Beyond Carbon Credits: Climate Ju...

Beyond Carbon Credits: Climate Justice and Community Action

Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast by The Climate to Action Student Podcast Team

Episode notes

In this episode, hosts Molly Saruwatari and Joceleen (Joce) Oxley talk with Sierra Fowler, Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Climate Impact Partners, about carbon markets, climate justice, and community-centered climate action. Sierra helps us understand how carbon credits work, what kinds of projects can generate them—from forest protection and renewable energy to clean cookstoves and methane capture—and why community engagement matters when evaluating whether a climate project truly delivers on its promises. We also discuss career paths in climate strategy, sustainability, and carbon markets, along with the skills students can build to enter these fields. The episode closes with a conversation about climate anxiety, hope, and a call to action: Connect with your community, stay informed, and vote for climate-conscious leaders and policies. ... 

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climate actionclimate crisisClimatecommunitycarboncarbon marketsvoluntary carbon markets