Planet Possible

Faith and the Environment

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niki is joined by Amandeep Kaur Maan, Founder of EcoSikh UK and Mumin Islam, a water industry leader with a passion for water demand management, equit...

Advocating for the Planet - how law can Help the Environment

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Monica Feria-Tinta is a lawyer based in England and Wales but with an international outlook . She has a passion for, and a world-leading expertise in,...

New York City - A Planet Possible Special

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New York City is the most densely populated city in the USA and, famously the "concrete jungle" of all those famous movies and TV shows. Surrounded by...

March MiniPod with CIWEM Director of Policy Al Chisholm

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Al Chisholm is CIWEM's Director of Policy, though he will be soon be leaving to take on a new role at a different organisation.  In his last appearan...

The King, Harmony and an Interconnected Approach

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The King’s Foundation, founded by King Charles III in 1990, was inspired by His Majesty’s philosophy of Harmony: that by understanding the balance...

February MiniPod with The Guardian's Phoebe Weston (Bee Bans, Light Pollution and China Climate Stats)

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this MiniPod episode, Niki Roach is joined by The Guardian’s Biodiversity correspondent - Phoebe Weston. Together, they discuss: 1) Why honey bee...

Water Reuse

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To meet future water demands we will have to embrace water reuse and advanced water recycling. What's possible? What's best practice? What do the publ...

January MiniPod with Lee Pitcher MP (South East Water, A New Vision For Water white paper)

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Planet Possible MiniPod focuses on big current stories in climate, water and nature, providing a detailed update in just 15 mins. Our guest on th...

The Year Ahead in UK Environmental Policy

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this month’s Planet Possible, Niki Roach is joined by Ruth Chambers OBE - a Senior Fellow at Green Alliance, and honorary professor of practice a...

December MiniPod with John Curtin (Climate-proof Infrastructure, Energy from Water Droplets, Green Storytelling)

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our last Minipod of 2025 welcomes John Curtin, the president of CIWEM. John joins Niki Roach in this 15 minute episode, to discuss the following 3 cur...

COP 30 and Climate Politics

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this month’s Planet Possible, we’re going beyond the specifics of COP30 and reflect on the shifting geo politics of climate leadership, and wha...

November MiniPod with Jo Caird (Climate Geo-Engineering, Tehran Drought & Tropical Forests Forever)

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this MiniPod episode, Niki is joined by freelance environmental journalist Jo Caird, whose portfolio includes Editor of The Environment Magazine - ...

Could Sewers Help Heat our Homes?

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this month’s Planet Possible, Niki is joined by co-host Polly Cook - Chief Officer for Climate, Energy and Green Spaces at Leeds City Council. A...

October MiniPod with Phoebe Weston (Human Microbiodiversity Depletion, Rise Of Renewables & Bird Migration Warnings)

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The stories on this week's Minipod are:Finnish researchers have been exploring what happens when we bring a little more wild back into our everyday li...

Zac Goldsmith - The Politics of Climate and Nature

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lord Zac Goldsmith has been a voice for environmental issues throughout his political career. He has held vital positions of power in government that ...

September MiniPod with Al Chisholm (New Environment Minister, Drought & Sponge Cities)

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Reynolds has been appointed the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK. How will she sort through all the recen...

On Location at Britain's First new Reservoir in 30 years

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode explores Niki's visit to Havant Thicket, the first new reservoir to be built in the UK, in 30 years.Niki spoke to Terry Fuller from Futur...

August MiniPod with Hannah Burgess (Flood Funding, Global Plastics Treaty, Updated UK Sustainable Drainage Standards)

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's MiniPod, we're joined by CIWEM President Hannah Burgess and we discuss...1. The consultation on how flood funding is awarded and how t...

Environment Goes Mainstream

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have we reached an important positive tipping point where more people than ever of power and influence want to talk about - and take action on - the c...

July MiniPod with Adam Bedford (Farmer's Climate Concerns, Rebuilding Ukraine Sustainably & Cunliffe+Agriculture)

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Adam Bedford - Collaborative Projects Director at FERA Science, in this month’s MiniPod and we discuss...1. The news that more than ...

SPECIAL - Cunliffe Review Reaction

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cunliffe Review has just been published and proposes massive change to the UK water sector.  What are the headlines? Are the recommendations righ...

