SustainaPod

In this episode, Katya share my journey in the sustainability and green tech space, starting from launching a food waste recycling initiative in high school to founding the plogging charity “Trashtalkers” in Malaysia. Moving to London to study biosciences has further fueled her passion for sustainability, conservation, and climate science. She talks about my fieldwork experiences in South Africa, starting the Climate Entrepreneurs Club, and the challenges and lessons learned along the way.We discuss the importance of green tech startups, the need for innovation in solving food and transportation challenges, and my experience building a team through Engineers Without Borders. She also reflect on navigating conflicts, delegating tasks, and turning big ideas into actionable solutions. If you're interested in sustainability, green tech, or entrepreneurship, this conversation is for you!

In this insightful episode, we sit down with journalist and sustainability advocate, Sally Ho, to discuss her personal journey from facing rejection by Cambridge University to carving her own path in journalism. Sally shares her thoughts on education, career paths, and the challenges of being a freelance journalist in the sustainability sector. We dive into how to break the bubble of sustainability news and engage more students and the general public in caring about environmental issues. Plus, Sally offers practical advice for aspiring journalists and reflects on walking the walk before talking the talk in the world of sustainability. Timestamps: 00:00 - Growing Up and University 01:32 - Getting Rejected by Cambridge 05:38 - Is There a Clear-Cut Path to Careers? 08:33 - University is Just a Perspective of Life 10:00 - Would You Study Something Else for Journalism? 11:12 - Should You Spend 10 Years at Uni? 12:33 - The Love-Hate Relationship with Freelance Work 14:19 - How Do You Get Your Sustainability News? 16:12 - Getting Students to Read More Sustainability News (Are We Stuck in a Bubble?) 18:12 - How Do We Get People to Care? 24:00 - Why Don't People Care About Sustainability? 27:23 - Walking the Walk Before Talking the Talk 29:30 - One Piece of Advice from Sally Ho Tune in for an inspiring conversation about education, career challenges, and making sustainability news more accessible!

Join Sasha Korovkina & Maksim Liashch as they share their journey co-founding the app "Eat It" (now rebranded to "Buy It" with hosts Scarlett, Hanna, and Bernice. Buy It is an online marketplace created in 2023 with a purpose of supporting local businesses and promoting sustainability. Their aim is to bridge the gap between consumer and manufacturer, giving small or local businesses an equal chance to thrive beyond the shadow of large corporations. Sasha and Maksim believe that originality does not have to be at a high price with a loud brand name and instead can be found readily across the community.

Our world is currently facing a food crisis –about 309 million people face chronic hunger, with 1.1 million on the brink of famine, especially in underdeveloped areas entangled in conflict or war such as Gaza, South Sudan, and Mali. What is the root of the global food crisis, you ask? Co-hosts Bernice and Scarlett are joined by Rebecca Vetharaniam Richards, the lead of the World Food Programme's ‘Global Network Against Food Crises', to discuss the intersection between conflict and hunger. Rebecca shares her previous experience from attending peace negotiations to working on the front lines of the hunger crisis in Afghanistan to her involvement in the WFP. Everyone can make a difference in this food crisis so listen in to learn from Rebecca's story and advice. Stay tuned for more updates!

SustainaPod is a podcast that delves into various stories of sustainability across different sectors. Each episode will put youth in direct dialogue with leading sustainability professionals, thinkers, activists and more. We explain each topic with the experienced guest, and help listeners understand more about the diverse components (or should we say ‘pods'!) of sustainability today for young people.

This is it! Thank you to Simran for interviewing us and giving us exposure on the Felix Imperial Newspaper. You can find us on Pages 12-13 of Issue 1842: https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/felixonlinearchive/issues/pdfs/felix_1842.pdf?fbclid=PAAaYjByHryKpOlGX4BN-OqFTKPqaFQMqndAGAyHp9WBiaym3ZaUn5J4kUtq0_aem_ARZ7v043MTNZFAh8-sdDa__SBThMwfSmlVs3T-iVu2TLpq52ejA5lge5Xi4T-4giWQk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

Last November, our SustainaPod Imperial Branch was established. In the 4th month of 2024, we will be uploading the 4 episodes from our Imperial Branch so far! In December, Rukaiya and Selina met the Imperial MIT Hackathon Team from 2022. The team of Zanna Buckland, George Su, Xavier Keogh and Tanish Goel got 1st in their category and top 10 overall! Throughout these three episodes, they talk about the competition, what sustainability is, how can we get more people into the industry. They also talked about their passions and how they figured out what they wanted to do in their careers. Stay tuned for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

