Common Ground with Nimco Ali

6. Zac Goldsmith

Nimco speaks to Environment Minister Lord Goldsmith as they discuss the important need for action when it comes to tackling climate change. 
In this episode they look ahead to what's needed to be achieved at COP 26 and why Zac became show passionate about nature.

They also go on to discuss why he wanted to become a politician and the challenges he has faced in his career, as he recalls the first time he started canvassing for support.

Nimco Ali is a leading campaigner, activist and writer, as well as an independent government advisor on tackling violence against women and girls. 

Each week Nimco will speak to commentators, celebrities and politicians as they aim to find common ground on the issues that matter to them both.

Nimco is also CEO and founder of The Five Foundation, the global partnership to end female genital mutilation (FGM). In 2010, she co-founded Daughters of Eve, a non-profit organisation which works to protect girls and young women who are at risk from FGM.

Follow Nimco on Twitter: @NimkoAli