Nature Based Solutions - A Crossroads Moment

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nature is in decline across the UK. 2023 data shows the abundance of terrestrial and freshwater species has on average fallen by 19% across the UK si...

June MiniPod with Phoebe Weston (Forever Chemicals, Working with Farmers & Climate Attitudes)

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by The Guardian newspaper Biodiversity Reporter, Phoebe Weston in this months MiniPod and we discuss...The news that water contamination ...

Tony Juniper

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For many in the environment sector the name Tony Juniper is synonymous with the defence of nature. He has led major organisations, run global campaign...

May MiniPod with Lee Pitcher MP (Drought, Water Safety & Climate Change)

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Niki is joined by Lee Pitcher, MP for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme and Chair of the APPG on Water. Prior to being an MP has spent his career...

Ofwat Innovation Fund Winners

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannette Henderson, co-lead for Innovation at Ofwat shares some of the winners of the latest round of funding from the 5th Water Breakthrough Challen...

Biocides

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Main interview guest: Natalie Bennett - Green Party Peer, Baroness Bennett of Manor CastleExpert co-host: Michael Mattle - Head of Wastewater Technolo...

April MiniPod (Smart Meters, Data Centres & Diversity)

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we’re focusing on water that’s used by businesses, which makes up 30% of all the water that’s supplied in England. Join Sarah...

Could Rainwater fill the Water Demand Gap?

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

25% of all the water that comes into our homes is flushed down the toilet. By 2050, we’re going to need an extra 5 billion litres of water a day - a...

March MiniPod (Beavers, Western Forest & Communities and nature)

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our March MiniPod - a monthly update where we're joined by an expert guest & we react to current events in water, climate and nature - all ...

Circular Economy - Passion, Progress and Profitability?

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A circular economy is a system where materials never become waste and nature is regenerated. The UK government wants to transition the UK to a circul...

February MiniPod (Flea Treatments, Ocean Nutrient Changes & AI and Bathing Waters)

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our February MiniPod - a monthly update where we're joined by an expert guest & we react to current events in water, climate and nature - a...

Green Finance - Making Nature Valuable?

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Interview guest - Bevis Watts (CEO of Triodos Bank UK, a leader in ethical and sustainable banking)Co-host - Ed Dick (CEO of Great Yellow, a company t...

January MiniPod (Coastal Erosion Risk, Climate & Inclusion in Flood Projects)

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our January MiniPod - a monthly update where we're joined by an expert guest & we react to current events in water, climate and nature - al...

The Climate & Nature Bill (with Roz Savage MP and Lord Deben)

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we record this episode at the start of January, wherever you are in the world your news is likely to be filled with images of the devastating wildf...

Valencia Floods: What Really Happened?

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore the recent flooding that has happened across the south of Spain, resulting in the tragic loss of 224 lives, and resulting i...

December MiniPod (Flooding Funding, Neonicitinoids & Nature Connection)

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our December MiniPod - a monthly update where we're joined by an expert guest & we react to current events in water, climate and nature - a...

COP29

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

November 2024 has been a busy month in the news for conversations about our changing climate – from flooding due to Storm Bert in the UK, the tragic...

Nov MiniPod (Trump, Planning Reform & AI)

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our November MiniPod! It's a monthly update where we’re joined by an expert guest and we react to current events in water, climate and n...

Citizen Science

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get Involved:Rivers Trust Big Riverwatch - https://theriverstrust.org/take-action/the-big-river-watchEarthwatch Europes Great Water Blitz - https://ea...

Oct MiniPod (Smart Meters, Water Security and UK Water Review)

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Find out more about The Water Report here:www.thewaterreport.co.uk Credits Presented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy Taylor -...

Chris Packham

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Packham spoke to Niki Roach in a special live recording of Planet Possible at ESS Expo (Environmental Services & Technology Solutions 2024) at t...

Sept MiniPod (Social Prescribing, The Big River Watch & Street Trees)

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Green Social Prescribing study:https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences/new-research-has-found-prescribing-nature-can-improve-hap...

Circular Farming

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Agriculture has a major role in determining water availability and quality, especially in a region like Yorkshire where a large amount of catchment wa...

