SciDev.Net podcasts look at key global development issues and the ways in which science can have a positive impact on equitable and sustainable development and poverty reduction.
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Co-hosted by Aecon’s sustainability leaders, Road to Net-Zero explores Aecon's journey toward achieving carbon neutrality and their leadership in embracing sustainable construction practices.
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Welcome to "Once upon an island - Green tourism", the podcast that highlights ecotourism on small islands. They fascinate us with their promise of peace and freedom, but did you know that small islands are pioneer territories for a more sustainable development? Each week, the podcast gives a voice to islanders, in particular women, to develop a tourism that respects the environment. They live off the British, Greek, Tunisian coasts, or off the French, Croatian and Norwegian coasts. They shar ...
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Could the infinitely recyclable material aluminum be used to power generators or machinery? Join Prabh K. Banga and guest host Lauren O’Malley on the Road to Net Zero sustainability podcast as they speak to Rob Alexander, Founder and CEO of AlumaPower, the Canadian company who are redefining power generation.…
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The year may be coming to an end - but the Road to Net Zero podcast goes on! Tune in to this bonus episode, with Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga, as they look back at Aecon’s milestones of 2024, and what’s to come in 2025.By Aecon
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Serge Armel Njidjou : C'est quoi une innvoation ?
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2:18Serge Armel Njidjou, concepteur d'une couveuse néonatale connectée, décrit ce qu'est, à ses yeux, une innovation.By SciDev.Net
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Dodzi Kossi : Comment aider les innovations africaines à connaître du succès.
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2:16Dodzi Kossi, directeur de la recherche scientifique et technique au ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche du Togo, énumère quelques pistes.By SciDev.Net
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Dodzi Kossi : Pourquoi les innovations africaines ne sont pas assez sollicitées en Afrique
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2:27Dodzi Kossi, le directeur de la recherche scientifique et technique au ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche du Togo tente d'expliquer les difficultés des innovations africaines sur le marché.By SciDev.Net
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Did you know that there are government incentive programs for businesses that reduce their fuel consumption and the greenhouse gas emissions of their fleet vehicles? On this month’s episode of Road to Net Zero, Adam Borgatti and guest host Lauren O’Malley speak to Kulan Kahadugoda and Kevin Wu, the founders of the Green Freight Assessments to learn…
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Episode 23: Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability
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17:03Have you ever wondered how the rise of Artificial Intelligence could impact sustainability in the construction industry? Our Road to Net Zero hosts, Adam and Prabh invited Aecon’s very own Adam Templeton, Senior Vice President, Information Services to discuss how this emerging technology could be deployed in the construction industry so companies c…
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What better way to celebrate Circular Economy Month, than with a new episode of Road to Net Zero? Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga speak to Peter Rupp, Head of Corporate Sustainability at Hilti Group about how they are minimizing waste in the construction sector and pioneering sustainable construction methods.…
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Episode 21: Keeping it hot & cool with Enwave’s District Energy Systems
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21:50Tune into the latest episode of the Road to Net-Zero as our hosts dive into Aecon's latest collaboration with Enwave! Learn more about the innovative projects powering Toronto's energy future and The Well's geothermal energy exchange system that's shaping a more sustainable downtown core.By Aecon
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Tune into the latest episode of the Road to Net-Zero podcast as our hosts explore the impact of sustainable fuels on reducing emissions featuring Lauren Foulkes, Senior Director of Sustainability at 4Refuel. Learn more about the innovative, turn-key strategies for businesses aiming to lower their carbon footprint and achieve environmental goals and…
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Episode 19: Reinventing Concrete: The Power of Carbon Upcycling
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21:58Cement and concrete are the source of 8% of global CO2 emissions and growing. Tune into the latest episode of Road to Net-Zero, where we speak with Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling, about the process, benefits and future potential of carbon upcycled concrete and discover how it's revolutionizing the construction industry.…
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Episode 18: Driving the Future: Low-carbon and net-zero vehicles in North America
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25:25From pick-up trucks to cargo vans, more and more automobile manufacturers are producing viable options for vehicles in the construction industry. In this episode we speak with Flavio Volpe, an internationally recognized champion of Canada's automotive industry, about the future of low-carbon and net-zero vehicles in North America.…
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Épisode 17 - Rapport sur le développement durable 2023
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23:51Un bonus français épisode de notre balado #Verslacarboneutralite est ici! Nos animateurs, Clement Boisselier and Josiane Laflamme-Charetter, discutent du rôle d’Aecon dans la progression de la transition énergétique et de notre engagement envers le développement durable dans la foulée de la publication de notre Rapport sur le développement durable …
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Dr Idi Saïdou : Les Facteurs D'augmentation Des Césariennes En Afrique
