In this episode of The Klosters Forum podcast, host Hannah MacInnes engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ani Dasgupta, President and CEO of the World Resources Institute. They delve into the complex relationship between poverty and climate change in urban areas, spotlighting Delhi's efforts to combat both simultaneously. Ani shares insights on how empowering marginalised communities is central to building sustainable cities, and how climate solutions must prioritise justice and equity. This episode explores innovative strategies that tackle poverty and climate change in tandem, offering a hopeful vision for a more resilient and equitable urban future.

In this episode, we join climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe as she delves into the surprising transformation of Texas from a climate laggard to an emerging leader in sustainability. Katharine explores how Texas' cities are confronting the increasing threat of extreme weather events head-on, implementing innovative solutions to mitigate risks and bolster resilience. She also delves into how cities across the globe are experiencing the effects on climate change in different ways and how they are addressing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, like energy systems and transportation networks, while also emphasising the importance of equitable climate action to protect the most vulnerable communities.

Bill Reed speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Dr. Ehab Sayed, Founder and Chief Evolution Officer at Biohm and Board Member of Fast Forward 2030, speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Marian Goodell, the CEO of Burning Man Project, speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Sarah Mineko Ichioka, Founding Director of Desire Lines, a Singapore-based consultancy for environmental, cultural, and social-impact organizations and initiatives, speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Gilles Retsin, Architect & Founder at AUAR Ltd speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Sir Tim Smit speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Recorded live at The Klosters Forum in June 2022, Dr. Merlin Sheldrake speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Recorded live at The Klosters Forum in June 2022, Professor Sarbajit Banerjee speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

In this episode of, In Line with Nature, Dr. Mamphea Ramphele, Co-President at The Club of Rome. She speaks with Hannah to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

In this episode of, In Line with Nature, Hannah MacInnes talks to Ron Bakker, Founding Partner, PLP Architecture. He speaks with Hannah to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

In this episode, Mayor Erion Veliaj, the three-time re-elected Mayor of Tirana, the capital of Albania, shares his story about the extraordinary transformation of his city. Once under a dictatorship that caused mass exodus, Tirana is now a shining example of urban sustainability and child-friendly policies. Veliaj, who has worked with international humanitarian organisations worldwide, shares his vision for a greener, more equitable city, and the steps he's taking to inspire citizens to reconnect with nature and build a thriving future for Tirana.

In this episode of, In Line with Nature, Hannah MacInnes talks to Amanda Sturgeon, CEO of Built by Nature | Laudes Foundation. She speaks with Hannah to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

In this episode of, In Line with Nature, Hannah MacInnes talks to Indy Johar, an architect, co-founder of 00 (project00.cc) and most recently Dark Matter, Studio Master at AA. He speaks with Hannah to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

In this episode of, In Line with Nature, Hannah MacInnes talks to Julia Watson, a designer, activist, and academic. Julia Watson is a leading expert on nature-based technologies for climate-resilient design and she speaks with Hannah to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Hannah MacInnes interviews Steve Allin, an author, teacher and consultant on ecological building especially with a focus on using hemp materials, on the future of building materials. Is Hemp the answer?

Hannah MacInnes interviews Elizabeth Hausler, the founder and CEO of Build Change, on the future of climate resilient housing. 

In this episode of, In Line with Nature, Hannah MacInnes talks to Karen Scrivener, a material chemist, to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

In this episode of, In Line with Nature, Hannah MacInnes talks to Brinda Somaya, an architect and urban conservationist, to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

In this episode of, In Line with Nature, Hannah MacInnes talks to Albert Hill & Matt Gibberd, Co-Founders of Modern House & Inigo, to understand what the future of eco design holds and which materials are the most sustainable to make our homes more eco-friendly.  

In this episode of, In Line with Nature, Hannah MacInnes talks to James Drinkwater, the Head of the Built Environment programme at Laudes Foundation, an independent foundation joining the growing movement to accelerate the transition to a climate positive and inclusive global economy - to understand what is meant by the term “built environment” and why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Hannah MacInnes joins Roger Lienhard, Founder and Executive Chairman of Blue Horizon, an investor in game changing companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods at the forefront of modern plant protein production on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

In this episode, Professor Carlos Moreno, Scientific Director of the research lab “Entrepreneurship Territory Innovation” at the IAE Paris-Sorbonne, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Professor at IAA, International Academy of Architecture, speaks to Hannah MacInnes about the ’15-Minute City’ and its importance within a resilient city.

The ’15-Minute City’ is a revolutionary urban planning model where all essential needs—work, shopping, education, healthcare, and leisure—are accessible within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from home. This concept promotes sustainable living, reduces traffic congestion, CO2 emissions and enhances community well-being. Don't miss this engaging discussion on creating sustainable, liveable cities for everyone.

