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The OEP (Office for Environmental Protection) might be the most important legal entity you've never heard of. It holds the UK government to account on its own environmental targets and has the power to both launch investigations - and, crucially, force action - when it finds evidence of poor environmental performance against existing environmental targets and policies.
In this fascinating interview the CEO of the OEP (Natalie Prosser) talks about the importance of long-term compliance with environmental targets, instances where the government, ministers and local authorities have been required to take action and future areas of concern and focus. There are fascinating insights here on how to use independent bodies with real power to ensure planet positive progress at a national scale.
If you would like to find out more about the OEP's current call for evidence asking for examples of practical or regulatory barriers getting in the way of measures to protect and improve nature, then click here.

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Presented & Produced by Niki Roach
Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited
With thanks to Alastair Chisholm
Honorary Executive Producer Jane Boland

Microchips drive the tech that run the world.
Devices like smartphones and laptops, smart functionality in the Internet Of Things and, of course... AI and the data centres that it is built on.
Energy demand, water demand (for cleaning and cooling), air quality... all are being impacted by the world's relentless demand for more chips, and the functionality they unlock.
But what about the outputs of tech advances? New material discoveries, algorithms that drive efficiency, processing that powers the R&D that could deliver significant planet positive breakthroughs.
All are discussed in this fascinating interview with Rakesh Kumar, Professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois and author of new book 'The Chip Age', out now.


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Presented & Produced by Niki Roach
Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited
With thanks to Alastair Chisholm
Honorary Executive Producer Jane Boland

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This month our expert co-host is Lee Pitcher MP - Parliamentary Private Secretary for DEFRA (UK Government Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) and he discusses;
1. Public state of preparedness for environmental emergencies such as flooding, wildfires and others. Lee has been involved in the government's process of gathering best practice examples from around the world. What has he learnt?
2. Development of a new International Standard for corporate purpose designed to help organisations go beyond a profit-first mindset. Is this a sign of environmental and sustainable responsibility becoming more prioritised by businesses?
3. Recent successes in restoring nature, like the large blue butterfly in the UK and Chester Zoo's work with rare snails - can these capture the public's imagination and help deliver wider progress on protecting and restoring nature?

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Presented & Produced by Niki Roach
Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited
With thanks to Alastair Chisholm
Honorary Executive Producer Jane Boland

'Derek Vs Derek' is a new documentary feature film telling the story of two neighbouring farmers in Devon - one who makes maximum food yield his aim... and another totally committed to rewilding.
It's an entertaining, funny and engaging story that brings attention to a far more serious debate - how do we feed our population but also stop nature depletion?
The film's Director James Dawson and Impact Producer Nicola Brown join host Niki roach to discuss.
To find out more about the Derek Vs Derek film, click here.

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Presented & Produced by Niki Roach
Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited
With thanks to Alastair Chisholm
Honorary Executive Producer Jane Boland

Almost 80 million fans attended professional sporting events in the UK in 2025. 8.9 million people watched England vs Mexico in the World Cup - even though it didn’t kick off until 2am UK time and 150, 000 grassroots sports clubs operate each week across the UK.
So what’s that got to do with water, nature and our climate? We’re joined by Head of Commercial at Bradford City Football Club, Adam Keizer to explore the role football plays in tackling the climate and nature emergencies and hear what Bradford City, winners of the 2026 English Football League Environmental Award, are already doing to make a difference.
Niki’s co-host, CEO of Active Humber and Climate Commissioner, David Gent, shares the wider opportunities that sport provides to help communities understand and take action for both climate and nature.
And find out how Bradford's goal prediction for the 26/7 season makes a difference on and off the pitch!


Credits

Presented & Produced by Niki Roach
Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited
With thanks to Alastair Chisholm
Honorary Executive Producer Jane Boland