An interview with Felix Dodds on COP28 outcomes and his and Chris Spence recent book Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy

I had the chance to do an interview with Bill Miller of Global Connections TV a few weeks ago looking a the outcome from COP28  (an article is available here) and Chris Spence and my new book Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy. 

The book explores that when the world is beset by environmental, social, healthcare and economic challenges, we need courage in our politics, both nationally and globally. This book tells the stories, some for the first time, of twelve individuals who made heroic contributions to protecting our planet through ground-breaking international treaties.

It explores if individuals change the world? Today, when impersonal forces and new technologies seem to be directing our lives and even our entire planet in ways we cannot control, this question feels more relevant than ever before. This book argues that we can all make a difference. It tells inspiring stories of individuals who have had a global impact that is beyond dispute, as well as others who have brought about change that is understated or hard to measure, where the scale of the impact will only become clear in years to come. While some are scientists, others are politicians, diplomats, activists, and even businesspeople. However, they all share the qualities of perseverance, patience, a willingness to innovate or try new approaches, and the endurance to continue over years, even decades, to pursue their goal. Drawing on interviews and the inside stories of those involved, each chapter follows one or more of these heroic individuals, a list which includes Luc Hoffmann, Mostafa Tolba, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Raul Oyuela Estrada, Barack Obama and Paula Caballero.

You can watch the interview here www.globalconnectionstelevision.com  and listen to the podcast here https://globalconnectionstelevision.buzzsprout.com