Best Mombasa Podcasts (2024)

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107 | Francis Bacon and the Prehistory of Climate Finance. Second in an intermittent series on the Untold Story of the Voluntary Carbon Market 32:07

1d ago32:07

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Support Bionic Planet: https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet Books referenced in this episode: "The Discovery of Global Warming" by Spencer Weart (Hypertext version): https://history.aip.org/climate/index.htm "Lavoisier in the Year One" by Madison Smartt Bell: https://wwnorton.com/books/Lavoisier-in-the-Year-One/ "The Life and Letters of Joseph Blac…

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CGD Podcast: Paraguay’s Sustainable Growth Strategy with Carlos Fernández Valdovinos 36:35

3h ago36:35

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CGD’s Liliana Rojas Suarez speaks with Paraguay’s Minister of Finance Carlos Fernández Valdovinos about the keys to the country’s growth, including the impact of recent reforms, aligning development policy with climate goals, and diversifying the economy.

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106 | Steve Discusses the "Tribes of the Climate Realm" on the Smarter Markets Podcast 48:33

9d ago48:33

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This episoed of Bionic Planet is technically an episode of Andrew Greely’s podcast, Smarter Markets, where I appeared as a guest to discuss my new vertical "The Tribes of the Climate Realm." It’s not a series but a vertical, where episodes will drop intermittently over the remainder of the year and probably for years to come. If you're sharing or r…

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CGD Podcast: Development Leadership with Siti Nugraha Mauludiah and Bård Vegar Solhjell 33:56

29d ago33:56

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The co-hosts of the 2024 Development Leaders Conference—CGD's Mikaela Gavas, Siti Nugraha Mauludiah from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Indonesia, and Norad's Bård Vegar Solhjell—share their takeaways from the event, including the diverse experiences of traditional and emerging donors, the challenges of bridging gaps between sectors and priorit…

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105 | The Role of Carbon Credits in Conservation: A Case Study from Guatemala 39:29

18d ago39:29

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In this episode of Bionic Planet, we delve into the inspiring journey of Marco Cerezo, the director of Fundaeco, a conservation NGO based in Guatemala. Marco shares his lifelong dedication to nature conservation, sustainable community development, and the fight against climate change. He recounts his early experiences studying development economics…

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104 | Transition Finance: How Carbon Markets REALLY Work, with David Antonioli 55:52

30d ago55:52

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In episode 104 of Bionic Planet, I delve into the intricacies of carbon finance with my guest, David Antonioli. We explore the concept of transformational finance, where carbon payments are used to catalyze sustainable practices that can eventually stand on their own. We discuss the limitations of the current additionality tool, which focuses on in…

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Lagos to Mombasa: How Does Climate Change Impact Migration? 29:28

1M ago29:28

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Gyude speaks with Dr. Stephen Adaawen of the University of Groningen about the different types of human mobility and their complexities, the disproportionate impact of climate change on unplanned settlements, and the unique burdens of climate-related migration on African women and children.

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103 | Jen Jenkins on Purists, Pragmatists, and Science-Based Targets 40:37

1M ago40:37

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In Episode 103 of Bionic Planet, titled "Purists, Pragmatists, and the Science-Based Targets Initiative," we delve into the complex world of emission reduction targets and the challenges companies face to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The episode explores the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI), a program designed to assist companies in set…

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Pandemic Proof: Boosting the US Role in Global Health Security 32:07

2M ago32:07

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Dr. Stephanie Psaki, US Global Health Security Coordinator, joins host Javier Guzman to discuss the changes made across the US government since the pandemic, her priorities as Coordinator, and US ambitions for the pandemic agreement negotiations in the run-up to the World Health Assembly later this month.…

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102 | Understanding Science and Communicating Uncertainty in Climate Solutions, with Gil Pontius (AKA, Dr Stardust) 1:31:25

2M ago1:31:25

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Robert Gilmore Pontius, Jr., a geography professor at Clark University specializing in geographic information science. Dr. Pontius shared his expertise in computer simulation models of deforestation and the impact of land change on humans. Dr. Pontius discussed his journey into the field of geogra…

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101 | Interface, Inc May Have Outgrown Offsets, but Most Have Not 43:31

2M ago43:31

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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet Two weeks ago, climate pioneer Interface Inc announced they would become carbon-negative across all their operations by 2040, enabling them to move beyond the use of carbon credits. Some people heralded this as a sign that the days of offsetting emissions are over, but that’s not exactly true –…

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CGD Podcast: Why the EU Elections Matter with Charles Goerens, Udo Bullmann, and Emily Wigens 38:46

3M ago38:46

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On this episode of the CGD Podcast, Anita Käppeli speaks with several guests with close ties to the European Parliament who can offer insight on what June's elections will bring for development policy.

