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Are you interested in how to address climate change’s effects in cities? What do you think is the root cause of current problems? How can we implement a simple understanding in our seemingly complex systems?

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This episode is a panel discussion about climate change vs cities. The panellists, Hudson Worsley, Matt Gijselman and Allan Savory talk about their vision for the future of cities, agriculture, the root causes, urban management, and many more.

Hudson Worsley is the co-founder and director of Presync, a certified B Corp sustainability consultancy, and Chair of MECLA, the Materials & Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance. He helps organisations transition to a zero-carbon economy and adapt to climate change. Hudson identifies opportunities for energy efficiency, on-site renewables, and renewable power purchase agreements. With Presync’s integrated approach and many years of experience, the small, nimble team draws on deep expertise in energy, innovation, property development, emissions reduction, and climate change.

Find out more about Hudson through these links:

• Hudson Worsley on LinkedIn
• Presync website
• Presync on LinkedIn
• MECLA website
• MECLA on LinkedIn
• MECLA on YouTube
• Hudson Worsley on the People Planet Profit podcast
• Hudson Worsley at the Decarbonising the Building Industry forum

Hudson talked about environmental services in episode 280.

Matt Gijselman, with over 20 years of experience in public policy and advocacy, is the Director of Infrastructure Policy Advancement for APAC at Bentley Systems. He leads policy initiatives supporting digital transformation in infrastructure, working with stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and media. Matt is a strategic leader with strong communication and project management skills, deeply understanding the APAC policy and regulatory environment. He is dedicated to advancing infrastructure and bringing diverse perspectives to Bentley Systems.

Find out more about Matt through these links:

• Matt Gijselman on LinkedIn;
• Infrastructure Policy Advancement website
• Addressing Risk Allocation in Infrastructure Delivery: A Pragmatic View – perspective by Matt Gijselman at Bentley Systems;
• How to build a better playing field – interview with Matt Gijselman;

Matt talked about blue and green infrastructure in episode 258.

Allan Savory, born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in 1935 and educated at the University of Natal, started his career as a research biologist and game ranger in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia). His diverse path included roles as soldier, farmer, rancher, international ecological consultant, and Member of Parliament. Opposing Ian Smith’s regime led to his exile to the U.S. in 1979. In 2009, he co-founded the Savory Institute to promote Holistic Management worldwide – outlined in his book Holistic Management: A Commonsense Revolution to Restore Our Environment (2016). He received Australia’s 2003 Banksia International Award for global environmental impact. His 2013 TED talk on desertification has millions of views.

Find out more about Allan through these links:

• Allan Savory on LinkedIn
• @AllanRSavory as Allan Savory on X
• Savory Institute website
• Savory Institute on LinkedIn
• @SavoryInstitute as Savory Institute on X
• @savoryinstitute as Savory Institute on Instagram
• Savory Institute on Youtube
• UnSavory – memoir of Allan Savory
• How to green the world’s deserts and reverse climate change – Allan Savory’s TED talk on Youtube
• Allan Savory’s COP26 talk on Youtube
• Holistic Management, Third Edition – Allan Savory’s book
• Holistic Management Handbook, Third Edition – Allan Savory’s book

Allan talked about holistic management in episode 356.

Connected episodes you might be interested in:

• No.257R – Formal Model for Green Urbanism in Smart Cities
• No.279R – How ecosystems services drive urban growth: Integrating nature-based solutions
• No.355R – The foundations of holistic management
• No.399R – 30 Years of Adaptation under the Convention and the Paris Agreement

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