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3:33Idi Saïdou, épidémiologiste au ministère de la Santé publique du NigerBy SciDev.Net
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Pr Amadou Bocoum : Les Décès Suite Aux Césariennes Au Mali
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1:05Amadou Bocoum, secrétaire général adjoint de la Société malienne de gynécologie-obstétrique.By SciDev.Net
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Pr Amadou Bocoum : Etat Des Lieux Et Circonstances De La Césarienne Au Mali
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2:17Pr Amadou Bocoum, secrétaire général adjoint de la Société malienne de gynécologie-obstétrique.By SciDev.Net
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Tune in as our hosts, Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga discuss Aecon's role in Advancing the Energy Transition, and our commitment to sustainability with the release of our 2023 Sustainability Report. Plus, listen to guests who disccuss intiatives from across Aecon.By Aecon
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Dans cette édition bilingue de notre émission balado sur le développement durable Vers la carboneutralité, nos animateurs Clément Boisselier et Fabiola Tassy, avec le professeur Ahmed Soliman du département de génie du bâtiment, civil et environnemental à l’École de génie d’informatique Gina-Cody de l'Université Concordia. Ils discutent de la dure …
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In this bilingual edition of our Road to Net Zero, our podcast guest hosts Clément Boisselier and Fabiola Tassy, speak to Professor Ahmed Soliman from the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University’s Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, discussing the hard truth about cement, it’s impact on …
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Episode 15: Hydrogen Powered Construction Equipment
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13:43We’ve heard a lot about electrically powered construction equipment but what about hydrogen powered? Engineers at JCB developed the first hydrogen motor in the construction industry. We chat with Chris Giorgianni, Vice President, Product with JBC about their innovations in hydrogen powered construction equipment and how this technology will support…
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Our Sustainability leaders, Adam and Prabh, speak with guest Thomas Mueller from the Canada Green Building Council to discuss how the decisions made at COP28 in Dubai may have an impact on the construction industry.By Aecon
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The year may be coming to an end - but the Road to Net Zero podcast goes on! Check out this special edition of our sustainability podcast as we look back at the episodes covered in 2023 and what’s to come in 2024.By Aecon
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Episode 13: Reporting on Sustainability - the role of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board
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17:52We chat with Charles-Antoine St-Jean, Chair of the newly formed Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) and discuss the launch of the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) sustainability disclosure standards. Listen in to learn about how they are expected to be implemented in Canada, the role of the Canadian Sustainability …
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Our latest episode discusses how battery storage can help meet demand spikes, the importance of supporting wide-scale deployment of renewable energy sources, and how it supports our clean energy goals. This episode features Justin Rangooni, Executive Director of Energy Storage Canada.By Aecon
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Listen to our hosts and guest, Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions at Skills Ontario, discuss the different experiences women have had while working in the trades. Tune in to learn more about how companies can support women in the field & moreBy Aecon
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Episode 10: Aecon's use of BIM & Envision framework
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12:23Listen in as we learn about how Aecon uses Building Information Modeling (BIM) to facilitate the implementation of the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework on our projects with Clement Boisselier, Sustainability and Environment Specialist and Yousif Jabak, IDD Manager.By Aecon
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Épisode 10: Utilisation par Aecon de BIM et du cadre Envision
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11:47Écoutez cet épisode au cours duquel Clément Boisselier, spécialiste, Développement durable et Environnement et Yousif Jabak, gestionnaire, Livraison numérique intégrée nous expliquent comment Aecon utilise la modélisation des données du bâtiment (BIM) afin de favoriser la mise en œuvre du cadre Envision pour la construction durable de nos projets.…
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Episode 9: The energy transition - Small Modular Reactors and more
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25:52Listen in as hosts Adam and Prabh speak with our own Greg Thede, VP of Nuclear Strategy and Business Services, about Small Modular Reactors and our work on the Darlington New Nuclear ProjectBy Aecon
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Episode 8: Hydrogen applications across sectors
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29:04We chat with Bob Oliver from Change Energy Services about the growing role of hydrogen in different sectors. Listen to learn more about the different applications of hydrogen and how it supports sustainability goals.By Aecon
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Sustainability Report 2022: Building a Sustainable Future
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9:04We launched our fourth annual Sustainability Report – Building a Sustainable Future! Check out this bonus episode of our Road To Net Zero podcast where our hosts and sustainability leaders, Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga, summarize key ESG accomplishments with what we build and how we build it:By Aecon
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Episode 7: Managing climate change risks with Manifest Climate
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21:24We chat with Shashanka Suresh from Manifest Climate about the impact of climate change on the construction industry. Listen to learn more about how the industry can effectively manage and address climate change risks.By Aecon
