Founding Partner at Global Optimism, co-author The Future We Choose & host of @OutrageOptimism podcast. Political strategist focussed on a better future.
London, England
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Living in Devon I have some sympathy for the task facing @DartingtonTrust but they are in danger of making a huge mistake. Reversing this decision would show that the Trust still values climate action, innovation and the views of local people theguardian.com/environment/…
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In this new @OutrageOptimism podcast episode @LauraClarkeCE speaks about how we're using the law to protect people & planet 🎧
From stopping corporate greenwashing to holding governments accountable, find out how the power of the law can drive change ⚖️ outrageandoptimism.org/episo…
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🚨 "Where are the women?"
👀 Rooms full of men are making decisions about our future.
And history shows… that’s not working.
💬 What’s stopping us from changing that?
🎧 This #IWD2025 episode dives in. Listen now bit.ly/3X0uaX8
#WomenInLeadership #GenderEquality
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How I wish Britain were still in the EU. The Brexit folly just keeps immaturing with age.
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💸 Is private money taking over?
🚨 With governments pulling back on aid funding, billionaire philanthropists increasingly decide what gets funded
Does this mean more innovation, or more unaccountable decision-making?
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3X0uaX8
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Angers me to write this letter again. Following previous cuts, @CIFFchild managed to plug some gaps with peers, but hole created by #UK & #US #aid #cuts is enormous. Countries need more time to plan aid exit. #Debt #crisis makes this nigh impossible. People suffer greatly.
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🔥 Big Oil is keeping the world hooked on fossil fuels.
The Global South was ready for renewables. Then, fossil fuel lobbyists flooded in -pushing gas over clean energy.
This week on Outrage + Optimism:
🌍 Is Big Oil sabotaging the energy transition? 👇 bit.ly/4jy5uiH
The best clip of @CFigueres - this is how you get things done! Things like negotiating the first ever global agreement on addressing climate change, for example 😉 An absolute force of nature, then as now.
In 2015 @CFigueres didn’t hold back in negotiations but today's news that January was the warmest on record is another stark reminder that the #ParisAgreement isn't fully working.
This week we ask why it hasn't delivered the transformation we need.
🎧 bit.ly/4jy5uiH
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In 2012, when I was the US ambassador to Russia, Putin shut down USAID inside Russia. Why? Because their work supported free markets, democracy, human rights —ie causes that threatened Putins dictatorship. Shutting down USAID is exactly what autocrats all over the world want.
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🌍 "This is the greatest turning point in history."
2025 is halfway through the decisive decade for emissions, the 1.5C limit is on the line and fires rage in LA.
🎧 Join us weekly for breakthroughs in tech, AI, and global climate solutions bit.ly/4jy5uiH
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Has your MP pledged to vote for the groundbreaking Climate & Nature Bill this Friday?
Click on your MP's name in this list to find out
action.zerohour.uk/mps
Enough empty words. It’s time for legally-binding science-led action. #CANBill
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COP29 is a chance for Britain to show climate leadership on the global stage.
This government believes that climate security is national security.
Behind the scenes earlier this week 👇
I’ve been interviewed several times by @MishalHusain on @BBCr4today and always found her to be deeply insightful. Always able to ask penetrating questions without being needlessly confrontational. A big loss to the BBC to see her go
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Recorded live at the #COP29 UK Pavilion today's episode gets real on the #BridgetownInitiative with @miaamormottley & @DavidLammy, moderated by @tomcarnac
bit.ly/3O4bOjp or wherever you get your podcasts.
Stay tuned this week for more COP29 news direct from Azerbaijan.
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Excellent exchange @COP29_AZ between @DavidLammy & @miaamormottley @tomcarnac with the PM Mottley calling for @Keir_Starmer & @pontifex Pope Francis to lead a new drop the debt debt #Jubilee2025 drive to finance @theglobalgoals & climate goals …BUT….
The #UKatCOP29 Pavilion will be hosting a daily programme of events showcasing the UK’s leadership on climate.
See what's on:
💻 Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/@UKCOPPavilion
📆 Check out the full programme: eu.eventscloud.com/website/1…
This morning I spoke to @BBCRadio4's Today programme about the UK's clean energy commitments here at #COP29 - which are amongst the world's most ambitious, very welcome news in itself. Even more so is the fact that this is not being presented in the context of... [1/2]
..a green agenda ideology, rather that it will help with the cost of living for people in the UK by driving down the cost of energy. This is the pathway by which we can actually progress without political pushback such as has happened in the US. From 48:28
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0024v…