In this compelling conversation, renowned climate expert Mike Berners-Lee joins Chris Caldwell, CEO of United Renewables and host of the Conversations on Climate podcast, to explore a question that affects us all:
Why are we still failing to tackle climate change – and what can we do about it?
Filmed at the London Business School Alumni Sustainability Club, this thought-provoking session dives deep into the heart of the climate crisis, revealing it to be more than just an environmental issue. As Berners-Lee powerfully argues, climate change is, at its core, a crisis of truth – and the consequences of ignoring that truth are profound.
Why knowledge alone isn’t enough to drive meaningful climate action
How systematic misinformation and denial continue to stall progress
The vital role of truth in leadership, policy, and business strategy
Why companies must evolve to serve both people and planet
Practical tools to challenge deception and foster positive change
Professor at Lancaster University and founder of Small World Consulting, Mike Berners-Lee is one of the UK’s leading voices on sustainability and climate science. His most recent book, A Climate of Truth: Power, Privilege and the Path to Climate Justice (2024), explores how restoring truth and transparency is essential if we are to achieve climate justice and lasting solutions.
Through a blend of realism and hope, Berners-Lee shows that while the situation is urgent, it is not hopeless — but only if we commit to honest, collective action.
This episode of Conversations on Climate is brought to you by United Renewables, in association with London Business School.
Whether you’re a student, policymaker, business leader, or simply a concerned global citizen, this conversation offers essential insight into how we can work together to create real, informed, and sustainable climate solutions.
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