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Join host Christopher Schoenwald of the Podcast, “LIFE AS A..” as he chats with renowned and widely respected climate crisis expert Svein Tveitdal. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Introducing Svein Tveitdal is a Norwegian based Climate Crisis Expert and Former UN Environment Programme Director as well as environmental ambassador to the Norwegian city of Arendal. He is also the founder and CEO of Klima2020, an environmental consultancy based in Norway which is centred on lecturing and advising businesses and local authorities that want to position themselves alongside and within this Green Shift that is beginning to take shape. His organization places a particular focus is on bridging the gap between climate science, policy makers and the general public. Skills &amp; Background His background, experiences and professional engagement reads off much like a climate activist highlight reel. Let me bring you up to speed on some of those said activities. *Owner and CEO of the aforementioned consultancy, Klima 2020 *Former Assistant Executive Director, (UNEP) United Nations Environment Program where he was responsible for the Division for Policy Implementation and the Division for Environmental Conventions including the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) secretariat. He was also the Polar advisor to the Executive Director. *Former managing Director UNEP/GRID- (Global Resource Information Database) which the UN used to bridge the knowledge gap between climate scientists, policymakers and the public. Svein set up the fifth global center for GRID in Arendal, Norway *Board Chairman and participation for the likes of the Norwegian Rainforest Foundation, Climate Point AS, Climate Compensation Fund, PurityIT (Green IT provider), The Energy Farm International Foundation, and NORFUND (Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries). These are a mere sampling of his board level activities with truthfully too many others to list Currently, his present activities include lecturing, writing and participation in the public debate on global climate where he has morphed into a true global social influencer on this issue. Make no mistake though, all of this illustrates the passion, drive and determination he has had towards doing his part to ensure that we as planetary caretakers, are doing the right things to ensure a sustainable existence. Global Social Influencer on Climate Change In fact, he has amassed a base of over 320,000 faithful and engaged Twitter followers who look to Svein for the most up to date and relevant social commentary covering the climate crisis. Published Works Finally, Svein has authored respected publications centred on this notion of raising awareness and spurring action towards tackling climate change issues. These publications include “Climate in Peril” (2010) a Popular guide to the IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)and “Green Shift” (2013) A handbook for environmentally friendly regions in Europe. Reasons to Listen In Svein’s career and professional experiences, he has seen and heard it all when it comes to climate change discussion and discourse. Resultantly, his insights carry much weight when deciphering between the progress we have made and what we are still clearly failing at. In this talk, Svein shares his deep concern about our current plight brought on by our outward prioritization of the now over the future when it comes to taking meaningful action and actually doing something meaningful to head off this crisis we are currently faced with. That being said, he also shares many ideas about what can still be done if we can align our own values on micro scale and work them up to macro level actions and initiatives. Svein’s blend of experience of data, insight and experiences hit hard and fast but that is exactly what we need as far facing the realities of climate change. I would encourage all listeners to tune in to this rich discussion. To learn more about Svein and his work, you can check him out here: Website Twitter LinkedIn FRIENDLY REMINDERS: If you'd like, you can WATCH the full conversation on YouTube.  And hey! Why don't you subscribe on YouTube! As you'll see, our subscriber numbers are in need of a little boost! If you haven't done so already, help the program out by giving it some love. *Hit the subscribe button on YouTube PLEASE. :)  I'd appreciate it!   -Christopher *You can follow LIFE AS A.. on your favourite social platforms via these links: Youtube Instagram:  Linkedin: Twitter: Facebook:  To learn more about the program, visit the website www.life-as-a.com or https://linktr.ee/life_as_a_podcast 

