Podcasts about Green growth

The nuclear industry and its boosters promise clean, abundant energy, but nuclear power delivers expensive electricity while posing catastrophic radiation risks and a constant threat of nuclear war. M. V. Ramana, physicist and author of Nuclear is Not the Solution, explains why respecting the limits of the biosphere means reducing our energy use and rejecting elites' push for endless growth. Highlights include:  Why nuclear energy is inherently risky due to its complex, tightly coupled systems that are prone to catastrophic failures that can't be predicted or prevented; Why nuclear waste poses long-term threats to all life by remaining dangerously radioactive for thousands of years, with no safe, permanent disposal solution and frequent storage failures; Why nuclear energy is expensive, with projects routinely running over budget and behind schedule; Why the expansion of nuclear energy increases the likelihood of devastating nuclear war; How climate change and war-time accidents or direct targeting increase the risks of nuclear catastrophe; Why nuclear Uranium mining and its wastes often require ‘sacrifice zones' that are disproportionately found in indigenous land and less powerful communities; How the nuclear industry shapes nuclear policy and debate by capturing regulators and creating an energy ‘panic' based on one-sided narratives that block democratic discussion and scrutiny; Why, despite the hype from the nuclear industry, new nuclear plant designs like small modular reactors are subject to the same cost and safety concerns as the old designs;  Why the best answer to dealing with renewable energy's variability is not nuclear or fossil fuels but reducing demand; Why renewable energy is no panacea for planetary overshoot and why we need to have a broadly democratic conversation about living within the limits of the planet. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/mv-ramana   OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings.  Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.populationbalance.org/subscribe Learn more at https://www.populationbalance.org Copyright 2025 Population Balance

South Korea's Jeonnam 1 Wind Farm enters commercial operation, Norway launches its first floating wind tender, Denmark announces 3 GW of offshore wind possibility, and The Netherlands delays tendering for two wind sites. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Allen Hall: Leading off the week, Norway has launched the first part of its long awaited, inaugural floating wind tender, offering subsidies to the winners. Bidders will be awarded rights to develop commercial projects of up to 500 megawatts in capacity at the Utsira Nord site off the country's southwest coast. The winners will have two years to mature the projects before competing in an auction for subsidies in 2028 to 2029 to be provided as a direct grant. Norway's Energy Minister said Utsira Nord is an important first step in the development of commercial floating offshore wind development on the Norwegian continental shelf. Norway has agreed to cap subsidies for Utsira Nord at 35 billion Norwegian crowns equal to about [00:01:00] $3.7 billion. Over in Denmark, Denmark has announced the launch of offshore wind tenders with a capacity of three gigawatts, enough to power approximately 3 million homes. According to the Danish Energy Ministry, the tenders set to open in autumn of this year, we'll cover two areas in the North Sea. One in the water separating Denmark and Sweden. The initiative comes with the potential subsidy of up to 55.2 billion Danish crowns equal to about $8.32 billion over a span of 20 years. Last year, Denmark halted its ongoing offshore wind tenders to reevaluate its subsidy model after failing to attract any bids and what was supposed to be its largest offshore wind auction. The Danish Energy Ministry clarified that bid prices and electricity price developments will dictate whether further subsidies are necessary or if the state might even generate revenue from the projects. And in the Netherlands, the Dutch government has [00:02:00] delayed tendering for two offshore wind sites. Uh, companies were scheduled to compete for three permits in October this year for construction and operation of new wind farms in the North Sea. However, two of the sites will now be tendered later, just one site. Nederwiek 1-A has been designated for the next offshore wind tunnel with the capacity of about one gigawatt. For the Nederwiek 1 Wind Farm, the tender criteria have been adjusted to improve the business case for offshore wind. The Ministry of Climate and Green Growth said it is taking these measures to make the upcoming tender round more attractive and to allow the construction of offshore wind farms to proceed at a realistic pace. The Nederwiek 1-A wind farm will supply about three and a 5% of Dutch electricity consumption once completed. And in South Korea, south Korea's, Jeonnam 1 Wind Farm has officially entered commercial operation. The 96 megawatt project is owned by a joint venture between Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and SK Innovations [00:03:00] ENS, the installation of 10 Siemens ga MEA 10 megawatt Direct Drive turbines was completed in December of last year. Commissioning followed earlier this year. Copenhagen Offshore Partners, the exclusive offshore wind development partner to CIP Co-LED project development activities for Jeonnam 1 on behalf of the project owners. This project Mercks the first large scale offshore wind project in Korea led by the private sector. That's this week's top. News stories. Stay tuned for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast tomorrow.

