Get the latest insights on climate change and breakthrough technologies and innovations that are fighting climate change! According to a United Nations climate change report, the evidence of human-caused climate change is overwhelming and continues to strengthen. The impacts of climate change are intensifying and climate-related threats to our physical, social, and economic well-being are rising at an unprecedented rate. Widespread climate changes are causing extreme heat, severe drought, un ...
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It’s Possible is a UN Climate Change´s podcast that inspires positive change, unpacks the climate emergency, and connects science and action. In each episode, our host Sarah Marchildon will sit down to speak to climate leaders. We believe that meaningful and honest conversations can help us build a climate-positive future.
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In the lead-up and follow-up to the international climate talks in Paris at the end of 2015, the POLIMP Webinar Series captures live online discussions with the EU's leading experts on climate policy. The Webinar Series is moderated by Matthias Duwe, Head of Climate at Ecologic Institute, who is joined by guest speakers carefully selected to provide expert analysis and opinion on various topics relating to international climate negotiations and EU climate policy. Each webinar takes place as ...
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The Global CCS Institute is an international think tank whose mission is to accelerate the deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS), a vital technology to tackle climate change and deliver climate neutrality. The Capture, Store, Repeat podcast focuses discussions on CCS, unpacking the importance of the innovative technology as a key climate solution.
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About Sustainability… is a podcast presented by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, featuring IGES staff and guests having in-depth discussions about sustainability-related topics. Each episode addresses a different topic of conversation -- be it an upcoming event, a debate of interest, or an interesting research finding. With the topic as a starting point, we see where the conversation takes us. We aim at a broad audience, so we avoid using jargon and try not to assume lots o ...
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Live From Bonn (SB60): CCS, the UNFCCC Process and International Policy Developments
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Serving as a mid-way point ahead of COP, and as one of the most crucial climate convenings, the Bonn Climate Change Conference brings together the UNFCCC’s permanent subsidiary bodies, inclusive of both the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI). Working in tandem to address …
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Let's talk about the material footprint and its significance for sustainability
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In this episode of About Sustainability, we talked to Heinz Schandl, who joined us from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), which is an Australian Government agency responsible for scientific research. He is an expert on natural resource use, and international resource flows. Among other things, Heinz explained…
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Interview with Brian Sheng, CEO of Aquaria
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Aquaria produces Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) that create clean drinking water out of thin air.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Petri Laakso, CEO of Soletair Power
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Soletair Power enables buildings to capture carbon dioxide from air by retrofitting HVAC with direct air capture technology.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Blaine Collison, Executive Director of the Renewable Thermal Collaborative
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Renewable Thermal Collaborative is the leading coalition for organizations committed to scaling up renewable heating and cooling at their facilities and cutting carbon emissions.By Scott Amyx
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Canada is no stranger to carbon capture and storage, having launched CCS projects in Alberta and Saskatchewan. As the country looks to scale-up the technology to support its climate targets, tackling policy and regulatory roadblocks, picking up on lessons learned and rolling out financial incentives will be a key focus.Listen in as we speak with Be…
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A few perspectives on UNEP's 6th Environment Assembly and its "OECPR"
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In this episode Alice and Andre talked to Simon about the United Nations Environment Assembly, also known as UNEA, which is the decision-making body of the United Nations Environment Programme. UNEA takes place in Nairobi every second year and it is always preceded by the so-called OECPR, which stands for the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Repre…
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Interview with Kimberly Ann Flynn, President at XA Investments
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XA Investments LLC is a Chicago-based investment manager to pursue a single goal: provide investors with access to institutional-caliber alternative investments.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Alison Malmqvist, Director, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Climate Health Lead, PSI Global
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Today I am joined by Alison Malmqvist, Director, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Climate Health Lead, PSI Global. She has 20 years of experience developing and leading integrated public health programs in Africa and the Caribbean with a focus on designing, implementing, managing and monitoring social marketing and health communication programs for se…
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Interview with Stefan Schwab, CEO of Enlighted
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Enlighted, a Siemens company, integrates cognitive environmental IoT sensors and lighting controls connecting to intelligent workplace experience apps, offering a scalable, interoperable solution to address a spectrum of building, space, and productivity needs.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Dr. John J. Berger, Environmental Science and Policy Specialist
