The Earthshot Podcast

• Post-Capitalist Philanthropy with Lynn Murphy & Alnoor Ladha

  Lynn Murphy & Alnoor Ladha - Post-Capitalist Philanthropy “Doing the decolonizing, deprogramming, deconditioning, unlearning work, as well as thinking non-laterally and moving the dominant ontology and dominant cosmology from this rationalist-separatist-materialist worldview to one that's more relational, more quantum, more queer, more based on interbeing, is going to open up vistas of possibility that we can't even imagine from our current vantage point.” -Alnoor Ladha“We’re looking at how do we liberate capital and alchemize wealth in service of life,if you understand the structure how capital markets function they are not in service to life, and they aren’t often looked at through a framework of liberation “-Lynne Murphy In this episode, host Armando Davila interviews Lynn Murphy and Alnoor Ladha of Transition Resource Circle about our world’s necessary shift beyond late-stage capitalism. This vibrant and out-of-the-box conversation starts with exploring our current economy and why leaving the house of capitalist modernity over the next ten to twenty years is crucial. Then the fun really begins when Lynn and Alnoor Ladha paint a picture of how this shift might look and the tools they are using to catalyze this transition. This radical conversation will open your mind to new ideas and possibilities for shifting beyond capitalism and creating a sustainable future. IN THIS EPISODE: An introduction to Post-Capitalist Philanthropy Lynn & Alnoor Ladha’s backgrounds and how they came to this work The Transition Resource Circle Why our current growth-based economy isn’t sustainable for the Earth The impending collapse of late-stage capitalism How to leave the house of capitalist modernity The importance of creating more local resilience & self-reliance in communities How doing inner work can open up unimaginable possibilities Releasing resistance to letting go of certainty and comfort Why the approach to using capital to build a post-capitalist infrastructure is so important The 5 element mandala Lynn & Alnoor Ladha use as a tool for exploring transition pathways The importance of gifting and redistributing wealth for decolonization and liberation How to work with Lynn and Alnoor Ladha and their Transition Resource Circle RELEVANT LINKS: Transition Resource Circle: www.transitionresourcecircle.org, Post Capitalist Philanthropy Book: https://www.postcapitalistphilanthropy.org/ Earthshot Labs: www.earthshot.eco Intro & Outro Music by Little Whale: https://littlewhale.bandcamp.com

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• Assisted Natural Regeneration with Robin Chazdon

  “Restoration is not just about planting trees or about making an area look beautiful again. It's about recreating a social ecological system that is more resilient and is more aligned with natural processes.” -Robin Chazdon This episode features legendary ecologist Robin Chazdon with hosts Armando Davila, Patrick Leung, & Pedro Ribeiro Piffer for an adventure through the world of assisted natural regeneration. Robin discusses active versus passive regeneration, how to increase the capacity of local communities to lead restoration, and the importance of honoring traditional knowledge. Robin then paints a vision of a fair trade carbon market, discusses biodiversity monitoring, and explores the challenges of involving corporations in restoration projects. This rich conversation ends on an inspirational note as Robin skillfully describes how we are all interconnected with each other and the natural world. IN THIS EPISODE: How Robin started her journey as an ecologist and how her work has evolved over her career Her current projects including the UN’s Best Practices Task Force An overview of assisted natural regeneration Active regeneration vs. passive regeneration How to support farmers in regenerating their land Robin’s view on monoculture plantations How to decide which restoration approach to use The important social considerations of restoration projects How to increase the capacity of local communities to lead restoration The importance of honoring local and traditional knowledge Robin’s vision of a fair trade carbon market Biodiversity monitoring as a way to measure the effects of restoration projects The dangers of viewing nature as a corporate asset The importance of channeling funds through ground-based mechanisms What it will take for corporations to change their practices towards greater sustainability The importance of recognizing that we are all in this together How our humanity is dependent on our relationship with the natural world The importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration & infiltrating the corporate sector RELEVANT LINKS: Earthshot Labs: www.earthshot.eco Robin’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-chazdon-96218a59/  Intro & Outro Music by Little Whale: https://littlewhale.bandcamp.com

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• Legalizing The Rights of Nature with Earth Law Center

  Grant Wilson and Michelle Bender of Earth Law Center - Legal Rights of Nature “How do you give nature a voice within carbon markets?” -Grant Wilson Grant Wilson, Executive Director of Earth Law Center, & Michelle Bender, Ocean Campaigns Director of Earth Law Center, join hosts Armando Davila & Troy Carter for a discussion about the Rights of Nature Movement. After an overview of how this movement advocates for nature to have rights just as humans do, Grant and Michelle discuss traction that the movement is gaining in Ecuador and New Zealand and explore how this movement can be integrated with the carbon market’s financial approach to protect nature to the fullest extent possible. This deep conversation also includes a heart-centered discussion about how humanity, society, economics, and law are inseparable from nature and also explores the unique challenges of protecting the rights of our oceans. You’ll also learn more about the Earth Law Center and how you can get involved. IN THIS EPISODE: An overview of the rights of nature movement and Earth law Rights of nature laws that are being enacted internationally The articles of Ecuador’s rights of nature An example of a successful lawsuit in the name of rights of nature A journey into Ecuador’s Los Cedros cloud forest and how Earth law saved it from mining, setting a precedent for respecting the rights of nature New Zealand’s journey of granting legal rights to its rivers What rights of nature means in relation to indigenous worldviews How the rights of nature movement can be integrated with the carbon market’s financial approach to protecting nature Unique corporate structures where nature can be a shareholder or sit on a board of directors How humanity, society, economics, and law are inseparable from nature The dangers of viewing Earth as a machine and focusing on technological solutions for the climate crisis How listeners can get involved in the rights of nature movement Approaching decisions that may support human/societal development but may be harmful to nature (ie mining precious metals for technology) How the rights of nature apply to oceans How legal victories can change public opinion and vice versa About the Earth Law Center RELEVANT LINKS: Earthshot Labs: www.earthshot.eco Earth Law Center: https://www.earthlawcenter.org/  Intro & Outro Music by Little Whale: https://littlewhale.bandcamp.com