Last November, our SustainaPod Imperial Branch was established. In the 4th month of 2024, we will be uploading the 4 episodes from our Imperial Branch so far! In December, Rukaiya and Selina met the Imperial MIT Hackathon Team from 2022. The team of Zanna Buckland, George Su, Xavier Keogh and Tanish Goel got 1st in their category and top 10 overall! Throughout these three episodes, they talk about the competition, what sustainability is, how can we get more people into the industry. They also talked about their passions and how they figured out what they wanted to do in their careers. Stay tuned for more!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

Last November, our SustainaPod Imperial Branch was established. In the 4th month of 2024, we will be uploading the 4 episodes from our Imperial Branch so far! In December, Rukaiya and Selina met the Imperial MIT Hackathon Team from 2022. The team of Zanna Buckland, George Su, Xavier Keogh and Tanish Goel got 1st in their category and top 10 overall! Throughout these three episodes, they talk about the competition, what sustainability is, how can we get more people into the industry. They also talked about their passions and how they figured out what they wanted to do in their careers. Stay tuned for more!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

想从事环保相关工作？张媛叙述个人经验…我们有幸邀请到了世界经济论坛北京代表处主管张媛女士做客我们Sustainapod中文合集的第一集录制。张媛女士分别在香港中文大学和加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚大学获得了环境与能源法的硕士学位，之后曾陆续在ERM环境资源管理咨询公司的北京和香港办公室担任咨询顾问。我们此期节目主要概括内容：（0:55）Yuan Zhang女士从事可持续发展行业的个人经验，以及企业相关广泛运作的知识普及（12:50）对于可持续发展行业大环境的个人见解（10:35）对国内初高中生想要了解环保相关题材所提出的个人建议与帮助欢迎大家在评论区讨论，环保对于你来说意味着什么呢？ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

Terrestrial and marine ecosystems play an immensely important role in climate action, and also for the lives of communities around the world, so it's really important that public and private finance is engaged to conserve these fragile ecosystems. What role can sustainable finance play in this? Co-hosts Christine and Lana speak with Chloe Cheung, Sustainable & Impact Investing, Prosperity Impact and Former Senior Advisor at WWF. Chloe shares knowledge about sustainable finance from the phenomenon of green-washing to developing credible finance taxonomies. Chloe also talks about her career journey and provides valuable advice for young students who are interested in pursuing a career in sustainable finance. If you're a young person interested in the field of sustainable finance, this is an episode not to miss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

隨著全球對氣候議題的關注不斷增加，從事綠色科技行業成為近年的熱門趨勢。在本集節目中，主持Jessica 和Blaire 訪問了綠惜廚創辦人林翊行先生（Jason），聆聽他的故事，了解他在綠色科技領域的挑戰與得著，以及對綠色創新科技前景的看法。如果你想為投身綠色創新科技行業做好準備，絕不能錯過Jason的分享！ With the increasing global attention to climate issues, engaging in the green technology industry has become a popular trend in recent years. In this episode, hosts Jessica and Blaire speak with Jason Lam, the founder of GRPan. Jason shares his story, challenges and gains in the field of green technology, and his views on the prospects of green innovative technology. If you want to prepare yourself for engaging in the green innovative technology industry, you cannot miss Jason's sharing! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

甚麼是「氣候公義」？香港在加強社區氣候韌性方面的進程是怎樣的？在本集節目中，主持人 Blaire 訪問了香港紅十字會社區備災高級經理 Eva，探討氣候變化對弱勢社群的影響，香港進行社區備災相關工作的機遇和挑戰，以及國際上推動氣候公義和社區韌性的發展。同時，我們也會探討如何通過參與綠色產業來加強社區應對氣候變化的行動。 What is “climate justice”? How is Hong Kong enhancing community climate resilience? In this episode, host Blaire interviews Eva, the Senior Manager - Community Resilience Service at the Hong Kong Red Cross, to explore the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities, the opportunities and challenges in community disaster preparedness efforts in Hong Kong, the international promotion of climate justice and community resilience, and how we can actively engage in community climate action through participation in green industries. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

