Mark Turner (UK) was a senior communications consultant for the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G).
Turner has seen the world of international affairs from many sides, as a foreign correspondent, NGO activist, aid worker, and speechwriter.
He was the Financial Times' Africa correspondent, and later UN correspondent, with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. After leaving newspapers he moved into public interest communications, including with the advocacy group Avaaz.org, IOM (after the Haiti earthquake), IRENA (renewable energy), UNHCR (refugees), and OCHA, as speechwriter for Valerie Amos, the UN's humanitarian aid chief. He lives in the Surrey hills of southern England, and loves games and long walks on the heath.
Featured Work
DEC 18, 2023 • Podcast
C2GTalk: Why is it important to uphold ethics in the research on solar radiation modification? with Gabriela Ramos
More research is needed to explore all aspects of solar radiation modification, including the technology and its impact on society, say UNESCO's Gabriela Ramos.
DEC 4, 2023 • Podcast
C2GTalk: How should the world govern new approaches to tackle climate change? with Andy Reisinger
The world is due to exceed 1.5°C warming, and countries will face more extreme consequences in the near-term, warns Andy Reisinger in a C2GTalk.
NOV 6, 2023 • Podcast
C2GTalk: Should Global South scientists engage in solar radiation modification research? with Inés Camilloni
It's important for Global South scientists from the Global South to be engaged in research and discussions around SRM because its potential impacts would affect ...
OCT 9, 2023 • Podcast
C2GTalk: How can young people take part in solar radiation modification governance? with Clara Botto
Young people need to learn more about solar radiation modification, and provide their inputs to governments, think tanks, and policymakers, says Brazilian climate activist Clara ...
AUG 28, 2023 • Podcast
C2GTalk: How can young people in the Global South engage in the governance of solar radiation modification? with Nii Noi Omaboe
It is essential for young people in the Global South to become more involved in international climate discussions, says Ghanaian climate activist Nii Noi Omaboe.
JUL 31, 2023 • Podcast
C2GTalk: How can Global South civil society be engaged in deliberations about solar radiation modification? with Shuchi Talati
Consultation and engagement with civil society in the Global South is essential for inclusive SRM governance, says Dr. Shuchi Talati in this "C2GTalk."
JUL 17, 2023 • Podcast
C2GTalk: What can small islands bring to tackling the climate crisis? with Ronny Jumeau
Small island nations, like the Seychelles, face devastating impacts from climate change. Ronny Jumeau outlines the expertise these nations bring to tackling the climate crisis.
JUN 12, 2023 • Podcast
C2GTalk: How can solar radiation modification governance account for different political and ethical perspectives? with Maarten van Aalst
Solar radiation modification may one day be needed to reduce climate risks, but great uncertainties remain, and more research and inclusive governance is needed to ...
MAY 31, 2023 • Podcast
C2GTalk: How can the world put justice at the heart of governing climate-altering technologies? with Kumi Naidoo
Governing climate-altering technologies fairly will be very challenging, says Kumi Naidoo. Nonetheless, it will be crucial to put justice at the heart of these considerations.
MAY 15, 2023 • Podcast
C2GTalk: Should the Caribbean region be involved in solar radiation modification research? with Michael Taylor
Caribbean countries have led the global push to limit warming to 1.5°C because the impacts of going above that would be so severe for their ...