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Dr. Ahmed Rhif (Tunisia) is a Researcher & Engineer (PhD, Eng). He is the CEO and Director of the National Centre for Sciences and Innovation Promotion. He has more than 18 years of experience on Scientific Research, Teaching and industrial projects. He was the Dean of the International Centre for Innovation & Development (ICID) for 6 years. Ahmed Rhif has worked as a Technical Engineer Chief, Project Manager and Method Engineer in international automobile companies. His research interests include Modelling, Control Systems, Renewable energy and Engineering as well as the management quality standards (ISO). He has edited over 15 books in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, etc.

Dr. Claudia Fernanda YAŞAR is currently an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Electrical & Electronics, Control and Automation Engineering at Yıldız Technical University (YTU), Istanbul, Turkey. She earned her PhD in Mechatronics from Castilla-La Mancha University in Spain with Cum Laude distinction, was honored with the Outstanding Student Award at the same university, and the Best PhD Thesis in Robotics (2017) by Robotnik and the Spanish Committee of Automatics (CEA).Dr. Yaşar has over 15 years of interdisciplinary academic experience in:• Mechatronic systems, robotics (both rigid and flexible),• Control engineering, including nonlinear, adaptive, and model predictive control,• Vibration suppression and active touch sensing,• Smart systems for energy management,• Artificial intelligence and deep learning for electricity price forecasting,• Fuel cell modeling and control, and• IoT-integrated climbing robots for industrial inspection.She has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed scientific papers, including publications in top-tier, SCI-Expanded indexed journals such as Electric Power Systems Research, Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, and Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control. Her Scopus h-index is 7, with over 120 citations, and she has actively contributed to and led several internationally funded research projects across Spain and Turkey. Dr. Yaşar's work directly supports emerging themes in sustainable systems, AI, smart systems and green robotics.

Data protection, disinformation  and hybrid threats: impact on national security in the digital ageThe objective of this talk is to provide a view on the problem of the importance and role of strategic global policies and investments in the protection and resiliency of critical infrastructure, national and international, in the context of modern hybrid threats. Disinformation, broadly defined as false information intended to mislead, emanates from both states and non-state actors, and affects communities across the globe. Fake news and deception are ages-old phenomena, but the digital age has facilitated the amplification and manipulation of false information to an unprecedented extent threw internet and new media. Acknowledging the importance of disinformation and its consequences and considering the fact that in future wars the primary target of the attack is going to be critical infrastructure (one or more) the cyberspace will be a tool for conducting attack(s) threw hybrid threats. Potential solution to the problem of insufficient state protection of critical infrastructure should be observed through the prism of building investment policies in broader national strategies for protecting critical infrastructure as well as national security budget defence expenditures/allocations leading to higher level of protection and resiliency of critical infrastructure.Short bioProf. dr. sc. Marija Boban,  Full Professor at Universtiy of Split Faculty of Law in Split is expert in the field of personal data protection, GDPR, information security and smart technologies; Head of Department of Economic, Financial and Information Sciences and Statistics, Faculty of Law, University of Split; Director and owner of the consulting company TechFuturo innovation specialized in business consulting in the digital age. Author and co-author of 7 books, more than 140 scientific papers in the field of personal data protection, cybersecurity, citizen's privacy, AI, robotics, right of access to information and computer forensics from which 45 scientific papers are cited in the Scopus and Web of science databases. Teaches courses Informatics in Law, Cyber crimes, Intellectual Property and Information Security, National Security Systems and Electronic Business at the Faculty of Law in Split and at the Department of Forensic Sciences at the University of Split. Also for many year is external associate professor of  the Polytechnic "Marko Marulić" in Knin and the Faculty of Law, University of Mostar. As invited speaker and lecturer has participated in more than150  international and domestic scientific and professional conferences with the presentation of papers published in proceedings and relevant scientific and professional journals. She has won a number of awards and recognitions and through her many years of scientific and professional work has profiled her as one of the most recognized experts in the Republic of Croatia in cyber security, personal data protection, e-Health, e-Government and computer forensics.

Segment 3 : Une feuille de route pour (ré)industrialiser

Podcast : Patrimoine, architecture arabo-islamique et tourisme dans la région du Touat (Algérie)Invitée : Dr. Zatir Sara, enseignante-chercheure en architecture urbanisme et patrimoine à l'Université Ahmed Draia Adrar . Research teacher in architecture and urban planning (department of architecture and urban planning - Ahmed DARIA University - Adrar, productive with proven experience of successful scientific projects with quality results thanks to the leadership and motivation of the team. Works with teachers and students to determine educational requirements in order to offer excellent results.Internationally, since 2013 to date, continuous participation in internationally renowned seminars and congresses as a member of the scientific and organizing committees.Segment 1 – Conservation et valorisation du patrimoine architectural arabo-islamiqueSegment 2 – Architecture et urbanisme en milieu saharienSegment 3 – Tourisme et développement durable 

voici le 2e segment avec Zaki Sari Segment 2 : L'ingénierie au cœur de la réindustrialisation

Cette discussion était importante pendant cette période de ré /industrialisation partout dans le monde, mais particulièrement en Europe et en Afrique du Nord .Voici le premier segment de ce podcast : Segment 1 : Qui êtes-vous ? Une trajectoire au service de l'industrieVoici la biographie de notre invité , Zaki Sari : Professor Zaki Sari is currently a freelance senior consultant and expert for industry, services and higher education. Before, he was a Manufacturing Engineering Professor at Aboubekr BelkaidUniversity of Tlemcen (UABT), Algeria; the founder and past Director of the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory of Tlemcen (MELT), and the founder and past head of the National Curriculum of Manufacturing Engineering. He obtained his Engineer degree in electrical engineering from the National Institute of Electrical Engineering, Boumerdes, Algeria in 1987; his Magister degree in power engineering from the National Polytechnic School of Algiers, Algeria in 1990; and his Doctorate degree in manufacturing engineering from Tlemcen University in 2003. He obtained also a certificate in system engineering management from University of Missouri Rolla, USA, in 2003.

