Greenpeace International’s SystemShift podcast returns for third season

Greenpeace International is launching the third season of the SystemShift podcast on 22nd January, in partnership with Crowd Network (Crowd), one of Europe’s fastest-growing independent podcast networks.

Produced by Manchester-based Crowd, SystemShift was created to expose diverse social and economic issues and their link to the climate crisis.

This season follows the success of the first and second, which focused on global financial systems and the idea of a wellbeing economy respectively. Season three will explore how to achieve an economy that works for people and the planet while exploring practical solutions to societal and environmental challenges that can drive systemic change. It will also spotlight success stories to inspire listeners to take action.

Using “Can change happen in our lifetime?” as this season’s leading question, co-hosts Carl Schlyter, Jocelyn Longdon, and Yewande Omotoso will explore topics including taxes, mental health, and AI across eight episodes.

While maintaining the first two seasons’ focus on making ideas, tools, and actions for enacting change accessible to all, season three will also spotlight different global perspectives. Its intersectional approach includes topics, hosts, and guests representing five continents. Listeners from around the world are encouraged to be active participants by sharing their thoughts online, creating a listener community.

Season three will take SystemShift to new heights. For the first time, video episodes of the podcast will be available on Greenpeace International’s YouTube channel, meaning listeners and viewers alike can access the show, including deaf and non-English-speaking people, thanks to the subtitles feature on the platform.

Crowd’s collaboration with Greenpeace International showcases the international capabilities of the agency. To date, the company has produced podcast episodes in 32 countries, based on its wraparound approach of incorporating audio, video, and social media content. Crowd also works with Greenpeace UK to produce its Oceans: Life Under Water podcast, which won the Bronze Climate award at the 2024 British Podcast Awards.

Yewande Omotoso, Story Advisor at Greenpeace International and SystemShift co-host, said: “We want to build momentum for the redistribution of wealth and power through SystemShift, using an intersectional approach to shine a light on the hope for social and climate justice. Podcasting is a powerful tool for engaging people around the world on climate action, and that’s why we are making this season more accessible than ever.”

Steve Jones, Content Director at Crowd Network, said: “Working with an international organisation like Greenpeace International has been incredibly rewarding, and we’ve worked hard to bring the team’s vital work to wider audiences with visual podcasts. We’re always pushing boundaries with our collaborators to find exciting ways to access and engage new audiences. Our multichannel content approach, combined with the inspiring discussions in each episode, will inspire SystemShift’s audiences to seek systemic change.”