The world is colliding with the ecological limits of growth - and mainstream economics is still looking the other way. Peter Victor, ecological economist and author of Escape from Overshoot, joins us. Highlights include: How 'the pre-analytic vision' of ecological economics, unlike mainstream economics, recognizes that all economic activity is embedded in the biosphere of Earth; Why population growth has been the main driver of ecological overshoot in recent decades; Why markets routinely fail to protect public goods like clean air and water and often produce socially and ecologically unjust outcomes without government intervention; Why the adjectives put in front of the word 'growth', like 'inclusive growth' or 'green growth', reveal how the goal of economic growth is failing on a wide range of dimensions; Why the goal of green growth is delusional, as emissions must fall by 10 percent annually for 30 years in a row to meet climate goals - something no country has ever achieved; Why the money metric of valuing nature is woefully inadequate and why we should embrace multiple perspectives that recognize the sacred and relational dimensions of our relationships to nature; Why mainstream economists' assumption of infinite wants is misguided and why we should focus instead on moderating our material wants to achieve an abundance of joy and wellbeing. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/peter-victor   OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings.  Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.populationbalance.org/subscribe Learn more at populationbalance.org Copyright 2025 Population Balance

Ngày 19/02/2025, Việt Nam tinh giản bộ máy Nhà nước, từ 18 bộ xuống còn 14 bộ và từ 4 cơ quan ngang bộ xuống 3. Tiếp theo là sáp nhập tỉnh thành, sẽ phải hoàn tất trước ngày 30/08 và đi vào hoạt động từ tháng 09. “Cuộc cách mạng” hành chính cho phép Việt Nam nâng vị thế trong chuỗi giá trị toàn cầu trong bối cảnh từ năm 2018, Việt Nam được coi là nước hưởng lợi chính từ việc dịch chuyển chuỗi cung ứng khỏi Trung Quốc. Việc tinh gọn bộ máy được Hiệp hội Doanh nghiệp Châu Âu - EuroCham, cũng như các nhà đầu tư nước ngoài, đánh giá là tiền đề để Việt Nam thu hút nguồn vốn đầu tư trực tiếp nước ngoài, qua đó khẳng định vị thế là trung tâm đầu tư của Đông Nam Á. Hoạt động từ năm 1998, EuroCham hiện là một trong những hiệp hội doanh nghiệp nước ngoài lớn nhất tại Việt Nam với hơn 1.400 thành viên sử dụng hơn 150.000 lao động.Trả lời RFI Tiếng Việt ngày 06/03/2025, phó chủ tịch Jean-Jacques Bouflet phụ trách Chính sách EuroCham đề cao quyết tâm của chính quyền Việt Nam nhưng ông cũng lưu ý cần phải khẩn trương và tiến hành một cách hiệu quả.RFI : Việt Nam tiến hành tinh giản bộ máy Nhà nước, được coi là "cuộc cách mạng lần thứ hai". Phòng Thương mại Châu Âu (EuroCham) và các thành viên đánh giá biện pháp cải cách này như thế nào ? EuroCham và các thành viên được thông tin như thế nào về những thay đổi mà quá trình này mang lại ?Phó chủ tịch EuroCham Jean-Jacques Bouflet : Các doanh nghiệp tiếp đón thông tin tương đối tích cực. Chúng tôi cũng tiến hành một cuộc điều tra, được gọi là “chỉ số tin tưởng” của các doanh nghiệp (BCI), và nhìn chung cam kết của chính phủ được coi là một bước theo hướng tốt. 43% trên tổng số các doanh nghiệp thuộc Liên