La crise ukrainienne a, encore une fois , mise à l'épreuve l'ordre mondial , le droit international , le cadre sécuritaire international, notamment l'OTAN qui a été établi après la Deuxième Guerre mondiale . Dans mon livre sur l'Ukraine, j'ai vu que ce pays était la clé de voûte de cette guerre à venir en Europe . Et que l'exclusion de la Russie par l'Occident la poussera dans les bras de la Chine, comme nous l'avons constaté lors de leur déclaration commune le 4 février 2022, notamment ceci : « Certains efforts par des États à imposer leur propre « standards démocratiques » sur d'autres pays, à monopoliser le droit de déterminer le niveau des critères démocratiques respectées, de tirer des lignes de division sur une base d'idéologie , y compris en établissant des blocs exclusifs ou des alliances de convenances , démontre largement la mégarde totale, contre l'esprit et des vraies valeurs de la démocratie . Ces tentations d'hégémonie pose des menaces sérieuses à la paix et la stabilité globales et régionales et bafoue l'ordre mondial. »

Notre invité est André Schneider , qui est Chairman World Climate Foundation, ancien directeur général de Genève Aéroport, un leader avec une grande expérience dans l'élaboration et la mise en œuvre de stratégies, en particulier dans le domaine du développement durable.D'abord musicien professionnel au sein de grands orchestres classiques, André Schneider a fait ses premières armes en tant que docteur en informatique auprès d'IBM. Il a ensuite élargi son expérience en rejoignant le World Economic Forum (WEF). Avec son bureau de conseil, André a vite créé des projets dans le développement durable. Après ceci, André a rejoint pour trois ans l'École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne comme vice-président pour les ressources et infrastructures. Depuis le 1er septembre 2016 et jusqu'au 30 septembre 2024, André est le directeur général de Genève Aéroport. André est également président du conseil d'innovation de l'Aviation Research Center Switzerland, président de la World Climate Foundation, vice-président de Global Infrastructure Basel et membre du conseil De fondation de Globethics.

Olya Peneva is a business and human rights specialist and the founder of the Bulgarian Foundation for Business and Human Rights—the first organisation in Bulgaria dedicated to the intersection of business and human rights. She believes that placing people at the center is essential to addressing global challenges and ensuring sustainable solutions. Olya's work applies an interdisciplinary approach to examining the social and environmental impacts of business practices. She holds a law degree from Monash University, Australia, and specialisаtion in business and human rights as part of her Мaster's studies at the EMA Global Campus in Venice, Italy.In her masters' degree she analyzed the implementation of the business and human rights framework through the gender equality laws in Bulgaria. Author ESG News.bgSustainability practitioner – focus on peopleLecturer at the first Bulgarian ESG Academy teaching a module on business and human rights

Here is a special message for International Women's Day 2025 from Marisa Zalabak , AI ethicist , joining us live from New York.

Join us for a special conversation and message from Marisa Zalabak, AI Ethicist , who joins us live from New York .

Short bio of our guest : Corinne Trang is an award-winning cookbook author, food and beverage consultant, and educator with 30 years of experience in food systems. She has worked across the private, public, and NGO sectors, traveling the world to research and bridge Eastern and Western food philosophies and practices.

Andres Leon -Geyer works in the intersection between theory, creativity and technology. In the theoretical field, he researches about perception and formation of knowledge in an interdisciplinary context, and investigates the forms and manifestations of digital culture, with an emphasis on Extended Reality. In the practical field, he is dedicated to researching, producing, advising and training in the context of creative professions, and especially in the application of emerging technologies. He has taught courses in academic institutions in Peru, Mexico and Germany on conceptualization methods for projects, art theory, scenic use of media, interdisciplinary communication and new media tools in performative arts. He founded LabInteract (Research Laboratory in Interactive Technologies) in Mexico; the Media, Art and Concept platform hautkai.net, as well as co-founded the self-managed film school Filmarche in Berlin and the Dance and Technology company raumkay. He is currently a teacher and researcher at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and head of LabXR. Keywords of my current research are: Emerging technologies, Digital literacy, Extended reality, Transdisciplinarity, Digital gap, Collaborative knowledge.

Here is the interview with Dr. Andreas Windisch , as we discover in the first segment, who he is, in the second segment, his work, and finally in the 3rd segment, closing gap in the circular economy . Here is a brief bio : Andreas is a highly skilled theoretical physicist, manager, lecturer and researcher in AI. Profile Expertise in AI, Machine Learning and Deep (Reinforcement) Learning, also experience with IBM Quantum Computing package Qiskit. Profound IT knowledge, programming experience in many languages. Repeated participation in work groups for Austrian Ministries on various subjects regarding Artificial Intelligence. Experienced public speaker, currently also lecturer. Worked 5 years in USA, supervised students, won research grants. US Private Pilot.

