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Living sustainably

Where in the world are women living sustainably? Our wellbeing quest heads to Bhutan and Madagascar, countries with interesting approaches to climate change and the environment.

Where in the world are women living sustainably? Are any countries actually carbon negative? And what is 鈥渆cofeminism鈥? In this episode, we鈥檙e exploring sustainability from a global perspective. From the air we breathe, to how we source our food, our own health is intrinsically linked to a having a healthy environment to live in. First we hear from Bhutan, the world鈥檚 first country to become carbon negative and a country that measures national growth through a General National Happiness Index. Social entrepreneur and climate educator Thinley Choden explains how spirituality and respect for nature mean sustainability is embedded in Bhutanese culture.

Meanwhile, in Madagascar, climate activist Marie Christina Kolo explains ecofeminism and how it impacts her world view and daily life. She explains how Madagascar is one of the world鈥檚 most bio-diverse and lowest polluting places, yet it鈥檚 also one of the hardest hit by climate change. Scaachi and Sophia consider the insights offered by these two women from two very different countries and the lessons we can all learn from them, before deciding whether one, both, or neither of their characteristics deserves a spot in their female fantasy land. Because we can鈥檛 build a better place for women if we can't imagine it.

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