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Dr. John J. Berger, Ph.D. is an environmental science and policy specialist, prize-winning author, and journalist.By Scott Amyx
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Looking back on the career of emeritus IGES Executive Director, Hideyuki Mori
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On this episode of About Sustainability…, Andre, Alice and Simon celebrate the contribution of an IGES legend, Mr Hideyuki Mori. Mori-san has been a leader at IGES for most of the institute’s history, following diverse experience at other institutions including the United Nations Environment Programme and Asian Development Bank. He retired last yea…
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Interview with Osprey Orielle Lake, Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network
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Osprey Orielle Lake, Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), released her new book The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis. The dominant cultural worldview is based upon extraction and exploitation practices that have brought us to the precipice of social, enviro…
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Interview with Michael Azlen, CEO of Carbon Cap Management
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Carbon Cap Management is an alternative asset management firm operating in the global carbon and environmental markets. Their mission is to provide solutions directly related to the capping and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Dr. Ethan Cohen-Cole, CEO of Capture6
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Capture6 is a technology that removes CO₂ from the atmosphere while producing additional freshwater for local communities.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Elizabeth Whitlow, Executive Director at Regenerative Organic Alliance
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Regenerative Organic Alliance manages the Regenerative Organic Certified program, a groundbreaking certification for food, fiber, and personal care products. Integrating USDA Organic, Fair Trade, and high-bar animal welfare standards, it surpasses current criteria, setting global benchmarks for soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness.…
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Interview with Frank Pao, Chair of Industrial Advisory Board on Center of Energy Harvesting Material & Systems
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Frank Pao, Chair of Industrial Advisory Board on Center of Energy Harvesting Material & Systems, The National Science Foundation.By Scott Amyx
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Driving CCS Projects In Emerging Economies – Insights From Brazil
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Emerging economies are turning to CCS to tackle emissions from industry and Brazil is no exception. Home to one of the largest CCS projects in the world, the country is now looking to drive CCS investment by developing supportive regulatory frameworks. Listen in as we speak to Nathalia Weber, co-founder and director of CCS Brasil, on how the countr…
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Interview with Jan Skjoldhammer, CEO of NoviOcean
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NoviOcean is a wave energy developer that uses ocean waves to generate electricity.By Scott Amyx
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About Climate Action (SDG 13): Framing Climate Change as a Security Issue and Outcomes of UNFCCC-COP28
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On this episode of About Sustainability…, Alice and Erin were joined by Naoyuki OKANO and Nagisa SHIIBA, IGES experts working on Climate Adaptation. This episode, recorded in December 2023, offers a quick recap of what happened at COP28 in Dubai and then dives deep into the far-reaching impacts of climate change on human security. Hosted in Dubai, …
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Interview with Stéphane Germain, President & CEO of GHGSat
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GHGSat monitors emissions from space, using its satellites and aircraft sensors to measure greenhouse gas emissions directly from industrial sites, providing actionable insights to businesses, governments, and regulators.By Scott Amyx
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Tackling plastic pollution: Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) updates
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On this episode of About Sustainability…, Erin, Alice, and Simon were joined by Matthew Hengesbaugh and Chochoe Devaporihartakula, IGES experts working on plastic pollution. While plastics have been an indispensable part of modern life, plastic pollution has entered the public consciousness in recent years. It is an issue that most of us encounter …
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Every year, the UN’s Conference of the Parties (COP) sees thousands of delegates and attendees from around the world – including the Global CCS Institute – make their way to the international climate summit to address global warming and move the needle on climate solutions. This year, there was ample carbon capture and storage (CCS) discussions at …
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Interview with Ryan Lupberger, CEO of Cleancult
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Cleancult is a zero plastic waste packaging household cleaning brand.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Joseph Kane, a Fellow at Brookings Metro
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Today I am joined by Joseph Kane, a Fellow at Brookings Metro, a program of The Brookings Institution. His work focuses on a wide array of built environment issues, including transportation and water infrastructure. Within these areas of research, Kane has explored infrastructure’s central economic role across different regions as well as its relat…
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Interview with Dr. Joe Romm Senior Research Fellow University of Pennsylvania
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Interview with Robert Koenen Chief Revenue Officer Boxed Water Is Better
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Getting CCUS Scale-up Up to Speed in the UK
