Episode 15: Interview with Alex Lee – The precautionary principle from the perspective of a scientist – Part 2
Dr Alex Lee delves further into the role of the precautionary principle in the context of climate modelling to assess resilience – essential in adapting to climate change. He considers the case study ...
8 Feb 202421min
Episode 14: Interview with Alex Lee – The precautionary principle from the perspective of a scientist – Part 1
Climate modelling is growing in importance in disputes, such as investor state disputes concerned with climate attribution. Dr Alex Lee, Chartered Geologist and Scientist, head of the environmental an...
25 Jan 202414min
Episode 13: Interview with Elsie Blackshaw-Crosby – Lifescape Project and the Biomass Strategy
The Lifescape Project is concerned with creating a world rich in wild landscapes through a multi-disciplinary approach. Elsie Blackshaw-Crosby, Managing Lawyer at the charity, discusses her journey an...
11 Jan 202420min
Episode 12: Interview with Paul Redington – The Unintended Consequences of Solar: an Insurer's Perspective
Whilst recognising the importance of renewable energy sources, Paul Redington, regional major loss property claims manager at Zurich, emphasises the need to be aware of the risks associated with susta...
1 Nov 202313min
Episode 11: Interview with Rachel O’Connor – Insect protein for animal feed
Whilst there has been a shift in the UK to less meat and dairy consumption, globally the amount consumed is only likely increase. A significant proportion of animal feed is soya, which is imported fro...
20 Sep 202326min
Episode 10: Interview with David Rouch - Investing for Sustainability Impact - Part 2
In the last episode, David Rouch provided an overview of a report that he co-authored, entitled “A Legal Framework For Impact: Sustainability Impact in Investor Decision-making” – a report commissione...
6 Sep 202318min
Episode 9: Interview with David Rouch - Investing for Sustainability Impact - Part 1
David Rouch is a financial services partner at Freshfields with expertise in sustainable investing. He is the author of the “Social Licence For Financial Markets: Reaching For The End And Why It Count...
23 Aug 202326min
Episode 8: Interview with Kate Tandy – Office for Environmental Protection
Kate Tandy is the Head of Litigation and Casework at the Office for Environmental Protection (“OEP”). In this episode, Kate explains what the OEP is and how it prioritises its work, particularly given...
9 Aug 202327min