August MiniPod (NZ focus on Water Reform & the Politics of Water)

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our MiniPod!It's an extra once-a-month update episode that will react to current events in water, climate and nature. It's a MiniPod becaus...

How to Handle a Moving Coastline

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niki and her co-host Julie Foley, Director of Flood Risk Strategy and Natural Adaptation at the Environment Agency in England to explore how to m...

New! MiniPod July (Draft Determination, King's Speech and Sustainable Homes)

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our first MiniPod!It's an extra once-a-month update episode that will react to current events in water, climate and nature. It's a MiniPod ...

The Thames: Campaigners and Company Have Their Say

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does the cleanliness of England's longest river say about the debate around river quality the role of the UK's biggest water company, Thames Wate...

What the Next Government Should Do for Water and the Environment

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone got a bit of a shock when a General Election was announced for July 4th. So, we know there is going to be a new government. Whoever ends up i...

Activism

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you be an activist and an environmental professional? How do we tackle eco-anxiety, especially for the next generation and is activism be somethin...

Bioresources

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're exploring the topic of bioresources - sometimes called sewage sludge - and our interview is with Georgia Elliot-Smith, who's heading up 'Fightin...

Highway Runoff

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The water that runs off our traffic-filled roads ends up in our rivers, but we know little about it, it's hardly monitored and improving the quality o...

Flood Ready?

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you flood ready? How do you find out if your home is at risk of flooding? What can you do to protect your home and if water does suddenly come thr...

COP28

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2023 is set to be the hottest year on record with temperatures 1.4 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average and sea surface temperatures for t...

Plastic Grass

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You might already have a view on whether it’s a helpful way of bringing some greenery to a tricky space – or that it should be banned entirely. Ei...

How To Fix The UK Water Sector

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Water in the UK has become both a political football and a source of vast public anger. Storm overflows, sewage spills, dying rivers and dividend payo...

Nutrient Neutrality

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re in the UK you’ll have heard about recent proposed changes to nutrient neutrality. Adding to the wider debate about the health of our riv...

Uruguay

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Uruguay has been facing the longest drought the country has ever recorded in it’s capital Montevideo, leaving the city almost completely dry and the...

Neurodiversity

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

*Content warning: This podcast contains brief mentions of experiences around mental ill-health and miscarriage which some listeners may find upsetting...

A Fresh Water Future?

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does the future of water look like? Do we need a single organisation managing our water catchments and do we need more resources to regulate the ...

The WaterUK apology storm

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the day we hear an apology from WaterUK on behalf of the water sector for sewage pollution from storm overflows, we wanted to explore what this rea...

Valuing our land

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the Season Finale of the pod and our first on-location episode!  Niki and co-host Alastair Chisholm head to Spains Hall Estate in north E...

The business of climate change

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niki and her co-host, Susan Stockwell, Managing Director of Skewb Green, as they explore how business are approaching the challenge of climate ch...

Mentors, friends and allies

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niki in conversation with Hannah Coogan, Emma Sherburn and Clare Rodgers as they celebrate the role that mentors, friends and allies have played ...

Living with Water - Belfast

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to make a step change to the water environment when so many organisations are responsible for individual parts of it?Join us as Niki...

Future Generations

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a remit set out in law to be “the guardian of the interests of future generations in Wales”, Sophie Howe is the world’s only Future Generat...

Nature Recovery

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a brand new season of Planet Possible! We’re back with a season packed with insightful guests and were pleased to introduce our new seaso...

Water Reform in Aotearoa - NZ

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For more information on Water New Zealand - https://www.waternz.org.nz/For more information on Te Mana o te Wai - https://environment.govt.nz/acts-and...

An insiders view of COP27 & COP15

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's it really like to be an observer at a COP?As COP15, the UN Biodiversity Conference, heads towards it's conclusion, join Niki and her guest and ...

The War On Nature

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The short-lived Truss government's push for growth at all costs sent shockwaves through the environmental sector as green policies were abandoned, rev...

6. Innovation

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niki and her co-host Angela MacOscar, Head of Innovation at Northumbrian Water as they explore the innovation landscape in the water sector. Pau...

