Climate Journo Requests

Residents Worldwide - Tree Loss Short Film Selfie Videos

I’m making a short film about trees. And I need your help — wherever in the world you are. For my Global Perspectives project I am producing a short documentary on something that affects every single one of us — the disappearing of trees. In Karachi alone, thousands of trees have been cut down along Shahrah-e-Faisal and major roads to make way for wider infrastructure. But this isn’t just a Karachi problem. It’s happening everywhere. And we want to hear about it — from people around the world. Here’s the best part: there’s no interview. No scheduling. No camera crew. All I’m asking is for you to record a quick selfie video — one minute or less — from the comfort of your home, answering three simple questions: 🌳 Why do you think trees are being cut down where you live? 🌳 What consequences have you seen or felt? 🌳 What do you think can be done to protect them? That’s it. Your phone. Your voice. Your perspective. If you’d like to be part of this — send me a message and I’ll share the simple instructions. It takes less than five minutes and your voice could make it into a documentary seen by people across the world. Please also share this post — you never know whose perspective might matter most. 🌍 #Trees #Deforestation #Environment #GlobalPerspectives #ClimateAction #YouthVoice #TheAMISchool #Karachi #VolunteersWanted

BBC article: 'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts How have you been affected by heatwaves? Have you changed your work and living arrangements to cope?

BBC article: 'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts How have you been affected by heatwaves? Have you changed your work and living arrangements to cope?

DeepTech Startups in Visakhapatnam - Next-Gen Bharat Feature

🚀 Vizag, I'm Coming! Looking for India's Next Big DeepTech Stories. Over the next few days, I'll be in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), looking to feature India's most impactful startups, innovators, researchers, and founders for Next Gen Bharat, Doordarshan News' flagship technology and innovation show. If you're building something that's solving real-world problems through technology, I'd love to hear your story. I'm particularly looking for startups working in: 🤖 AI & Robotics 🛰️ SpaceTech 🛡️ DefenceTech 🏭 Advanced Manufacturing 🌱 ClimateTech & Clean Energy 🧬 DeepTech & Research Commercialization ⚕️ HealthTech & MedTech 🌾 AgriTech 📦 Industrial Automation Over the past few months, we've covered inspiring innovators including: • CynLr – Intuitive Robotics & Object Intelligence • Thinkerbell Labs – Annie, the AI-powered Braille literacy device • Aroleap – HealthTech Innovation • India's First Bio-Reactor • Skyroot Aerospace • BlueJ Aerospace • AquaExchange …and many more. 📺 The stories are broadcast on Doordarshan News (DD News) and distributed across national platforms, reaching millions of viewers, students, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts across India. Here are a few recent episodes: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dzj8mKrH ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dKUi4G7n ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dpTuN5Qh ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dDTF4kWV ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dHqJm8-C ▶️ https://lnkd.in/d8MrEzJU ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dsqJREx7 If you know a founder, startup, research lab, university, incubator, or innovation hub in or around Vizag that's building something extraordinary, tag them below or send me a DM. Let's showcase the innovators building the future of India. 🇮🇳 #DeepTech #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics #ClimateTech #DefenceTech #Manufacturing #StartupIndia #Innovation #Vizag #Visakhapatnam #Founders #Research #TechForIndia #MadeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #NationalMedia #Technology #Engineering Ashutosh Dhar Dubey 📞 +91 63937 76725

ddnews.gov.in

People Experiencing Climate Anxiety - Heatwave Impact & Coping

Call-out for BBC News article: Do you experience climate anxiety? Hi everyone, I'm a senior features journalist for BBC News, and I'm keen to speak to people who've been experiencing anxiety about the climate crisis. Do you feel like your anxiety has got worse with the recent heatwave (and news of more on the way)? How do you manage this anxiety, if at all - or has it spurred you into some form of action? This is for a written article for the BBC News website, and potentially also a video for social media (for those who are willing to appear in one). I appreciate this is a sensitive issue, and the piece will be written with a lot of care and nuance. If you're interested in speaking to us for the story, or would like to find out more, please email me on [email redacted]. Thanks, Ash

