Best EcoBusiness Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Former Verra veteran envisions an unshackled carbon market and a new endgame 35:59

15h ago35:59

35:59

Voluntary carbon markets have been in existence for over three decades, and the industry could well be set for future growth despite a recent bump in the road. But its potential to combat climate change may never be fully realised without a rethink of some key mechanisms, industry veteran David Antonioli believes.The founding chief executive of Ver…

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How to deal with climate anxiety: climate activist Clover Hogan 46:25

13h ago46:25

46:25

Eco-anxiety is a healthy psychological response, says 24-year-old activist Clover Hogan. The founder of nonprofit Force of Nature tells the Eco-Business Podcast how to respond to anxiety in a world that is “numb” to the climate crisis.Tune in as we discuss:The birth of a climate activistDoes the future look like a techno utopia or a dying planet? R…

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‘5 years ago, everyone wanted to be Elon Musk’: Where is climate tech in Southeast Asia now? 32:22

10d ago32:22

32:22

Which sectors are hottest for climate tech startups in Southeast Asia, and what are the challenges faced by entrepreneurs who want to tackle climate change and also make money?Tune in to the Eco-Business Podcast with Steve Melhuish as we discuss: Why PropertyGuru’s co-founder pivoted to climate techWhy bet on climate tech in Southeast Asia?What are…

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‘DIY until we die’? LGBTQ rights group on what Singapore's new leadership means for its movement 36:46

16d ago36:46

36:46

LGBTQ people have long had to chart their own paths in the face of discrimination on bread and butter issues, like housing and employment. Pink Dot campaigners Clement Tan and Rachel Yeo tell the Eco-Business Podcast their hopes amid a political leadership refresh.Tune in as we discuss:- Measuring the success of Pink Dot's past campaigns- Has the P…

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How COP28 transformed ESG reporting for ADX's listed companies 17:59

16d ago17:59

17:59

In this podcast, Eco-Business' Middle East correspondent Rachel Kelly interviews ADX's chief strategy and transformation officer Matthias Büchler to talk about sustainability as one of ADX's key growth pillars, and how COP28 helped shape the ESG investment narrative in the region.By Eco-Business

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'Businesses fear regulation on transition-washing': Environmental lawyer Joyce Melcar Tan 27:31

25d ago27:31

27:31

The new head of Japan and Southeast Asia for ClientEarth tells the Eco-Business Podcast how the law can be used to hold polluters to account in the world's biggest emitting region. She also says it's time the legal profession faced scrutiny for greenwashing.Tune in as we discuss:Why be a environmental lawyer? Tan's "Lightbulb" momentHow climate law…

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Authors of optimistic climate novel say don't write off oil industry solutions 31:44

2M ago31:44

31:44

Steve Willis and Genevieve Hilton, the authors of "climate optimism" novel Fairhaven, tell the Eco-Business Podcast: Why did you write this book?Why do we need an optimistic take on climate change?Does individual action matter?Refreezing the Arctic – far fetched idea?Criticism of fossil fuels executives writing a novel about climate solutionsBook c…

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‘Complex yet interconnected’: Xylem’s VP of Global Lifecycle Services on securing water in APAC 27:34

4M ago27:34

27:34

How can Asia Pacific secure water for future generations? The Eco-Business Podcast talks to the Vice President, Global Lifecycle Services, Emerging Markets, of water technology company Xylem, on why climate change will exacerbate existing water scarcity and quality issues in the regionBy Eco-Business

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The race to insure Southeast Asia against climate risk 36:31

5M ago36:31

36:31

Heat, storms, floods, fires – Asia is highly vulnerable to climate risk, but massively underinsured against it. This trend is putting the wallets and livelihoods of billions in jeopardy.Data by global insurer Munich Re last month showed that the region was once again poorly indemnified in 2023, with only 14 per cent of US$50 billion of damages reco…

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"Sustainability must be accessible": Arthaland's CSO on making green buildings a norm 17:28

