Good Ancestors

Good Ancestors, a four-part podcast that examines the role of children in our planet's future and how they're coming to terms with climate change.

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Good Ancestors Episode 4: It's urgent. And it's political. Jacinda Ardern on climate change.

Young people are ready to confront the reality of a future with climate change. But they are increasingly frustrated by institutions that appear unable or unwilling to make the necessary changes. Last month tens of thousands of high school students demonstrated across the country, taking a day off school to demand more action from the government to prevent global warming. On that day Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to a crowd of protesting students in New Plymouth. She believes politics does...

Apr 15, 2019•16 min•Ep. 5

Episode Three: Activism - making change.

From pester power to political pressure, even in the face of inertia, we do have the power to create change. And here in New Zealand, when it comes to activism around palm oil, it’s young people leading the charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 01, 2019•15 min•Ep. 4

Episode Two: Matauranga Māori and Science - walking between worlds

What do Matauranga Māori and western science have to offer one another when it comes to conservation? What role does kaitiakitanga play? Can two seemingly different worlds come together to show us a way forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2019•16 min•Ep. 3

Episode One: A Day at the Zoo

Visiting Auckland Zoo with a class of 8-year-olds, we’ll experience the instant connection children make with animals and explore how that connection gives them a way into understanding bigger environmental issues like habitat loss and climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 2019•16 min•Ep. 2

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