bbc.co.uk

Indian Fertiliser Supply Chain Experts - Fertiliser Vulnerability

Every issue we bring to our readers reminds me why this is the most exciting time to be covering #Indianagriculture. The sector isn't just growing—it's getting smarter, more resilient, and more globally consequential by the season. A gas molecule, a maritime chokepoint, a fertiliser bag, a plate of food — one unbroken chain of consequence. Our #July2026 issue of AgroSpectrum India pulls hard on it. The cover — #AddressingIndia's #FertiliserVulnerability — digs into something I've watched build for years but rarely with this much urgency. When the #StraitofHormuz seized up, it wasn't a shipping story. It was a food story. Urea is natural gas in granular form. We spoke to voices across the #valuechain — Aries Agro Ltd., Crisil, FARMGATE, Arya.ag Atomgrid, and the #FAO's chief economist — to map where India is exposed and how it builds its way out. A few other things I'm proud of in this edition: #HowCRISPR Outshined GM Initiatives — India just became the first country to commercialise genome-edited rice. But the same politics that buried Bt brinjal is quietly re-forming at the next gate. A must-read for anyone in seed, policy or agri-tech. #TacklingUpstreamChallenges of Indian Fishery — a state-by-state look at where the Rs 8,000+ crore is actually going, and why climate change is already thinning the catch. Sharp conversations with Harsh Vardhan Bhagchandka (IPL Biologicals Limited) on biologicals easing the subsidy burden, Dr Meenesh Shah NCDFI & NDDB Dairy Services) on the #AssamRifles dairy model, @Sawan Kumar Sea6Energy on "combination biology," and Anand Mahurkar Findability Sciences) on why dairy plants "don't need more dashboards." HyFun Foods's Haresh Karamchandani on cold-chain and integrated sourcing — the unglamorous backbone of India's food-export ambitions. → And in the #InternationalYearofWomenFarmers, a webinar wrap that reminds us women aren't participants in food systems. They're the architects. If there's a single thread running through this issue, it's this: resilience is no longer a soft word. It's the whole strategy. Read the e-magazine → https://lnkd.in/dR-XsbjC What's your read on India's fertiliser exposure this Kharif? I'd genuinely like to hear it. Drop me a line at [email redacted] — feedback, story tips, and pushback all welcome. Ravi Boratkar Manasee Kurlekar Suchetana Choudhury Goswami Dipti Barve Narayan Kulkarni SARAddHA Mani Sakshi Kulkarni Mandar Mohan More Manbeena Chawla Ph.D. Sanjiv Das Mansi Jamsudkar Padvekar Vrushti Kothari AgroSpectrum #IndianAgriculture #FoodSecurity #FertiliserSecurity #Agribusiness #CRISPR #Fisheries #ColdChain MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications Private Limited

Lancaster West Residents - Communal Heating Stuck On During Heatwave

Remember the London Climate Action Week heatwave? Imagine if you also couldn't switch off your communal heating as temperatures hit 35 degrees - this happened at the Lancaster West estate in Kensington and Chelsea last month. Ongoing upgrades for heating systems to reduce their costs and environmental impact will be important for residents in winter, as is making sure they are reliable and don't break down. Increasingly social housing providers will need to look at air-conditioning solutions too as part of climate resilience planning. I'm also interested in how the council can help more with heat pumps. Given how much of Kensington and Chelsea is in a conservation area with lots of flats and renters, drop me a line if you have thoughts on planning policies for clean heat and how to coordinate amongst freeholders, leaseholders, and tenants.

Voluntary Carbon Market Experts - Forestry & Agriculture Viability

📢I’m looking to speak with people who understand voluntary carbon markets in forestry and agriculture. On one hand, we continue to see new funds being raised for nature-based solutions across forests and agricultural systems. Tech companies are still signing offtake agreements for high-quality carbon credits. And yet, every week, we see carbon-related startups and project developers shutting down or scaling back. So what’s happening? Is demand weaker than it looks? I get that turning carbon projects into scalable, profitable businesses remains difficult - with high costs, long timelines, complex verification, uncertain pricing, and trust issues making it hard for many companies to survive. Is it a supply-demand imbalance? Is it a normal phase of rationalisation in a young market? Or is it a lack of adequate funding to reach profitability? What's your view? I want to speak with people who have experience in this field. Please reach out if you’re open to sharing your view, thank you! #NaturalCapital #RealAssets #ClimateFinance #Carbon #Forestry #Farmland

Food & Drink Supply Chain Leads - Fertiliser Shocks & El Niño Prep

Two pieces I am writing before the end of June: 1. The impact of fertsiliser supply shakes on food and drink businesses. Has it registered (or was it always a priority in supply chain mapping) and will it accelerate interest in regenewrative approaches? 2. What troubles might El Niño bring to food supply chains this year, and how are food and drink companies preparing in the short-term to this extreme and changing climate? Keen to speak to as many food and drink businesses, procurement experts, consultants, NGOs and special posts as I can over the next few days to build a detailed picture. Please do message me if you are keen…

The Guardian reports US small-business optimism has fallen and says owners are most concerned about taxes, inflation, labor costs and hiring difficulties. Reporters are seeking first‑hand accounts from US small business owners describing how the current economic climate has changed their operations, what steps they’ve taken, and any concerns they have. US small business owners: how are you operating in the current economic climate? We would like to hear from small business owners in the US about how they’re adapting to challenges such as inflation In light of these findings we’d like to find out how small business owners in the US are faring. Are you operating differently because of the current economic climate? What changes have you made? Do you have any concerns?

