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Adapting social work for a changing planet

Adapting social work for a changing planet

FromIriss.fm, Scotland's social services podcast


Adapting social work for a changing planet

FromIriss.fm, Scotland's social services podcast

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Nov 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Cop 26, the global United Nations climate change conference is underway in Glasgow, Each country will bring their plans for reducing emissions and combatting climate change.   As a people, community and society focused profession, is there a role for social work in the environment and climate change agenda? And if so, what is it?    Dr Heather Lynch, MSc (Social Work) Programme Lead at Glasgow Caledonian University believes so. In this episode, she interviews Sian McKinnon, a social worker and climate activist; TzeYeng Ng, a recently qualified social worker; and Professor Susan Kemp who provides insight from an international perspective.   Transcript of episode.    Resources IPCC, AR6 climate change 2021: the physical science basis IFSW Climate Justice Programme  Grand challenges for social work – create social responses to a changing environment Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.  
Released:
Nov 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Research, projects and events on topics related to social work and social care.