Hiệp Châu Âu cho rằng về lâu dài thủ tục hành chính sẽ được đơn giản hóa, trong đó có việc thông qua các nền tảng kỹ thuật số và nhất là qua việc tinh giản bộ máy hành chính đang diễn ra. Tuy nhiên, 36% thành viên trong EuroCham vẫn bày tỏ quan ngại về những chậm trễ có thể xảy ra trong quá trình chuyển tiếp. Nhưng chúng ta cứ giữ lạc quan xem sao !Chúng tôi được thông tin như nào ư ? Chúng tôi có được ưu ái là có một buổi làm việc với thủ tướng Việt Nam ngày 02/03. Có hơn 50 người tham gia, trong đó có đại sứ Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, cũng như đại sứ nhiều nước thành viên. Chúng tôi đối thoại với thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính cùng hai phó thủ tướng và rất nhiều bộ ngành liên quan. Ông Chính đã trình bày về việc đơn giản hóa thủ tục hành chính để kích thích đầu tư vì đây là mục tiêu chính của cuộc cải cách. Sau buổi họp đó, EuroCham đã tổ chức nhiều sự kiện để thông tin đến các thành viên. Có thể thấy là cho đến nay đã có nhiều ý tưởng. Dĩ nhiên là sẽ còn phải chờ xem thực tế liệu những chủ trương đó có biến thành những cải cách cụ thể hay không. Nhưng dù sao cũng đã có ý tưởng.RFI : Sau khi cải cách được thông báo, cũng như sau cuộc họp với thủ tướng Việt Nam thì EuroCham trông đợi cụ thể điều gì ?Ông Jean-Jacques Bouflet : Điểm chính của cuộc cải cách là giảm đáng kể số lượng bộ. Nhiều bộ đã được hợp nhất, ví dụ bộ Nông Nghiệp và Môi Trường, điều này cho thấy một bước đi và mong muốn đi theo hướng quá độ và chuyển đổi nền kinh tế Việt Nam, hoặc ví dụ bộ Kế Hoạch Đầu Tư được gộp vào bộ Tài Chính. Tôi nhớ không nhầm là từ 18 bộ xuống còn 14 bộ. Có thể thấy mong muốn tinh giản bộ máy Nhà nước và mặt khác chính phủ cũng tìm cách phi tập trung hóa, có nghĩa là một phần các thủ tục hành chính sẽ được áp dụng ở cấp địa phương, tại các tỉnh với khoảng 60 tỉnh ở Việt Nam, và điều này sẽ cho phép chúng tôi tiếp cận gần với các nhà ra quyết định hơn.Nói tóm lại, mục đích của đợt tinh giản bộ máy Nhà nước là giảm bớt thủ tục hành chính, khoảng 30% toàn bộ thủ tục, và thúc đẩy việc áp dụng để đẩy nhanh chính những thủ tục đó. 30% là con số ấn tượng nên chúng tôi đầy hy vọng. RFI : Cuộc cải cách này là một điều kiện tiên quyết để Việt Nam thu hút đầu từ nước ngoài. Nhìn từ các nhà đầu tư nước ngoài, ví dụ các thành viên của EuroCham, cần phải có những điều kiện nào khác để Việt Nam có thể khẳng định vị trí trung tâm đầu tư ở Đông Nam Á như tham vọng của chính phủ Việt Nam ?Ông Jean-Jacques Bouflet : Như tôi đề cập ở trên, điều mà EuroCham trông đợi, cũng là điều kiện chính đối với chúng tôi, để kích thích đầu tư của châu Âu vào Việt Nam, vẫn là giảm thủ tục hành chính, chấm dứt những phức tạp, chồng chéo và phân chia rải rác giữa các bộ ngành, cơ quan ở cấp trung ương cũng như địa phương. Nhiều khi cứ như lạc vào rừng rậm, thủ tục tích tụ, chồng chéo và phải vượt qua một số ngưỡng. Vì vậy cuộc cải cách này thực sự là cần thiết.Ngoài ra, như chúng ta đã biết, Việt Nam và Liên Hiệp Châu Âu đã ký Hiệp định Tự do Thương mại và đang trong giai đoạn triển khai. Chúng tôi cũng mong giai đoạn này triển khai này giúp giải phóng thực sự điều kiện thâm nhập thị trường, cũng như hoạt động của các doanh nghiệp châu Âu được kết trái từ đầu tư vào Việt Nam. Về điểm này, tiếc là chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được