Hannah MacInnes joins Otto Brockway, Director of the latest film 'Eating Our Way to Extinction' out 16th September 2021 on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Hannah MacInnes joins Henry Dimbleby,  Co-Founder of Leon Restaurants, Director of London Union and lead non-executive board member of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for a second interview with The Klosters Forum to discuss his latest National Food Strategy, an independent report for the UK Government. 

Hannah MacInnes joins Louise Mabulo, chef, farmer, and entrepreneur as well as the founder of The Cacao Project, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Hannah MacInnes joins Benedikt Bösel, founder and CEO of Gut &  Bösel on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Hannah MacInnes joins Richard Walker, Managing Director of Iceland Foods and Author of the book, 'The Green Grocer' out April 2021, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Hannah MacInnes joins Jenny Costa, Founder of Rubies in the Rubble, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Jenny Costa is the founder of Rubies in the Rubble, an award-winning, sustainable food brand known for making great tasting condiments that are Packed with Purpose. Rubies in the Rubble was the first food brand to tackle the issue of food-waste in the UK. Rubies range of ketchups, mayo and relishes continue to win numerous awards for both taste and sustainability. They supply Waitrose, Ocado, Sainsburys, Coop, EAT, Marriott, Virgin Trains and many more.

Hannah MacInnes joins Dr. Agnes Kalibata, UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy to the 2021 Food Systems Summit, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Dr. Kalibata has a distinguished track record as an agricultural scientist, policymaker and thought leader. She has been awarded the Yara Prize, now the Africa Food Prize; an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Liège; an Honorary Doctorate from McGill University; and the Public Welfare Medal of the National Academy of Sciences for her work to drive Africa’s agricultural transformation through modern sciences and effective policy thereby improving livelihoods of smallholder farmers.

Hannah MacInnes joins Tom Hunt, an award-winning chef, writer and climate change campaigner. He is the author of the new cookbook Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet, And The Natural Cook, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Hunt also writes about food sustainability in magazines and newspapers including a regular column for the Guardian and Vegetarian Living Magazine.

His Bristol restaurant Poco has won numerous awards including Best Ethical Restaurant at the Observer Food Monthly Awards. He has written for many newspapers and magazines and writes a weekly column for Feast magazine in the Saturday Guardian offering ingenious no-waste recipes.

He is an experienced speaker and cook at events, including Taste of London, Borough Market, Feastival and Abergavenny Food Festival. He is a campaigner and ambassador for Action Against Hunger, Soil Association, Slow Food International and The Fairtrade.

Hannah MacInnes joins Finian Makepeace, Co-Founder, Policy Director, and Lead Educator of Kiss the Ground, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Finian Makepeace is also a renowned presenter, media creator, and thought leader in the field of regenerative agriculture and soil health. He has developed training programs, workshops, and talks designed to empower people to become confident messengers and advocates for this growing movement. He has worked with leading experts, policymakers, farmers, and businesses to make rebuilding soil, through the adoption of regenerative agriculture, a key solution to our world’s biggest crises. His greatest hope is that, through awakening to the opportunities of regeneration, people know they can help change the world. He believes that with enough new advocates promoting the ancient wisdom, pioneering holistic thinking, and new science of regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration we can heal our planet - together.

Hannah MacInnes joins Tony Juniper CBE, campaigner, writer, sustainability adviser and a well-known British environmentalist, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Tony Juniper CBE is a prominent environmental figure, active in the defence of Nature for more than 35 years. He has led major organisations, run global campaigns, written many books and advised at the highest levels. He worked as an advisor to HRH The Prince of Wales, was President of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts and was an Executive Director at WWF-UK. He is now the Chair of the British Government’s official conservation agency Natural England and a Fellow with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. 

In this new series, we explore how cities across the world can rise to the ecological challenges created by a rapidly changing climate. Join Hannah and the guests as they consider innovative approaches to building resilience into the urban landscape.

In this episode, Mark Watts speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss how the C40 Cities can help make a serious change to climate and his take on resilient cities.
Mark Watts is Executive Director of C40 Cities, a global network of nearly 100
mayors of the world’s leading cities that are united in action to confront the
climate crisis and create a future where everyone, everywhere, can thrive. 

Hannah MacInnes joins Kiran Jethwa, Celebrity Chef, Traveler, Adventurer, Sportsman, Producer, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Born and raised in Kenya to an Indian father and English mother Kiran Jethwa is widely recognized as East Africa’s first International celebrity chef. Having fronted multiple shows for a variety of broadcasters across the world, his TV programs have been viewed in over 180 countries. Kiran’s brand, which is globally recognized has often been described as “Bear Grylls meets Jamie Oliver”, with a passion for the outdoors, and sourcing ingredients coupled with his culinary flare and creativity Kiran is renowned and has been the go-to face for food, adventure and travel. His TV CV speaks for itself with his latest show with KLM having just being nominated for a “Webby”. It was a world first in Virtual Reality. Combining 3 bucket list food adventures shot in VR. Kiran has also been selected as one of the Judges to front “The Great Kenyan Bake Off” which will broadcast in October 2019.

