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We're on the verge on a climatic irreversible tipping point. Current emissions commitments will see us hit 2.4 degree Celsius, we've got to keep it to 1.5degrees. Planting trees in one solution that can help. We caught up with One Tree Planted Founder Matt Hill to hear about their global reforestation projects that saw them plant 23 million trees in 2021.

So if you're considering starting a charity, nonprofit or social enterprise one day, there will be plenty you need to learn and understand. Particularly about what will get in your way, about the challenges that will arise and how best to approach doing it. This podcast episode will address what the common myths and misconceptions are that hold aspiring changemakers back from taking the steps their need to in order to make an impact in the world.

An interview with Eco-Entrepreneur Richard Eckersley, founder of the first Zero Waste Shop in the U.K. Earth.Food.Love in Devon, along with ReRooted, organic Dairy-free milk company. Learn from his experiences in how to build an environmentally conscious business.

So many individuals and organisations hope to be able to make a far greater impact but remain stuck, plateauing at a level they struggle to break through. In this podcast episode we address 4 fundamental areas which both individuals and organisations can address to propel them on a path to break through to a whole new level of making a difference in the world.

We must take climate change seriously. Leading scientists and activists like Sir David Attenborough agree we are on the verge of an irreversible climatic tipping point. We can't rely on governments alone to solve these problems so we must take it upon ourselves. Pioneering reforestation project One Life One Tree (https://onelifeonetree.com)empowers us to do just that - planting just one giant sequoia tree will capture one person's entire lifetime's carbon emissions.

The refugee crisis is getting worse, and those most affected are the children. While death is a real risk many refugees face, the mental and emotional trauma and long-lasting impact it can have on their lives is huge. In this episode we caught up with Gulwali Passarlay, a child refugee from Afghanistan at the age of 12. Author of the Lightless Sky, Gulwali is a huge advocate for refugees around the world. Finally, if you would like to help make a difference to the refugee crisis, no matter how small, giving just one hour of your time or skills for example then get in touch - http://bethechangeproject.org/take-action1/

Deciding what we want to achieve is the relatively easier part, but still to do that well does take some practice... But 99% of the time it is down to our ability to achieve our goals where most people fall short. So this episode is about the 4 Pillars of Goal Achievement with extracts from experts in the field - on how to develop the discipline, the motivation, the mindset and habits you need to achieve your goals, to be able to make a great impact where you want to.  If you want to take more action to develop your motivation, mindset and habits to achieve your goals go to http://www.bethechangeproject.org/take-action/

World peace is an aspiration for countless people around the world, yet sadly it is only a reality for some of us! Surely it’s a human right for everyone? Jeremy Gilley, founder of Peace One Day was catalytically involved in establishing the UN Resolution for the annual UN International Day of Peace. Listen to his journey over the last 20 years, hear about how his inspirations began as a child, hear what he feels is absolutely fundamental to evoke peace in the world, and learn about what you can do to inspire peace in your life and in the world around you. Don't forget go to http://www.peaceoneday.org for more info on the day and the movement and go to http://bethechangeproject.org for more on becoming a changemaker through becoming a social entrepreneur or embarking upon a fulfilling career in the 3rd sector.

When you're having a tough time it can feel very challenging. Whatever you're going through knowing how to overcome it sometimes seems elusive. If you've ever felt down, depressed, anxious, or maybe you've lost something or someone so important to you. Here we're hear the experience of Adam loosing his girlfriend to suicide and how that impacted his life and how he overcame it.

This first episode is a simple introduction as to what to expect from this whole Be The Change Podcast series. The host Adam will be introducing why in today's world where we're seeing such rapidly accelerating social, environmental and humanitarian change, just how much we need more everyday people to stand up and be counted to play their part. You'll learn how this podcast series will teach you about fundamental wisdom in the fields of personal development, social entrepreneurship and career development in order to build a better life for yourself and be able to make a bigger and brighter difference to issues that really matter!