Vincent worked on high profile projects like Hunter's Point and Little Island - pairing beautiful design with futureproof sustainability functions. Sarah was involved in a decades long project to lower the levels of nutrients in the water surrounding Manhattan. Both native New Yorkers, what are their professional and personal takes on how New York is doing? Are there lessons for other cities around the world?

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In his last appearance on the podcast in his current role, he gives his thoughts on 3 big current nature, climate and water news stories.

Niki and Alastair discuss: 

• The new strategic policy statement for the Environment Agency and Natural England.
• How citizen science is being carried out in one of London’s rivers.
• The National Emergency briefing.

Find out more about the stories Niki and Al discussed here...

Strategic Policy Statement

Citizen Science Project

National Emergency Briefing

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Niki heads to Dumfries House, home of The King’s Foundation, to see how the concept of Harmony comes to life.  Hear from Dr Simon Sadinsky, Executive Director of Education at the Foundation about the impacts both locally and internationally of the work happening on site and how the principle of interconnectedness is at the heart of their work.

The episode accompanies the recent release of Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision - available now on Prime Video. Find out more here. 

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Together, they discuss:

1) Why honey bees aren’t necessarily good for ecosystems and the Italian island that’s banned them.

2) China’s carbon dioxide emissions fall by 1% in the final quarter of 2025.

3) And a radical project in Belgium that’s turning off street lights to preserve wildlife.

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The UK is just starting to really get going on water reuse, while in the USA they're further ahead. So, in this episode we talk to experts on both sides of the pond to get the latest thinking...

UK Experts:

Simon Langley from MWH Treatment and Heather Smith from Cranfield University

US Experts:

Paul Pitt and Gaya Ram Mohan from Hazen and Sawyer

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Our guest on this episode is Lee Pitcher, the Labour MP for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme, who also chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Water. 

Water is firmly in the spotlight in the UK, with recent supply outages in the South East Water region making headlines. Alongside this, and following last year's Cunliffe Review, the government has published a white paper called 'A New Vision For Water'.

Lee, who previously worked in the water sector before becoming an MP, joins host Niki Roach to unpack both of these topics.

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Ruth, and host Niki, metaphorically travel around the nations of the UK - identifying what will be making the headlines in UK environmental policy, in 2026.

1. In Wales, the Environmental Governance Bill will be a new legislation allowing future Welsh governments to set long-term environmental targets.
2. The Environment Minister of Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, has outlined how environmental governance is currently operating, highlighting implementation.
3. The Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill - Introduces statutory environmental targets that politicians will be required to meet in the future.
4. The UK Government has added 13 new deliverables, expanding the scope and ambition of environmental action at UK-wide level.

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1. Infrastructure Risks - How should we approach building new infrastructure in a world shaped by climate change, and shifting environmental issues and politics? And how do we move beyond short-term fixes and improve our acceptance of the need to build for 2050 and beyond?
2. A piece of research, supported by the natural science foundation of China, shows a new technique that could let us generate electricity from water in an entirely new way. With the potential to scale, and real promise for countries with large water masses, such as the UK.
3. John Curtin explains the new CIWEM presidential theme of “Green Roots, Growing Prosperity” policy and why protecting the environment, and growing the economy, don’t have to be opposing forces despite how they’re often framed in politics and the media.

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Niki Roach is joined by two experts in this field - Dr Clare Richardson-Barlow, a Political Economist with a focus on the Asia specific region, and Professor of International Politics at the University of Leeds - Richard Beardsworth.

Together, they discuss:

1. COP30 - The climate change conference that has just taken place in Brazil,  why it matters so much and the context in which it’s happening, as emissions continue to rise.  How are the road maps going to be implemented, and where are the delivery on targets that have been set for the countries in attendance?
2. China - The world’s largest emitter and how its leadership responds to those emissions. The country is also the largest investor in renewables, and the largest manufacturer of clean technology.
3. The challenges around a just transition here in the UK, from fossil fuels, and the political recognition required regarding how difficult it will be to move towards a greener future.

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They discuss:

1) Using geoengineering to repair the climate, and how the technology has the potential to adjust global temperatures. The process of solar radiation modification could see injecting aerosol compounds and potential refreezing of the arctic.

2) The unprecedented drought impacting Tehran, Iran, where the main source of drinking water for residents is at risk of running dry within a matter of weeks. 9 million people may need to be evacuated from the city.

3) The Tropical Forests Forever Facility - The facility’s mission is to protect tropical forests for indigenous peoples and future generations. It will create long-term financial stability for countries that commit to lasting forest protection, linking economic opportunity with conservation.

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And for our deep dive interview, on this episode into Heat Networks, Niki and Polly are joined by David Riley - Head of Carbon and Climate Adaptation within Anglian Water and Michael Avant Smith - Senior VP for Decarbonisation at BMA.