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• Verra: Setting the Standard for Carbon Markets

  “We need all hands on deck in all areas, all sectors, and all approaches. So that means we need governments setting aggressive climate policy and regulation to control as far and fast as possible top-down, we need corporates and industry to do their part and do everything they can to decarbonize and squeeze out emissions…and then we also need market mechanisms like what Verra pioneers and helps manage that bring integrity and the ability for finance to flow to other activities that otherwise wouldn't be supported and are critical for us addressing the climate challenge.” -Toby Janson-Smith David Antonioli, CEO at Verra, & Toby Jason-Smith, Chief Program Development & Innovation Officer at Verra, join hosts Armando Davila & Oliver Miltenberger for a rich discussion about carbon markets and the importance of standards and transparency. David and Toby begin by introducing us to Verra, a nonprofit organization setting the world’s leading standards for climate action and sustainable development, and continue on to discuss the past, present, and future of the carbon market and its role in addressing the climate crisis. They masterfully address questions, critiques, and challenges alive in the carbon market sector today and discuss what is needed for the carbon market to successfully play its part in creating a sustainable future for all. IN THIS EPISODE: An overview of nonprofit organization Verra as well as David’s and Toby’s roles there The history of Verra and its evolution to what it is today A history of the carbon market and how and why standards have been developed The systems and processes needed to continue to scale the carbon market successfully Why offsetting carbon is not enough and what else must be done How the volunteer carbon market is positioned to put pressure on corporates to make internal carbon reductions Why direct action within our economy to reduce emissions is needed first and foremost to address the climate crisis How the carbon market is designed to offset residual emissions that cannot be reduced Carbon markets as a way to jumpstart finance for new climate technologies and activities How some countries are implementing carbon taxes to support the carbon market Why clarity is needed around what carbon credit claims corporates can make and what these claims mean How to address the current confusion in the carbon market today The Integrity Council for Voluntary Carbon Markets and other initiatives meant to ensure that carbon credit issuers are meeting standards Additionality explained Why renewable energy projects are no longer creditable under Verra’s standards Carbon removals vs avoidance reductions Baselines explained Creating a framework that values nature when projects don’t qualify for carbon credits Climate community and biodiversity standards that are being used in addition to the core carbon standards The challenges of estimating the actual success of project before it’s executed How to ensure indigenous communities are being supported by local projects The importance of learning and not letting perfect be the enemy of the good that’s happening RELEVANT LINKS: Earthshot Labs: www.earthshot.eco Verra: https://verra.org Kasigau Project: https://www.innovationforum.co.uk/articles/the-kasigau-corridor-redd-project Intro & Outro Music by Little Whale: https://littlewhale.bandcamp.com

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• Consuming Less Energy: Our Critical Transition with Richard Heinberg

  1. Richard Heinberg - Consuming Less Energy: Our Critical Transition “Nature will win in the end and balance will be reestablished. The question is how is it going to happen and if we're working in the direction of rebalancing things and doing it from the standpoint of minimizing the casualties and maximizing the opportunities of the survivors.” -Richard Heinberg Richard Heinberg, author and Senior Fellow at Post Carbon Institute, joins hosts Patrick Leung and Armando Davila for a deep conversation on the importance of reducing energy consumption for humanity’s transition to a sustainable existence on Earth. Richard sheds light on the harm that energy consumption causes, the history behind it, and the factors making it difficult to reduce. The discussion then moves to practical ways to reduce energy consumption, countries that are doing so on a large scale, how nature is supporting us in this transition, and how we can work together with nature to create a beautiful and sustainable future. IN THIS EPISODE: The impact of affluence on energy consumption How using energy almost always causes environmental harm The serious challenges with renewables The only way the energy transition is likely to work Why green growth is not enough without downsizing industrial society Practical ways to live a lower consumption lifestyle The hidden energy usage behind the green industry How the field of economics is energy blind The historical roots of consumerism The importance of social innovation How moving away from consumption is an act of resistance Why continuous economic growth is unsustainable The importance of periods of economic retraction The countries that are leading the way in methods for reducing consumption How consuming less doesn’t need to equate with a less happy life The importance of conserving wild ecosystems for future generations Nature’s tendency to always reestablish the balance of power Why we need more optimistic post-apocalyptic fiction The power of beauty and nature’s deliberate production of it RELEVANT LINKS: Earthshot Labs: www.earthshot.eco Richard’s Website: https://richardheinberg.com Post Carbon Institute: https://www.postcarbon.org/ Intro & Outro Music by Little Whale: https://littlewhale.bandcamp.com

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