9M ago17:28

17:28

Can sustainable real estate address the climate-induced problems plaguing the Philippine capital of Manila? The Eco-Business Podcast talks to the chief sustainability officer of Arthaland Oliver Chan about the growing sustainable real estate market in the Philippines and how the company strikes a careful balance between sustainability and affordabi…

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Scrutiny, Scope 3 and Asian realities: Petronas sustainability chief on climate action at COP28 30:43

9M ago30:43

30:43

A strong oil and gas presence is expected at the COP28 climate summit this month, after host United Arab Emirates said everyone needs to be at the table to find better solutions to stop global warming.But many remain sceptical of whether the industry can be earnest contributors to the climate agenda.Fossil fuels are the primary cause of global warm…

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Seeing through the haze – is palm oil still to blame? 31:07

9M ago31:07

31:07

Transboundary haze pollution is back with a vengeance in Southeast Asia. The Eco-Business Podcast talks to RSPO CEO Joseph D'Cruz about what the palm oil oil sector can do to put out the peatland fires that have burned annually for four decades.By Eco-Business

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“Never give in to fear”: Nobel peace prize nominee and Filipino IP leader Vicky Tauli Corpuz 26:29

9M ago26:29

26:29

In celebration of Indigenous People month in the Philippines, the former United Nations special rapporteur tells the Eco-Business Podcast about her lifelong work to empower communities in Asia’s most dangerous place for environmental defenders.By Eco-Business

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Philippine central bank exec Lyn Javier speaks about the lender's maiden sustainability report 15:21

11M ago15:21

15:21

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas assistant governor talks to the Eco-Business Podcast about the regulator’s maiden sustainability report that she says focuses not only on meeting international standards for green finance but features an empirical study of climate impacts on banks and the nation’s first taxonomy.…

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'The world is already 1.1°C warmer – a matter of life and death for Global South': Winston Chow 30:28

12M ago30:28

30:28

Joining the Eco-Business Podcast to talk about climate adaptation is Professor Winston Chow, who was recently appointed co-chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's working group on impacts, adaptation and vulnerability.Tune in as we talk about:What does climate adaptation really mean?The road ahead for climate-vulnerable countriesHo…

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Looking past the label: the nutritionists’ guide to plant-based milk 31:34

1y ago31:34

31:34

Plant-based milks have grown in popularity in recent years, driven by a combination of health, environmental and practical concerns. Nutritionists on the Eco-Business podcast, produced in association with taste and nutrition firm Kerry, weigh the pros and cons of non-dairy milk for consumers.By Eco-Business

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'We want to believe in the lie': Greenwashing in Asia 34:32

1y ago34:32

34:32

Joining the Eco-Business Podcast is Kim Schumacher, associate professor at the University of Kyushu, who coined the term "competence greenwashing". Tune in as we talk about:Asia is starting to crack down on greenwashingTackling greenwashing will start in financeIntentional or unintentional greenwashing?Is there a cultural element to calling out gre…

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Gender, energy, and the Southeast Asia struggle 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

33:53

There is a growing awareness that the benefits and burden of the energy transition must be equally shared between men and women. In Southeast Asia, with its long-held traditional gender roles and energy inequality, the process is easier said than done.Big energy developments are on the horizon in the region. Renewables and biofuels are starting to …

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Competency greenwashing: Are questionable ESG credentials putting climate goals at risk? 25:15

1+ y ago25:15

25:15

Joining the Eco-Business podcast to discuss the issue of competency greenwashing are Darian McBain, the former chief sustainability officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Thai Union, and Paddy Balfour, the executive director, Asia, of Acre, a specialist sustainability recruitment firm. Tune in as we talk about:Why competency greenwash i…

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'Our own narratives told': Through the lenses of young Orang Asli women filmmakers 30:15

1+ y ago30:15

30:15

The stories of Malaysia’s indigenous tribes are now being captured through the fresh lenses of young female filmmakers. In this bilingual podcast recorded in English and Bahasa Melayu, they tell Eco-Business why they've picked up the camera.By Eco-Business

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‘Carrots, sticks, and hugs’: Scrutinising Indonesia’s US$20 billion just transition challenge 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

