In this revealing interview, Steve Trent, the founder of the Environmental Justice Foundation, delves into the Foundation’s pivotal work at the intersection of environmental security and human rights. He underscores the Foundation’s vital role in actively probing and witnessing environmental abuses, and the importance of presenting evidence and information to decision-makers in corporate boardrooms and governments worldwide.
Steve highlights the importance of empowering local communities and giving a voice to the marginalized--at the core of the Environmental Justice Foundation’s work --and their potential to drive significant change. And he discusses ithe Foundation’s ongoing campaign against deep-sea mining, a practice which it vehemently opposes. He compares its destructive nature to the clear-cutting of forests and advocates for increased transparency in decision-making about deep-sea mining, which is too often conducted behind closed doors.
Steve also discusses the Environmental Justice Foundation’s distinct approach to funding, emphasizing their commitment to self-reliance, independence, and transparency, with a focus on delivering tangible benefits.
Despite facing numerous challenges, Steve maintains an optimistic outlook for the future, drawing inspiration from the engagement and perspective of younger generations. And he encourages listeners to get involved, educate themselves, and support organizations that align with their values.
An eloquent call for environmental justice, transparency, and empowerment of local communities: this interview is essential listening for anyone interested in environmental justice and the long-term wellbeing of our planet.
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Episode 91: Interview with Professor Ioannis Ioannou, leading sustainability researcher at London Business School
Episode 90: Interview with John Dennis Liu, filmmaker and ecologist
Episode 89: Interview with Naomi Klein, author and activist
Episode 88: Interview with Professor Mike Hulme on the culture and politics of climate change
Episode 87: Interview with Dr. Keir Milburn on generational politics, and Public-Commons Partnerships
Episode 86: Interview with Professor Colin Mayer on corporate purpose
Episode 85: Interview with Professor Maisa Rojas, COP 25 scientific coordinator
Episode 84: Interview with Noam Chomsky, pioneering linguist, social critic, and political activist on the environmental crises we are facing
Episode 83: Interview with Nate Hagens on energy and sustainability
Episode 82: Interview with Unai Pascual, Ecological Economist
Episode 81: Interview with Dr. Robert Romanyshyn on Frankenstein, technology and climate collapse
Episode 80: Interview with Brian Von Herzen on Marine Permaculture
Episode 79: Interview with Peter Head, resilience champion
Episode 78: Interview with Dr. Jonathan Foley, Executive Director of Project Drawdown, on the next-steps for this pathbreaking project
Episode 77: Interview with Mark Campanale, Founder of Carbon Tracker Initiative
Episode 76: Interview with Eva Garen, Director of Environmental Leadership Training Initiative
Episode 75: Interview with Professor Herman Daly, the dean of ecological economics, on the Steady state economy
Episode 74: Interview with Caroline Lucas, Green Party member of UK House of Commons
Episode 73: Interview with Thomas Lovejoy, “The Godfather of Biodiversity”
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