This Episode is an introduction to Heat Networks and a look at an innovative plan to harness waste heat from sewers:

We’re going to hear about the innovative TORCH Project which is a research and development initiative focused on assessing, and promoting, the viability of recovering heat from urban sewer systems in the UK.

It aims to address the current evidence gap and de-risk the concept for wider adoption.  

We find out:

• What TORCH stands for and what’s it aiming to achieve and by when.

• What’s going to happen in practice.

• How far along the project is and who’s involved.

• What makes it so innovative.

• If successful, what scaling looks like and what the enablers, and barriers, are to implementation.

As we think about the energy mix we want in the UK, moving forwards, heat networks could play a really interesting role.

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• Finnish researchers have been exploring what happens when we bring a little more wild back into our everyday lives. Their “rewilding” experiment shows the link between increasing our nature exposure and better microbiome biodiversity.
• There’s good news, and perhaps some not so good news, about renewables. Solar power has now been the largest source of new electricity globally for three years in a row. Some nations are increasing their reliability on fossil fuels. However, solar prices have fallen making it more much accessible for lower income countries.
• Why the changing migration routes for birds, once defined seasons, are bending, shifting north, skipping stops they’ve made for centuries. Each altered flight path is a living chart of how fast habitats are shrinking and ecosystems are changing.

Show Notes:

Read the BBC article on renewable energy here

Read the Guardian article on bird migration here

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In this wide-ranging interview he talks candidly about:

• His opinion on current Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's desire to repeal the Climate Change Act
• Why he felt he had to resign from the Rishi Sunak-led Conservative government over a move away from green issues
• How he judges the current UK government to be doing on climate, nature and water
• What the biggest global challenges are and how to solve them
• How - done right - governments and campaigners can work together to bring about meaningful change
• What he thinks lies behind the current trend for right-leaning political parties to de-prioritise the environment
• Why he believes it is possible for us to make the progress we need to on the environment

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There is drought in many parts of the UK. Should it be water companies that decide (and announce) when things like hosepipe bans are implemented or could there be a better process?

What are Sponge Cities? How has China had so much success with them and should the approach be replicated in other parts of the world?

Host Niki Roach and CIWEM Director of Policy Al Chisholm discuss all of the above current issues in this month's Planet Possible MiniPod.

If you want to find out more about the 'A Fresh Water Future Conference' in December, visit:

www.ciwem.org/events/a-fresh-water-future-conference-2025

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Niki spoke to Terry Fuller from Future Water, Robert Taylor CEO of Portsmouth Water and other key members of the delivery team about this ambitious project.

The site is owned by Portsmouth Water, who will store and supply Southern Water, as part of a water cooperative.

Once complete, the site will hold 9 billion litres of water and will serve 160,000 customers. 

It’s also the first of ten further reservoirs that are planned to be built across the country, in the next 20 years.

The project balances the difficult trade-offs, such as loss of ancient woodland, against major rewilding, habitat restoration, and reduced pressure on water supply.

As a sustainability lead project and with a collaboration focus between water companies and environmental groups, the huge build plans to leave a strong legacy of education, recruitment, training, and a new recreational space for the local community.

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1. The consultation on how flood funding is awarded and how that opens the door to more voluntary groups, and environmental NGOs, directly accessing funding.

2. The news that a global plastics treaty is being debated, alongside some ideas for individual actions.

3. We also consider the updated national sustainable drainage standards which should drive more consistency in what's delivered. 

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It certainly seems to us - making this podcast - that more people want to talk about environmental issues, and we want to play our part by amplifying planet positive messages both from people of real influence... and people making real progress.

In this episode we bring you a collection of interviews. First up, two new conversations, recorded at Northumbrian Water's Innovation Festival in Newcastle, with George Clarke (architect and TV presenter on Channel 4) and Simon Reeve (TV adventurer and author).

Plus, we revisit some of our most powerful conversations from the last 12 months, including...

Chris Packham talking about biodiversity and his call-to-action for all individuals wanting to help the planet

Dr Roz Savage MP explains how her own passion for nature led her to lead the Climate & Nature Bill

Sue Jefferson from Circular Molton and Norton talks about how she is making huge progress on making the circular economy a reality at a local scale.

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1. The news that more than 80% of famers are worried about the climate crisis harming their livelihood.

2. A group of British, Ukrainian and Dutch engineers trying to rebuild Ukraine as efficiently and sustainably as possible, by recycling the rubble from bombed buildings to make new concrete.

3. We also consider the impact of the recent final report, from the Independent Water Commission, on our farming communities and agriculture.