India Urban Tech Founders - Future-Defining City Solutions

I’m looking for India-built, future-defining tech stories that are reimagining how our cities work. If you’re building — or know someone building — cutting-edge solutions in urban development, I’d love to hear from you. I’m especially interested in initiatives using AI, deep tech, data, robotics, climate tech, mobility innovations, smart infrastructure, waste management, water systems, housing, or public space solutions to solve real, on-ground urban challenges at scale. If this sounds like your work (or someone in your network), please email me at [email redacted] with the subject line: Future Tech – Urban Development Tag someone who should be part of this conversation. 🦸🏻♀️ Divya Sethu Naru Radhakrishnan The Better India #tech #india #urbandevelopment #innovations #journorequest

thebetterindia.com

Community-Led Adaptation Project Leaders - Bonn Meetups & JUST Stories

Next week I'll be at the Bonn Climate Change Conference where I'll be on the look out for examples of community-led adaptation projects from across the world 🌎. It's also a great opportunity to share that I'll be working with the Institute for Human Rights and Business over the next 16 months to create four in-depth features on locally-led adaptation projects 🌱 and that we're currently in the "sourcing" stage for the next round of JUST stories (https://lnkd.in/dQDgy9Zw). Want to grab a coffee in Bonn and tell me about your project or just talk all things adaptation in general? Drop me a line at [email redacted]. See you in Bonn! 🇩🇪 #SB64

ihrb.com

5% Deposit Homebuyers - Cost-of-Living & Interest Rates Impact

📢 CALL-OUT: Have you recently bought a #property using the 5% deposit scheme? If so (and if you're not camera-shy), I'd love to hear from you. 🏚️ It's for a TV story that I'm working on for ABC about cost-of-living and interest rates. I'm interested in hearing how you're balancing your finances in this tougher economic climate. So please drop me a line (or DM me privately). 🙂

Farmers: tell us how you’re coping with rising costs and extreme weather From rising fuel, fertiliser and feed costs linked to the conflict in Iran to the impact of climate change, farmers around the world are facing a range of pressures. We want to hear how these challenges are affecting you. We would like to hear from farmers around the world about how these issues are affecting them. Have rising costs changed the way you farm? How have recent weather conditions impacted your business? Are you concerned about the effects of climate change on farming?

Policy & Philanthropy Expert - Impact Investing & Social Tech

Back at my desk after two weeks away in Lyon, Marseille and surprisingly warm London! And what a week to come back to - great to connect with lots of folks in the sector at DAF Disrupted and Canada’s Fundraising Conference, and very much looking forward to Toronto Climate Week and the ANSER-ARES conference next week. My inbox is as ever open to all: I’d love to speak with you about policy, philanthropy, impact investing, social tech, and everything in between. I’m at [email redacted]!

futureofgood.co

BBC article: Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants Do you work in the hospitality industry? How are you coping in the current economic climate?

BBC article: Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants Do you work in the hospitality industry? How are you coping in the current economic climate?

Climate Scientists & Environmentalists - Climate Change Impacts

I am currently working on a story focused on climate change and environmental issues. If there are any environmentalists, climate experts, or professionals working in this field, I would greatly appreciate it if you could reach out and share your valuable insights for publication. Email ID: [email redacted]

indiatimes.com

USAID-Supported Climate Researchers - Impact of Global Aid Cuts

Several times over the past year, I've hovered on the button that deletes this LinkedIn page. But I just haven't had the heart to, and I'm still curious.... I want to know how climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction research has been affected by recent global foreign aid cuts. The media has mostly covered this from the perspective of scientists based in the US and the Global North. Nature even published a detailed feature on what the past year of cuts has meant for scientists in the US - read here: https://lnkd.in/gqgYn_MS But USAID wasn't mentioned in the feature, despite there being scientists and researchers supported by USAID as employees or through contracts. I also haven't seen anyone documenting what this looks like for researchers in the regions we worked in, such as Africa, Latin America, the Pacific Islands. I know firsthand that the early-career scholars our program supported were affected, as were researchers across dozens of USAID-funded and other internationally funded initiatives. Do let me know if I'm missing something… if someone has already documented this. So next week, alongside closing the LinkedIn page, I'm planning to launch a short rapid assessment. This is an independent endeavor, not tied to any institution. Open to Global South and Global North perspectives. I'd like to get a quick snapshot that gets turned right back around to the broader community in a short open-access report. ❓ In the context of the past year's impacts on climate adaptation and DRR research, what would you like to most hear from those doing this work? ✨ Drop it in the comments or DM me. I'll do my best to integrate it. Thanks! 🙏

nature.com

Rome Residents - Summer Climate Change & Nightlife Shift

#journorequest. In search of a Rome local, who can speak change in the local summer climate and what they think about summer fun shifting to the nighttime hours with the increasing amount of night activities available in the city. Please reach out! Thanks

