A message from the world to COP26

A message from the world to COP26

Author: BBC Local Radio October 29, 2021 Duration: 25:45

Young people have a message to world leaders at the United Nations climate conference.

We hear from listeners to BBC Radio 1, young Climate champions across the UK, experts and young people from the BBC World service and pledges to change from both local BBC radio and around the world. This is a powerful and direct message to decision makers showing how voices around the world know this is both a local and global issue and young people are speaking up for their future.

Presenter: Rima Ahmed Reporter: Ollie Peart Producers: Matt Foster and Stuart Barrett Digital producer: Rachael Smith Executive producer: Kate Squire, BBC Radio Manchester


In a world that often feels fragmented, Make a Difference offers a necessary counter-narrative, sharing surprising stories from communities across England who are pulling together. This BBC Local Radio podcast captures the unscripted moments of cooperation and resilience that define our times, moving beyond headlines to find the human connections being forged in neighborhoods, towns, and cities. Each episode is a journey into the personal journals of collective action, exploring how ordinary people are addressing challenges in society, culture, and even health and fitness, from grassroots mental health projects to local cultural initiatives that rebuild a sense of belonging. You'll hear directly from the individuals at the heart of these efforts, their voices preserved with the intimacy and authenticity of its original local radio broadcasts. Listening to this podcast feels like discovering a series of quiet, powerful revelations about the capacity for kindness and practical support that persists around us. It’s a collection of audio snapshots that together form a larger, hopeful portrait of England, reminding us that impact often starts with a simple conversation next door. These are not grand manifestos, but real stories of tangible change, curated to inspire and connect.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 57

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