Ricken Patel
Principal at The Climate Hub and founder of online activist network Avaaz, with a long history of campaigning on climate and democracy and experience in international conflict and policy work.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 54min
Too Hot to Handle?: Facing a Future Beyond 1.5°C
Ricken Patel, former CEO of Avaaz and a leading voice in climate activism, joins the hosts to discuss the pressing threat of surpassing the crucial 1.5°C warming threshold. He emphasizes the urgent need for climate contingency planning, exploring various carbon removal strategies and the challenges they pose. The conversation dives into the risks of climate overshoot, the importance of preparing for potential impacts, and the necessity of innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Patel's insights bring a hopeful yet realistic approach to the climate crisis.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 8min
Can We Cool The Planet, And Should We Try? | Ep251: Ricken Patel
Ricken Patel, founder of Avaaz and Principal at The Climate Hub, is a veteran campaigner in climate and democracy. He discusses underestimated climate risks and the cooling effects we may be losing. He argues for researching geoengineering and carbon removal. He also explores links between democratic resilience, misinformation, and building effective climate movements.