Port & River Engineers - Incomplete Works Causing Coastal Island Loss

I took this photograph on Ghoramara Island in the Hooghly estuary. Those two palm trees are standing at the edge of land that is disappearing. Today, my investigation into why was published in The Times of India. The answer is not climate change. Not rising seas. In 1981, a seven-part port engineering scheme was drawn up for the lower Hooghly. Its goal: keep the approach channel to Haldia Dock Complex deep enough for cargo ships. The engineers understood that their plan would concentrate destructive tidal force against three inhabited islands downstream. So they included a protection wall for those islands — Unit VII: "Protection of Bedford and Ghoramara Islands." It was never built. RTI documents from Kolkata Port Trust reveal what was built instead: just three of the 7 planned units, including a underwater guide wall, 156 hydraulic structures in the channel running directly along those islands' shores — concentrating the current against them — while the protection wall around three islands (two of them inhabited) was abandoned. Two of those islands do not exist anymore. Hamburg University warned in 1998 that a 21-month window remained to act. Five tenders were floated. All five failed. No wall was built. When asked what caused the islands to disappear, Kolkata Port Trust replied: "Growth / decay of Islands is a natural process." Their own 2008 internal document listed the 156 structures they had built in that channel. Two islands — Lohachara and Bedford — are permanently gone. Ghoramara, where I took this photograph, is rapidly losing land mass. It is projected to shrink further by 2032. They were called the world's first inhabited islands claimed by rising seas. The documents say otherwise. Read the full investigation in The Times of India: https://lnkd.in/gzBWHfQs If you have encountered similar cases — port or river engineering projects whose incomplete execution affected inhabited coastlines — I would very much like to hear from you. Tuhin Ghosh Sunita Narain Stefan Rahmstorf Damian Carrington Climate Central, Inc. Carbon Brief IPCC UNESCO UNEP-WCMC United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre WWF-India Mongabay India Down To Earth Greenpeace 350.org Amitav Ghosh #CoastalErosion #Ghoramara #Lohachara #ClimateChange #SeaLevelRise #InvestigativeJournalism #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #CoastalErosion #Sundarbans #India #WestBengal #Hooghly #RTI #Accountability #EnvironmentalJournalism #IslandLoss #CoastalCommunities #HumanRights #Journalism #PublicInterest#Hooghly #Sundarbans #India #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJournalism #RTI #PublicInterest #Journalism

indiatimes.com

European HVAC Manufacturers & Distributors - AC Demand Surge

🌡️ Record-Breaking Heatwaves: Is Europe's AC Market Heading for an Unprecedented Surge? While Tokyo is already bracing for a summer predicted to outlast and outheat last year's grueling season, a similar—and unprecedented—climate shift is unfolding across Europe. According to recent updates from Nippon TV, France and the UK are experiencing historic, early-season heatwaves. On May 26, temperatures in France skyrocketed to 35.8°C, the highest on record for the month of May. Meanwhile, London broke its highest May temperature for two consecutive days, hitting 35.1°C. For Western Europe, this is more than just a hot week—it is a critical wake-up call for infrastructure. Historically, AC penetration in Western Europe has been remarkably low. From the iconic terrace cafes of Paris to the boutique hotels of Southern France, indoor climate control was rarely deemed necessary. However, as extreme temperature fluctuations become the "new normal," relying purely on natural ventilation is no longer viable for public health and business continuity. Air conditioning is rapidly shifting from a luxury commodity to essential health infrastructure. 📈 What does this mean for the HVAC industry? According to JARN statistics, the French air conditioner market stood at approximately 840,000 units last year. With these severe climate shifts driving early-season panic buying in both Japan and Europe, industry insiders are anticipating substantial market expansion across the EU this year. As manufacturers and distributors, the race is on to secure supply chains, optimize energy-efficient solutions, and meet this accelerating global demand. 👇Industry professionals, I want to hear from you: How is your region responding to this early demand? Are we looking at a permanent shift in European HVAC infrastructure? Let's discuss in the comments below. #HVAC #AirConditioning #ClimateChange #HVACIndustry #MarketTrends #Sustainability #GlobalBusiness #HeatingAndCooling #SupplyChain #EuropeMarket #EnergyEfficiency　株式会社ジアン

ntv.co.jp

Domestic Abuse Survivors in India - Financial Independence Impact

Hi all, I'm currently working on a piece that tries to understand whether financial independence actually plays a contributing role in determining whether you stay in an abusive relationship/marriage. A sensitive issue in today's socio-political climate, but an equally important one. I'm looking for personal anecdotes, as well as quotes from financial experts, sociologists and mental health professionals. If you or your client is interested in sharing your thoughts on the same, I'm all ears. Please reach out in the comments or DM me. This piece is for The Indian Express digital. #journorequest #finance #independence #relationships

indianexpress.com

Psychologists & Neuroscientists - Impending Doom Feelings - Filmed

Why do so many people feel like there is an impending doom? During my travels, I started noticing the same emotional atmosphere everywhere I went. Anxiety, hopelessness, emotional exhaustion, a quiet sense that something is wrong. Not just in the UK, but it feels global. I want to speak with psychologists, neuroscientists, AI researchers, and social thinkers, and see where this will lead. Discussions around climate, AI, depopulation, and societal collapse. I'm writing a video essay, so all of this will be filmed. My question is: Are humans naturally predisposed to feel this way, and it's completely normal? Or are we collectively sensing that something fundamental about society is breaking? If anyone is interested in being interviewed or wants to take part, let me know!