Here is our interview with Bozhidara Zhivkova , Editor in Chief of ESGnews.bg. Here is her short bio : Bozhidara Zhivkova is the Editor-in-Chief of ESGnews.bg, the first media platform dedicated to promoting ESG in Bulgaria. In this role, she focuses on raising awareness of ESG regulations, best practices, innovation, and sustainable leadership that contribute to shaping a more sustainable and responsible business environment. She graduated from the ESG Academy at the Faculty of Economics of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski." She is also a contributor to Dir.bg, where she writes about the Green Transition Forum, the largest forum in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) for green transformation, and conducts interviews with participants in the forum. Before focusing on green topics, she was the Editor-in-Chief of the lifestyle website Oshte.bg, Editor-in-Chief of Economic.bg, and a contributor to Economy Magazine.

c'est le premier épisode de 2025 avec Marie-Hélène Hirtz, en trois parties : 1-UNE FEMME ENGAGEE ET VOLONTAIRE 2-    MA PARENTHESE CHINOISE 3-  MA VIE APRES SHANGHAI Voici sa biographie : Marie-Hélène Hirtz, enseignante, consultante RH, coach et psychopraticienne, a travaillé en entreprise, association, université et en free-lance. Au cours de sa carrière, elle a accompagné des publics variés de tous âges et origines. Après plusieurs déménagements en France, elle a vécu 9 ans à Shanghai, où elle a d'abord présidé une association en collaboration avec le Consulat général de France puis créé une entreprise dédiée à promouvoir la culture française et à aider les jeunes Chinois dans leur mobilité. Diplômée en psychologie, sciences de l'éducation et ressources humaines, elle se passionne pour l'accompagnement des personnes, les aidant à révéler leur potentiel et à s'épanouir.

in this very last bonus episode of 2024, here is Ellen Wasylina's speech as written for her participation in the Stratcom Summit , which took place on December 13 -14, 2024 , Istanbul .

bio of our guest , Richard Harris : With over a decade of experience navigating the financial landscapes of Brazil and the United States, Richard Harris founded Bexley VC with a focus on identifying and supporting ventures with high growth potential. Combining deep industry knowledge, strategic insights, and a strong network, Richard has built partnerships with a wide range of entrepreneurs, the business community and government. His work is driven by a belief in the growth potential of biotech startups and their ability to address critical market opportunities.   Richard's professional background includes roles as Portfolio Manager and Financial Advisor at leading financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and HSBC Bank. In these roles, he managed investor relations, capital raising, startup due diligence, and contributed to capital deployment for Venture Capital and Venture Debt funds, with an emphasis on Biotech and Climate Tech investments.

David Zorn is focused on developing strategic partnerships for Climeworks with sustainability leading organizations aiming to achieve science-based net zero. Founded in 2009, Climeworks is a global leader in high-quality carbon removal and pioneer in direct air capture.  Before joining Climeworks, David was Executive Director of IESE Business School's Sustainable Leadership Initiative. Prior to that, he was Director of Custom Programs at IESE and has ledcustomized executive education programs around the world with leading global organizations from a variety of industries.  Earlier in his career, David worked in production and materials management for Siemens in the United States, Mexico and Germany. He also has experience in the information and risk management industry from his time at ChoicePoint (now LexisNexis Risk Solutions). David was an On Deck Climate Tech Fellow, received his MBA from IESE Business School and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineeringfrom Georgia Tech.

In this special COP29 series, we talk with Kostadin Sirleshtov . Here is his biography Kostadin Sirleshtov is Managing Partner of CMS Sofia and Head of Energy & Climate Change for Central and Eastern Europe and for Bulgaria.   His particular area of expertise is in conventional power, renewables, electricity, nuclear, oil & gas, infrastructure, projects, PPP, public procurement, underground resources. He has worked as the Chief of the Minister's cabinet for the Ministry of Energy and Energy Resources 2002-2004 and Chief of Minister's cabinet in the Ministry of Defence 2005-2007. As part of the team at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Resources Kostadin was a member of the working group, which prepared the current energy legislation of Bulgaria, including the Energy Act 2003 and the Energy Efficiency Act 2004.   Kostadin has represented energy clients, including major renewables organisations, in negotiations with the Bulgarian Government, National Electricity Company and the Electricity Transmission System Operator. In addition, he is particularly focused on advising renewables companies (in relation to solar, wind, hydro and biomass projects) on the development, operation and/or sale of their projects in Bulgaria, including on litigation matters. He has also advised major international oil & gas prospecting and exploration companies in Bulgaria on various onshore and offshore projects.   Kostadin has been the lead partner advising various energy clients, such as Acwa Power, ContourGlobal, SunEdison, Enfinity, ILB Helios, DK Energy, HTMAS (Slovakia), Sky Solar (China), among others on PV projects in Bulgaria, where part of the work included legal due diligence process and transaction negotiations.

Segment 1 : Post-US elections discussion Segment 2 : Foreign reaction to post-election results and U.S. Foreign policy implications  Segment 3 : U.S.-China competition Rachael Rudolph Biography Dr. Rachael M. Rudolph currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Social Science and researcher for a joint program between Bryant University and the Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai Campus, China. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Counterterrorism at Nichols College in the United States. Asia has been her home for more than ten years, with China as her base since 2018. Between 2002 and 2013, Dr. Rudolph focused on counterterrorism, mobilization of violent and non-violent actors, refugees, and human rights in the MENA region. Her fieldwork during this period took her to the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Egypt, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia. From 2014 to 2017, she focused primarily on Indo-Pacific region. Her projects during these years included strategic security in ASEAN, human trafficking, drug trafficking, the conflict in Myanmar, and North Korea. While based in Thailand, her fieldwork took her to Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, India, South Korea, and Nigeria. Since moving to Zhuhai, China in 2018, her research has largely focused on U.S.-China military and security cooperation and China's engagement with the Global South. She is presently working on a new book titled “The Nexus: Human Insecurity, Symbolic Violence and Power Politics in Chad, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger,” while also working on a range of other projects encompassing the green transition, social instability, and AI governance and education across the Global South.