Useful Links

Read The Guardian’s article on UK farmers, and their worries about the climate crisis https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/02/farmers-climate-crisis-livelihood-extreme-weather-study

The Times article on the smart way to rebuild Ukraine can be read https://www.thetimes.com/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/smart-way-rebuild-recycle-rubble-mbbhgdl32

Find the Independent Water Commission review of the water sector https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-water-commission-review-of-the-water-sector

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CIWEM's Director of Policy Al Chisholm and host Niki Roach give their expert analysis.

Read the summary report here

Read the full report here

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As the Environment Agency release a new position statement on nature-based solutions, we’re joined by their Director of Water, Helen Wakeham and the CEO of the Rivers Trust, Mark Lloyd.

Hear Helen and Mark discuss the rationale behind sharing their position on these types of solutions and what role they have to play in the environment we want to nurture.  We explore whether they can be seen as greenwash and if the wider value of these solutions is really accounted for by our current regulations.  And we discuss the challenge of insufficient performance data making it difficult to confidently allow wider scale adoption.  There are seeds of positivity as we consider how taking a catchment-view could enable some bold decisions that leave a positive legacy for our environment.

As ever, find out what Helen and Mark both want to make possible with the Planet Possible Magic Wand.

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1. The news that water contamination by forever chemicals from an airport in eastern France has resulted in 3000 vulnerable residents unable to drink their tap water.
2. A groundbreaking tree-planting programme that is uniting farmers and rewilders in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
3. UK data shows 60% of adults think climate and the environment are important issues – we’ll explore the role of the media in portraying these topics responsibly.

Useful Links

Read Phoebe's article on ghost woodlands and rewilding here

Read the Office of National Statistics – public and business attitudes to environment and climate change 2024 survey here

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In our June episode we explore how we achieve the pace and scale of change that is needed to create a system that meets the needs of people thriving on a living planet - and what still gives Tony hope.

Find out more about Just Earth, Tony's latest book here

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1. The threat of drought across the UK this summer as April temperatures were the 3rd warmest since records began.
2. The Water Safety Bill – as a new MP this is Lee’s first Bill to pass through parliament, we hear why it's so important and why it's not already part of legislation.
3. The Climate Change Committee progress report that states the UK is not prepared for the impact of climate change.

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Show Notes

Water Safety Bill

Climate Change Committee report

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Hear some of the projects that are embracing drones, robotics and AI as Ofwat share £42m across 16 projects aiming to radically innovate within the water sector in England and Wales.

Jeanette shares how Ofwat are working with other regulators to also drive  innovation in the way they regulate.

Finally find out what the future holds for the Innovation Fund, aiming to share £600m across by 2030.

Find out more about the 16 winning projects here: waterinnovation.challenges.org

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Expert co-host: Michael Mattle - Head of Wastewater Technology at Holinger 

We're exploring how biocides – human-made chemicals that we find in products like surface cleaners and toothpastes – are impacting the microbiomes in our bodies and our environmental systems. In 2025 Green Party Peer, Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, Natalie Bennett, brought a private members bill to Westminster to regulate the use of these chemicals in consumer products intended for human consumption.  We hear what Biocides are, where we'll find them and why Natalie is pushing for a legislative change to regulate their use. 

Co-host Michael Mattle, Head of Wastewater Technology at Hollinger reflects on what happens to these chemicals after use when they're released into the environment and explains how Switzerland has radically changed their approach to wastewater treatment, pushing beyond EU standards, to remove these types of chemicals.

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Show Notes

You can read more about Natalie's thinking in her latest book - Change Everything.

Hear more on the specifics of Lake Geneva from Michael Mattle in this Guardian podcast.

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We explore...

1. Smart metering for business customers and the current lack of data to understand how much water they're using - and when.
2. News that Amazon, Microsoft and Google are planning to build hundreds of data centres across the globe, including in areas of water scarcity.
3. The opportunities to bring more diverse voices into the water sector to help tackle some of the challenges it faces over the next 10 years.

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This increased need for water is driven by a growing population, new homes and a water hungry economy and there's an opportunity to reduce our demand for the highest quality drinking water by using an alternative for things like flushing the toilet and watering the garden. 

So in todays episode we explore whether harvesting rainwater and using it in our homes could be part of the solution to closing the 5 billion litre shortfall.  

You'll hear from George Warren, from Anglian Water, who's driving the 'Enabling Water Smart Communities' project to see how rainwater and water reuse in new housing developments can be scaled up.  Niki's co-host is Tom Chance, the CEO of the Community Land Trust Network,  representing community-led affordable housing projects - who shares the wider landscape around building new homes - and how rainwater harvesting could be included.

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In this episode we're joined by Dave Slater, Regional Director for Natural England for the South West of England, and we explore...