Climate Expert - Climate Policy Reaction - Quick Turnaround

#journorequest Looking to speak with a climate expert for a quick turnaround @DailyMirror article. Email me at [email redacted]

mirror.co.uk

ESG Professionals in India - Data & Supply-Chain Infrastructure

What I’m Learning from Studying ESG Startups in India I’m currently studying India’s ESG and sustainability market from a founder-research perspective. Not as an expert with all the answers, but as someone trying to understand where the real infrastructure gaps are. One thing is becoming clearer: ESG in India is moving from branding and annual reports toward compliance, data, operations and supply-chain systems. BRSR has changed the conversation for listed companies. But the deeper challenge is not only reporting. It is whether companies can collect ESG data from internal teams, suppliers, vendors, plants, logistics partners and business units in a clean, verifiable and repeatable way. That is where I see a major gap. Large enterprises may have access to consultants, enterprise tools and sustainability teams. But India’s mid-market layer - suppliers, exporters, industrial SMEs, manufacturers, logistics firms, textile units, packaging companies, chemical businesses and regional operators often do not have the same ESG infrastructure. Many are not ignoring ESG. They are simply not equipped for it yet. They may struggle with: • Baseline emissions data • Supplier-level documentation • ESG policy templates • Audit-ready evidence trails • Clear internal ownership • Recurring data-collection workflows • Tools that convert compliance language into daily business action This is what I am trying to understand better. I’m currently studying: • BRSR reporting and BRSR Core • Carbon accounting • Supply-chain traceability • Climate SaaS and ESG workflow tools • Consulting and assurance • Green fintech • Circular economy models My working thesis is simple: The opportunity may not be only in helping companies write ESG reports. It may be in helping them build the operating infrastructure behind those reports. That means better data collection, supplier onboarding, documentation, carbon visibility, workflows and evidence trails. I may be wrong. This is still a working thesis. But I believe India’s ESG market becomes more interesting when we stop looking at it only as a reporting requirement and start looking at it as an infrastructure problem. I’d be grateful to speak with people working in: • ESG reporting • BRSR • Carbon accounting • Sustainability consulting • Supply-chain compliance • Procurement and vendor management • Climate SaaS • Green finance • Industrial MSMEs and export-led businesses I’m not looking for polished answers. I’m looking to understand the messy reality: Where does ESG data get stuck? What do suppliers struggle with? Where are consultants still doing manual work? Where can software actually help? Where is the opportunity being underestimated? If you work in this space, I’d value a conversation. I’m studying the market seriously and trying to learn from people closer to the ground.

Young Bangladeshi Climate Activist - Climate Justice Article

Looking to speak with a young Bangladeshi climate activist for an upcoming article. If you’re working in climate advocacy, environmental justice, sustainability, grassroots organising, or related spaces, or know someone who is, please get in touch or share this post. Thank you! (Photo: Collected) #ClimateAction #Bangladesh #ClimateJustice #YouthActivism

Education Leaders & Trustees - Leadership Experience Amid Turmoil

How does it feel to be a leader? At the back end of 2025, I started gathering responses to a short survey. I wanted to test some thoughts I had about how it actually feels to be a leader especially, although not exclusively, in education and public sector organisations right now. I reached out to leaders I respect and admire, in the UK and overseas, and the responses started coming in. I've been quite deliberate in my approach but I'll admit to a little spaghetti-throwing below. I thought I might get about 25 responses. I've now got (via the form and through conversation) over 100. I've been quiet here because I've been in deep conversation, reflection and follow-up on what I've read and received. And the themes are very clear. Here's one of them. When I asked leaders to describe the current climate in a single word or phrase, the typical answers from some of the most experienced, capable, committed leaders in their sectors were these: Brutal. Overwhelming. Under siege. Turbulent. Beleaguered. A struggle. These are not the words of people who are failing. Every single person I have surveyed is experienced, supremely talented, widely admired. Furthermore, they love their jobs - mostly. Nevertheless, there are gaps and significant costs - I'm beginning to see them quite clearly. The people who have completed the form will receive the full report. But I want to share a few more headlines and yes, drum up a few more responses if I can. The survey is sector and age agnostic. What matters is your experience of leadership. If you lead within education (at any age and stage from EYFS to HE), are the CEO of a Trust or Charity, lead a values-driven organisation working in these spaces, or sit on a Board of Governors or Trustees, I'd love to hear from you. The survey is pinned at the top of my profile for ease. Thank you. What the responses tell us so far won't surprise many. But how we respond to it: that's what matters. If you'd prefer to talk to me directly because this matters to you, please email me [email redacted] or DM me on here. I'm also indebted to the work of those running far-reaching surveys and research into this topic nationally and internationally. I'll be weaving in my reflections on some of those projects (that I'm aware of) over the coming weeks.