Biography of George Kremlis : George Kremlis is the Chairman of the Greek Initiative at UN level on protecting cultural and natural heritage from climate change impacts. He is a member of the Board of the European Public Law Organisation and the Director of its climate and circular economy Institute. He is as well the Ambassador of the EPLO to Bulgaria. He was until recently a member of the environmental and social advisory council of the EBRD and is also currently the Chair of the Bureau of the Espoo Convention, Chair of the MOPs in 2019,  elected Chair for the MOPs in December 2020 and re-elected Chair for the period 2021-2023 and the period up to 2027. He is the Chairman of the AmCham circular economy committee. George Kremlis is Honorary Director of the European Commission (EC) and has acted in this capacity as Active Senior responsible for circular economy in the islands. He was until recently special Advisor to the Greek Prime Minister on energy, climate, environment and circular economy issues. He is doctor honoris causa of the Varna Free University.

This is the third and final roundtable of our special U.S. Elections series with Dr. Professors Nursin Güney and Visne Korkmaz and Ambassador Omar Samad. Here are the four segments : 1) the election results and campaigns 2) the cabinet of the future President 3) Domestic policies 4) Foreign policy

Voici notre podcast enregistré le 29 octobre 2024 avec mes invitées : En direct de Tunis, Leila Abbassi va évoquer l'impact (surtout indirect) des résultats de l'élection sur la Tunisie essentiellement. Impact économique, social, environnemental (à l'échelle globale pour ce dernier point), du point de vue d'une citoyenne, active dans la société civile.  En direct de Genève , Carole Grimaud  nous parlera L'Ukraine au tournant des élections américaines: Voici  les points qu'elle va aborder lors de son intervention :  Quel futur Président(e)  favorable aux intérêts de l'Ukraine ?  A travers la pensée stratégique des conseillers à la sécurité des deux candidats se dégagent deux orientations pouvant voir l'Ukraine et la Russie à la table des négociations sous un nouveau mandat américain.   La doctrine Trump : La pression pour un équilibre fragile  La doctrine Harris : La prudence calibrée et l'allégement du rôle central des Etats-Unis vers les alliés européens Que montre la stratégie ukrainienne derrière l'occupation de Kursk sous le prisme des futures élections ? En direct de Malmö, Maître de conférence Khanssa Lagdami nous donnera son point de vue sur l'impact des élections américaines sur le transport maritime international. Elle prendrait en compte les points suivants :  1. Relations internationales 2. Modifications réglementaires 3. Investissements dans les infrastructures 4. Politiques commerciales internationales 5. impact sur les travailleurs maritimes y compris les gens de mer et les dockers dans les ports De plus, quel est l'impact sur la sécurité alimentaire mondiale, en particulier avec les crises politiques à laquelle le monde est actuellement confronté ?

This is a very special U.S. elections podcast, in cooperation with the Trocadéro Forum and Mediterranean Sustainability Partners. with experts weighing in from their regions . Here are their biographies : Nurşin Ateşoğlu Güney graduated in Political Science from State University College in 1979 and earned her MA (1985) and PhD (1992) in International Relations from Istanbul University. She has held various academic roles at Marmara University and is now affiliated with the National Intelligence Academy. Additionally, she is a security and nuclear energy expert at the Bilge Adamlar Center for Strategic Studies. Prof. Güney has authored numerous works on the Middle East, U.S. foreign policy, security studies, and more. Rebel Hanna is the Chairman of Mantra Tourus Group (OOO, Holding), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dexter Capital Risk Management Services L.L.C., BoD member of JHT SARL, entrepreneur with 35+ years of professional experience in the International Business Development, Commercial, Investment, Corporate and Private Banking industry. Dr. Rebel Hanna served as well as Deputy General Manager at a reputable Bank in the UAE, Managing Director of the unique Investment Bank in Lebanon specialized in Securitization; he was managing the First SPVs in the MENA region and the First ABCP Conduit. Prior to that, he occupied different Senior Managerial Positions in the banking industry. In addition to his professional profile, Dr. Rebel Hanna is Lecturer at different reputable universities and speaker in International Conferences. He is as well researcher in Management Sciences, Geopolitics and Geoeconomics. Omar Samad is a nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center. He is also the founder and president of Silkroad Consulting, LLC. Prior to joining the Atlantic Council, Samad was a senior Afghan expert in-residence with the Center for Conflict Management at the US Institute of Peace from January 2012 to January 2013. He also served as Ambassador of Afghanistan to France from 2009 to 2011 and Ambassador to Canada from 2004 to 2009.

Segment 1 : A look back at a busy week in New York, with the UNGA, Summit of the Future and Climate week Segment 2 : Climate week and the intersection of AI solutions Segment 3 : Recommendations for action Biography : Marisa Zalabak, AI Ethicist and Psychologist. IEEE.org Co-chair of AI Ethics Education, Chair of Global Methodologies for Planet Positive 2030 (climate-tech initiative), and contributor to global standards on AI and human wellbeing. Co-Founder of GADES (Global Alliance for Digital Education and Sustainability, Marisa is focused on multi sector, multigenerational education and implementation of responsible practices with advanced technologies. As a transdisciplinary collaboration and regenerative ecosystem specialist  she works with global organizations to help guide businesses, institutions, organizations, governments and communities to reimagine human-AI partnerships for a flourishing future.