1. Whether beavers are a force for good after the news that the UK Government has announced its commitment to reintroducing beavers into the wild.
2.  The creation of the Western Forest – the first new national forest in 30 years.
3. How  we ensure nature has an enduring impact and changes – like the ones above – aren’t forced on people.

Planet Possible is grateful to Atkins Réalis for supporting the podcast.

Want to find out more about the topics in the show? Click the links below...

https://connectingtheculm.com/

https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/our-conservation-work/on-land/penwith-landscape-partnership

https://www.wenp.org.uk/priority-programmes/western-forest

https://naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/02/28/beaver-wild-release-a-milestone-for-nature-recovery-in-england/

https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2024/06/PWS-statsnotice-20jun24-FINAL.pdf

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The UK government wants to transition the UK to a circular economy and in  2024 established a circular economy taskforce to consider the policy pathways, interventions and targets make this happen. 

We explore the circular economy in the UK and internationally and dig into a range of examples from both community action and the water sector. 

Our main interview is with Rick Lancaster, Global Bioresrouces Director for Atkins Réalis and to help us navigate this topic our Co-Host is Sue Jefferson, Co-founder of Circular Malton and Norton. with a mission to create the first circular economy market town in the UK to see the multiple circular benefits realised and be a showcase for replicating this across the country.

Planet Possible is supported by Atkins Réalis

Find out more about Circular Malton & Norton here: http://www.circularmaltonnorton.org

Chapters and Timings

0:01:36 In today's show

0:03:14 Circular econ in water sector 

0:04:50 UK lagging behind? 

0:06:40 What is recoverable? 

0:10:27 What else can we recover? 

0:16:54 Grit and heat and cellulose 

0:17:50 Sustainable Aviation Fuel 

0:21:07 Advert 1 

0:21:36 What are enablers to do more? 

0:26:02 What else needs to happen? 

0:29:55 Rick's magic wand 

0:30:35 Sue's initial reaction 

0:31:11 Sue's circular economy market town project 

0:32:14 What are they actually doing? 

0:33:29 Food collection and digester 

0:34:55 What has reaction been? 

0:36:34 How keep community engaged long term? 

0:38:44 Where does the value sit? 

0:41:02 Sue's magic wand 

0:42:22 Thank you Sue

0:42:34 Outro 

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In this episode we're joined by Dr Vera Jones,  Technical Director and Global Technical Authority for Water Quality at AtkinsRéalis, and we explore...

1. How pet owners might be having an unexpectedly negative impact on the health of aquatic life in our rivers and estuaries.
2. New research that makes the link between human driven climate change and the impact on nutrient cycles in our oceans.
3. Innovations that are helping to enhance what we know about UK bathing water quality and keep water users better informed about the health of the water in real-time.

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Co-host - Ed Dick (CEO of Great Yellow, a company that sources long-term capital for nature restoration projects)

We’re often joined by guests on Planet Possible who identify and look to take action to solve the challenges that we face in our water and environment. But we don’t often talk about how the work gets paid for. 

We know that water customers' bills can provide funding for environmental improvements or flood schemes, and governments can pay directly for infrastructure improvements. 

At a level beyond this, though... who benefits when we improve our natural environment and therefore who is willing to fund those improvements and why? Plus, a bigger question... how do we get better at truly valuing nature in a way that global financial structures can understand, work with and amplify?

Could green finance be the answer? Can it play a massive part by funding the planet-positive projects, innovations and processes that can start to address the world's urgent environmental challenges?

Helping to answer these questions are two expert guests. Our main interview is with Bevis Watts, the CEO of Triodos Bank UK and to help us navigate this topic our co-host is Ed Dick, the CEO of Great Yellow.

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Find out more about the projects that Bevis mentions in the episode...

• Wyre NFM project: press release and video overview of the finance model
• Oxygen Conservation: web article
• Read how Triodos has pioneered commercial investment in nature-based solutions. This is Nature Impact - find out more here.

Find out more about the York and North Yorkshire Local Investment in Natural Capital programme that Ed talks about here...

https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/project/local-investment-in-natural-capital/

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In this episode we're joined by Julie Foley,  Director of Flood Risk Strategy & National Adaptation at the Environment Agency and we explore...

1. The recently updated flood and coastal erosion risk information for England that means one in four properties in England could be in areas at risk of flooding by the middle of the century.
2. 2024 was the 4th warmest year on record in the UK – so why do we talk about weather but find climate such a tricky topic?
3. How to achieve greater inclusivity of multicultural communities in flood projects.

Check your long term flood risk... https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

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And whilst climate and it’s impact on weather might be making the headlines, we know that nature and the biodiversity crises are inexorably linked to this challenge. 

So in todays episode we explore just how linked climate and nature are – and potentially could be in UK legislation.  Ahead of the Climate and Nature Bill heading to Westminster we're joined by Dr Roz Savage MBE, the MP who is bringing the bill forward.

