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39: I would END IMPUNITY with Cal Major
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In episode 39 of the 'If I Ruled The World' podcast, host Gillian Burke records an impromptu episode as she engages in a raw and heartfelt discussion with ocean activist Cal Major.
Responding to an Instagram post about the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and the escalation of war in the Middle East in general, Cal Major opens up about her feelings of helplessness and the challenges of speaking out.
Together, they explore why the nature & environmental sector remains largely silent on issues of war, the interconnectedness of environmental destruction and military conflict and more nuanced barriers to activism and anti-war campaigning.
This candid conversation hopes to inspire more people to speak up and make meaningful connections between human rights and environmental advocacy.
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Our Ocean Podcast | with Cal Major
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Anti-war protest | London's largest ever protest
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Gaza | The most intense bombardments in history
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Chapters
1. Introduction and Setting the Scene (00:00:00)
2. Cal Major's Response to the Instagram Post (00:01:49)
3. Reflecting on Past Collaborations (00:06:43)
4. Cal Major's Background and Ocean Activism (00:12:24)
5. Gillian's Journey and System Change (00:16:45)
6. The Struggle to Speak Out Against War (00:21:18)
7. Environmental Sector's Role in Political Activism (00:26:27)
8. The Environmental Impact of War (00:33:05)
9. Changing the Narrative About Our Species (00:33:24)
10. Challenges Faced by Charities in Advocacy (00:34:26)
11. The Complexity of Environmental Campaigning (00:35:57)
12. The Need for Radical Change (00:38:00)
13. The Unique Situation in Gaza (00:42:17)
14. Call to Action: Speaking Up and Taking Action (00:49:15)
15. Concluding Thoughts and Reflections (01:01:36)
16. Ocean soundscape (01:04:30)
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