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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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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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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Episode 19: Reinventing Concrete: The Power of Carbon Upcycling
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Cement 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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From 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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Un 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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Idi 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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Amadou 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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Pr 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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We’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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We 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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Listen 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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Écoutez 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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Listen 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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We 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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We 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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We 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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We'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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زعزعة 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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Featuring 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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Concrete 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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The 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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Un 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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Pour 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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Le 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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Le 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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Ange 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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Notre 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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Mireille 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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Joseph 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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Le 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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Le 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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Situated 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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#7- St Honorat, l'île monastère (France) : comment concilier vocation monastique et attractivité touristique?
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Située dans le sud de la France, dans le département des Alpes Maritimes, l’’île de St Honorat appartient à l’Archipel des Iles de Lerins. Joyau de la baie de Cannes avec sa proche voisine l’île Ste Marguerite, elle s’en distingue par sa vocation monastique depuis 16 siècles. C’est un havre de paix pour le visiteur d’un jour ou le pèlerin retraitan…
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#6- Zlarin (Croatia) : How to find the right balance between attracting visitors within preserving the island’s soul?
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In this episode, we are taking you to a confidential Croatian island. Many people have not even heard about this beautiful place, the treasure of the Sibenik archipelago and a pearl of the Adriatic sea… Known as the "green island" for its unspoiled beauty, this is an island of pines, nice pocket beaches, idyllic coves and one traditional village an…
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#5- Porquerolles (France) : Tourisme de masse et hyper fréquentation estivale sont-ils compatibles avec le caractère unique et exceptionnel du site ?
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Située dans le sud de la France, dans le département du Var, au large de la presqu’ile de Giens, l’’île de Porquerolles est la plus grande des 3 îles d’Hyères. Réputée pour ses plages de sable fin, ses eaux turquoise et transparentes, elle est devenue une destination estivale incontournable pour les touristes de passage sur la côte d’azur et la nom…
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Matthew Coldiron, chercheur à Epicentre (MSF)
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Curiosités et enjeux de la résistance à l'Artémisinine en AfriqueBy SciDev.Net
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Quelques conséquences de la résistance à l'Artémisinine.By SciDev.Net
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Guy Blanchard Dallou, chef du laboratoire de physique nucléaire et applications à l'IRSEN (Congo), décrit les centres d'intérêt de cette nouvelle unité de recherche.By SciDev.Net
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Desty Nzila: Les mesures à prendre face à un élève faisant une crise d'asthme
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Desty Nzila, enseignant d'EPS à Brazzaville, partage quelques techniques de prise en charge des élèves faisant une crise d'asthme durant un cours de sport.By SciDev.Net
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Pr Ousmane Ndiaye : Les gros bébés sont beaux mais risquent l'obésité
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Pr Ousmane Ndiaye, chef de service de pédiatrie à l’hôpital Albert Boyer de Dakar (Sénégal) évoque les risque de la macrosomie, les bébés de plus de 4 kg à la naissance.By SciDev.Net
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SSD 128 - La Côte d’Ivoire crée l’ordre national des infirmiers et infirmières
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Au menu de cette nouvelle édition de notre magazine hebdomadaire « Santé, Science et Développement » :- Burkina Faso : Une cinquantaine d’établissements privés de soins fermés à Ouagadougou - Côte d’Ivoire : Le gouvernement approuve la création de l’Ordre national des infirmiers et infirmières- Guinée : Etat des lieux de la lutte contre les Maladie…
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Francioli Koro Koro : Les risques de la CAN 2022 en période de COVID-19
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Enseignant au département de biochimie de l'université de Douala, Francioli Koro Koro craint que le relâchement dans le suivi du protocole sanitaire n'entraine l'apparition de variants dans des pays qui n'en avaient pas.By SciDev.Net
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