The Climate Gist Podcast

We keep talking about climate. But what about the money?When people talk about climate change in Africa, the conversation often focuses on the challenges: rising temperatures, extreme weather, food insecurity, energy access.But there’s another side of Africa’s climate transition that deserves more attention: the economy.What does the green economy actually look like for everyday Africans; not in theory, but in practice?Where are the real economic opportunities in Africa’s climate transition? And are we paying enough attention to the jobs, businesses, investments and industries that could emerge from it?In this episode of Climate Gist Live, we explore the economics of Africa’s climate future and ask a bigger question:If African governments could get just one economic climate decision right in the next five years, what should it be?This is a conversation about climate, money, opportunity and the future of Africa.Watch the full conversation and join the gist.#Climategist #greeneconomy #climatechange #africa #climateaction #sustainabledevelopment

A student can go through years of Nigerian education and graduate without ever having a meaningful conversation about climate change.But how do you prepare young people for the future without preparing them for the climate future?In this episode of Climate Gist Live, Dr. Bamidele joins Loveth to unpack the gap between climate change and education in Nigeria, why it exists, what needs to change, and what meaningful climate education could actually look like.The climate future is already here. The question is: are we preparing for it?🎥 Watch, share your thoughts, and join the conversation.#ClimateGist #ClimateGistLive #ClimateEducation #ClimateChange #Nigeria #ClimateAction #Education

Every story starts with a WHY. 🌍Before the conversations, the community, and Climate Gist Live, there was an idea: climate conversations shouldn’t feel complicated, distant, or disconnected from everyday life.In THE BIRTH, we go back to the beginning, how Climate Gist started, why we started it, what we wanted to do differently, and the vision behind it all.This is the story behind Climate Gist.This is where it all began.🎥 Climate Gist Live🎙️ THE BIRTH: How Climate Gist Started; The Story, The Why & The VisionWatch, share, and join the conversation. 🌍#climatechange #climate #youngconversations

🔥 ECO vs EGO- The climate gist nobody saw coming.When grilled meat meets global warming, who wins? 👀In this hilarious and eye-opening episode, Loveth sits with Dare, self-acclaimed grill boss and soft-life enthusiast, to settle the real debate:Is your enjoyment eco-friendly or just ego-driven?🎧 Listen as we gist about:👉 How Lagos lifestyle unknowingly fuels climate change👉 Why your grill smoke might be doing more than flavoring turkey👉 “Eco or Ego?” game: the chaotic soft life edition👉 Why being climate-conscious doesn’t mean cancelling enjoyment🌿 It’s laughter, gist, and small sense, served hot.Because on The Climate Gist, enjoyment and responsibility can co-exist.December, 2025

Season 2 kicks off right in the heart of Ekiti, and this time… we’re asking the real question: is littering here just habit, or has it become a culture? 👀Join Loveth as she hits the streets, talks to locals, uncovering what everyday waste disposal says about how we see our environment.This episode no judgment, just a real look at how small actions shape big climate issues. 🌍💚🗣️ In this episode:♻️ Why littering feels “normal” in some communities🗑️ The struggle of proper waste disposal in Ekiti💭 How mindset, culture, and awareness shape environmental habits🎧 Tune in, laugh small, and maybe rethink what you do with that sachet water next time 😉👉🏽 Listen & Subscribe: youtube.com/@ClimateGistPodcast | linktr.ee/climategistpodcastNovember, 2025

🎧 Did you miss the live? Don’t worry, the gist is now in your ears!We took it LIVE with climate advocate Saviour Iwuezue, and let’s just say… she did not come to play 😎💅🏽Now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, this episode is packed with:🔥 How she became “that girl” in the climate space🎤 What real-life advocacy looks like (not just LinkedIn posts 😭)🫱🏽‍🫲🏽 Big stories, bold takes, and small small gbas gbosWhether you're washing plates or dodging Lagos traffic, plug in and vibe with us 🌍💚📲 Listen now:→ Spotify→ Apple Podcasts → YoutubeMay 2025

August, 2025📍Live from NYSC camp in Ekiti State…No guests. No studio. Just me, Loveth, and the gbas gbos that is NYSC camp life + climate shocks 😩In this special mini-episode (Ep 6.5), I’m sharing what climate change really feels like when you’re living it every single day.From waking up at 3:00am to experiencing three seasons in one day 🌡️❄️☀️Ekiti was an experience.🗣️ What we’re gisting about:What “climate shock” feels like in real timeHow unpredictable weather is affecting our health, mood, and daily routinesWhy climate conversations must continue, even from under a bunk bed 😂👇🏽 Catch the vibes. Drop a comment. Share with your people.💚 Subscribe for more gist that makes climate make sense:👉🏽 youtube.com/@ClimateGistPodcast👉🏽 linktr.ee/climategistpodcast

Romance met reality in this episode, and guess who won?What does a homebody romance novelist have to do with climate change? Apparently, everything. In this cozy, hilarious, and totally unexpected gist, Loveth sits down with Mercy, a writer who claims she’s “just a boring girl” who stays in bed with books. But even in her fictional world of heart-eyes and happy endings, climate change came knocking.🌧️ No power? Dead laptop.🥵 Heatwave? No writing mood.🦟 Flood and mosquitoes? Bye-bye soft life.From fictional baes to blackout love stories, this episode is a pillow-talk-style eye-opener. Climate is not just about protests and policies, sometimes it’s the villain in your novel.📚 Featuring:– Spicy bookish banter– Imaginary plots with real-life consequences– Climate-themed romance titles you didn’t know you needed– Mercy’s soft take on why we should all care, even if we stay inside✨ Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe if this gist made you laugh and think.📲 Follow us everywhere: @climategistpodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, & YouTube June 2025#ClimateChange #RomanceBooks #podcast #ClimateGist #Storytelling

How do you talk about climate change with friends who are just figuring it out too? You invite them on your podcast and find out together. This episode is for the “I kinda care... but what does carbon footprint even mean?” crew. Bolu and Victor showed up with curiosity, jokes, and a little chaos, and we love them for it.From explaining climate buzzwords like they’re talking to a five-year-old, to wild Would You Rather questions (Solar home with no internet or fossil fuel life with unlimited WiFi?), this episode is for anyone who’s still finding their feet in the climate conversation.Listen.Laugh. Think a little.And maybe even change one small thing in your life.🚨 DISCLAIMER:This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views shared are personal and may not reflect expert or scientific advice. We’re not trying to be perfect, we’re just trying to get it. Take the gist, stay curious, and do what you can with what you know. 🌿✨ Bonus twist: Each guest was secretly sent their partner’s questions ahead of time, but had no clue what they would be asked! The reactions? Completely unscripted.

In this episode of The Climate Gist, we gist with Jamil, a certified fine boy with vibes and questions. From sitting in Lagos traffic to getting caught in floods, Jamil shares his unfiltered thoughts on how his everyday lifestyle connects to climate change. Would he ever ditch his car for public transport? We laughed, we learned, and yes, he dropped his steeze (a little).Hit that Like & Follow button to keep the gist going! 💬🔥Disclaimer: This conversation is not scripted or rehearsed. It’s a candid, unscripted gist to explore how our everyday lives connect to the climate. No one here is an expert – we’re just curious, honest, and figuring it out together.#podcast #climateactionnow #funny #climatechange #environmentalissues