Founders & Investors in Climate Adaptation - Interview Series

A while ago I started The Adapt out of the simple frustration that climate adaptation tech, compared to it's more popular cousin mitigation, is still wholly overlooked as an investable space and actually quite misunderstood. So I'm doing something about it together with Louie Woodall and Climate Proof. The Adapt and Climate Proof are coming together for an interview series and newsletter to give a platform to the founders and investors building in adaptation, the people who don't fit neatly into traditional climate tech boxes or sit cleanly on a VC market map, but who I think are building some of the most category-defining companies out there. This first issue is a short curtain-raiser: my own take on why adaptation is so underrated, the kinds of founders worth backing, and where the real opportunities are hiding. Bigger conversations with founders and investors are coming soon. Have a read, and if you're building or investing in this space, I'd love to hear from you. Link in the comments!

Massachusetts Homeowners - Climate-Driven Pool Installations

Reporter seeking interviews- how has climate influenced your decision to add a pool? I'm working on a story for the Boston Globe about the pool business in MA - if you live in the area and would like to chat about your recent decision, please message me- thanks! -Lindsay Crudele lcrudele at gmail.

bostonglobe.com

Mexico City Community Organizations - Climate Adaptation & Mobility

Hi folks. I'm in Mexico City for the next month and am looking for: Urban stories related to climate adaptation, mobility, electrification, the energy transition, housing during extreme weather, the World Cup's influence on climate justice, and water and land rights... Drop me a line if you know of any organisations who might have a story to tell. #journorequest

Fela Kuti Fans 65+ - Zombie Album 1976 Political Climate

#JournoRequest: I am looking for older Fela fans, old enough to have listened to Zombie in 1976 when it was released, to chat about the album and the political climate at the time. Please plug me with your old guys. Just looking to do a cool, fun story.

Madrid Water Sector CEOs & Investors - GWI Summit Interviews

Delivering the water transition 🌊 That's the theme for this year's Global Water Intelligence (GWI) Summit in Madrid, where up to $200bn of projects are showcased. I'll be there with the Aquatech crew (Daan Burghouts, Gerben Hardeman & Walter van der Schoot) looking for water stories, doing a handful of CEO interviews and carving out strategic partnerships. Who's going? Drop me a line via LinkedIn or the event app to connect. Event link in the comments 👇 #water #investment #climate #climatechange

globalwaterintel.com

Climate-Smart Ag Expert Nigeria - Solar Irrigation Savings Vs Petrol

Journo request! I am looking to speak with a climate-smart agriculture expert about the financial benefits of switching from petrol to solar-powered irrigation system. I am particularly interested in someone who can demystify the transition and explain how this shift can save significant funds for small-scale farmers amidst Nigeria’s unprecedented fuel price hikes. PS: Post is going down soon as I get a contact.

Tanzania Banks, MFIs, Insurers, Gov & Donors - Climate Risk Assessment

Hey All! Looking to interview individuals from Tanzania's ecosystem across all sectors, namely Banks, MFIs, Insurance Companies, Government entities, bilateral donors, general community, etc, on a project we are working on regarding climate risk assessment in the Country. Each interview will take roughly 20 to 30 minutes. If you are interested please send me a DM so we can schedule an interview. Your response will be highly appreciated!! #Tanzania #climateriskassessment #climatechange

Medical Students & Early-Career Doctors - Climate Medicine Careers

🌍Climate medicine is still rarely taught in Korean medical schools — and we want to change that. We are To Be Doctor, a South Korean medical student organization publishing a magazine for medical students and physicians. Our upcoming issue focuses on climate and medicine, a topic that remains relatively unfamiliar in Korea despite its growing importance in global medical education, clinical practice, public health, and healthcare systems. For this issue, we are preparing a feature that introduces climate medicine as an emerging career field to Korean medical students. We are looking to hear from people working at the intersection of medicine, climate change, and health, including: (1) medical students, residents, or early-career doctors pursuing climate medicine (2) combining clinical practice with climate-related research, advocacy, or education (3) physicians working in climate-related NGOs, global health organizations, or international institutions (4) fellows or graduate students in climate & health, planetary health, or healthcare sustainability programs (5) professionals working on climate resilience, health equity, or sustainable healthcare What we are asking A short email interview — about 5 questions, 10–15 minutes to answer. We will ask about your career path, your current work, and what advice you would give to medical students who are beginning to explore climate and health. Deadline We would appreciate responses by May 29. In Korea, climate medicine still feels distant to most medical students. Many of them have never encountered this field in their curriculum, and have no idea that it could be part of their future as physicians. Your voice could be the first time a Korean medical student hears that this career exists! Even a few sentences from you — about how you came into this field, what you do, and why it matters — could open a door for someone who is just beginning to ask "what kind of doctor do I want to be?" If you would be willing to participate, or if you know someone whose perspective should be included, please comment below or send me a direct message. Thank you for helping us bring climate medicine to the attention of future doctors in Korea. #ClimateMedicine #ClimateAndHealth #PlanetaryHealth #PlanetaryHealthAlliance #SustainableHealthcare #MedicalEducation #GlobalHealth #ClimateHealthEquity

