How To Advise Action To Fight The Climate Crisis (Advisor to German Govt Circular Economy Initiatives in India POV) - w/ Jasprit
In this episode, featured not-expert is Jasprit Kaur. Jasprit is a climate change advisor at GIZ and a master's degree holder from LSE in climate regulation and policy.
Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasprit-kaur/
Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background02:07 What made Jasprit take interest in climate action?04:55 Undergrad project with UNICEF06:50 Urban Planning and Its Impact on Climate Resilience08:32 Taking responsibility in group projects made ALL the difference12:25 Urban planning facts that will SURPRISE you15:10 Learning about Environmental Policy at LSE18:50 Understanding key policy frameworks23:33 Application Process for Environmental Planning program at LSE26:21 Journey after graduating from LSE28:30 Global Fellowship and Waste Management Initiatives31:05 Understanding Circular Economies33:59 Waste Management and Climate Action35:32 The Reality of Landfills37:57 The CORE Idea of circular economies - THIS IS IMPORTANT!40:43 Misconceptions About Climate Change in India42:51 Climate action affects EVERYONE46:21 What can young people do to contribute towards climate action48:46 Carbon lock-ins and overhauling existing systems49:35 A Day in the Life at GIZ52:41 Working with international and national governments and startups on climate action55:20 Call to Action for EVERYONE listening57:32 Outro + Gratitude
