In part one of two extra episodes of these edutaining easy-listening podcasts where the conversationalists aren’t shy about exploring the causes, symptoms and solutions when it comes to the climate, you’ll find Juliet and Simon, as ever, discussing serious topical sustainability stories and cultural affairs while they chat with thought-provoking experts — in this case, thought leaders from the luxury travel industry.

Tell don’t sell: why storytelling matters, with esteemed journalists Jane Broughton, Harriet Owalla and Noo Saro-Wiwa

Let’s clean wash the Greenwash with Julie Cheetham, MD of Weeva

Redefining luxury with Melony van der Merwe, Trade Ambassador for Weeva

Maybe you’re wondering: how can international travel ever be sustainable?

Juliet says: "There are 54 countries in Africa, and collectively they are responsible for less than 4% of the world's CO2 emissions — and yet this is the most vulnerable region in the world when it comes to the climate emergency. The UN puts this down to restricted socio-economic growth in the continent: and when it comes to this community of impact-driven luxury travel hosts, their work bringing in visitors from around the world can and does make a huge difference, since the result of those in the Global North making better travel decisions can mean vital wealth distribution in the fight for better socio-economic uplift in communities that are the most vulnerable to climate change.”

Simon, as ever, asks the burning questions — and is there to ensure every conversation also leads to much laughter — however sober the subject matter!

Funny Old World is powered by Weeva — visit weeva.earth to discover more about this sustainability management platform.

We Are Africa took place in Cape Town's DHL Stadium, May 2023.

Connect with us on socials:

@julietkinsman

@slondonuk

@weareweeva