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Episode 6: Carbicrete - a carbon zero concrete
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13:22We're back with the sixth episode of our #RoadToNetZero podcast! In this episode we talk to Chris Stern, CEO and co-founder of Carbicrete, about their #carbonnegative concrete. What was once a McGill PhD study is now a commercially available product!By Aecon
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Our fifth episode features Wesley Gee, Chief Sustainability Officer at Works Design. To gear up for the reporting season, we interview Wesley on the top 2023 sustainability reporting trends, new reporting requirements and material topics for the construction industry to report on.By Aecon
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س وج حول "الأمن الغذائي" بالمنطقة العربية مع المدير الإقليمي للفاو
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1:18:39زعزعة الاستقرار ثم جائحة كوفيد-19، ثم الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية عوامل فاقمت المشكلة ولم تسمح أبدا بتمام التعافيBy SciDev.Net
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Featuring Adam Borgatti, Senior VP of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at Aecon, discussing key trends in investor relations and sustainability.By Aecon
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Episode 3: Envision® for Sustainable Infrastructure and Construction
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14:36Featuring Quin MacKenzie, Lead Executive Officer at Luuceo Consulting Inc. discussing Envision®, an emerging design framework for sustainable infrastructure and construction.By Aecon
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Episode 2: Reducing Concrete Emissions with Lafarge
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20:05Concrete accounts for about 8 per cent of global CO2 emissions- Cailee Ellis, Lafarge’s Head of Sustainability, speaks about what they’re doing to reduce emissions associated with concrete production.By Aecon
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Episode 1: Electric Excavator Trial with Volvo
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23:25The first episode features Dr. Ray Gallant, VP Product Management and Productivity at Volvo Construction Equipment, talking about innovation & sustainability with Volvo's construction equipment.By Aecon
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Mckey Ngomi : Les paradoxes du projet d'exploitation du fer de Lobé
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2:57Un natif du village relève les contradictions qui entourent le projet.By SciDev.Net
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Sa majesté Njokou Djongo, chef du village Ebodjé, dénonce la non-protection des minorités
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1:52Pour l'autorité traditionnelle, le projet d'exploitation du fer de Lobé menace l'existence même de son peuple.By SciDev.Net
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René Noungang : Les conséquences du projet sur les éléments biotiques
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1:59Le délégué national de l'ONG Planète Urgence au Cameroun décrit l'impact de l'exploitation du fer à Lobé au sud du CamerounBy SciDev.Net
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René Noungang : Les conséquences du projet sur les éléments abiotiques
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2:26Le délégué national de l'ONG Planète Urgence au Cameroun décrit l'impact de l'exploitation du fer à Lobé.By SciDev.Net
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Ange R. Miessan, miss maths 2022 en Côte d'Ivoire, décrit sa passion pour cette science
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2:36Ange R. Miessan, miss maths 2022 en Côte d'Ivoire, décrit sa passion pour cette science by SciDev.NetBy SciDev.Net
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Les décès de femmes durant l’accouchement suscitent la colère en Afrique
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15:44Notre magazine “Santé, Science et Développement” se penche cette semaine sur les décès de femmes durant l’accouchement, avec un focus sur la Côte d’Ivoire. Cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous pour l’écouter…By SciDev.Net
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Pr Mamadou Abdoul Diop : La necessaire collaboration entre les décideurs et les matéhématiciens
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Mireille Mpoudi Elamè : l'usage de la PrEP contre le VIH/sida au Cameroun
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0:48Mireille Mpoudi Elamè, chercheure à l'ANRS et médecin à l'hôpital militaire de Yaoundé, décrit les circonstances du recours à la PrEP contre le VIH/sida au CamerounBy SciDev.Net
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Joseph Larmarange : La prévention du VIH/sida en Afrique subsaharienne.
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2:11Joseph Larmarange, chercheur à l'IRD, décrit les moyens de prévention du VIH/sida en Afrique subsaharienne.By SciDev.Net
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Bertrand Hugo Mbatchou : Pourquoi l'hypertension artérielle pulmonaire est mal connue
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1:53Le pneumologue Bertrand Hugo Mbatchou de l'hôpital général de Douala au Cameroun, explique les raisons de la méconnaissance de cette pathologie.By SciDev.Net
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Emmanuel Eroume A Egom : L'hypertension artérielle pulmonaire
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1:57Le cardiologue camerounais Emmanuel Eroume A Egom de l’Institut de recherches médicales et d’études des plantes médicinales (IMPM), décrit l'hypertension artérielle pulmonaire et le traitement qu'il y propose.By SciDev.Net
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#8- Mausund (Norway): An island at a turning point regarding its tourism strategy
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29:23Situated on a small group of islands located about 600km from Oslo on the northern coast of Norway, Mausund is a small fishing village in the municipality of Frøya in Trøndelag county. About 180 people are living in the village. Mausund is a very special small gem. If one is coming to Mausund for its charming red houses along the harbour, for a con…
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