Segment 1 : investing in teams and how to assess them.  Segment 2 : Why investing in diverse teams is raising the bar Segment 3 : how that leads to diverse companies Biography of Janneke Niessen Janneke is founding partner at CapitalT, serial entrepreneur, angel investor, board member and diversity advocate. She has started and exited two international technology companies. She is on the board of several organisations and is regularly asked for advice by the government, all on the crossroads of technology, talent, investing and diversity. She speaks regularly at international events, appears in podcasts and writes for several publications such as Fortune MPW, TNW, Wonder Women Tech, Inc, Cambridge and Jinek. As the co-initiator of InspiringFifty—an initiative to increase diversity in technology by raising the visibility of female role models—Janneke published The New Girl Code to inspire young girls to pursue careers in technology. Janneke is also a strong supporter of more diversity in venture capital and one of the initiators of #Fundright, a self-imposed quota for venture capital investors to improve inclusion in the investment ecosystem. She has been named one of Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year, one of the 10 most prominent angel investors, Most Innovative Leader and EY Entrepreneur of the Year.

Segment 1 : Les IA et les transitions durables - quelle relation? Segment 2 : Linéaire ou perturbateur - ou sont les opportunités? Segment 3 : Le besoin de comprendre les enjeux pour pouvoir naviguer les récifs éthiques et moraux biography of Stéphanie Camaréna Harnessing the transformative potential of emerging technologies like AI for sustainable and regenerative systems, Stéphanie Camaréna is a visionary leader at the forefront of responsible innovation. Stéphanie is not merely an advocate but a catalyst for radical transitions towards sustainable and regenerative systems. Stéphanie's unparalleled expertise, honed through a PhD from RMIT University, Melbourne Australia, and groundbreaking research on AI's pivotal role in redesigning sustainable food systems, has solidified her position as a thought leader in this critical arena. A cross-disciplinary expert with over 15 years of experience spanning technology, business, design, and sustainability, Stéphanie has pioneered groundbreaking frameworks that empower organisationsto leverage iterative practices as a catalyst for positive change. As the founder of Source Transitions, a company dedicated to driving sustainable transitions through AI solutions, she brings a unique consultative approach rooted in systems thinking and multi-stakeholder collaboration to tackle complex challenges.  With an impressive track record that includes spearheading award-winning product designs, transforming programs to reduce costs and environmental impacts, and developing recognisedsustainability frameworks, Stéphanie is a passionate advocate for radical transitions that create lasting impact.

This is the first in a special series of podcasts, entitled « A Pact for the Future » on the margins of the Summit of the Future in New York . Tune in to our podcast with Henk Rogers in the following 3 segments : 1) computers 2) his four missions 3) solving climate change Biography of Henk Rogers : Henk Brouwer Rogers is a Dutch-born entrepreneur and clean- energy visionary who has dedicated the past decade of his life to ending the use of carbon-based fuels. As the principal and visionary philanthropist of Blue Planet Foundation, Rogers' efforts led to Hawaii becoming the first state in the nation with a law requiring that 100% of the state's electricity come from renewable sources by 2045. More than 20 U. S. states and territories have since followed suit with similar renewable- energy goals. Rogers is now focusing beyond Hawaii to help other jurisdictions enact mandates for 100% renewable energy in their regions. His newest initiative, Blue Planet Alliance, takes a “mandate first” approach to initiate global climate change action by creating measurable and scalable results among individuals, organizations, cities, states, countries, and eventually, the world. The Alliance's mission is to get humanity to become 100% sustainable by 2045, and the vision is to create a world in which humanity and nature live in harmony. Starting in 2022, the Alliance have signed Blue Planet Climate Agreements with six UN Member States, one sovereign state, and one US Territory — Kingdom of Tonga, Government of Tuvalu, Republic of Palau, Country of Curacao, Government of Grenada, Commonwealth of Dominica, Republic of Vanuatu, and the US Territory of Guam — to help them achieve the 100% renewable-energy transition, and we are determined to sign more agreements in 2024. Rogers is also renowned as a global leader in the gaming industry, having created Japan's first Role-Playing Game, Black Onyx which was the #1 game in 1984. Rogers is the founder and Chairman of The Tetris Company, who holds the exclusive intellectual property rights to Tetris, one of the world's most popular video games which has sold over 600 million units to date. Rogers revolutionized the industry when he brought the now legendary game to U.S. and world markets more than three decades ago. His story has been captured in a new movie, “Tetris,” produced by Apple TV Plus, starring Taron Egerton as Rogers The story revisits how Rogers went inside the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War to obtain the rights to Tetris. The movie premiered in March 2023 at SXSW.

In this special Summer episode, I spoke to Matthew Saltmarsh in three segments : Segment 1 : meet Matthew Segment 2 : the support UNHCR gives to refugees Segment 3 : how climate change has affected the movement and migration of refugees 
 Matthew Saltmarsh is head of news and media at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Geneva. Before that he worked for UNHCR in communications and external relations in London and Lebanon. He previously worked independently as a consultant for corporate and institutional clients on content, media training and communications. He has also worked as a journalist, and spent 8 years at the NYT in Paris, latterly as a Staff Correspondent. He has worked in various locations as a reporter and editor, his journalism appearing in a variety of global publications. He was educated in the UK, Africa, Hong Kong and Japan.

In this special Summer episode, I will be speaking to Matthew Saltmarsh in three segments : Segment 1 : meet Matthew Segment 2 : the support UNHCR gives to refugees Segment 3 : how climate change has affected the movement and migration of refugees Matthew Saltmarsh is head of news and media at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Geneva. Before that he worked for UNHCR in communications and external relations in London and Lebanon. He previously worked independently as a consultant for corporate and institutional clients on content, media training and communications. He has also worked as a journalist, and spent 8 years at the NYT in Paris, latterly as a Staff Correspondent. He has worked in various locations as a reporter and editor, his journalism appearing in a variety of global publications. He was educated in the UK, Africa, Hong Kong and Japan.

