In this compelling episode of Constructive Voices, Jackie De Burca sits down with author, PR expert, and climate advocate Sangeeta Waldron to discuss her latest book, What Will Your Legacy Be? Global Conversations with Changemakers.

Sangeeta’s third book delves into the stories of 36 diverse individuals—artists, scientists, activists, and leaders—all contributing to the fight against the climate crisis.

Sangeeta Waldron Episode Available From Tuesday, 22nd January

Through heartfelt anecdotes and actionable insights, this episode examines how individuals can create a lasting legacy that positively impacts our planet.

You may wonder what this has to do with the built environment. But as you will hear from Sangeeta and as our team believes, it is all interconnected.

“Legacy is about leaving the planet better not just for the next ten years, but for the next hundred or two hundred years.” – Sangeeta Waldron

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Key Highlights:

1. Sangeeta’s Career Journey: With over 30 years of experience in public relations, Sangeeta reflects on her career—from working with UK Prime Ministers to founding her agency, Serendipity PR & Media.

2. The Inspiration Behind the Book: Discover how a conversation with her publisher led Sangeeta to write about the intersection of legacy and climate action.

3. Defining Legacy:

Tune into the first exciting episode of the Constructive Voices’ City Correspondents initiative with an enlightening discussion featuring Alexandra Steed.

A seasoned landscape architect, author and urban designer, Alexandra shares her insights from her dual practices in London, UK, and Vancouver, Canada.

The conversation delves into the unique urban design strengths of Vancouver, the challenges of densification, and the city’s need to address climate resilience through green and blue infrastructure.

“Vancouver has always been one of the most livable cities in the world, placed within an absolutely spectacular setting, and its forefathers safeguarded green areas like Stanley Park right from the beginning.” – Alexandra Steed

Key Highlights:

• Vancouver’s Urban Legacy: Alexandra applauds Vancouver’s foresight in establishing green spaces like Stanley Park and integrating street trees, green roofs, and pedestrian-friendly streetscapes into its urban design.
• Densification Challenges: As the city grows, Alexandra raises concerns about the lack of robust green infrastructure to handle increased stormwater and protect biodiversity.
• Lessons from London: Comparing Vancouver’s relative youth to London’s layered historical infrastructure, Alexandra emphasises the opportunities for proactive planning in Vancouver.
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG): Alexandra discusses the absence of legislation akin to BNG in Vancouver and advocates for the adoption of nature-...

In this exciting kickoff to Season 4, Constructive Voices host Jackie De Burca sits down with one of TIME’s Top 100 Climate Leaders for 2024, Ryan Gilliam, CEO and Co-Founder of Fortera.

Cement production, a cornerstone of modern infrastructure, is responsible for 8% of global carbon emissions. Fortera is tackling this daunting challenge with groundbreaking technology that redefines the way cement is produced.

“Concrete is what creates our civilization. It’s not about replacing it—it’s about finding ways to make it cleaner, greener, and better for the future.” – Ryan Gilliam

Join us as Ryan shares his journey from academic beginnings in Materials Engineering to leading a company on a mission to decarbonise one of the world’s most energy-intensive industries.

Learn how Fortera leverages nature-inspired processes to create innovative cement solutions, blending sustainability with economic feasibility.

Key Highlights:

• The carbon footprint of cement production and Forterra’s innovative solutions.
• How Forterra captures CO2 emissions and re-engineers limestone into a reactive, sustainable form of cement.
• The challenges and triumphs of bringing green technologies to a risk-averse industry.
• Insights on building strategic partnerships, navigating global markets, and scaling sustainable technologies.
• Why Ryan believes collaboration, not competition, is key to solving the climate crisis.

“There’s good reason to be optimistic. The interest from cement companies, architects, and investors shows that...