Our Co-host is the former Chair of the UK Governments Climate Change Committee and the longest serving Secretary of State for the Environment for the British Government, The Right Honorable The Lord Deben.

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 One of the consequences of a changing climate is more extreme weather and that’s what exactly what the Valencia region experienced in late October.

You'll hear  what happened, what the situation is like at the moment in Valencia and what early lessons are beginning to be shared. We're joined by Miguel Cano, a Principal Hydraulic Modeller at Anglian Water who was born and raised in Valencia and is there at the time of this recording and a wonderful cohost to help us navigate the topic, CIWEM’s President and a Regional Delivery Director for Flood, Coast and Maritime at Binnies, Hannah Burgess. 
 

You can view a map of the impacted area that Miguel discusses in this episode here: https://planetpossible.eco/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ValenciaFloodMap.jpg

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In this episode we're joined by Will McBain, a Director of Water at Arup and we explore...

1. The UK Government review of partnership funding regime for Flood and coastal erosion risk management.

2. New figures that reveal that 86% of rivers tested in 2023-24 in England were found to have bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides present whilst the office of environmental protection opens an investigation into Defra's emergency authorisation of the use of the pesticides.

3. Will's passion for a multi-generational programme of nature connection.

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We hear from the Chair of the UK’s Climate Change Committee who’s represented the UK at COP29, Piers Forster and the episode is cohosted by the Director of both the Leeds and Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commissions, Rosa Foster. 

Useful Links

Yorkshire & Humber Climate Action Plan:

https://yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/news/action-plan-tackle-climate-crisis-has-support-yorkshire’s-leaders%C2%A0

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Rivers Trust Big Riverwatch - https://theriverstrust.org/take-action/the-big-river-watch

Earthwatch Europes Great Water Blitz - https://earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwaterblitz/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1Yy5BhD-ARIsAI0RbXbP0LGenvFditCly4FiZ6lMRAksO7qXflyKjQZNbyYkDu7ZiNIl8-waAoqyEALw_wcB

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https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences/new-research-has-found-prescribing-nature-can-improve-happiness-and-reduce-anxiety/

Get involved in the Big River Watch here: 

https://theriverstrust.org/take-action/the-big-river-watch

Find out what’s happening in Hackney here:

https://hackney.gov.uk/trees/

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In this episode, host Niki Roach visits the Biohub at Ings Farm near Harrogate to see a load of innovative farming practices being trialled. The aim is to increase biodiversity, enable sustainable and commercially viable food production and improve water quality, flood resilience and future water supplies.

Claire Green from Yorkshire Water is Niki's guest co-host to introduce the concept of the Biohub and place it in a strategic context.

On site at Biohub at Ings Farm, Niki Roach speaks to tenant farmer Dr Vincent Walsh plus Lisa Harrowsmith and Andrew Walker (both from Yorkshire Water)

Find out more about Biohub at regenfarmco.com

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It's an extra once-a-month update episode that will react to current events in water, climate and nature. It's a MiniPod because it'll only take about 15 minutes of your time.. and it means you get a Planet Possible episode every two weeks.

Each mini pod you'll hear from an environmental expert guest and together we will discuss 3 key current talking points that will keep you up-to-date with the latest planet positive developments.

And in this episode hear from the Chief Executive of Water New Zealand, Gillian Blythe as she choses three topics that have been in the news in Aotearoa New Zealand including some big changes to the proposed water reforms.

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With one of the fastest changing coastlines in Europe, we focus on North Norfolk and hear from Councillor Harry Blathwayt on how communities prepare for coastal erosion and the potential loss of their homes to the sea.

This season of Planet Possible is supported by Atkins Realis.

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It's an extra once-a-month update episode that will react to current events in water, climate and nature. It's a MiniPod because it'll only take about 15 minutes of your time.. and it means you get a Planet Possible episode every two weeks.

Each mini pod I will be joined by an environmental expert guest and together we will discuss 3 key current talking points that will keep you bang up-to-date with the latest planet positive developments.

And in our first episode hear from Director of Policy at CIWEM, Alastair Chisholm, as he chooses the 3 topics that have been in the news over the last couple of weeks - and no surprise that there's a water and UK political focus in this first episode.

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We're joined by broadcaster and environmentalist, Steve Backshall and the CEO of River Action, James Wallace to hear their experiences of river water quality sampling and what they hope for the future of the river.  Then hear Alex Nickson, Head of Environmental Compliance, Partnerships and Catchment Management respond to some of the challenges Steve and James raise, bust some myths and share plans for the future.

Co-hosted with Alastair Chisholm, CIWEM's Director of Policy, you'll hear the passion and the commitment from all sides of the debate around river water quality and learn what each of our guests would make possible with the Planet Possible Magic Wand.