Our guest is Gustav Magnusson , who will present his new book , entitled « Keynote Conversations  - 100 Interviews for Reinventing the City » is a collection of 100 interviews with urban experts from around the world. The book has been described as "a Pecha-Kucha urban planning festival in book form" and includes city directors from cities such as Toronto, Nuuk (Greenland), Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, Melbourne, and Copenhagen, advisors to mayors in Paris, Sydney, and London, and professors from Harvard, UNESCO, and the London School of Economics. Renowned experts such as Alejandro Aravena, Carlos Moreno, and Finn Williams are also featured. Through the book, the author asks the experts about the challenges today's cities face, the attitude we need to address them, how to manage urgent issues, how to create urban visions, take action, and ultimately envision the futures of our living environments. But is it really the future we are looking for? Or are we perhaps searching for ourselves? Here is the bio of the author: Gustav Magnusson is an urban planner, FPR/MSA, certified EU-Urbact expert, board advisor, and founder of the urban planning studio For Elize in Malm®, Greater Copenhagen, Sweden. He has lived and worked in seven countries across twelve cities and has led and advised international teams in early complex urban planning for prominent architectural firms in Europe. In 2024, he was awarded the Europe 40 Under 40 prize, highlighting Europe's most promising young architects and designers. He is a keynote speaker and the third generation in a family of architects and journalists. With a passion for showcasing the diversity of ideas and perspectives within urban planning, he hopes to inspire new ways of thinking about the environments where we spend our lives together.

Part 1: Introduction to the AFETTEK Platform • Overview of the AFETTEK Platform in Türkiye (vision, mission, goals,…) • Discussion on the key thematic areas the platform focuses on and key stakeholders involved (information and communication technologies, disaster resilient sustainable built environment technologies, life sciences/health technologies, climate-agriculture and environment technologies, industrial technologies, and social issues having economic, financial, sociological, psychological, educational and legislation dimensions.) • Highlighting the importance of collaboration between universities, private sector, NGOs, and the public sector in disaster prevention Part 2: AFETTEK Cluster Project, Other Initiatives and Future Plans • Details on the AFETTEK Cluster Project submission (made to the Ministry of Industry and Technology) and its goals to become a national supercluster and international center of excellence. Overview of the current initiatives and projects. • Explanation of the business plans and primary work packages aimed at enhancing efficiency and innovation in disaster resilience technologies • Discussion on the international framework and partnerships guiding the AFETTEK Platform's vision and values Part 3: International Cooperation and Future Prospects • Insights into the AFETTEK Platform's efforts to collaborate with international stakeholders and institutions in disaster management technologies • Overview of the comprehensive national strategy document being developed by the platform to guide technology development in thematic areas of interest • Exploration of future projects and initiatives to develop smart products and systems for disaster resilience on a global scale --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Segment 1 : Why Green Transition is so important for Europe and we we need to talk about it ; What are the challenges ? What needs to be done ? Segment 2 : Unlocking the Potential of Central and Eastern Europe: A Focus on the Green Transition Forum – why is it important ? Addressing Challenges and Accelerating Progress; The Role of the Green Transition Forum Segment 3 : The Role of the Green Transition Forum; Who is coming ? The key stakeholders ; What are the key discussions on the agenda ? Conclusions Biography of Monika Stanisheva : Monika Stanisheva, currently serving as Chair of the Board at Bulgaria's premier digital publisher, Dir.bg, boasts over three decades of experience in the media and communications realm. Her illustrious journey commenced as a news reporter at Bulgarian National TV, where she honed her craft before venturing into entrepreneurship, establishing her own marketing and communication agency, Active Group. Mrs. Stanisheva stands as the visionary founder and President of the Organizational Committee of the Green Transition Forum, a prestigious annual conference dedicated to fostering green transformation across Central and Eastern Europe, hosted in Sofia, Bulgaria. As an entrepreneur she navigated the challenges of launching a business in Eastern Europe, offering her unique perspective on the hurdles faced by women in the region. With a background steeped in journalism, she harbors a deep-seated appreciation for amplifying diverse voices and championing noble causes. Mrs. Stanisheva influence extends beyond the boardroom; she actively participates as an Angel investor and serves on the Steering Committee of the Bulgarian Innovation Forum. Recognized as one of the 50 most influential women Angel investors in the Central and Eastern European region by The Recursive media, she ardently advocates for female entrepreneurship and sustainability initiatives. As a Member of the European Sounding Board of Innovations, Monika contributes to shaping the innovation landscape in Europe by providing insights and expertise on emerging trends and technologies. Monika Stanisheva is also proud to be a Board Member of the European Female Forum, where she advocates for gender equality and empowerment in business and leadership. By championing diversity and inclusion, she strives to create opportunities for women to thrive and succeed in all aspects of their professional lives. Her academic credentials include a Master's degree in Economics from the University of National and World Economy (Sofia) and a Master's degree in Journalism from Sofia University. Beyond her professional endeavors, Monika is a devoted mother of four. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

3 segments du podcast: 1. Présentation de Zeynep İnanç 2. Adım Adım Sıfır Atık  3. La communication du développement durable Courte bio de Dr. Zeynep İnanç : Diplômée du Département des relations internationales de l'Université Galatasaray, Zeynep İnanç a suivi ses recherches doctorales à l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne et à l'Université d'Ankara. Elle possède également un master de recherche en relations économiques internationales et l'Union européenne de l'İnstitut des Sciences Sociales de l'Université d'Ankara. Elle a travaillé comme chercheuse à la Fondation turque de recherche en politiques économiques (TEPAV) et attachée juridique et sectorielle à l'Ambassade de France en Turquie. Elle a également participé à des projets au sein des instituts de recherche nationaux et internationaux. Ses intérêts de recherche portent sur la coopération internationale et les politiques environnementales, la gouvernance du climat et de la biodiversité au niveau international et l'innovation sociale en développement durable. İnanç est directrice de l'association Adım Adım Sıfır Atık et enseignante à l'Université TED.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