sự phê chuẩn Hiệp định Bảo hộ Đầu tư vì hiệp định này phải qua hai vòng phê chuẩn của Liên Hiệp Châu Âu và của các nước thành viên. Hiện giờ vẫn còn khoảng 10 nước thành viên chưa phê chuẩn.Còn về bản thân Hiệp định Tự do Thương mại, điều quan trọng là hiệp định phải được áp dụng triệt để và theo đúng tinh thần. Có nghĩa là cần phải tránh để việc giảm thuế quan bị vi phạm hoặc bị bù lại bằng cách tăng thuế ở trong nước đối với sản phẩm đó hoặc bằng các rào cản kỹ thuật cho trao đổi thương mại.RFI : Các thành viên EuroCham đầu tư vào những lĩnh vực nào ở Việt Nam hiện nay, cũng như xu hướng đầu tư trong tương lai ? Ông Jean-Jacques Bouflet : EuroCham đại diện cho toàn bộ các doanh nghiệp châu Âu, ở cấp độ Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, do đó, lĩnh vực hoạt động của chúng tôi rất rộng. Chỉ riêng nội bộ EuroCham đã có khoảng 20 ủy ban chuyên ngành, từ dược phẩm, nông nghiệp, đến rượu vang, rượu mạnh hoặc điện tử cho nên mảng hoạt động rất rộng, trong lĩnh vực nhập khẩu bởi vì có rất nhiều doanh nghiệp xuất khẩu sang Việt Nam, cũng như sản xuất, chiếm một phần quan trọng bởi vì chúng tôi cũng có rất nhiều thành viên sản xuất ở Việt Nam, sau đó tái xuất khẩu sang Liên Hiệp Châu Âu hoặc sang các thị trường thứ ba.Liên quan đến việc sản xuất ở Việt Nam, lĩnh vực chủ đạo vẫn là đồ điện tử. Việt Nam đang giữ vị trí quan trọng về điểm này, dường như là điện tử giữ vị trí thứ nhất về xuất khẩu, vượt qua cả nông nghiệp. Cho dù châu Âu có thể ít mạnh hơn trong lĩnh vực này ở Việt Nam nhưng còn rất nhiều cơ hội đầu tư.Ngoài ra còn có cả quá trình chuyển đổi sang nền kinh tế tôn trọng môi trường hơn, vẫn được gọi là “Green Deal” và chúng tôi muốn thể hiện và khẳng định ở Việt Nam. Tôi phải nói là về điểm này, Việt Nam đã nắm được phần nào vị trí đầu tầu so với các nước đang phát triển khác trong vùng. Đó là những lĩnh vực mà chúng tôi đầu tư đặc biệt hơn. Chúng tôi có một ủy ban đặc trách “Green Growth” - tăng trưởng xanh - rất năng động. Chúng tôi đối thoại rất nhiều với chính quyền Việt Nam. Việt Nam đang hiện đại hóa lĩnh vực năng lượng bằng cách thúc đẩy các loại hình năng lượng tái tạo, cho dù chúng ta khởi động từ mức khá thấp, và tất cả các doanh nghiệp của chúng tôi tập trung, điều phối với nhau về những lĩnh vực đầy hứa hẹn như này. RFI : Chủ tịch Ủy Ban Châu Âu Ursula von der Leyen dự kiến thăm Việt Nam. Ông có nghĩ là chuyến công du sẽ sớm diễn ra không ? Ông Jean-Jacques Bouflet : Chúng tôi hy vọng bà Ursula von der Leyen sớm đến thăm chúng tôi. Tôi nghĩ Việt Nam là một nhân tố quan trọng cho thương mại quốc tế và cho hợp tác đối tác giữa các nước phát triển như Liên Hiệp Châu Âu và những nền kinh tế mới đang trỗi dậy mạnh mẽ như Việt Nam. Tôi nghĩ là trong thời điểm phần nào xáo trộn như hiện nay, cần phải nhắc lại sự gắn bó vào hệ thống thương mại quốc tế dựa trên khuôn khổ luật pháp rõ ràng, dự đoán được và đa phương, các quy định của Tổ Chức Thương Mại Thế Giới (WTO) cũng như Hiệp định Tự do Thương mại như tôi đề cập ở trên. Điều này rất quan trọng ! Đúng là chuyến thăm của bà Ursula von der Leyen sẽ tượng trưng phần nào cho điểm trên. Ngoài ra, cũng đừng quên rằng Việt Nam là thị trường có 100 triệu dân, đó là đất nước có tiềm năng rất lớn và là một nhân tố chủ đạo cho việc phân bổ lao động quốc tế.Ngoài chuyến thăm của chủ tịch Ủy Ban