什麼是「綠色工作」？個人是否可以成為「綠色人才」？在本集節目中，主持人 Carly 訪問了藍地球有限公司行政總裁及香港環保科技專業人員總會會長倪漢順先生，探討綠色工作範疇的主要領域、成為綠色人才所需的技能、資格和心態，以及香港綠色工作市場的現狀等。請聆聽本集嘉賓的分享，一同揭開香港綠色人才的潛力！ What is a “green job”? Can individuals become “green talents”? In this episode, host Carly interviews Mr. Henry Ngai, the CEO of Blue Planet Aquahouse(HK) Ltd and the President of EcoTech Professional Association of Hong Kong, to explore the primary domains of green job, the skills, qualifications, and mindset required to become a green talent, and the current state of the green job market in Hong Kong. Tune in to hear insights from our guest and uncover the potential of green talent in Hong Kong! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

Can Aviation be sustainable? In this special episode, co-hosts Chinny and Gerald are joined by Jeffrey Chang, a student at Imperial College London studying computing with AI. He is focused on the use of single-use plastics on planes and sustainable manufacturing processes in aircraft. The three delve into two recent developments in the aviation industry that directly correlate to the action being taken to decarbonise the aviation industry: the creation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (or SAF) and use of AI in contrail formation during flight. If you're into flying and planes, this is a flight journey not to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

Gender inequality is a pressing issue that continues to affect the ability of girls to attend and stay in school in developing countries.  Tune in as co-hosts Isabella, Angela and Scarlett are joined by Monal Bhattarai from Canopy Nepal, a youth-led organization working to tackle gender and educational inequality in Nepal. Monal shares about the wider contextual factors shaping gender equality, key challenges, solutions and breakthroughs to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments for the next generation. For those of you interested in education equality and advocacy, this is an inspiring episode not to be missed! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

How can the power of data be harnessed to empower action within the Amazon rainforest and other regions for conservation? Co-hosts William Wang and Noah Murray speak to Geospatial Developer Pascual Gonzalez Shuk about how the same technology that underpins the mapping we use in our daily lives allows data to be integrated into conservation efforts, as well as some of the challenges that arise from trying to drive environmental action from this angle. Pascual also discusses the importance of the youth's voice and offers advice for how young people can prepare to work in this field. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is the second episode with Dr Elisabeth Marlow! Dr Marlow is the Vice President of the Institute of Structural Engineering (IStructE). We talked about: Her Backstory The Engineering Sector Networking Interview Tips --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

Merry Christmas Everybody! We've got a present for you guys, first of TWO episodes with Dr Elisabeth Marlow. Dr Marlow is the Vice President of the Institute of Structural Engineering (IStructE). We talked about: Sustainable Development ☘️ The Climate Change Risk Team

How does sustainability play a role in the world of economics? Co-hosts Mike Pisit Chintawongvanich and Victoria Choo Zhen Yi speak with Noel Lam, a Senior Associate in Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy at Temasek about the fast-evolving world of sustainable finance. Noel shares the difference between  ESG investing and sustainable investing, the importance of sustainable finance to drive the low-carbon transition, and offers valuable advice about getting into the industry.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

Not many people have carved out a career in the sustainability sector as diverse as that of Lidia Aviles. Lidia is a sustainability thought leader, mentor, writer, educator and entrepreneur who has worked across countries on international affairs, energy, business law, deeptech and more. Whether it is building her own business or engaging with policy-making, as co-hosts Chinny, Tim, and Eva have spoken with Lidia about the value of being a multilateralist in sustainability, her career journey, and becoming a widely recognised thought leader in the space. We discuss the up and coming benefits and risks of energy storage in aviation, her company AELSTONE, business law and ethics, her involvement in scientific geophysics research that got her an honorary doctorate, her involvement with the EU Commission working with sustainable technology, and the importance of intersecting topics within sustainability.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

In a rapidly evolving and dynamic sustainability landscape, how can one lead a fulfilling and purposeful career? Host Belinda chats with her fellow colleagues Diego Reineck, Lana Khan and Madeleine Bruce, three sustainability consultants, about their journey as sustainability professionals so far. The trio share their own personal motivations, challenges, and insights about working in sustainability, what it's like working in London as an international, the most surprising part of their career so far, and offer some valuable advice to young people considering a career in consulting. If you're a young person looking to start a career in sustainability consulting, this is an episode not to miss.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

How can climate policy be an effective driver for decarbonisation? In this episode, co-hosts Milly and Logan speak with Emma Heiling, the founder of a youth-led nonprofit ClimaTalk who are demystifying climate policy and amplifying young people's voices in the fight against the climate crisis. The trio speak about the challenges and opportunities for climate policy in the EU and globally to enact change, the impacts of geopolitics and social issues on policy-making, and what young people can do to get involved in helping their countries meet climate goals.  To learn more about ClimaTalk, visit their website at: https://climatalk.org/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