In this episode, Ambassador Shota Gvineria will update us on the current situation in Georgia and give us some background on its relations with Russia and Ukraine, territorial integrity, its desire to join the EU and the rise of populism in Europe , that may explain how Georgia got on its current path. Biography of our guest : Amb. Shota Gvineria joined the Baltic Defence College as the lecturer in Defence and Cyber Studies in July of 2019. He is also a non-resident fellow at the Economic Policy Research Center since 2017. Earlier, Amb. Gvineria has been working on various positions in Georgia's public sector. Among other positions, Shota Gvineria served as the Deputy Secretary at the National Security Council of Georgia. He covered NATO's integration and security policy related issues as the Ambassador at Large in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. In his previous capacity until August 2016, he held the position of the Foreign Policy Advisor to the Minister of Defense of Georgia. Through 2010-14, he served as the Ambassador of Georgia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In 2010, Amb. Gvineria waspromoted to the position of a Director of European Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. Prior to that, in he served as a Head of NATO Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. In the period from April 2006 until October 2008, Shota Gvineria was posted as the Counselor of the Georgian Mission to NATO. Amb. Gvineria holds MA in Strategic Security Studies from Washington's National Defense University. He also earned his MA in International Relations from the Diplomatic School of Madrid and Public Administration from the Georgian Technical University. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Segments : 1. Azerbaijan before and post war situation , liberated lands, what people think, talks with IDPs etc 2. Türkiye 's role on Armenia Azerbaijan  normalisation ( we can talk also Georgia's role ) 3. The importance of border demarcation and future economic relations in South Caucasus  countries. Guest bio : Konul Shahin is a researcher at Ankara Policy Center, and focuses especially on the developments in the South Caucasus countries, post-conflict normalization, and the relations of these countries with Türkiye. Her articles have been published on  Canadian The Caspian Post, BBC News Azerbaijan, Baku based Topchubashov Center, Modern Diplomacy, IDD  and Baku Dialogue magazine of ADA University etc. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Here is my interview with Bruno Mweemba, who will speak to us about his agricultural project in Zambia in 3 segments : Introduction to Bruno, his personal and farming experience Segment 1 : environmental sustainability in a farming enterprise, insights from Panuka Farm. US VP's visit. Segment 2 : social integration or mainstreaming in a farming enterprise Segment 3 : introduction to the Panuka AgriBiz Hub, a new tech enabled start-up by Panuka Farm aimed at improving agriculture extension services for farmers in Africa . Updates and fundraising . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

The Climate Agenda in a Polarised World 1. How does climate interest with the current political and geopolitical fracture in the world today ? 2. ⁠Can climate survive the political winds of 2024? 3. ⁠what are odds today for mitigating climate change ? Here is a short bio of Karim Elgendy : Karim is a sustainability and climate expert based in London. He is an Associate Director at

Short bio : Interview with Dr. Ruby Makhija, a trained ophthalmologist, but who has transitioned to dedicating her time to waste management and eliminating single use plastic (SUP). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Short bio : Alessandra Roccasalvo is UNDP Resident Representative a.i for UNDP Azerbaijan. Prior to this, she was Head of Management of Spotlight Initiative, on behalf of the Executive Office of the UN Secretary General. From 2014-2019 she managed the UNDP Office in Kosovo. Previously, she was part of UNDP's internal management consulting team, facilitating change processes globally. Ms. Roccasalvo joined UNDP in 2005 as a Programme Officer at UNDP Indonesia, focusing on the post-tsunami recovery portfolio. In addition, she served several times as Surge Adviser in Afghanistan and Sudan. Ms. Roccasalvo started her career at McKinsey & Co; Company in Germany and India. She holds an MSc in Development Studies from the London School of Economics, as well as an MA in Economics and History from the University of Tübingen and the University of St. Andrews. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Maria Ramos is a news anchor on TRT World and loves her work. Tune in to our conversation and be inspired ! Maria was raised bi-lingual in London and has a passion for communication, languages, oratory, the world, human rights. And her Mother has been a huge inspiration to her. Maria started her career in the Arab world in Bahrain in 2002… and francophone Africa . Maria has been involved in Sustainability issues for more than a decade in London, where she created one of the first communications agency specialised in sustainability, and helped Alejandro Agag launch his idea of E Formula 1. She has been the MC for many sustainability events, recently in Brussels and in Baku. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Biographie de Carole Grimaud : Carole Grimaud est spécialiste de la Russie, enseignante en géopolitique de la Russie à l'Université Paul Valéry de Montpellier et chercheure en sciences de l'information et de la communication à l'Université d'Aix-Marseille (IMSIC). Rattachée au programme doctoral de défense et sécurité intérieure, ses travaux portent sur la cognition à travers la perception et l'interprétation des informations liées à la Russie. A Genève, Carole Grimaud est vice présidente de l'Observatoire Géostratégique de Genève, et fondatrice du Center for Russia and Eastern Europe Research (CREER) qu'elle a fondé en 2017. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Podcast audio Titre: Agilité face à l'inconfort, le Népal en inspiration !  Après 5 ans au Népal pour créer et faire grandir une organisation qui soutient l'insertion professionnelle et sociale de jeunes femmes en situation de grande exclusion, Pauline est de retour en France. Elle accompagne et forme aujourd'hui les organisations qui souhaitent s'entraîner à gérer des évènements surprenants qui viennent déséquilibrer leurs équipes.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Here is the first interview for International Women's Day, which we are celebrating with a group of inspiring women on this March 8, 2024. Dr. Suay Acaikalin spoke very eloquently about how vulnerable Women are in the face of climate change. Here is a short bio of Dr. Acaikalin : --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

