Environment and Sustainability
George Miller discusses the What Is It For? book series, inspired by Gauguin’s existential questions, arguing that in an age of global “polycrisis,” critically examining the purpose of institutions can help us imagine better alternatives, even if it cannot solve problems outright.…Read more
In this Transforming Business episode, Martin Parker speaks with Barbara Kump and Babette Julia Brinkmann about how we can all create change from within our organisations.…Read more
What happens when Nature is given a voice, and a vote, in business? In this Transforming Business podcast episode, Martin Parker speaks with Simeon Rose about how businesses can embed ‘Nature governance’ into their organisations.…Read more
After 30 years of UN climate summits, global warming has only worsened — revealing the urgent need for radical reform of the COP process and a complete transformation of our societal values.…Read more
Improving rather than abandoning voluntary carbon markets is crucial to ensure fair, transparent, and justice-oriented climate finance that genuinely benefits vulnerable communities and supports global climate goals.…Read more
Carolyn Snell and Lucie Middlemiss, authors of 'Just Climate Futures', argue that while Net Zero policies are vital for tackling climate change, they must be shaped around everyday realities and social inequalities to ensure they enhance rather than diminish people’s lives.…Read more
Rikke Sigmer Nielsen explores how eco-guilt and eco-shame, though emotionally complex and sometimes exploited, can drive meaningful personal and collective action when grounded in genuine concern and paired with a call for systemic change…Read more
In this episode, George Miller talks to Heather Browning and Walter Veit about the ethics of captivity, the challenges of balancing animal welfare with the need for public engagement, and the potential for zoos to drive meaningful conservation efforts. We also get to hear about Walter’s recent memorable encounter with Frank the feisty king penguin.…Read more
Sarrah Kassem, author of 'Work and Alienation in the Platform Economy', reveals how Amazon’s holiday success depends on overworked employees, fueling global labor efforts like Make Amazon Pay.…Read more
Thea Cook, Senior Journals Marketing Executive, reflects on our first year with the Africa Charter, which Bristol University Press joined in 2023 to advance fairer global research.…Read more