hornung(at)activephilanthropy(dot)org
Email: wilss(at)activephilanthropy(dot)org