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Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability & Resilience Institute

University of Southampton

Welcome to the Meliora Podcast from the Sustainability and Resilience Institute at the University of Southampton!This podcast explores the greatest and most wicked problem that is sustainability, whilst looking at how we are collectively addressing this critical global challenge.Sustainability needs to be addressed by understanding how the economy, society, culture, politics and environment intersect, and this is the focus that informs each episode of the Meliora podcast.In each episode, host

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15:31

Traditional Meats Vs Lab-Based Meats: The...

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/07/04

In this episode of the Meliora podcast Student Takeover Season we are discussing the impact of meat production and the potential of lab-grown meat as a sustainable alternative. We discuss the current and future projections of sustainability challenges in relation to the widespread consumption of meat-incorporated diets. We will be discussing the pros of the newly emerging product of lab-made meats and the positive impacts they could have on reducing this burden. We highlight some of the...

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15:12

Exploring the sustainability of a meat-tax

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/07/03

In this episode of the Meliora podcast Student Takeover Season we are discussing the impacts and sustainability of a meat tax on society. The three aspects we will be exploring are the social, economic and environmental impacts. Implementing a meat-tax based on the Carbon Footprint of a product can lead to reduced consumer spending and therefore decreased demand and production of these high-carbon foods. We are going to explore what this would look like in practice and whether this will have ...

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15:38

Feeding the Trends: who's controlling what's on your...

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/07/02

In this episode of the Meliora podcast Student Takeover Season we will be discussing Feeding the Trends: who's controlling what's on your plate. We will look at ultra processed foods and government inaction, government schemes and legislation controlling what is on our plate, and why and how social media is the biggest controller of the food we consume. Host: Tejal Guests: Jessica, Mia and Megan

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13:02

Sustainability Issues in the Food Delivery Industry

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/07/01

In this episode, we will be discussing some of the sustainability issues surrounding the food delivery industry. We may not be able to cover the topic in full but aim to highlight some key areas of concern and offer some insight into these areas. Host: Alfie Guests: Jamie, Akshyan, Jamie

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12:55

The sustainability impacts of university socials and...

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/30

Welcome to the Meliora podcast, from the Sustainability and Resilience Institute at the University of Southampton. This episode is part of the Global Sustainability Challenges module student takeover season where are discussing the sustainability impacts of university socials and nightlife. Host: Cian Guests: Lucy, Natalie and Alex

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11:48

Social Justice and the 15-minute city

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/29

Welcome to the Meliora podcast, brought to you by the Sustainability and Resilience Institute at the University of Southampton. This episode is part of the Student Takeover Season, produced for the Global Sustainability Challenges module where we debate some critical social justice aspects of 15-minute city concept, to conclude how it might be sustainably implemented in Southampton, UK. Host: Joseph Guests: Ruby and Trinity

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15:51

Ecotourism in the Arctic

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/28

Welcome to the Meliora Podcast from the Sustainability & Resilience Institute at the University of Southampton. This episode is part of the Global Sustainability Challenges module student takeover season where we discuss the opportunities and challenges of ecotourism in the Arctic. Host: Luc Guests: Joe and Megan

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14:22

The Sustainability of 'The Line' in Saudi Arabia

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/27

Welcome to this episode of the Meliora podcast Student Takeover Season where we explore a groundbreaking urban development project that's sparked a global debate: The Line in Saudi Arabia. Today, we'll evaluate its sustainability impact, both in the short and long term, through the lens of sustainability. The Line is located in the Tabuk Province of northwestern Saudi Arabia, stretching approximately 170 kilometres from the Red Sea coast towards the desert interior. It’s a key part of the $50...

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14:05

Beyond The Clouds (The Impact of Vapes)

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/26

Welcome to Beyond The Clouds (The Impact of Vapes), a Meliora podcast episode from the Global Sustainability Challenges module students takeover season, where we will be discussing the impact of vapes from an environmental and socio-economic perspective in relation to SDG 12: Sustainable consumption and production. Host: Alexander Guests: Millie, Will, Xinye, Swayam, and Eleanor

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14:11

Equity in Healthcare

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/25

In this episode of the Meliora podcast Student Takeover Season we discuss equity in medical care in this short but sweet episode. This topic came to our interest due to both recent events in the world of healthcare, and its role as a proxy for many of the Sustainability Development Goals beyond just “good health and well-being”. For example, you can't have good health and well-being without food and clean water, equity and global partnerships. Host: Joseph Guests: Bobby, Adchaya, George...