35:44

Earlier this month, Indonesia started its detailed planning into closing more coal plants and scaling up renewable energy capacity, with the launch of the secretariat for its Just Energy Transition Partnership, or JET-P, the landmark tie-up with wealthy countries and large private investors.The stakes are high. If done well, the US$20 billion of lo…

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Mosquitoes, sun dimming, and the lives at stake 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

25:01

Solar geo-engineering, the process of spraying aerosols in the sky to block the sun’s light and heat, may seem far-flung, but some scientists believe we could need the technology sooner than expected. And sooner than we are prepared for it.Recently, non-profits The Degrees Initiative and The World Academy of Sciences awarded US$900,000 in grants to…

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Dimsum from microbes, anyone?: How alternative proteins are cheaper, tastier and going local 31:23

1+ y ago31:23

31:23

This podcast, produced in association with Kerry Group, explores the latest trends in alternative protein innovation and the drivers of the R&D effort amid slowing sales and a lacklustre economy.The guests are:- Mindy Leveille, senior global marketing manager at Kerry- Jennifer Morton, corporate engagement specialist at Good Food Institute APACTune…

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Selling the taste of sustainability 28:31

2y ago28:31

28:31

In this podcast, Eco-Business explores what it takes to get people to shift to sustainable diets.The guests are:- Daniel Campion, sustainable nutrition lead for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at Kerry Group- Dr Brent Loken, global food lead scientist at WWFThe podcast was hosted by Eco-Business correspondent Liang Lei, and produced in associa…

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The Limits To Growth, 50 years later 29:00

2y ago29:00

29:00

"Earth For All" is an update to the landmark 1972 book that warned of our unsustainable growth. Jørgen Randers, author who worked on both titles, tells Eco-Business what is at stake if we don't fix our broken economic system.The podcast was hosted by Eco-Business correspondent Liang Lei.Tune in as we discuss:- Why social inequality is so dangerous …

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Former Verra veteran envisions an unshackled carbon market and a new endgame 35:59

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How to deal with climate anxiety: climate activist Clover Hogan 46:25

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‘5 years ago, everyone wanted to be Elon Musk’: Where is climate tech in Southeast Asia now? 32:22

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‘DIY until we die’? LGBTQ rights group on what Singapore's new leadership means for its movement 36:46

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How COP28 transformed ESG reporting for ADX's listed companies 17:59

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'Businesses fear regulation on transition-washing': Environmental lawyer Joyce Melcar Tan 27:31

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Authors of optimistic climate novel say don't write off oil industry solutions 31:44

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‘Complex yet interconnected’: Xylem’s VP of Global Lifecycle Services on securing water in APAC 27:34

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The race to insure Southeast Asia against climate risk 36:31

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"Sustainability must be accessible": Arthaland's CSO on making green buildings a norm 17:28

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Scrutiny, Scope 3 and Asian realities: Petronas sustainability chief on climate action at COP28 30:43

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Seeing through the haze – is palm oil still to blame? 31:07

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“Never give in to fear”: Nobel peace prize nominee and Filipino IP leader Vicky Tauli Corpuz 26:29

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Philippine central bank exec Lyn Javier speaks about the lender's maiden sustainability report 15:21

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'The world is already 1.1°C warmer – a matter of life and death for Global South': Winston Chow 30:28

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Looking past the label: the nutritionists’ guide to plant-based milk 31:34

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'We want to believe in the lie': Greenwashing in Asia 34:32

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Gender, energy, and the Southeast Asia struggle 33:53

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Competency greenwashing: Are questionable ESG credentials putting climate goals at risk? 25:15

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'Our own narratives told': Through the lenses of young Orang Asli women filmmakers 30:15

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‘Carrots, sticks, and hugs’: Scrutinising Indonesia’s US$20 billion just transition challenge 35:44

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Mosquitoes, sun dimming, and the lives at stake 25:01

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Dimsum from microbes, anyone?: How alternative proteins are cheaper, tastier and going local 31:23

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Selling the taste of sustainability 28:31

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The Limits To Growth, 50 years later 29:00

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