5. Barriers to climate adaptation

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niki and her co-host, Md Shamsuddoha, the CEO of the Centre for Participatory Research & Development in Bangladesh as they explore the barriers t...

Storm overflows - a political football?

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Planet Possible's Season Sponsors, Binnies, for enabling us to bring this podcast to you.Binnies.com Credits Presented & Produced b...

Forever Chemicals

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niki and her co-host Mark Challoner as they explore the world of Forever Chemicals. If you've heard of PFAS and want to know more - or want to ge...

2042

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to our season sponsors, Binnies, for enabling us to bring Planet Possible to you.A transcription of this episode - and all episodes in Season 3...

Flood & Coast Special: Day 2

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 3 of Planet Possible is supported by Binnies Credits Presented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb LimitedWi...

Flood & Coast Special: Day 1

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 3 of Planet Possible is supported by Binnies. Credits Presented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb LimitedW...

The Climate Front Line

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coastal communities and those impacted by flooding are on the front line of climate change, already experiencing more frequent and severe events.  Jo...

Healthy Rivers

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A full transcript of this episode is available to provide wider accessibility to the content of the pod.  Planet Possible is sponsored by Binnies - f...

What's possible? A pre-season audio special

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 3 of Planet Possible launches on the 20th April! in this final pre-season audio special, find out what some of our previous and future guests t...

The Magic Wand - Pre- Season Audio Special

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do for the environment if you had a magic wand? We look back in this pre-season special on what some of our guests would do. Credits ...

Pre-season audio special - Al & Niki reflections

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk WEM will be back soon for Season 3 with some superb guests and a new name! Moving forward you'll find us if you search for Planet Possible ...

Pre-Season Audio Special with Mike Wheeler

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This audio was recorded as part of the first WEM Pride online event, for members of the Water and Environmental Management LGBTQ+ community and their ...

Some of the best bits from Season 2

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to our Season 2 Sponsor - Thames Water - for helping us to bring Let's talk WEM to you. Credits Presented & Produced by Niki RoachExec...

Social Prescribing

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niki and her co-host Maya Butler from Natural England and guest Stephanie Smith from Bradford University Teaching Hospital as they explore green ...

Nature Based Solutions

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niki and her co-host and Environment Agency Chair, Emma Howard-Boyd as they explore the topic of Nature Based Solutions. Hear reflections from B...

Greening Cities

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niki and her co-host, Anusha Shah, Director of Resilient Cities at Arcadis as they explore how green our cities are - and what's possible. Hear ...

COP26

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niki Roach as she speaks with Chris Stark, CEO of the Climate Change Committee (CCC).  The CCC advise the UK and devolved governments on emissio...

COP15

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join CIWEM President Niki Roach and her co-host Richard Benwell as they talk about COP - but maybe not the one you'd expect! We interview Craig Benne...

Climate

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are our schools ready to adapt to climate change? How do we engage children about the future of the planet without overwhelming them? Join CIWEM Pres...

A few of the best bits

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've reached the end of Season 1 of Let's talk WEM!  Hear a few of our highlights from the compelling, authentic stories that our guests have shared...

Demand

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niki Roach as she speaks with key opinion formers and decision-makers from the UK on the topic of reducing our demand for water.  This extended ...

WASH (WAter, Sanitation & Hygiene)

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating World Water Day and it's theme of Valuing Water, join CIWEM President Niki Roach as she interviews WaterAid's Country Director, Tripti Rai...

Resilience

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join CIWEM President Niki Roach and her guest Co-Host Liam Foster from WSP New Zealand as they hear from Catherine Wright and Oliver Harmar of the Env...

Pride

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join CIWEM President Niki Roach and her guest Co-Host & CEO of British Water, Lila Thompson as they hear from the founders of Pride in Water, Jacquie ...

Flooding

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niki for a virtual tour of Hull in East Yorkshire with her tour guide and Living with Water’s General Manager, Lee Pitcher. They’ll be joined...

Advocacy

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The science and art of influence. Niki's special guest co-host is Barbara, Baroness Young Of Old Scone, plus her big interview is with Jake Rigg of ...

Series Trailer

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

President of CIWEM Niki Roach introduces a brand new podcast series - 'Let's Talk WEM', supported by Yorkshire Water. Listen to this trailer to find o...