Join host Christopher Schoenwald of the Podcast, “LIFE AS A..” as he chats with renowned and widely respected climate crisis expert Svein Tveitdal. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Introducing Svein Tveitdal is a Norwegian based Climate Crisis Expert and Former UN Environment Programme Director as well as environmental ambassador to the Norwegian city of Arendal. He is also the founder and CEO of Klima2020, an environmental consultancy based in Norway which is centred on lecturing and advising businesses and local authorities that want to position themselves alongside and within this Green Shift that is beginning to take shape. His organization places a particular focus is on bridging the gap between climate science, policy makers and the general public. Skills &amp; Background His background, experiences and professional engagement reads off much like a climate activist highlight reel. Let me bring you up to speed on some of those said activities. *Owner and CEO of the aforementioned consultancy, Klima 2020 *Former Assistant Executive Director, (UNEP) United Nations Environment Program where he was responsible for the Division for Policy Implementation and the Division for Environmental Conventions including the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) secretariat. He was also the Polar advisor to the Executive Director. *Former managing Director UNEP/GRID- (Global Resource Information Database) which the UN used to bridge the knowledge gap between climate scientists, policymakers and the public. Svein set up the fifth global center for GRID in Arendal, Norway *Board Chairman and participation for the likes of the Norwegian Rainforest Foundation, Climate Point AS, Climate Compensation Fund, PurityIT (Green IT provider), The Energy Farm International Foundation, and NORFUND (Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries). These are a mere sampling of his board level activities with truthfully too many others to list Currently, his present activities include lecturing, writing and participation in the public debate on global climate where he has morphed into a true global social influencer on this issue. Make no mistake though, all of this illustrates the passion, drive and determination he has had towards doing his part to ensure that we as planetary caretakers, are doing the right things to ensure a sustainable existence. Global Social Influencer on Climate Change In fact, he has amassed a base of over 320,000 faithful and engaged Twitter followers who look to Svein for the most up to date and relevant social commentary covering the climate crisis. Published Works Finally, Svein has authored respected publications centred on this notion of raising awareness and spurring action towards tackling climate change issues. These publications include “Climate in Peril” (2010) a Popular guide to the IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)and “Green Shift” (2013) A handbook for environmentally friendly regions in Europe. Reasons to Listen In Svein’s career and professional experiences, he has seen and heard it all when it comes to climate change discussion and discourse. Resultantly, his insights carry much weight when deciphering between the progress we have made and what we are still clearly failing at. In this talk, Svein shares his deep concern about our current plight brought on by our outward prioritization of the now over the future when it comes to taking meaningful action and actually doing something meaningful to head off this crisis we are currently faced with. That being said, he also shares many ideas about what can still be done if we can align our own values on micro scale and work them up to macro level actions and initiatives. Svein’s blend of experience of data, insight and experiences hit hard and fast but that is exactly what we need as far facing the realities of climate change. I would encourage all listeners to tune in to this rich discussion. To learn more about Svein and his work, you can check him out here: <a href="https://www.klima2020.no/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tveitdal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/svein-tveitdal-b59a4566/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> FRIENDLY REMINDERS: If you'd like, you can WATCH the full conversation on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-68tNCJn0dutUMjUqjUzA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube.</a> And hey! Why don't you <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-68tNCJn0dutUMjUqjUzA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on YouTube</a>! As you'll see, our subscriber numbers are in need of a little boost! If you haven't done so already, help the program out by giving it some love. *Hit the subscribe button on YouTube PLEASE. :) I'd appreciate it!  -Christopher *You can follow LIFE AS A.. on your favourite social platforms via these links: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-68tNCJn0dutUMjUqjUzA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/life_as_a_podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram: </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-as-a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin:</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/life_as_a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter:</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/the.pod.life.as.a/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook: </a> To learn more about the program, visit the website <a href="https://life-as-a.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.life-as-a.com</a> or <a href="https://linktr.ee/life_as_a_podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/life_as_a_podcast</a>

EP29: Life as a Climate Crisis Expert and Former UN Environment Programme Director with guest Svein Tveitdal

Great conversation with Svein about Climate Change, Renewable Energy and nature news. He is now director Klima 2020, and former UN Director. CV - Svein Tveitdal Born: Arendal, 7. November 1947 Education: Master of Science, Norwegian University of Technology, Trondheim, Norway 1972 Work experience:  2007- Owner and CEO: Klima 2020 www.klima2020.no  2009 Planning and participation in UN SG Ban Ki-moons trip to the Arctic  2008- 2014 Project Manager Climate Partners: www.klimapartnere.no, a private/public network in South Norway with focus on challenges and opportunities related to climate change and climate neutrality  2008 - 2014 Environmental Ambassador to the city of Arendal  2006 – 2007 Senior Advisor, UNEP/GRID-Arendal  2003 – 2006 Director, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) www.unep.org Nairobi. Responsible for Division for Policy Implementation and Division for Environmental Conventions including the IPCC secretariat. Polar advisor to the Executive Director.  1992 - 2003 Managing Director UNEP/GRID-Arendal www.grida,no  1999 – January to May, Non Profit Management course at Harvard Business School and visiting fellow at the World Resources Institute, Washington DC : www.wri.org  1978 – 1992 VIAK A/S, Various positions including international director. Founder of UNEP/GRID-Arendal  1976 – 1978 General planner, The Norwegian State Electricity Board  1973 - 1976 Surveyor in Blom Survey and the Norwegian Mapping Authorities Current activities:  Lecturer, article writer and participation in the public debate on the global climate crises, 300 000 followers on Twitter: @tveitdal  Consulting, Climate leadership, Climate communication  Board participation  Current Board positions: Chairman of the Board Norwegian Rainforest Foundation https://www.regnskog.no/en/ Chairman of the Board, Klima2020, Climate Change consultants http://www.klima2020.no  Chairman of the Board Purity Holding, Green IT provider. http://www.purity.no Member of the Board, Frameworks, Internet publishing, environmental information http://www.frameworks.no  Member of the Board, Sagene Bryggeri http://www.sagenebryggeri.com/  Previous Board positions: Chairman of the Board, Stiftelsen Miljømerking (ECO-labeling) 2012-15 http://www.svanemerket.no/english/ Chairman of the Board, The Energy Farm, Centre for Bio energy in Norway 2011-16 http://www.energigarden.no/engelsk/index.html Chairman Siftelsen Asplan Consulting Company http://www.asplanviak.no/  Vice Chairman of the Board The Energy Farm International Foundation (Dr. RK Pachauri chair) Board member NORFUND  (Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries) 2008-14 http://www.norfund.no/ Board member of The Norwegian Grandparents Association to Combat Climate Change http://www.besteforeldreaksjonen.no Leader Klimavalg 2013, 101 Norwegian organisations http://www.klimavalgalliansen.no/  Publications: 2010: “Climate in Peril” a Popular guide to the IPCC reports http://www.grida.no/publications/climate-in-peril/ Editions in all UN languages and Norwegian 2013: “Green Shift” A handbook for environmentally friendly regions in Europe. English and Swedish editions  http://alexandersoninstitutet.se/pub/greenshift/