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Host Niki Roach and CIWEM Director of Policy Al Chisholm pick their 3 wishes (they actually end up with 4) for the new incoming government... plus there are things that need finishing and following through on. Water and environment have never been higher up the political agenda, nor more important to the public, so the whoever forms the next government, they need to get it right.

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In today’s episode we’re exploring the role that activism plays in driving positive environmental and                                                                    climate outcomes. Increasingly we’re seeing and hearing individuals and groups looking to drive faster action on slowing the speed at which our planet is warming. What are some of the unintended consequences of activism - and how can we support youth activists more effectively?

To explore this - and much more - we're joined by a 24-year-old climate activist and the founding Executive Director of Force of Nature - a youth non-profit mobilising mindsets for climate action - Clover Hogan.

Listen to Clover's TED talk - viewed over 2 million times - here https://www.ted.com/talks/clover_hogan_what_to_do_when_climate_change_feels_unstoppable?language=en

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Find out what Fighting Dirty are aiming to change, how bioresources are currently managed in England and Wales and what our guests would make possible with the Planet Possible Magic Wand...

You can find more about the Fighting Dirty Campaign at https://fightingdirty.org/

This season of Planet Possible is supported by Atkins Réalis - https://www.atkinsrealis.com/

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Join us for this special episode of Planet Possible in collaboration with Watershed Investigations as we dig into the realities of highway runoff . . We’re joined from the front line by Jo Bradley from Stormwater Shepherds as she carries out water quality testing and hear from both National Highways, who own the strategic road network and the Environment Agency, the environmental regulator in England.  

We explore how we manage these flows and what the future looks like - and of course we’ll offer our guests the Planet Possible magic wand too.

Post-interview clarification on behalf of National Highways:

”National Highways developed its water runoff risk assessment tool in partnership with the Environment Agency, and it was agreed it was fit for purpose. Similarly, on the M6 J21A-26, seven Vortex Separation Chambers have been installed as part of upgrade work to keep pollutants in check. Along with drainage, these devices use hydrodynamic separation to capture and retain insoluble particles such as silt, hydrocarbons and debris from the surface water systems.”

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With much of England and Scotland experiencing rainfall 70% above average for December, flooding has impacted thousands of homes and businesses. Join Niki and her co-host and Environment Agency Environment Manager, Ian Withers as they explore the role of the EA in flood forecasting, warning and operational response.

We hear the first hand impact of flooding from Mary Long-Donaugh OBE, who after experiencing significant flooding in 2007 is now a property flood resilience advocate.

And as ever, find out what our guests decided to make possible with the Planet Possible Magic Wand…

We mentioned these in the pod…

If you’re in the UK you can check your risk of flooding here: https://www.gov.uk/check-flooding

Check out Mary’s free flood guides here: https://floodmary.com

Warch the sandbag test here: https://floodmary.com/2022/02/23/when-a-flood-occurs-everyone-shouts-for-sandbags/

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Join Niki and her co-host and Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commissioner, Adam Ashman as they explore what COP28 means at a national and local level and hear from CIWEM President Bushra Hussain and Chair of the Trustee Board, Annie Shepperd, as they tell us about their COP28 experiences.

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We’re joined by a fantastic co-host, Dr Chloe Sutcliffe of the Royal horticultural Society, and we speak with Professor Ross Cameron from the University of Sheffield on the radical changes he proposed need to be made to the way we think about our gardens.

You can read more about Professor Cameron’s paper that we chat about during the show here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/cut-council-tax-green-gardeners-help-cities-tackle-climate-change

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CIWEM Director of Policy Al Chisholm is in a unique position of objectivity and influence. He's across the detail and the breadth of the issues. Niki Roach, with her vast and varied experience within the water industry senses the nuances that the public may not see.

Between them they have an honest, focused and practical discussion about what the future of UK Water should be. Is the ownership model right? Is regulation suitable and strong enough? With a general election on the horizon, what do the major political parties want to do? What will win out - big infrastructure or nature based solutions?

This is an essential listen not only for those in the water industry but anyone and everyone who wants the water sector in the UK fixed.

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Niki is joined by Philip Dunne, MP for Ludlow and the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee who in 2021 put forward the private members bill that kickstarted much of the debate around river health. Dr Gabriel Connor-Streich joins Niki to co-host and offer his perspective based on his experience of developing nutrient neutrality guidance with Natural England and more recently advocating for an alternative approach. 

An audio transcript of this episode will be available shortly after release & you can listen to the Accordion version of the episode here - https://www.accordion.live/planetpossible/

This season of Planet Possible is sponsored by Accordion.