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15:26

Antibiotic Resistance

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/24

In this episode of the Meliora podcast Student Takeover Season we discuss the invisible threat to our planet and sustainability … antibiotic resistance. Host: Harry Guests: Flo, Holly and Bess

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12:58

Can vertical farming be a sustainable solution to...

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/23

In this episode of the Meliora podcast Student Takeover Season we explore if vertical farming could be a sustainable solution to Britain's Food Supply Crisis. Join us as we delve into the environmental impacts of importing fruit and vegetables into the UK and discover if vertical farming has the potential to solve these issues Host: Cat Guests: Alice and Eve

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14:29

Sustainability within international sporting events

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/22

In this episode of the Meliora podcast Student Takeover Season we discuss sustainability within international sporting events. Join us as we explore the environmental and socioeconomic impacts these events may bring, as well as how they contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how they can continue to do so into the future. Host: Ellen Guests: Jazz, Anna and Isla

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16:06

Sustainability in Higher Education Research

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/21

In this episode of the Meliora podcast Student Takeover Season we are going to talk about sustainability in research. With a global push towards sustainability such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) there’s a growing conversation around whether scientists have an obligation to conduct research in ways that minimize environmental impact. Host: Julian Guests: Bronwyn and Jake

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UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (clean and...

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/20

In this episode of the Meliora podcast Student Takeover Season we’re going to be discussing UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (clean and affordable energy). But also looking at the power of the atom: Can nuclear save the planet? So why is this topic relevant now? With global energy demands rising, sustainability and energy are a hot topic at international events like CERAWeek, which is one of the most influential international conferences of the energy sector, and just recently over 10,000 of...

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13:43

Toxic Colonialism - the offloading of hazardous waste

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/19

Welcome to the Meliora podcast from the Sustainability and Resilience Institute at the University of Southampton. This episode is part of the Global Sustainability Challenges Module Student Takeover Season where we discuss ‘toxic colonialism’. We explore disturbing form of modern exploitation, where wealthy developed nations offload their hazardous waste onto less developed countries. It's cheap, convenient, and out of sight for waste-producing nations, but the consequences for the rece...

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Burning Point - Why California Wildfires are a...

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/18

In this opening episode of the Meliora Student Takeover Season we’re tackling the California wildfires—with a focus on Los Angeles—and what they reveal about a growing sustainability crisis. With lives, ecosystems, and the future of our planet at stake, wildfires are leaving a trail of devastation across the globe— from loss of life and property to widespread environmental and economic disruption. In regions like Southern California, once-seasonal fires are becoming longer, hotter, and more d...

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54:40

Perspectives and Practices of Education for...

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/06/06

Welcome to the second part of an episode covering our recently published book 'Perspectives and Practices of Education for Sustainable Development: a critical guide for Higher Education Part 1' where the editors Rehema White, Simon Kemp, Liz Price and Jim Longhurst discuss the purpose of the book, where it came from, and an overview of each of the chapters. This episode covers chapter 7 'Innovating Assessment for Education for Sustainable Development (Simon Kemp and Rehema White), chapt...

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62:06

Perspectives and Practices of Education for...

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/05/30

Welcome to the first part of an episode covering our recently published book 'Perspectives and Practices of Education for Sustainable Development: a critical guide for Higher Education Part 1' where the editors Rehema White, Simon Kemp, Liz Price and Jim Longhurst discuss the purpose of the book, where it came from, and an overview of each of the chapters. This episode covers chapter 1 'Introduction: A Book to Co-Create Sustainable Futures' (Simon Kemp), chapter 2 'Education for S...

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107:43

Felicity Aston: Polar Explorer

Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability &... ·

2025/05/16

We have a real treat for you on this episode of the Meliora Podcast! We recently had the privilege of spending a couple of hours chatting with the truly inspirational Felicity Aston, Polar Explorer - http://www.felicityaston.co.uk. We promise you will be blown away by Felicity's expeditions, the transformative impact she has had on the lives of so many women, her life in Iceland, and her ongoing research based at the University of Southampton. Enough words. Stop reading this and listen...

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