Great conversation with Svein about Climate Change, Renewable Energy and nature news. He is now director Klima 2020, and former UN Director. CV - Svein Tveitdal Born: Arendal, 7. November 1947 Education: Master of Science, Norwegian University of Technology, Trondheim, Norway 1972 Work experience:  2007- Owner and CEO: Klima 2020 <a href="http://www.klima2020.no" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.klima2020.no</a>  2009 Planning and participation in UN SG Ban Ki-moons trip to the Arctic  2008- 2014 Project Manager Climate Partners: <a href="http://www.klimapartnere.no" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.klimapartnere.no</a>, a private/public network in South Norway with focus on challenges and opportunities related to climate change and climate neutrality  2008 - 2014 Environmental Ambassador to the city of Arendal  2006 – 2007 Senior Advisor, UNEP/GRID-Arendal  2003 – 2006 Director, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) <a href="http://www.unep.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unep.org</a> Nairobi. Responsible for Division for Policy Implementation and Division for Environmental Conventions including the IPCC secretariat. Polar advisor to the Executive Director.  1992 - 2003 Managing Director UNEP/GRID-Arendal www.grida,no  1999 – January to May, Non Profit Management course at Harvard Business School and visiting fellow at the World Resources Institute, Washington DC : <a href="http://www.wri.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wri.org</a>  1978 – 1992 VIAK A/S, Various positions including international director. Founder of UNEP/GRID-Arendal  1976 – 1978 General planner, The Norwegian State Electricity Board  1973 - 1976 Surveyor in Blom Survey and the Norwegian Mapping Authorities Current activities:  Lecturer, article writer and participation in the public debate on the global climate crises, 300 000 followers on Twitter: @tveitdal  Consulting, Climate leadership, Climate communication  Board participation Current Board positions: Chairman of the Board Norwegian Rainforest Foundation <a href="https://www.regnskog.no/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.regnskog.no/en/</a> Chairman of the Board, Klima2020, Climate Change consultants <a href="http://www.klima2020.no" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.klima2020.no</a> Chairman of the Board Purity Holding, Green IT provider. <a href="http://www.purity.no" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.purity.no</a> Member of the Board, Frameworks, Internet publishing, environmental information <a href="http://www.frameworks.no" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.frameworks.no</a> Member of the Board, Sagene Bryggeri <a href="http://www.sagenebryggeri.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sagenebryggeri.com/</a> Previous Board positions: Chairman of the Board, Stiftelsen Miljømerking (ECO-labeling) 2012-15 <a href="http://www.svanemerket.no/english/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.svanemerket.no/english/</a> Chairman of the Board, The Energy Farm, Centre for Bio energy in Norway 2011-16 <a href="http://www.energigarden.no/engelsk/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.energigarden.no/engelsk/index.html</a> Chairman Siftelsen Asplan Consulting Company <a href="http://www.asplanviak.no/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.asplanviak.no/</a> Vice Chairman of the Board The Energy Farm International Foundation (Dr. RK Pachauri chair) Board member NORFUND  (Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries) 2008-14 <a href="http://www.norfund.no/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.norfund.no/</a> Board member of The Norwegian Grandparents Association to Combat Climate Change <a href="http://www.besteforeldreaksjonen.no" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.besteforeldreaksjonen.no</a> Leader Klimavalg 2013, 101 Norwegian organisations <a href="http://www.klimavalgalliansen.no/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.klimavalgalliansen.no/</a> Publications: 2010: “Climate in Peril” a Popular guide to the IPCC reports <a href="http://www.grida.no/publications/climate-in-peril/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.grida.no/publications/climate-in-peril/</a> Editions in all UN languages and Norwegian 2013: “Green Shift” A handbook for environmentally friendly regions in Europe. English and Swedish editions <a href="http://alexandersoninstitutet.se/pub/greenshift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://alexandersoninstitutet.se/pub/greenshift/</a>

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