Young, Loud and Green

Ep. 19: Battlefield Earth

War is a human tragedy first, but it is also an ecological one. How do we talk about the environment without losing sight of the devastating human cost? 👥 In this episode of Young, Loud, and Green, we’re joined by Vishnu Sunil, a climate scientist who has spent his 20s in the field, from the high-altitude forests of South Asia to the jungles of Borneo. We tackle a topic that is often sidelined because of its complexity: the environmental toll of armed conflict. In this episode, we bridge the gap between ecology and humanity: ⛓️‍💥The Survival Link: How environmental damage triggers and worsens humanitarian crises. 🫆The Invisible Frontline: Why toxic remnants of war (like fiber-optic waste and chemical runoff) are slow-motion disasters for public health. 📄The Policy Gap: The "national security" loophole that keeps military emissions out of the Paris Accord. 🔨Green Reconstruction: Why building back better means listening to local communities, not just imposing "Green" labels top-down. 👉 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Ep. 18: Saving our Business and the Planet 🎙️

In a world hit by energy crises and inflation📈, how do small businesses stay afloat? The answer might be greener than you think 🌱. This week, we’re joined by Miruna and Adelina from Social Innovation Solutions to discuss about the practical side of the green transition in Central and Eastern Europe. * 🛡️The Inflation Shield: Why smarter resource management is the best defense against the current energy crisis. * 💰Beyond the Hype: Moving sustainability away from being a "luxury" to becoming a practical Day 1 requirement for 22-year-old founders. * 🎫 The Festival Energy: Why climate action should feel as engaging and inclusive as a Coldplay concert. * ✔️Regional Power: How 6 countries in CEE are sharing "best practices" to stay competitive. # ycdf #youngloudgreen #unesco #sis #sustainability

Ep. 17: Africa is Not a Problem to be Solved: Power, Peace, and Resilient40

“We don’t want money. We want a seat at the table”. In our latest episode, we’re zooming out of the European bubble to talk climate power with Michael Kakande, founder of @Resilient40. Michael dropped some mind-blowing reality checks that we can’t stop thinking about: 📊 The Leadership Gap: The median age in Africa is 19, but the median age of its leaders is 65. How do we bridge a 46-year gap in climate policy? 🚫 Beyond the Victim Narrative: Why Africa is no longer a “problem to be solved”, but a partner bearing the solutions. 🕊️ Climate as Peacebuilding: How youth-led action is healing post-conflict regions. 🤝 True Allyship: How European youth can support the Global South without overshadowing their voices. We wrap up with Michael’s “green and peaceful regards” and a must-watch movie recommendation that defines African innovation. 🎥 hint: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

Ep. 16: The Planetary Plate: Mindful Eating for a Changing Climate

The Planetary Plate: Mindful Eating for a Changing Climate 🎙️ What if the secret to a sustainable planet was already on your plate? 🍽️ This week on Young, Loud and Green, we’re sitting down with Sofia Botelli to reframe the conversation around healthy eating 🥗 - moving beyond weight loss to focus on planetary impact. We dive into the three pillars of a “Planetary Health Diet”: Eating Local, Eating Smart, and Eating Mindfully. In this episode, we discuss: * Soil vs. Soul: How supporting local farms builds resilience in both our bodies and our land. 🌾 * The Seasonal Immune System: Why eating with the weather matters more than ever. 🍎 * The Overconsumption Paradox: How much could we slash global emissions if we just ate what our bodies actually needed? * Ditching the "Almond Mom" Trend: A sensitive look at why “eating less” isn't about restriction - it’s about mindfulness and respecting your body’s limits. 🏋️ Sofia helps us navigate the tricky balance of staying healthy while staying green. 🌱

Ep. 15: More than Words on Paper: The Eco-Manifesto

More than Words on Paper: The Eco-Manifesto 🎙️ Starting an environmental NGO in Bulgaria isn’t just about protecting the scenery - it’s about breaking through a wall of inertia. 🧱🌱 With the founder of ManEco, Vihren Mitev, we’re going behind the scenes of the Ecological Manifesto. We discuss the real-world barriers of launching a movement where the topic was once non-existent, and why we need a cultural reboot across Southeast Europe. In this episode: * 🇧🇬 The Founder’s Hurdle: What it’s really like trying to put climate change on the map in Bulgaria. * 🛑 The Inertia Problem: Why humanity’s fast-paced development made us forget our connection to nature. * 🏫 Education as the Engine: Moving from zero awareness to standardized tools like Climate Fresk that have reached 2 million people. * 🤝 Building the Wave: How to create a bottom-up and top-down collaboration between youth, business, and policy. It’s time to stop looking at nature as an infinite resource and start seeing ourselves as planetary beings. 🌍