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Episode 35: Three Perspectives on COP30 and Uganda

November 5th, 2025  |  20 mins 48 secs

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The first of a series of special episodes on the UN Conference of Parties in Brazil - COP30 - the world's biggest climate change gathering.

Episode 34: The Country Climate and Development Report for Uganda - what's in it and why it matters.

October 17th, 2025  |  33 mins 27 secs

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The World Bank launched its Uganda Country Climate and Development Report on September 11th this year. Cyril Desponts, a senior economist at The World Bank, joins us to talk about what's in it and why it matters.

Episode 33: 'Climate change is not about COP...it's about our families. '

September 19th, 2025  |  36 mins 30 secs

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Journalist Samuel Ssettumba on the urgency of explaining how climate change affects the everyday lives of Ugandans.

Episode 31: 'Everything stopped where it was.' The Closure of USAID and its Consequences for Uganda.

August 22nd, 2025  |  48 mins 34 secs

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A compelling conversation about the closure of USAID and its impact on Uganda, with Robert Bagyenda.

Episode 30: Why Wetlands Matter - with Asadhu Ssebyoto

August 8th, 2025  |  28 mins 11 secs

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What's a wetland and why do they matter in a climate changing world?

Episode 29: Making Climate Resilient Communities A Reality

July 25th, 2025  |  45 mins 43 secs

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"Climate resilient communities." Easy to talk about, difficult to do. Pauline Nantongo Kalunda shares her insights into making them a reality.

Episode 28: 'The mosquitoes have adapted, the people have not.'

July 11th, 2025  |  34 mins 51 secs

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'We are living in an era where the climate has changed to an extent that is now becoming hazardous.' Climate change, the hazards for humans, adaptation, health, government, and a challenging future. With Dr. John Bosco Isunju.

Episode 27: Communities Displaced by Floods and Other Impacts of Climate Change

June 27th, 2025  |  29 mins 48 secs

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Episode 25: Predicting Healthcare Needs, AI and Climate Change

May 30th, 2025  |  29 mins

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AI may be an effective tool for anticipating Uganda's healthcare needs in the face of climate change disruptions.

Episode 24: The Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health

May 16th, 2025  |  24 mins 28 secs

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We explore some of the connections between climate change and mental health challenges, to coincide with Mental Health week.