Diversity in Environmentalism

The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

In this episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, co-hosts Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow tackle a thought-provoking question from the 2023 live incarnation of this podcast, Environmental Debate Live & Unscripted, which was set at the Bothy Vineyard in Oxfordshire, England.

Sylvia, an audience member, raised the following question: “This is a question about diversity - human diversity - I notice all the speakers today are men and all the audience are white. How can we get the environment discussed by a wider audience?”

Stuart and William dive deep into this crucial topic, exploring ways to make environmental conversations more inclusive and accessible to a wider audience. The hosts reflect on the challenges they faced in diversifying their panel and audience for the live event. They discuss the importance of bringing environmental debates to spaces where a diverse range of people and underrepresented groups feel comfortable, rather than expecting them to come to unfamiliar settings.

Stuart and William examine various barriers that prevent people from attending environmental events and offer insights on how to overcome these obstacles. They emphasise their role as facilitators and the need to actively reach out to diverse communities.

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