Law Professionals & Climate Change Experts - Podcast Guests

Calling all professionals in the law or climate change fields! on my podcast, "Insights with Shekhar Thakur," I’m looking to feature experienced voices. If you have insights to share in law or climate change, I would love to have you as a guest. Please send me a message if you’re interested in joining the conversation. I can’t wait to connect with you!

Pittsburgh Immigrant Families - Afraid to Send Kids to School Amid ICE

Are you part of an immigrant family in Pittsburgh and afraid to send your kids to school and activities amid the current ICE climate? I'm looking to speak with parents and kids, as well as therapists and counselors to provide some expert input. Text me at 412-629-3981 @triblive.bsky.social

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Crisis PR Expert - Met Gala Backlash Over Jeff Bezos

Some interesting questions from Radar for the PR world. PR expert to talk about Met Gala drama Hi! I’m a reporter working on a piece about the backlash surrounding Jeff Bezos’ involvement with the Met Gala, and I’m looking for expert insight on the optics and PR implications. - From a crisis PR standpoint, was this backlash predictable? - Do events like the Met Gala have a responsibility to anticipate public sentiment around polarizing figures? - What does Bezos’ presence signal to younger, image-conscious audiences right now? - Is this an example of a legacy brand misreading the cultural moment? - At what point does exclusivity start to feel out of touch rather than aspirational? - Could this backlash have been avoided—or was it inevitable given the current climate around wealth and power? Also interested in anything else you think is relevant to mention! Thanks so much!

Call for Pitches for Forbes in May (Part 1) Please check deadline for all requests. Thank you. SEAGRASS restoration projects - impact of David Attenborough’s Ocean Coral restoration is often in the spotlight, but seagrasses are emerging as one of the unsung heroes of climate resilience. I am writing about seagrass restoration since Silverback Films just published the impressive [url=https://substack.com/redirect/82b81d82-fced-4205-838a-87a02b0a711a]impact report of the documentary[/url]. Deadline: Wednesday (May 6) - since David Attenborough’s birthday is May 8. I am looking for hotels/resorts protecting coastal seagrass or restoring these areas. Please do not pitch coral restoration projects, I specifically looking for seagrass projects. [...] My inbox is always open [email redacted] and I especially love strong opinions.

Home Cooks - Climate Crisis Impact On Eating Habits

How does the climate crisis change the way that you eat? I'm working on an article and I’m wondering if climate change has changed how you eat? Are there any tips and tricks that you would recommend? I am not one of those lucky people who has the discipline to become a vegetarian but I have always swapped out chicken for beef on my braais where I can and I avoid steaks for minced beef dishes that I can hide legumes in. Has climate change changed the way that you eat? I would love to hear how?

Black & Disability-Led Climate Project Rural TN & GA - Resilience

I’m looking to speak with a Black-and-disability-led climate project in a rural area in the South (TN or GA). Grateful for any leads. 🙏🏾

Tech Founders & Engineers - AI Making Coding Obsolete

🚨 NEW: Learning to code was once the fast-track ticket to success. It’s the self-taught skill that launched the careers of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk. Even former President Barack Obama urged young people to learn to code. But according to one former Google CMO who started coding at 12, AI has just killed it. Alon Chen built a $2 billion product line at Google by 28, walked away from a seven-figure equity package, and went on to found Tastewise. He knows better than most what it takes to make it in tech. And he’s no longer recommending coding as the way in. “Coding is becoming obsolete. It’s not needed today,” Chen told me. “What’s needed today, more than ever, is creativity and resourcefulness and execution." ‼️ And it’s not just coding, Chen went as far as to say all “technology [skills] is almost becoming obsolete.” He suggested young people would even be better off leveraging their ice skating skills in the current climate! 🔗 Read why creativity is the hottest commodity in my interview for Fortune below And if you’re new here 👋🏻 I run Fortune’s Success desk and interview CEOs, founders and public figures every week about their secrets to success — think Colin Kaepernick, Will.i.am, execs at Grindr, L’Oréal, Chanel and Verizon. If you know a CEO, founder or public figure with a story worth telling, I want to hear it: [email redacted] https://lnkd.in/eQNZZhFK #careeradvice #career #ai

