4°C and Rising: Why We’re Talking Climate Change Now
4°C Podcast1 Des 2025

4°C and Rising: Why We’re Talking Climate Change Now

Welcome to the very first episode of the 4°C Podcast, brought to you by the Climate Risk Lab within ACDI at the University of Cape Town! In this debut, hosts Precious, Philipp, and Yonela sit down to unpack who we are, what we study, and why we’ve named our show after one of the most urgent numbers in climate science.

We dive into the big, messy, and fascinating world of climate change — from global warming levels and the Paris Agreement to the IPCC’s role in shaping climate policy, and even how climate intersects with heritage, law, and health.

There’s a lot to talk about (and yes, we do jump around a bit. It’s Episode 1, after all!). Think of this as a whirlwind introduction to what’s coming: sharp conversations, grounded research, and honest discussions about the climate crisis from a new generation of climate thinkers at UCT.

A question for you is: How would you define climate change in your understanding? So do leave a comment and let us know what you think and what you would like hear us to discuss in the podcast.

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Episoder(15)

Who do you turn to when the heat hits?

Who do you turn to when the heat hits?

In this episode, Phillip and Precious get personal about the power of community during extreme climate events, sharing the coping strategies that have carried them through, and asking whether you've f...

15 Mai 39min

The socio-economic and climate intricacies of urban food systems: Mosibudi's case study

The socio-economic and climate intricacies of urban food systems: Mosibudi's case study

Welcome or welcome back. In this episode, Mosibudi presents her case study on Cape Town's urban food systems, specifically, informal traders at Bellville Market and how climate change is reshaping the...

12 Mai 40min

Current research pathways in Climate Change and Health

Current research pathways in Climate Change and Health

Welcome back to another episode of the 4°C. In this one, we chat about the linkages of climate change to various aspects of "Health", including to fungal infection, respiratory diseases, neglected dis...

8 Mai 34min

Climate Change meets Heritage: Matobo Hills

Climate Change meets Heritage: Matobo Hills

Is there a meaningful connection between heritage sites and climate change? In this episode, the hosts explore this question through a grounded discussion centred on the Matobo Hills World Heritage Si...

14 Apr 54min

Demystifying Misconceptions Around Climate Change

Demystifying Misconceptions Around Climate Change

In this episode, Precious and Philipp discuss common misconceptions around climate change and offer alternative explanations. They also talk about certain climate hazards affecting the world. Are they...

6 Apr 49min

Do extremely cold winters mean climate change is not happening?

Do extremely cold winters mean climate change is not happening?

We know it's almost April but Happy New Year! Precious and Philipp recap on the big climate news of 2025, and they chat about the recent blizzards in the US. If climate change causes warming, why are ...

31 Mar 26min

We're back and Puja joins us!

We're back and Puja joins us!

In this very short episode, we have our 4th degree in the studio, Puja. We catch up and mainly talk about what we are looking forward to in this season. Do enjoy.Like our conversations? Don't forget t...

31 Mar 6min

COP30’s Outcomes with Philipp and Precious

COP30’s Outcomes with Philipp and Precious

In this episode, Philipp and Precious unpack the outcomes of COP30, focusing on the final declaration and what it signals for global climate action. They walk through the key commitments, the debates ...

29 Des 202524min

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