Are women the key to solving the climate crisis? Why are they - and children - so disproportionately affected by the issue? And how can men step up to support change?&nbsp;To mark International Women’s Day, Christiana Figueres is joined by top climate scientist Dr Katharine Hayhoe.&nbsp;As well as being Distinguished Professor and Endowed Chair at Texas Tech University, Katharine is an influential voice in communicating science at the ‘kitchen table’ level. She and Christiana reflect on the barriers women face in STEM roles, Katharine’s work with Science Moms highlights the impact of the crisis on children and the power of women in conversations about the climate.&nbsp;Women make up just over a third of STEM professionals in the United States and only a quarter of earth science professors globally. In an era where diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are being rolled back by President Donald Trump’s government, there’s never been a more urgent need for diverse voices in science. Leading data scientist <a href="https://www.nottheendoftheworld.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hannah Ritchie</a> asks how we communicate in this new landscape.&nbsp;Plus, Katharine shares how her Evangelical Christian faith fuels—rather than conflicts with—her climate work, as she and Christiana they celebrate how love can be the driving force for all genders to unite for climate justice.&nbsp;Together with Christiana, co-hosts Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson reflect on why diverse perspectives lead to better solutions and ask how men can support greater gender equality in STEM. Throughout, we hear from incredible women worldwide with inspiring messages for International Women’s Day. From Pat Mitchell and her work on <a href="https://www.patmitchellmedia.com/journal/tag/project+dandelion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Project Dandelion</a> to Natalie Isaacs of <a href="https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1 Million Women</a> - plus a rallying cry from <a href="https://homewardboundprojects.com.au/about/founders/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fabian Dattner of Homeward Bound.</a>&nbsp;Learn more&nbsp;📺 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rnfywUFFSU&ab_channel=ScienceMoms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the Science Moms campaign ad broadcast during the Superbowl&nbsp;</a>🗣️ <a href="https://sciencemoms.com/how-to-talk-about-climate-change/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read the Science Moms guide</a> on how to talk about climate change with friends, family, or strangers&nbsp;🤩 Be inspired by <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/katharine_hayhoe_the_most_important_thing_you_can_do_to_fight_climate_change_talk_about_it" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Katharine Hayhoe’s TED Talk</a>&nbsp;📩 And <a href="http://bit.ly/3NY3cde" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">check out our newsletter!</a>Follow us on social media for behind the scenes moments and to watch our videos:Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/outrageoptimism/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@outrageoptimism</a> LinkedIn <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/company/outrageoptimism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@outrageoptimism</a>Or get in touch with us <a href="https://www.globaloptimism.com/contact?hsLang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">via this form</a>.&nbsp;Producer: Jarek ZabaVideo Producer: Caitlin HanrahanExec Producer: Ellie CliffordCommissioning Editor: Sarah Thomas&nbsp;This is a Persephonica production for Global Optimism and is part of the Acast Creator Network.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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