What do video games have to do with environmental sustainability?  In the second episode co-hosted by EcoSol students, hosts Justin and Ethan critically explore the potential for the video game industry to create a significant impact for the environment. They speak about the role that the video game industry has already contributed to raising awareness about the environmental issues, as well as efforts to decarbonise the video game industry. Whether you're an avid gamer or not, this episode is a fascinating one that will change the way you see gaming to save the planet! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

This year's summer was one of the hottest on record. As the world battles with the impacts of climate change, it is taking a toll on the mental health of people around the world. ‘Eco-anxiety' is a term coined to reflect a heightened state of anxiety and worry related specifically to environmental harm caused by human activity and climate change. Young people, whose futures stand to be the most affected by climate change are one of the most vulnerable to experiencing eco-anxiety. What can we do about it? This is the first of two episodes co-hosted by students in Hong Kong from EcoSol, an environmental advocacy group that strives to create sustainable change with Hong Kong students. Ethan and Justin from EcoSol have an insightful discussion with special guest Dr Ans Vercammen, an Imperial College London academic researcher on the intersection between climate and mental-health. This is a raw, engaging episode that will leave you with valuable tips on taking care of your mental health during the on-going climate crisis.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

What is AI? Is it all just about Chat GPT? Paco and Milly discuss with guest Flynn Devine. Flynn Devine is the Programme Coordinator from the Alan Turning Institute. He talks about how AI can be used for positive impacts on policy, and governance frameworks for responsible innovation and the ethical development and deployment of AI… as well as his own major projects! They also talk about the term AI, how it's known only for generative AI, the pros and cons, and a lot more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

Making a difference to the world starts one school meal at a time, but also requires a systems change. What does this look like in practice? Tune in as host Belinda speaks with the Founder and Chairman of The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS), an international non-profit network of schools working together to help accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. Anthony shares TASS's vision and approach to make school food more sustainable, and the episode dives into this topic further with a fantastic example of change in action. Students Iris and Yi-Mei join in on the conversation representing Drop In The Ocean, a student-led environmental group at Chinese International School Hong Kong. As co-organisers of the student-led Sustainable School Food Summit that took place in Hong Kong this Earth Day, the students share their key takeaways from the Summit.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainapod/message

Marine ecosystems play an important role mitigating the impacts of climate change; what is it like working at the forefront of conservation efforts? Host Rachel talks with Kelvin So, a project manager for ocean conservation work at WWF-Hong Kong. We talk about key challenges in Kelvin's line of work, effective tips for advocacy, and also the implementation of the Shui Hau Clam project, which aimed to reduce unregulated clam harvesting in Shui Hau, Hong Kong.

Businesses have a key role to play in our world's collective effort to decarbonise for a more sustainable future. What is it like working with these businesses as a corporate sustainability consultant? In this episode, host Rachel chats with Isabella Kong, a Sustainability Consultant at ERM, and recipient of ERM's Environment Analyst Rising Star Award. Isabella shares how her educational journey shaped her interest in the field, the growing importance of sustainable finance, and the variety of work she does in her role.

What is it like working at a fast-growing climate tech startup at the forefront of technologies to mitigate climate change? Host Belinda speaks with Tiffany Yu, a technical business analyst at Treeconomy, a UK startup using remote sensing data to quantify the impact of nature-based solutions. We talk about her journey to working at Treeconomy, and break down the world of carbon credits and offsets. With carbon at the centre of attention pertaining to climate mitigation efforts, this is not an episode to miss!

We've all heard of the United Nations, but what is it really like to work there? Host Chinny is joined by Carter Cheng, the Program Evaluation Lead at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. We discuss her motivation to join the UN, the intricacies of working within her field, and what it was like working in the field of agricultural technology during her time in the UN Agritech International Trade & Investment Advisory. Lastly, Carter shares crucial advice on how to maximise your potential for such up-and-coming opportunities within her field, and what the future looks like for the United Nations.

How can elements of sustainability be incorporated into landscape planning? Host Rachel chats with Chin Chin Lam, an urban planner and a Hong Kong youth delegate at COP27. Chin Chin is also the founder of the social media platform “Urban Acupuncture Hong Kong”; she shares her ideas on sustainable urbanism, and her future aspirations in implementing local projects in Hong Kong. 