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Community-Led Climate Practitioners - Climate Finance Implementation

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄. In strategies. In donor conversations. In CSR priorities. In policy documents. In livelihood proposals. But what is actually happening on the ground? At Urban Ethnographers, we are speaking with organisations, practitioners, funders, researchers, intermediaries, and policy actors working at the intersection of: – Climate finance – Climate policy – Climate resilience – Green and clean livelihoods – Just transitions – Risk mitigation – Local economic transition We want to understand how climate finance is being interpreted and operationalised in practice. What kinds of projects are being funded? Which geographies and communities are being prioritised? Where is money flowing? Where is it getting stuck? What institutional bottlenecks are slowing implementation? Where are the gaps between climate ambition and field realities? We are particularly keen to connect with people working on: – Climate adaptation and resilience – Just transition and green livelihoods – Coastal and climate-vulnerable geographies – Community-based or locally led climate action – CSR, philanthropy, blended finance, or public finance for climate-linked interventions – Research, policy, or implementation in this space If you are working in this area, we would like to hear from you. If you know someone we should speak with, please tag them here, DM me, or write to me at padmini.ram[at]urbanethnographers.in. #ClimateFinance #ClimateResilience #GreenLivelihoods #JustTransition #ClimateAdaptation #CSR #Philanthropy #LocalEconomicDevelopment

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Ontario Lyme Disease Patients - Diagnosis Delays & Tick Spread

Seeking stories of Lyme Disease in Ontario for a story Hi all, I’m a reporter working on a story about the rise of Lyme disease in Ontario for the Toronto Star, and I’m hoping to connect with people who’ve been affected. Across Canada, cases have been climbing steadily over the past decade, with thousands reported each year and Ontario accounting for a large share. Ticks are also spreading into new areas and sticking around longer as the climate warms, increasing the chances of exposure. I’m especially interested in hearing from people who: were diagnosed with Lyme disease (recently or in the past few years) struggled to get diagnosed or treated were exposed in places that didn’t used to be considered “high risk” noticed changes in tick activity where you live If you’re open to sharing your experience, feel free to comment or DM me. Thanks in advance!

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UK Same-Day Flyers - Overtourism & Spending & Emissions

I'm working on an in-depth piece about the phenomenon of extreme day tripping, focusing on UK travellers flying abroad for the day and returning home the same evening. According to data from KAYAK and others, this is growing year on year, with some of the capacity being added to short-haul routes a direct result of rising demand. There are UK social media groups with hundreds of thousands of members looking for the latest deals, and you can pay a subscription to get organised day trips and a first look at the latest deals. Destinations like Paris, Faro, Alicante, Málaga, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Pisa, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Rome and Seville are among the most searched by this growing community of same-day flyers. I am just trying to understand the full-picture. Travel industry executives often argue that destinations should focus on visitors who stay longer, yet this trend points in the opposite direction. Are day trippers spending enough to benefit local businesses? Are they a welcome addition to the visitor mix, or are they adding to overtourism pressures? And what about the climate impact, more short-haul flights, more emissions, for shorter stays? Are day trippers spending enough to benefit local businesses? Are they a welcome addition to the visitor mix, or are they adding to overtourism pressures? What do people in the industry really think, and how are destinations adapting? What about emissions, climate and environment impacts? Please DM or comment if you are happy to share your thoughts. #journorequest #extremedaytripping #tourism

Bangladesh Climate Experts With Gender Focus - Climate Migration

Hello LinkedIn! Been a while :) I am looking to connect with climate experts, ideally with gender expertise for an upcoming story for Dialogue Earth on climate migration. (Based in Bangladesh) Thanks! #journorequest

Conservation Genomics Experts - DNA Tools To Boost Climate Resilience

I’m looking for an expert for our podcast who could talk about how climate change is moving faster than nature’s ability to adapt, and how scientists are now turning to DNA-based approaches to support ecosystem survival. This includes conservation genomics and efforts to identify and use climate-resilient traits in species. Would love to understand how effective and scalable this approach is, and what it means for the future of climate resilience. Experts from climate science, climate policy, ecology, marine biology, conservation genomics, environmental genetics, and environmental economics are welcome to connect or share insights.

Northern Mariana Is Meteorologists - Sinlaku Wind Speeds & Stall

I’m looking to talk to climate scientists/meteorologists who have analyzed Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s characteristics as it barreled through the Northern Mariana Islands, particularly the wind speed and how it seemingly stalled longer than usual. Please DM me!

Rural U.S. Paratransit Users - Disability Climate Justice

Hello! I’m looking to interview a few paratransit users from rural parts of the country for a piece on disability climate justice in the rural U.S. Message me if you know someone! #JournoRequest