{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/624d5acfba967f0012b7dd4c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"An Idiot's Guide to Saving the World","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/624d5acfba967f0012b7dd4c/1649350352623-96ededf2d47fad5c48f8a48196fd68e1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The world is in crisis, right? We are facing a climate emergency, a refugee crisis, on-going inequalities and increasing numbers of people living in extreme poverty.. But what can we do to make a difference? It can be overwhelming to know where to begin.</p><p><br></p><p>But we mustn't give up. There<em> are </em>moments of optimism in this darkness, there <em>are</em> solutions to some of these issues and there <em>are</em> incredible people around the world making a difference.&nbsp;And there is a plan to guide this action. In 2015, world leaders responded to these challenges by committing to 17 <strong>Global Goals</strong>. But what are these goals? How are they being achieved? And how can we get involved?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 'An Idiot's Guide to Saving the World', <strong>Gail Gallie</strong> and <strong>Loyiso Madinga</strong> will answer these questions and take you on a journey across the globe to meet the people on the frontline; those who are affected and those making a difference. We demystify the gloomy narrative and harness some optimism to leave you feeling empowered and armed with ideas and the ability to take action.</p>","author_name":"Radio Wolfgang"}