Environmental regulations and litigation is a key component of the evolving landscape of sustainability. What is it like working on these topics in the legal profession? Host Chinny speaks with Quentin Wu, a trainee solicitor at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, an international law firm, who has worked on environmental-focused cases. We discuss his past projects that include energy and energy transition, environmental and human rights litigation and ESG advice for businesses. As a bonus, he shares some tips and tricks for discovering more ESG related opportunities within the vast field of law.

How does a sustainability practitioner create impact in their role for a particular industry? Co-hosts Chinny and Rachel speak with Justin Yeung, a Sustainability Executive at Techtronic industries (TTI). Justin shares his experiences as an in-house sustainability practitioner, and how he balances his day job with running 2041 Hong Kong, a youth-led organisation he co-founded seeking to inspire, advocate, and catalyse change for climate action.

SustainaPod is proud to present the Green Careers mini-series! This eight episode series will spotlight the career journeys of eight professionals working across a range of industries and sectors. We'll explore key sustainability topics most pertinent these different professions, and our guests also offer key advice for succeeding in their line of work.  We're pleased to introduce episode 1 of the mini-series, where host Chinny delves into a conversation all about science and sustainability with Ka Wing Chan, a development chemist at Johnson Matthey and now at Climeworks. We discuss her journey and education into the field of chemistry, what invaluable lessons and connections she gained, and her future plans to develop sustainable solutions to tackle climate change, including innovations in CO2 capture. 

Menstruation is a well known topic, affecting half the world population monthly. But it's also a hush-hush topic, taught only vaguely in most schools. Co-hosts Chinny and Tim discuss with Sakshi Vasudev, the Founder and CEO of Bampads!, a youth social enterprise aimed to improve the environmental and social sustainability of periods and their accessibility through education and creation of their reusable pads. We delve into her perceptions and experience with periods, and why she decided to create a company with a product that would not only benefit us, our wallets and the environment, but also advocate for change in countries of period poverty, and the gender and health stigmas surrounding menstruation. If you'd like to learn more about Bampads checkout their website https://bampads.com/ or find them on instagram @bampadss. You can also follow them on LinkedIn.

What is the role of social entrepreneurship in advancing sustainable development? Co-hosts Belinda and Arwen chat with Jordan Wolken, the Global President of Bridges for Enterprise, a global student-led non-profit working to support social entrepreneurs in developing countries. We discuss the social entrepreneurship landscape, leading a global NGO, impact investing, and the importance of being open-minded and explorative. To learn more about BfE's work, check out: https://www.bridgesforenterprise.com/

How can we make packaging that doesn't last forever and pollute the planet? In this episode, co-hosts Rachel and Savannah speak with Devana Ng, the co-founder of The Invisible Company. Devana shares the story behind creating the #INVISIBLE BAG that fully dissolves in hot water and how they're working to tackle the plastic pollution crisis one bag at a time. Be sure to also listen in if you want to learn effective strategies for education and awareness raising about plastic pollution. To learn more about the Invisible Company, checkout: https://www.invisible-company.com/ Follow Devana's work on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblecompany_/?hl=en

One person's coffee waste is another's treasure… in this episode co-hosts Belinda and Chinny sit down with Zuzanna Zielińska, the Co-Founder of Denmark startup Connecting Grounds. Connecting Grounds is a social, nonhierarchical purpose-driven startup, turning coffee waste into nutritious foods. We discuss the bigger challenges with the agricultural system today, the journey for Connecting Grounds, and how to create a thriving start-up company culture. To stay up to date with Connecting Grounds, follow their LInkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connecting-grounds/?originalSubdomain=dk

Rainbow Leung is the founder and director of SOA Hong Kong, a marine conservation organization and research assistant at the City University of Hong Kong. Host Belinda chats with Rainbow about what it's like working at the science-policy interface, the key to effective marine conservation in Hong Kong, why eco-engineered tiles are better for biodiversity, and what makes Hong Kong so ecologically special. To learn more about SOA Hong Kong, checkout their: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soalliancehk/ You can also find more information about the global network of Sustainable Ocean Alliance here: https://www.soalliance.org/

How can urban cities be a hub for youth-led action for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals? Co-hosts Belinda and Chinny chat with Gladys Ng, ESG Community and Project Manager at Genervision House, an NGO in Macau working with a community of passionate youth working to engage society in knowledge sharing and advocacy about sustainable development. We dig deep into strategies for effective community engagement, the importance of youth engagement in policy making and climate literacy, and debunk some ESG misconceptions. For more information about Genervision House, please see: Website: https://genervision.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenervisionHouse/

