Discipline of Hope & Environmental Justice with Jocelyn Longdon

In this episode Jayda and Jocelyn explore the intricate intersections of climate science, social justice, and technology, with Jocelyn offering really interesting perspectives on finding hope for the climate. Joycelyn shares her journey from an unconventional background in astrophysics and journalism to her groundbreaking work in conservation technology. Delving into her platform, Climate in Colour, and her PhD research in bioacoustics, Joycelyn discusses the importance of centring indigenous knowledge and addressing environmental racism. She also unpacks how our perceptions of success are deeply impacted by colonialism and the need to shift towards more inclusive, just frameworks. This episode tackles the nuanced concept of hope within the climate movement, emphasising that hope is a discipline involving stamina and long-term commitment rather than immediate wins. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that offers new perspectives on building a just and hopeful future through community and innovation.

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Joycelyn is an award-winning environmental justice technologist, communicator, and PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge. She researches conservation tech with forest communities in Ghana, using bioacoustics—like Shazam for nature.

She founded Climate in Colour, an inclusive climate education platform, and has worked with the UN, Channel 4, and the Wellcome Collection. A TEDx speaker, she won the 2022 Emerging Designer Medal at the London Design Festival, was featured in British Vogue’s ‘Forces for Change’ issue, and named a 2024 Climate Creator to Watch. Her debut book, Natural Connection, What Indigenous Wisdom and Marginalised People Teach Us About Environmental Action, was published in April 2025.

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