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100 | The Untold Story of the Voluntary Carbon Market 44:47

2M ago44:47

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Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet In Episode 100 of Bionic Planet, part of the Tribes of the Climate Realm vertical, we delve into the origins of the voluntary carbon market -- a story that has never been told before. Today's show is the first of many offering a truer, completer, and more accurate glimpse into the origins of t…

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99 | Mombasa’s Big Ship: Reviving Urban Mangroves by Raising Communities 42:32

3M ago42:32

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Support Bionic Planet at patreon.com/bionicplanet In Episode 99 of Bionic Planet, recorded in Mombasa, Kenya, the focus is on the efforts to revive the coastal mangrove forests that protect the seaside city and support its fishing sector. The episode features guests from the community-based organization, Big Ship, who have been working on mangrove …

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098 | The Case of the Tangled Titles: Unraveling the Legal Complexities of Land Ownership in the Amazon 49:50

3M ago49:50

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Today we’re going to try and help you understand one of the most vexing components of the climate challenge — namely, the overlapping, interlinking, and contradictory land titles that determine control of so many tropical forests — in this case, the Amazon, the lungs of the planet. With no clarity over control and no realistic way of enforcing it, …

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97 | The Mosaic, the Minefield, and a Manifesto 22:23

4M ago22:23

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Photo courtesey of HH58 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=70303656 This episode of Bionic Planet is entitled "The Mosaic, the Minefield, and a Manifesto." The "Mosaic" reminds us that there is no single solution to the climate challenge. Instead, we have a mosaic of interlocking solutions that fit together li…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - The Complete Series 1:21:48

3M ago1:21:48

1:21:48

Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 1 - Marrakech Episode 2 - Svalbard Episode 3 - The Cook Islands Episode 4 - Great Yarmouth Episode 5 - Constantinople Episode 6 - The Loire Valley Episode 7 - Nova Sc…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - The Complete Series 1:21:48

3M ago1:21:48

1:21:48

Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 1 - Marrakech Episode 2 - Svalbard Episode 3 - The Cook Islands Episode 4 - Great Yarmouth Episode 5 - Constantinople Episode 6 - The Loire Valley Episode 7 - Nova Sc…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 12 - London 8:08

4M ago8:08

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 12-London Where Tom contemplates what to do with his life. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 12 - London 8:08

4M ago8:08

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 12-London Where Tom contemplates what to do with his life. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 11 - Mombasa 7:56

4M ago7:56

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 11-Mombasa Where Tom recalls his very first trip on the HMS Crumpet. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in th…

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Pandemic Proof: Expanding Africa CDC’s Role in Preparedness 29:53

4M ago29:53

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Host Javier Guzman launches Season 2 with reflections on global progress on preparedness since the pandemic, then speaks with H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya of Africa CDC about how Africa CDC is translating lessons from COVID-19 into stronger, more resilient systems.

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 11 - Mombasa 7:56

4M ago7:56

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 11-Mombasa Where Tom recalls his very first trip on the HMS Crumpet. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in th…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 10 - Santa Fe 6:46

4M ago6:46

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 10-Santa Fe Where Tom takes a bus from Chicago down Route 66. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merch…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 10 - Santa Fe 6:46

4M ago6:46

6:46

Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 10-Santa Fe Where Tom takes a bus from Chicago down Route 66. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merch…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 9 - Tierra Del Fuego 6:30

4M ago6:30

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 9-Tierra Del fuego Where Tom is pierced by love's arrow at the bottom of the world. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales fro…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 9 - Tierra Del Fuego 6:30

4M ago6:30

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 9-Tierra Del fuego Where Tom is pierced by love's arrow at the bottom of the world. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales fro…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 8 - Amsterdam 6:46

4M ago6:46

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 8-Amsterdam Where Tom finds inadvertently finds himself on a river cruise down the Rhine . "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with ta…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 8 - Amsterdam 6:46

4M ago6:46

6:46

Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 8-Amsterdam Where Tom finds inadvertently finds himself on a river cruise down the Rhine . "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with ta…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 7 - Nova Scotia 6:51

4M ago6:51

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 7-Nova Scotia Where Tom longs to be something other than a sailor loading and unloading cargo. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you wit…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 7 - Nova Scotia 6:51

4M ago6:51

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 7-Nova Scotia Where Tom longs to be something other than a sailor loading and unloading cargo. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you wit…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 6 - The Loire Valley 6:53

4M ago6:53

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 6-The Loire Valley Where Tom spends a summer in the idyllic French countryside. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 6 - The Loire Valley 6:53

4M ago6:53

6:53

Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 6-The Loire Valley Where Tom spends a summer in the idyllic French countryside. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 5 - Constantinople 6:34

4M ago6:34

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 5-Constantipnople Where Tom's is in pursuit of his clothes on a camel named Rhonda. "Greetings landlubbers, it's Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 5 - Constantinople 6:34