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To help us understand more about how Montevideo got here, what’s happening now and crucially, what lessons can we identify we're joined by a Uruguayan researcher, winner of the L'Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science Award and Professor at the University Center of the Eastern Region of the University of the Republic.

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Many different types of neurodivergence exist, and it can be hard to understand what workplace adjustments we can make that will support everyone. What constitutes a reasonable request? Whose responsibility is it? Niki Roach is joined by Lea Nightingale, JBA Consulting & CIEEM; Zoe Brunswick, RSK;  Rai Hastie, The Environment Agency; Francesca Brahmbhatt, CIWEM; and Emily Clarke, Binnies to try to unpick some of those questions and provide tips to help shape a better work environment for all. 

Harnessing neurodiversity in the workplace

Workplaces and practices have been designed around neurotypical thinking, but the changes we can make to support neurodivergent thinking make the workplace more supportive for everyone. This podcast explores how we can create more inclusive cultures for neurodivergent colleagues. We also discuss why networks are so important for both employees and employers and how to support these networks in your workplace.

Inclusive principles:

• Learn from those with lived experiences 
• Be an employer of choice
• Look for barriers to inclusion
• Discuss what reasonable adjustments look like

What neurodiversity networks enable:

• Allow people who face common challenges to come together 
• Sharing of personal stories and ways or working 
• Shaping new policies and HR best practice 

CIWEM is dedicated to sharing knowledge on neurodiversity, to get involved, please contact Francesca at governance@ciwem.org.

Read more from CIWEM on neurodiversity below: 

• Work, neurodivergence and me  https://www.ciwem.org/news/work-neurodivergence-and-me
• CIWEM celebrates neurodiversity within the team: https://www.ciwem.org/news/ciwem-celebrates-neurodiversity-within-the-team
• Support neurodiversity in the workplace: https://rskgroup.com/life-at-rsk/supporting-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace/

This special episode of Planet Possible is sponsored by RSK.

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A fresh water future?

You can read more from the conversation in CIWEM's new series, A Fresh Water Future - just click the below.

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In the UK our freshwaters are under stress like never before. Pollution from farming, wastewater and sewage, and impermeable urban surfaces is precipitating a steady decline in our water’s health despite a raft of existing regulation aimed at protecting it.

On top of this, climate change is exacerbating these challenges through droughts, floods and extreme weather.
The public and politicians are gradually waking up to this. But what can be done? We need food, we need housing, we need infrastructure. But above all we need a healthy environment – with freshwater as its lifeblood – to sustain us.

So how do we achieve healthy rivers, lakes and seas and a resilient water system for people?

From sewage pollution to flood and drought resilience, A Fresh Water Future is a space for CIWEM research, opinion, interviews and guest features on how we can manage water better in the future.

This special episode of Planet Possible is sponsored by Skewb.

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We’re joined by the acting CEO of the Environment Agency John Curtin and Niki’s co-host and CIWEM Director of Policy, Al Chisholm to discuss their reflections.

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You can find out more about the work of Spains Hall here: https://www.spainshallestate.co.uk/environment

Find out more about becoming a member of CIWEM here: https://www.ciwem.org/membership/

Thanks to our season 4 sponsors Skewb for supporting Planet Possible.

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This is perfect listening if you're thinking about a career in the water and environment sector or an opportunity to reflect on your own career path. If you'd like to explore how a mentor can support your development - or how you can share your expertise through mentoring, find out more here....

 https://www.ciwem.org/membership/mentoring

Thanks to our Season Sponsor, Skewb, for helping us to bring this episode to you.

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Join us as Niki speaks to Paddy Brow, Head of the Living with Water Programme for Wastewater Treatment for Northern Ireland Water & find out how they’re tackling some significant pollution challenges in Belfast Lough.

This episode is co-hosted by Lee Pitcher, Head of Partnerships for Yorkshire Water and a Board Member for the Living with Water programme in Hull.

Season 4 of Planet Possible is sponsored by Skewb.

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Sophie, a mum of five named number five on Radio Four's Woman's Hour's Power List, took up post in 2016 and has led high profile interventions around transport planning, education reform and climate change challenging the Government and others to demonstrate how they are taking account of future generations. Her interventions have secured fundamental changes to land use planning policy, major transport schemes and Government policy on housing – ensuring that decisions taken today are fit for the future. 

Co-hosted by Alex Sobel MP, Shadow Environment Minister to the UK Government, in this episode we explore the role of the Future Generations Commissioner in Wales, what the plans are for similar roles in the devolved nations of the UK and more broadly, how we consider our future generations through our policy and legislative routes.

Hear Sophie's TED talk here - https://www.ted.com/talks/sophie_howe_lessons_on_leaving_the_world_better_than_you_found_it?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

We discuss the Office for Environmental Protection Report - you can read it here - https://www.theoep.org.uk/report/progress-improving-natural-environment-england-20212022

This episode has been audio transcribed. Visit PlanetPossible.eco to read the transcript.

