Hope is a Strategy: Will McCullum (Greenpeace UK) makes his case

About this episode

Will McCullum from Greenpeace UK discusses the importance of hope in activism and shares reasons for optimism in the face of challenges.

If you're feeling a bit brow beaten, dispirited or disillusioned, we have just the thing. Will McCullum, Co Executive Director of Greenpeace UK makes a compelling case for hope. He shows how power has been, and continues to be, disrupted and rebuilt. And shares some big reasons that are keeping him hopeful... You can find more and support Greenpeace's work by following the link below: https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/ You can find out more about Shambala festival by following the link below: https://www.shambalafestival.org/

People in this episode

Guest: Will McCullum

Topics covered

• hope
• activism
• environment
• Greenpeace

Keywords

• disruption
• power
• disillusionment

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Greenpeace

Places: UK

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