TRACK CHANGES - chats with climate change and sustainability experts

In these times, we need to celebrate the wins - and that's what we've done in this 'open mic' episode! It's a mix of short audio clips from contributors, and street vox pops - and it's about success in all its forms. Some of the things you'll hear about are individual actions, some are larger scale programs, and one is a mighty initiative that left Franziska and I almost awestruck. Anyway, enjoy this upbeat episode - big thanks to participants, including our people on the street! If you like this episode, please share it with a friend, a colleague or your network. And please give us some stars - it helps put our pod in front of other listeners! Track Changes is brought to you by Earthed, and is co-hosted by Murray Griffin and Franziska Curran - and thanks as always to Sophie Sideris and Earthed news co-founder Chris Dansie.

What has shaped Türkiye's approach to climate change? In this episode, ClientEarth's Gizem Koç chats to us about recent changes in Türkiye's climate law and policy, and the drivers of those changes (including the EU's Green Deal). In the lead-up to the UN's COP31 climate summit - which will be hosted by Türkiye - Gizem also talks about environmental litigation in Türkiye, the role of non-government organisations and provincial governments, as well as the nation's approach to international negotiations. You can find out more about Client Earth here https://www.clientearth.org. Also, in the pod, Gizem mentions Turkiye's Directorate of Climate Change. You can find its website here https://iklim.gov.tr/en/

If you like Track Changes, please rate us and review us on your pod platform, so more people hear about our show! In this episode, leading international climate barrister Harj Narulla calls UN climate summits a "big, messy jamboree", and talks about why we need them, and why they aren't enough. Harj - who represented the Solomon Islands in a landmark climate change case before the International Court of Justice - chats about: the importance of smaller groups of industries or governments that are prepared to be more ambitious. how the international Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative is 'shifting the conversation'. key climate litigation trends to watch. why the International Court of Justice opinion didn't get pulled into the COP30 climate summit negotiating bubble. and why climate reparations is an important, emerging concept. Whether you're a climate summit newbie or a summit wonk, if you're interested in what it takes to achieve stronger international climate change action then there's plenty in this chat to enjoy!

We've got some real heavyweights talking about cutting CO2 and methane emissions from heavy industry - Margi Johnson (Australian Aluminium Council), Ben McGarry (Aurecon), and Trent Hawkins (ERM). They're a very talented crew, each with hands-on experience, and each with a deep knowledge of 'big picture' factors that influence business decision-making on cutting emissions that cause climate change. And they cover some fascinating ground - sometimes agreeing and sometimes disagreeing. What are big emitters doing to decarbonise, and what needs to happen for them to do more? What should emerge from the Safeguard review (Australia's main policy for cutting emissions from heavy industry)? Tune in to find out! And if you enjoy this episode, please rate us and share the episode with colleagues!

An update on what to expect from Australian states and territories on the climate change, sustainability, and waste management front in 2026. Which state has an approach to climate change and sustainability that would make great fodder for a standalone true crime podcast? Which one has an approach that would make for a great wellness podcast? Which state isn't reviewing its framework environment law, even through its Auditor-General has said it is necessary? How many coordinator-generals does it take to decarbonise an economy? And where did hosts Dr Franziska Curran and Murray Griffin respectively spend their holidays? You'll hear a reference in this episode to the novel 'I want everything' by Dominic Rivera. Check it out! And you'll also hear a reference to the 1960s pop song 'Una Lacrima Sul Viso', by 1960s Italian hearthrob crooner Bobby Solo. Check out the video version on YouTube! Enjoy!