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In this first episode join Niki and her co-host Sara King from Rewilding Britain as they discuss all things rewilding, including what Rewilding really means. 

In our main interview hear the thoughts of Tony Juniper CBE, Chair of Natural England, on the need for nature recovery, how we‘re doing so far and what Tony would like to make possible with the Planet Possible magic wand.

A transcription of this episode is available on PlanetPossible.eco

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For more information on Te Mana o te Wai - https://environment.govt.nz/acts-and-regulations/freshwater-implementation-guidance/te-mana-o-te-wai-implementation/

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As COP15, the UN Biodiversity Conference, heads towards it's conclusion, join Niki and her guest and Arctic Angel, Margherita Barbieri as they step behind the scenes to explore what was discussed at COP27 and what Margherita hopes to hear as outcomes from COP15 in Montreal.

Find out  more about the work of Global Choices and Arctic Angels here... https://www.globalchoices.org/arctic-angels

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Each episode of Planet Possible is audio transcribed and contributes 45 minutes towards Continuing Professional Development. 

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All of our episodes in Season 3 are audio transcribed & contribute to your CPD points.

Huge thanks to our Season Sponsors Binnies for enabling us to bring Planet Possible to you.

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A transcription of this episode - and all episodes in Season 3 - is available on the Planetpossible.eco website.

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Join Niki and her co-host Caroline Douglass, the Environment Agency's Exec Director for Flood and Coastal Risk Management as they explore how the Environment Agency are helping communities prepare to adapt and be resilient to the impacts of climate change and more frequent and severe flooding events.  

Our guest interview is the Special Envoy for Climate Change in the Maldives, Her Excellency Sabra Nordeen who describes the experience of attending COP26 as a representative from a Small Island State and how the effects of climate change are already being felt in the Maldives.

An audio transcription of this episode is available & this episode provides 0.5 hours of CPD.

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Until then, enjoy this series of shorter audio specials...

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Speakers aim to focus on how far we’ve come in the WEM world in relation to LGBTQ+ issues, the importance of being an ally and what it’s like to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community within the WEM sector.

Mike Wheeler is a Senior Water Engineer at the Canal & River Trust and a Chartered CIWEM member. Mike joined the Trust in 1996 as a Lock Keeper and for the past 11 years has worked in the Water Management Team. Mike is a ‘Rainbow Ally’ at the Trust, helping to champion diversity and inclusion within the organisation.

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Niki's co-host for this episode is Dr Mark Fletcher, the Global Water Business Leader at Arup.  Mark has attended several COP's in person and shares his experience of how COP's work in practisce.  Mark is adds a water and environment sector overview for COP26, thinking about what's needed and what we should expect. 

This is the perfect podcast to get up to speed on what to expect from COP26 and to think about the connections from this Climate Change COP into the water and environment sector.

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Join CIWEM President Niki Roach and her co-host Baroness Brown as they discuss the challenges facing schools as they tackle climate change adaptation and resilience both in the classroom and the fabric of school buildings.

Season 2 kicks off with a fantastic line up of guests connecting the water & environment sector and education.  Lesley McKay, Headteacher of Moor Allerton Hall Primary School in Leeds, shares how her school have  developed a climate curriculum- and been retweeted by Greta! Daniel Johns shares his experience of being a Governor at John Burns Primary in Battersea, London. The school are about to embark on an ambitious climate adaptation programme after hot summers began to impact on the children’s learning.

Join us as we explore if everything really is connected… 

p.s if you want to find out more about the STEM Learning charity Baroness Brown mentions here’s the link… https://www.stem.org.uk/ 

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Thanks to our Season 1 sponsor Yorkshire Water for enabling us to bring Let's talk WEM to life.

If you'd like to get in touch to be involved with Let's talk WEM or to sponsor an episode you can reach us at niki.roach@ciwem.org.

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As part of CIWEM's ongoing advocacy work, Niki spoke with Rebecca Pow MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and we hear the Minister's views on why reducing our demand for water is so key.

Niki's co-host for this episode is Sophie Broadfield, the Deputy Director for Water at DEFRA (Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) for the UK Government.  Her panelists are Nicci Russell, CEO of Waterwise, Andrew Tucker, Water Efficiency Manager for Thames Water and Rob Lawson, Chair of the CIWEM Water Resource Technical Panel.

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Niki's co-host for this episode is Neil Dewis, Chair of WaterAid in Yorkshire and Director of Water Service Delivery for Yorkshire Water.  Neil offers his reflections on the conversation and the comparison with the 20 towns initiative that Yorkshire Water and WaterAid Ethiopia have recently developed.

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