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With four carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) cluster projects set to be deployed by 2030, and £20 billion announced in the Spring Budget to drive the scale up of CCUS, the future of the technology is looking promising in the United Kingdom. But what do these upcoming projects mean for the UK’s overall climate targets? And what are the p…
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Interview with Mary Alice Lee, Director, NYC Playgrounds Program, Trust for Public Land
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Since 1996, Trust For Public Land—alongside countless partners—has helped transform well over 200 schoolyards into thriving parks and playgrounds, getting the absolute most of the space available and giving the gift of social connection and nature play back to the communities.By Scott Amyx
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Leading the CCS Charge in the US and Globally through Policy Enhancements and Collaboration
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The United States is leading the charge when it comes carbon capture and storage deployment. Robust policy mechanisms, such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and enhancements to 45Q – a tax credit aimed to incentivize industry players to invest in the technology – are strengthening the business case for CCS. In parallel, the US is leading discu…
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Interview with Sanchali Pal founder CEO of Commons
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Interview with Maria Korsnick, Nuclear Energy Institute, President & CEO
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The Nuclear Energy Institute is the policy organization of the nuclear technologies industry, based in Washington, D.C.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Scott Sabin, CEO of Plant With Purpose
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Plant With Purpose works at the nexus of poverty and environmental degradation to transform the lives and land of farming communities through environmental restoration, economic empowerment, and spiritual renewal.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Diz Petit, Founder and CEO of LiquiDonate
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LiquiDonate provides the simplest donation method for retailers, businesses, downsizing organizations, and anyone with excess items.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Dr. David Scheel, Professor of Marine Biology at Alaska Pacific University
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David is a field-oriented ecologist with experience in remote and wilderness settings in Africa and Alaska. At Alaska Pacific University, he teaches courses in marine biology, aquarium husbandry, and animal behavior.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Dr. Thomas McInerney, International Lawyer and Strategist
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Thomas McInerney is the Executive Director of the Rule of Law for Development Program at Loyola University Chicago School of Law where he teaches courses relating to international law, development finance, and institutional reform.By Scott Amyx
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It’s been a while since our last installment but today’s episode is a special interview with a long-serving member of IGES who has had a fascinating career, from which he just recently retired. Peter King has been based at IGES’s office in Bangkok, but has been mentor and advisor to many of us at IGES. In a wide-ranging discussion Alice, Shom, Simo…
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Interview with Charles Yhap, CEO, Clean Robotics
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Clean Robotics revolutionizes waste and resource recovery. The company's flagship product, TrashBot, uses Al, robotics, and machine learning to identify and sort waste at the time of disposal, eliminating human error and diverting more circular materials from landfills.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Michael Hecht, President & CEO of Greater New Orleans
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Greater New Orleans is the economic development agency for southeast Louisiana.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Tony Hiss, Author, Former Journalist and NYU Scholar
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Today I am joined by Tony Hiss, author of Rescuing the Planet: Protecting Half the Land to Heal the Earth.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Morgan Bierschenk, CEO of GEOSHIP
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Geoship is an affordable home prototype, featuring a unique combination of eco-friendly ceramic materials and geodesic dome structures.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Owen Barrett, President of Rayven
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Rayven is a real estate investment platform.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Dr. Andy Kerr, Chief Strategy Officer, EIT Climate-KIC
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EIT Climate-KIC is Europe’s largest climate innovation initiative, responsible for the group’s overarching strategy, its financial sustainability, and delivery of its global impact.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Dr. Michelle Scharer-Umpierre Marine Biologist
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Interview with Dr. Sanjay Patnaik Director of the Center on Regulation and Markets at Brookings
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A from The Center on Regulation and Markets at the Brookings Institution explores six major areas of potential policy reform in the permitting process of renewable energy generation and electric transmission projects in the U.S.
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Our guest on this episode is Akihisa Kuriyama, a policy researcher in IGES’ Climate & Energy Unit. He joins us to talk about SDG7 on energy. We spoke about the relationship between energy and climate; what’s new about SDG 7 in the global discussion on energy; some of the barriers and challenges in achieving the goal; the possibilities of nuclear en…
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Interview with Norman Crowley Chair of CoolPlanet
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CoolPlanet is a decarbonisation management system.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Lauren Gropper, CEO of Repurpose
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Repurpose is a leader in plant-based tableware.By Scott Amyx
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