What can youth do to drive the transition towards more sustainable food systems? In this episode, co-hosts Chinny and Belinda sit down with Natalie Cheung, a fellow of Project Melo, a Hong Kong platform which brings university students together with leading CEOs on an experiential learning journey. Natalie's shares her experiences working on organizing a food sustainability initiative and on sustainable diets. To learn more about Project Melo and get involved, checkout their website at: https://projectmelo.com/

Delving into the realm of youth-led initiatives like our podcast, Deeya discusses the concept of sustainable literacy with Bailey Cherry, founder of ReBooked. In this episode, the two talk about the uniqueness of ReBooked as Hong Kong's largest bookstore for pre-loved books, and how individuals can extend the idea of sustainable literacy. Dedicating years of patience and persistence to building ReBooked, Bailey gives advice to like-minded youth change makers, as the two share sentiments on youth advocacy and showing resilience in the face of adversity. To keep up with Bailey and Rebooked, visit her instagram @bailey_cherry_ and Rebooked's at @rebooked_hk.

We continue the conversation with Christie and Justin after they return from their travels to Antarctica by discussing their experiences starting 2041 Hong Kong, an effort to bring the ‘Antarctic Spirit' back to their home city. Stay tuned to learn about how youth can foster effective partnerships across sectors and industries, and the role of innovation in sustainability education that the pair envision. This is an inspiring episode not to be missed. To learn more about 2041 Hong Kong and get involved, visit their website at: https://www.2041hongkong.org/

Is Antarctica as cold and mysterious as it seems? What are penguins really like? In this episode, host Belinda chats with Christie Lai and Justin Yeung, two university students who traveled to Antarctica as part of an expedition with famed polar explorer Robert Swan. After their travels, the pair formed 2041 Hong Kong, a youth-led organisation catalyzing cross-sector and intergenerational action for a more sustainable future. Listen in to a vivid story of what it's like journeying to the most remote continent on Earth.

Wellness, at both the personal and societal level has been collectively emphasized in the past few years as we continue to live with the Coronavirus pandemic. What can we do as individuals to make conscious lifestyle choices to nourish ourselves in relation to the environment around us? Host Belinda chats with Julina Halim, certified nutritionist and wellness coach on various holistic components of wellness, including plant-based diets, chemicals in our food, and making informed nutritional choices. This is not an episode to miss if you have set a new year's goal to better take care of yourself!

*This is Part 2 of our discussion with Stephanie! How can we create more empowering and accessible opportunities for young people to have conversations about mental health? In this episode, co-hosts Kadence and Belinda sit down with Stephanie Ng and our very own Deeya Basin. Stephanie is the Founder of Body Banter, a Hong Kong based non-profit empowering youth through various mediums and advocacy projects on body image and mental health. Deeya has been engaged with Body Banter as an ambassador. Stay tuned for a highly personal conversation about how to address body image issues and support loved ones who are struggling, and create impactful change within a supportive community like Body Banter. To learn more about Body Banter's work, checkout their website at: https://www.bodybanter.com/

How can we create more empowering and accessible opportunities for young people to have conversations about mental health? In this episode, co-hosts Kadence and Belinda sit down with Stephanie Ng and our very own Deeya Bhasin. Stephanie is the Founder of Body Banter, a Hong Kong based non-profit empowering youth through various mediums and advocacy projects on body image and mental health. Deeya has been engaged with Body Banter as an ambassador. Stay tuned for a highly personal conversation about how to address body image issues and support loved ones who are struggling, and create impactful change within a supportive community like Body Banter. To learn more about Body Banter's work, checkout their website at: https://www.bodybanter.com/

What can we do? How can we help? Why do young people need to step up in the world of Engineering? In the final episode of the Engineering Series, Paco and Milly discuss the critical pointers from each episode of this series. Both planning on studying Engineering at university, and they discuss why they enjoy engineering, and the impact sustainability has on our world. Music by TuesdayNight from Pixabay

NOTE: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE PASSING OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II. Therefore King Charles III was referred to as "the Prince of Wales". Why Tyre Dust? What's the big deal? In the fourth episode of this Engineering Series, Paco talks to Hanson Cheng of the Tyre Collective Team. Since 2020, their project to remove tyre wear from our air has received a lot of exposure from many news outlets. They discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship and the reason he left his job as an urban designer to make the “catalytic converter” for tyre wear. They also talk about the Tyre Collective's experience at the Terra Crata Design Lab and presenting King Charles III. Learn more about The Tyre Collective here Music by TuesdayNight from Pixabay