This is the fourth in the series of our Davos Debrief séries with Dr Professor Alexandre Hedjazi , who partnered with PDIE group for our luncheon in Davos on January 17. Tune in to hear his takeaways from our event and what his impressions were , as we look forward to the Global Summit of the Future in September in New York in September and to the COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Biography : Dr. Alexandre Hedjazi has received a doctoral degree in Urban Planning from University of Grenoble in France and a Ph.D from School of Public Affairs – University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Hedjazi's started his research career on the financing of urban infrastructures and Public-Private Governance which contributed to the final document of OECD's Conference for Partnership in the XXI Century. In 1997, Dr. Hedjazi joined UCLA to conduct research on regional development and security where among many courses and seminars he lectured on Regionalization and Energy Security at the UCLA Global Studies program. Since joining the University of Geneva in 2007, he has taught many courses on comparative politics, and organized multiple seminar series on the Caspian Sea, Regionalization and Urban development bringing scholars and practitioner to explore and discuss the nexus of development, security and the environment. Bridging his academic research and his knowledge of Central Asia and the Caucasus, his latest work concerns the impact of emerging economic and political insecurities on regional cooperation and development. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

We continue this series with a new interview with Ingrid Anderson, who gave a keynote speech at our luncheon in Davos on January 17, entitled «Planetary Health and Energy Security : contributions of AI and digitisation ». Here is a short biography for Ingrid Andersson : Ingrid Andersson: Vice President Global Forum and Senior Partner, IKED, is a senior business executive, analyst, and serial entrepreneur. Vice President of the Global Forum, a think tank and biennial event addressing the issues and challenges of the digital society. She serves as senior associate and board member of IKED, Sweden, and a member of the OECD MENA Women Business Forum. For more than 20 years, Ingrid engaged in the development of “zero-emission” cities and vibrant local community development. With Japanese partners, she established the "Swedish Ecovillage", Nagoya, Japan. She holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris with a major in Differentiation and Innovation through Services, has published widely and been a key-note speaker at multiple conferences and international events. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

This is the audio version of our podcast , with special greetings to our Japanese and Chinese audiences. Here are the short bios of our speakers :  Christian Schmitz : After a corporate career in large multinationals such as Bayer, BASF, Henkel and the German SME hulsta furniture, he established his boutique consulting firm Aventa to bridge Japan and Europe. Various experiences in the startup world, investing in startups as well as running a global organization. Finally, he founded the PDIE to build his own global network of purpose driven entrepreneurs. Oliver Gottfried is a postdoctoral researcher at MIT Sloan's Sustainability Initiative, specializing in research aimed at optimizing fundraising, go-to-market strategies, internationalization, and exit strategies for climate / deep tech startups and venture capital firms in the US,  Europe and China.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

This is the video of our podcast , with special greetings to our Japanese and Chinese audiences. Here are the short bios of our speakers : Christian Schmitz : After a corporate career in large multinationals such as Bayer, BASF, Henkel and the German SME hulsta furniture, he established his boutique consulting firm Aventa to bridge Japan and Europe. Various experiences in the startup world, investing in startups as well as running a global organization. Finally, he founded the PDIE to build his own global network of purpose driven entrepreneurs. Oliver Gottfried is a postdoctoral researcher at MIT Sloan's Sustainability Initiative, specializing in research aimed at optimizing fundraising, go-to-market strategies, internationalization, and exit strategies for climate / deep tech startups and venture capital firms in the US,  Europe and China.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Here is the vidéo version of the Davos Debrief #1 with Christian Schmitz and Joerg Geier . This is the first in a séries of conversations with collègues and guests who attended the annual World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland from January 15-19, 2024. Here below are the biographies of the first two guests in this Davos Debrief #1, with Christian Schmitz and Joerg Geier , partners of the PDIE Group, who organised a luncheon on January 17 entitled : «Planetary Health and Energy Security : the Contribution of AI and digitisation ». Christian Schmitz : After a corporate career in large multinationals such as Bayer, BASF, Henkel and the German SME hulsta furniture, he established his boutique consulting firm Aventa to bridge Japan and Europe. Various experiences in the startup world, investing in startups as well as running a global organization. Finally, he founded the PDIE to build his own global network of purpose driven entrepreneurs. Website : https://pdiegroup.com  Joerg Geier is a partner at PDIE Group, an agency offering consulting, research, and ecosystem building services in the areas of sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship. As a Director of Executive Education and Sustainability Programs at Thunderbird School of Global Management, Joerg merges his extensive experience in sustainable innovation, capacity building and ecosystem development.  Joerg has lived and worked in the Silicon Valley, Cambridge (UK), and Berlin, Germany, clusters known for their entrepreneurial approach. This experience has shaped his dedication to the support of sustainable innovations.  He is also co-founder and program chair of the Arts & Nature Social Club, a members' club whose mission it is to sensitize leaders to planetary challenges. Other roles were at Cambridge University's Judge Business School and Santa Clara University's Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship. As a Fulbright scholar and member and former Deputy Secretary General of the Club of Rome, Joerg's thinking is characterized by purpose, impact, and systems design. (https://joerggeier.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message