Simon Mundy

Conduit Conversations at COP26: Simon Mundy

Journalist and author, Simon Mundy,  has travelled extensively around the world, discovering the stories of the individuals who are experiencing life on the front lines of the climate crisis. From farmers to senior policymakers, miners to entrepreneurs, Simon has gained an invaluable insight into the minds of the people embroiled in a race to survive, adapt, and innovate as a response to climate change.

The all-consuming issue of the world’s climate is one that needs representation from all corners of the globe. Yet, Simon tells us in this episode that at COP26 there was an over representation of businessmen and a comparative lack of more marginalised voices. This is despite the fact that “if you’re on the ground you really have a much more powerful opportunity to influence the conversation”. So how can a more diverse range of voices become part of the conversations?

In this episode, Simon suggests that in order to bring the voices of ordinary people to future COPs, the UN should develop a programme that has individuals on the ground, alongside their government representatives, participating and influencing the discussions. People who have come from the most vulnerable and affected communities – “people who can speak with their own voices”. Tune in to learn more about Simon’s travels, his personal insights and his stance on how to increase representation in this crucial conversation.

Latest Episodes

Conduit Conversations with Paul Polman

Paul's guest in this episode is Paul Polman. Paul is a business leader, campaigner and co-author of “Net Positive: how courageous companies thrive by giving more than they take”, a Financial Times Business Book of the Year. Paul works to accelerate action by business to tackle climate change and inequality. As CEO of Unilever for a decade, he demonstrated that business can profit through purpose, delivering shareholder returns of 290% while the company consistently ranked 1st in the world for sustainability. Today he works across a range of organisations to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which he helped develop.

Humanising Investment with Liesel Pritzker Simmons

Welcome to The Conduit’s podcast series on Humanising Investment. Inspired by Gillian Tett’s book, Anthrovision, this series will focus on inspiring the next generation of investors to recognise the value of responsible investing.

Service Please, by The Conduit & Design Hotels: Veronica Reed, Co-Founder Carlota Hotel

,
Welcome to The Conduit’s podcast series, Service Please. This series will be focusing on ethical and sustainable hospitality, engaging with a diverse range of industry experts and a variety of individuals across different sectors, disciplines, roles and levels. From supply chains to sourcing, waste management to wellbeing and welfare – what problems need tackling and what does the future of hospitality look like? As part of our series The Conduit has teamed up with the brilliant Design Hotels on a series spotlighting some amazing individuals who have created incredible, responsible places to stay around the world. For 30 years Design Hotels has been at the forefront of a movement in travel, by curating a global collection of independent, design-driven hotels that function as social hubs and spaces for purposeful experiences, connection and curiosity. In this episode we are joined by Veronica Reed, the co-founder and architect behind Carlota hotel in the UNESCO-protected old town of Quito, Ecuador. Set inside the house where Veronica’s partner was born, Carlota became Ecuador’s first certified B Corporation hotel in October 2019.