15 podcasts every environmental communicator should be listening to
In an age of climate misinformation, shifting public opinion and urgent action, environmental communicators are constantly challenged to keep one step ahead. Whether you are developing campaigns, briefing spokespeople or responding to policy moments, the right podcast can offer inspiration, insight and practical information fast..
We have curated a list of podcasts that matter for people working in climate and sustainability communications. These are programmes that cut through the noise, bringing investigative depth, policy relevance, global storytelling and ideas that help shift mindsets.
Each of these shows offers something different. What unites them is their value to communicators who want to inform, influence and engage their stakeholders with clarity and purpose.
- Outrage + Optimism
Hosted by Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson, this must-listen podcast explores the intersections of climate, politics and justice. With high-profile guests and powerful storytelling, it helps communicators navigate complexity and hold space for both urgency and hope. Listen to Outrage + Optimism - The Climate Question
A globally focused, journalist-led podcast that asks difficult climate questions and answers them through the lived experiences of people around the world. For communicators looking to build empathy and relevance, this is a gem in audience-centred storytelling. Listen to The Climate Question (BBC World Service)
- Drilled
Hosted by Amy Westervelt, Drilled exposes fossil fuel propaganda and greenwashing with investigative rigour. A critical resource for campaigners and communication leads working on accountability, litigation and corporate transparency. Listen to Drilled
- The Offshore Wind Podcast
Produced by GWEC in partnership with Siemens Gamesa, this podcast explores one of the biggest sectors of the clean energy transition. From policy to innovation, it provides talking points and technical framing for those shaping renewable energy narratives. Listen to The Offshore Wind Podcast
- Climate Curious (TEDxLondon)
A podcast that makes climate issues accessible without oversimplifying them. Hosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst, it’s designed for audiences who are curious so is perfect for communicators building inclusive content that breaks out of the echo chamber. Listen to Climate Curious
- The Climate Briefing (Chatham House)
Policy-rich and politically aware, this show offers deep insight into climate diplomacy, governance and international negotiations. Timely episodes around COPs and IPCC reports make it essential listening for those framing government-focused or multilateral content. Listen to the Climate Briefing
- Climate Rising (Harvard Business School)
For those translating sustainability into boardroom conversations, this show unpacks how business leaders are adapting to climate risk. It’s useful for shaping comms that link purpose, profit and planet. Listen to Climate Rising - Cleaning Up
Hosted by Michael Liebreich, this long-form podcast features clean energy leaders, investors and policymakers. Smart and reflective, it’s useful for those creating content aimed at expert audiences or high-level influencers.Listen to Cleaning up
- The Green Blueprint
This podcast explores the intersection of sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation. It’s a helpful reference for communicators amplifying diverse founder stories and shaping narratives around climate enterprise and impact-led business. Listen to The Green Blueprint
- The ReEnergise Podcast
Hosted by Chris Caldwe, this series explores business transformation and climate leadership. Featuring in-depth interviews with sustainability leaders, it offers comms teams strong language and examples for positioning purpose-driven change.Listen to ReEnergise
- Zero: The Climate Race
From Bloomberg, this weekly podcast explores tactics and technologies for reaching net zero. It’s fast-paced, practical and a great listen for keeping on top of trends in such a fast-moving climate policy, investment and tech world. Listen to Zero the Climate Race
- Climate One
A long-running show that explores climate through the lens of policy, business and public opinion. Ideal for comms professionals balancing stakeholder priorities, especially in US and international contexts. Listen to Climate One
- Planet: Critical
An indie podcast hosted by Rachel Donald, focused on systems thinking and the root causes of climate breakdown. For senior communicators who want to engage with bold, structural narratives. Listen to Planet Critical
- Speed & Scale
Solution-focused and data-driven, this podcast explores climate wins already in motion. From ending coal to scaling wind, it offers hope-backed insights—ideal for campaigners and storytellers focusing on progress and innovation. Listen to Speed and Scale
- Food for Change
A podcast exploring how food systems can drive climate action, equity and resilience. Each episode brings together voices from business, policy, research and civil society to discuss practical solutions – from reducing food loss and waste to improving access to nutritious, sustainable food. Listen to Food for Change (coming soon)
Why this matters for environmental communicators
Whether you are shaping campaigns, pitching media, creating content or influencing policy narratives, these podcasts offer:
- Essential briefings and event news
- Real-world experience and informed discussion
- Language and framing inspiration
- Examples of audience-first storytelling
- Credible voices and global perspectives
- Timely insights that inform campaigns and comms strategies
Listen in to sharpen your messaging, deepen your context, and stay one step ahead.