4M ago6:34

6:34

Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 5-Constantipnople Where Tom's is in pursuit of his clothes on a camel named Rhonda. "Greetings landlubbers, it's Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 4 - Great Yarmouth 6:58

4M ago6:58

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 4-Great Yarmouth Where Tom and his shipmates seek excitement while on shore leave. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from…

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CGD Podcast: Unlocking Private Investment in Africa with Nick O’Donohoe and Frank Aswani 39:45

4M ago39:45

39:45

CGD's Gyude Moore speaks with Nick O’Donohoe from British International Investment and Frank Aswani from the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance about balancing local and international focus, the impact of a "funding winter," and how the public and private sectors can fill the financing gap for budding entrepreneurs across Africa.…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 4 - Great Yarmouth 6:58

4M ago6:58

6:58

Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 4-Great Yarmouth Where Tom and his shipmates seek excitement while on shore leave. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 3 - The Cook Islands 6:33

4M ago6:33

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 3-The Cook Islands Where Tom comprehends that's what's inside you is what's important. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales …

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 3 - The Cook Islands 6:33

4M ago6:33

6:33

Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 3-The Cook Islands Where Tom comprehends that's what's inside you is what's important. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales …

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 2 - Svalbard 6:15

4M ago6:15

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 2-Svalbard Where Tom's progress in his canoe runs anything but smoothly. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time i…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 2 - Svalbard 6:15

4M ago6:15

6:15

Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 2-Svalbard Where Tom's progress in his canoe runs anything but smoothly. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time i…

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 1 - Marrakech 5:44

4M ago5:44

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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 1-Marrakech Where Tom learns the art of haggling amid the bustling markets of Marrakech. "Greetings landlubbers, Tom Bobbajobski here regaling you with tales from my …

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The Extraordinary Globe of Tom Bobbajobski - Episode 1 - Marrakech 5:44

4M ago5:44

5:44

Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 1-Marrakech Where Tom learns the art of haggling amid the bustling markets of Marrakech. "Greetings landlubbers, Tom Bobbajobski here regaling you with tales from my …

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096: Encore Presentation: Tim Mohin on Overcoming Information Asymmetry in the ESG Movement 54:07

5M ago54:07

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Tim Mohin wrote “Changing Business from the Inside Out: A Tree-Hugger’s Guide to Working in Corporations” back in 2012, after three decades in sustainability — first in government, with the US Environmental Protection Agency, and then at companies like Intel, where he served as director of sustainable development. He went on to head the Global Repo…

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Lagos to Mombasa: How Does Climate Impact Conflict? 28:49

5M ago28:49

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Is there a relationship between climate change and conflict? Gyude speaks to Dr. Edward (Ted) Miguel of University of California Berkley about the impact of rising temperatures, extreme droughts, and floods on competition for resources, and how governments can respond to climate change’s compounding impact in fragile regions.…

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95 | "Co" Benefits Vs "Core Benefits:" Geoff Mwangi And His Theory Of Change 1:03:05

6M ago1:03:05

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Remembering the Surui Forest Carbon Project, which was the first indigenous-led REDD project, plus: A conversation with Geoffry Mwangi Wambungu, Chief Research Scientist at the Kasigau REDD Project in Kenya. He explains what social scientists mean by “theory of change,” and tells us why he believes the term “co-benefits” is a misnomer in natural cl…

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94 | Zimbabwe's Cannabis Queen, Zorodzai Maroveke, AKA "Dr Zoey" 23:59

7M ago23:59

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Dr. Zorodzai Maroveke -- AKA "Dr. Zoey" -- heads the Zimbabwe Industrial Hemp Trust, which is promoting the uptake of industrial hemp as a climate smart alternative to wood, cotton, and plastic. Hemp, she explains, replenishes faster than wood, uses far less water than cotton, and has almost no waste. Its ecological benefits are clear, and she hope…

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93 | Zimbabwe's Green Cheetahs, with Chiyedza Heri of the Ubuntu Alliance 26:05

7M ago26:05

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Zimbabwean entrepreneur Chiyedza Heri runs the Ubuntu Alliance, a company that's helping farmers leverage carbon finance to shift to more sustainable forms of agriculture. She's one of more than a dozen young Africans I met at year-end climate talks in Dubai (COP 28) -- a new breed of entrepreneur that the late Ghanian economist George Ayittey call…

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CGD Podcast: Supporting Women Economists in Latin America with Ana María Ibáñez 24:44

8M ago24:44

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CGD's Eeshani Kandpal speaks with the Interamerican Development Bank's Ana María Ibáñez about her recent report on women economists in Latin America, the reflection of cultural norms in education and the workplace, and the importance of role models and mentors in shaping expectations.

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