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The Climate Question

Jordan Dunbar, Graihagh Jackson

Booking Overview

A climate-focused interview program examining the causes, impacts, and solutions to climate change, typically featuring researchers, policy specialists, journalists, and senior environmental leaders. Agencies could credibly pitch climate scientists, renewable-energy experts, adaptation specialists, conservation leaders, and regional analysts with strong subject expertise; booking is likely high difficulty because the show is produced by the BBC World Service and consistently features established experts and prominent institutional figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 320

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast.support@bbc.co.uk

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Host

Jordan Dunbar - BBC journalist and presenter covering climate change, environmental issues, and global climate solutions.

Graihagh Jackson - BBC journalist and presenter specializing in climate change, energy, and environmental reporting.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Climate scientists, energy and water specialists, environmental researchers, regional climate journalists, authors, and senior leaders at established environmental or policy organizations.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership at major environmental, research, or policy institutions, Published books or substantial research on climate, energy, or environmental subjects, Recognized expertise in climate adaptation, conservation, or regional climate impacts

Recent Guest Discussions

Zeeshan Ashfaq - Solar Power Growth And Reduced Fossil-fuel Dependence In Pakistan

Jhesset Enano - Solar Power Growth And Energy Transition In The Philippines

Dan Wang - China's Engineering-led Approach To Infrastructure, Energy, And Climate Change

Pasang Yangjee Sherpa - Climate Change Impacts On Indigenous Communities And Mountain Populations In Nepal

Tenzing Chogyal Sherpa - Melting Glaciers, Flash Floods, And Climate Adaptation In Nepal

Recent Topics

Environment, Climate Change, Climate Adaptation, Renewable Energy, Conservation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Climate Question
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How could climate change affect my health?

October 25, 2026

Climate change is having major health impacts around the world - which are only expected to increase as our planet gets warmer. These impacts range from heat stroke to the spread of tropical diseases, from hospitals losing power during extreme weather to the effect on our mental health. In a show first broadcast in 2025, Graihagh Jackson talks to two doctors from Malaysia and Egypt about the challenges the medical sector faces, as well as possible solutions and how healthcare must also addres...

Mining: Can we learn lessons from the past?

October 18, 2026

Lithium and copper are at the heart of the green energy transition, but what's the environmental cost of extraction? From the lithium mines of Salar de Atacama in Chile to the historic copper mines of Butte Montana, author James Crawford has visited the extraordinary landscapes and mining operations powering the renewable energy transition. Graihagh and Jordan chat to James Crawford about his new book Vanishing Earth, and the legacy of mining repair and restoration. Can we learn from the pas...

Are we ready for a super El Niño?

October 11, 2026

When a powerful El Niño strikes, it can devastate harvests, flood communities and kill thousands of people. Scientists have been warning for months that this one could become the strongest on record. The question is: are we ready? In this episode of The Climate Question, hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar find out how communities in Kenya and Peru are preparing for a potentially historic El Niño. They speak to BBC Nairobi Correspondent Thomas Mukhwana and Miguel Aristegui from the inter...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Climate Question
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How do I get in touch with The Climate Question?

The Climate Question is hosted by Jordan Dunbar and Graihagh Jackson. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Climate Question?

The publicly listed email for The Climate Question: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does The Climate Question have?

Podseeker estimates The Climate Question reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Climate Question?

The Climate Question typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Climate scientists, energy and water specialists, environmental researchers, regional climate journalists, authors, and senior leaders at established environmental or policy organizations. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership at major environmental, research, or policy institutions; Published books or substantial research on climate, energy, or environmental subjects; Recognized expertise in climate adaptation, conservation, or regional climate impacts. Recent guests include Zeeshan Ashfaq, Jhesset Enano, and Dan Wang.

How hard is it to get booked on The Climate Question?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Climate Question cover?

Recent episodes cover Environment, Climate Change, Climate Adaptation, Renewable Energy, and Conservation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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