Hannah MacInnes joins David de Rothschild, British adventurer, ecologist, and environmentalist, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

As an explorer, who has traversed some of the world's toughest environments, David de Rothschild has been harnessing his curious spirit to help give Nature a voice and make the world a more sustainable place for the last two decades.  In 2006, he founded the Voice for Nature Foundation, an organisation that uses exploration, adventure and storytelling to give ‘Nature a voice.  A leader of a new generation of change-makers focussed on re-igniting collective hope in the future of the planet.  Not only helping unearth innovative solutions to tackle our most pressing problems, David uses innovative storytelling to inspire a movement around how we can all live more sustainably. 

Hannah MacInnes joins James Rebanks, farmer and author, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

His No.1 bestselling debut, The Shepherd's Life, won the Lake District Book of the Year, was shortlisted for the Wainwright and Ondaatje prizes, and has been translated into sixteen languages. His second book, the English Pastoral is the story of an inheritance: one that affects us all. It tells of how rural landscapes around the world have been brought close to collapse, and the age-old rhythms of work, weather, community and wild things are being lost.

Hannah MacInnes joins Carolyn Steel, British architect, author and academic as well as  aleading thinker on food and cities, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet.

Carolyn wrote the award-winning Hungry City: How Food Shapes Our Lives (2008) and Sitopia: How Food Can Save the World (2020). Her concept of sitopia, or food-place (from the Greek sitos, food + topos, place) has gained broad recognition across a wide range of fields in design, ecology, academia and the arts. A director of Kilburn Nightingale Architects in London, Carolyn studied at Cambridge University and has since taught at Cambridge, London Metropolitan, Wageningen and Slow Food Universities and at the London School of Economics. In 2020-21, she will be a Research Fellow at Aeres University in the Netherlands. Carolyn is in international demand as a speaker and her 2009 TED talk has received more than one million views. In August 2020, she was featured in a special edition of BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme. 

Hannah MacInnes joins Céline Cousteau, an environmental activist, documentary filmmaker, and author, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

As a director, producer and presenter of documentary films, Céline is the founder and executive director of CauseCentric Productions, a production company specializing in humanitarian and environmental causes through which she produced her first feature film, Tribes on the Edge. 

Hannah MacInnes joins Philip Lymbery, Chief Executive Officer of Compassion in World Farming and a commentator on the effects of industrial farming, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

He is an award winning author, ornithologist, photographer, naturalist and self-confessed animal advocate. For 25 years Philip has worked extensively on animal welfare issues, wildlife and the environment. He is a recognised thought leader, his lectures taking him across the globe to meet and exchange ideas with like minded specialists, experts and individuals. He regularly commentates in the media and on speaker platforms about the global effects of industrial farming, including on animal welfare, wildlife, soil and other natural resources, as well as the need for a more balanced, regenerative food system.

Hannah MacInnes joins Ella Mills, aka Deliciously Ella, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Deliciously Ella is a resource to help you live better and make vegetables cool. Starting from a personal blog, it has evolved into an app, deli, collection of recipe books, series of podcasts, a range of plant-based food products and a growing social media community. 

Hannah MacInnes joins Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy, Centre for Food Policy, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Hill farming in Lancashire UK in the 1970s formed Tim's interest in the relationship between food, health, environment, culture and political economy. 

Hannah MacInnes joins Pavan Sukhdev, President of WWF International and Founder of GIST Advisory, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Pavan Sukhdev is a sustainability thought leader, an experienced innovator in sustainability metrics, and an influential voice amongst policy makers and institutions focussed on sustainable development.

Hannah MacInnes joins Thomasina Miers, Co-Founder of Wahaca, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Thomasina also co-founded the Pig Idea in 2015 with Tristram Stuart to tackle food waste, helped set up Chefs in Schools in 2017 for which she is a trustee, is an ambassador for the Soil Association and was awarded an OBE in 2019 for her services to the food industry. 

Ella Saltmarshe speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Hannah MacInnes joins Dan Saladino, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Dan Saladino is a producer and presenter of BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme. His first book, an epic journey into the history, culture and future of food, being published by Jonathan Cape, has been awarded The Jane Grigson Trust prize for a debut food book. It will be published in Spring 2021.

Hannah MacInnes joins Johan Röckstrom, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Johan Rockström is the Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam. 

Hannah MacInnes joins James Arbib, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

James Arbib is the founder of Tellus Mater, a grant-making foundation that works on issues related to sustainability, with a focus on influencing the flows of capital through the financial system. He is also the co-Founder of RethinkX, a not-for-profit think tank that has developed a framework to better understand the non-linear nature of technology disruption across the economy and its broad implications across society.

Hannah MacInnes joins Maxwell Gomera, on The Klosters Forum Feed & Flourish Podcast series, to discuss the topic of biodiversity and ways in which we can transform our food systems in order to positively preserve our planet. 

Maxwell Gomera is the Director of the Biodiversity and Land Branch at UN Environment Program. He is also a Senior Fellow of Aspen New Voices.