Châu Âu, chúng tôi cũng mong ủy viên thương mại châu Âu Maroš Šefčovič đến thăm để phát hành "Sách Trắng" mà chúng tôi vẫn soạn thảo hàng năm để trình bày những đề xuất với chính quyền Việt Nam nhằm cải thiện trao đổi và đầu tư giữa Liên Hiệp Châu Âu và Việt Nam. Chúng tôi hy vọng năm nay ông Maroš Šefčovič đứng ra chủ trì buổi lễ này. Có thể thấy là mọi chuyện đang đi vào quy củ với Việt Nam theo chiều hướng năng động được hình thành từ Hiệp định Tự do Thương mại ký vào năm 2019 và phê chuẩn năm 2020 và vẫn đang tiếp tục cho kết quả dù chậm nhưng chắc. Dĩ nhiên cũng phải chú ý đến bối cảnh quốc tế khó khăn hiện nay nhưng tôi tin Liên Hiệp Châu Âu phải tái khẳng định gắn kết với khuôn khổ đa phương dựa trên quy định luật pháp rõ ràng và tin cậy. Bởi vì, đối với các doanh nghiệp châu Âu chúng tôi, ở rất xa châu Âu, điều quan trọng là phải có được khuôn khổ ổn định, rõ ràng, dự đoán được chứ không phải chịu ảnh hưởng từ những sự kiện, những “rối loạn” gây bất ổn. Khi người ta đầu tư, nhất là ở nước ngoài, đó là những khoản tiền khá lớn, cần nhiều năm mới khấu hao được đầu tư, vì thế có được niềm tin như vậy là điều rất quan trọng.RFI Tiếng Việt xin chân thành cảm ơn ông Jean-Jacques Bouflet, phó chủ tịch phụ trách Chính sách tại Hiệp hội Doanh nghiệp Châu Âu tại Việt Nam EuroCham.

Ngày 19/02/2025, Việt Nam tinh giản bộ máy Nhà nước, từ 18 bộ xuống còn 14 bộ và từ 4 cơ quan ngang bộ xuống 3. Tiếp theo là sáp nhập tỉnh thành, sẽ phải hoàn tất trước ngày 30/08 và đi vào hoạt động từ tháng 09. “Cuộc cách mạng” hành chính cho phép Việt Nam nâng vị thế trong chuỗi giá trị toàn cầu trong bối cảnh từ năm 2018, Việt Nam được coi là nước hưởng lợi chính từ việc dịch chuyển chuỗi cung ứng khỏi Trung Quốc. Việc tinh gọn bộ máy được Hiệp hội Doanh nghiệp Châu Âu - EuroCham, cũng như các nhà đầu tư nước ngoài, đánh giá là tiền đề để Việt Nam thu hút nguồn vốn đầu tư trực tiếp nước ngoài, qua đó khẳng định vị thế là trung tâm đầu tư của Đông Nam Á. Hoạt động từ năm 1998, EuroCham hiện là một trong những hiệp hội doanh nghiệp nước ngoài lớn nhất tại Việt Nam với hơn 1.400 thành viên sử dụng hơn 150.000 lao động.Trả lời RFI Tiếng Việt ngày 06/03/2025, phó chủ tịch Jean-Jacques Bouflet phụ trách Chính sách EuroCham đề cao quyết tâm của chính quyền Việt Nam nhưng ông cũng lưu ý cần phải khẩn trương và tiến hành một cách hiệu quả.RFI : Việt Nam tiến hành tinh giản bộ máy Nhà nước, được coi là "cuộc cách mạng lần thứ hai". Phòng Thương mại Châu Âu (EuroCham) và các thành viên đánh giá biện pháp cải cách này như thế nào ? EuroCham và các thành viên được thông tin như thế nào về những thay đổi mà quá trình này mang lại ?Phó chủ tịch EuroCham Jean-Jacques Bouflet : Các doanh nghiệp tiếp đón thông tin tương đối tích cực. Chúng tôi cũng tiến hành một cuộc điều tra, được gọi là “chỉ số tin tưởng” của các doanh nghiệp (BCI), và nhìn chung cam kết của chính phủ được coi là một bước theo hướng tốt. 43% trên tổng số các doanh nghiệp thuộc Liên Hiệp Châu Âu cho rằng về lâu dài thủ tục hành chính sẽ được đơn giản hóa, trong đó có việc thông qua các nền tảng kỹ thuật số và nhất là qua việc tinh giản bộ máy hành chính đang diễn ra. Tuy nhiên, 36% thành viên trong EuroCham vẫn bày tỏ quan ngại về những chậm trễ có thể xảy ra trong quá trình chuyển tiếp. Nhưng chúng ta cứ giữ lạc quan xem sao !Chúng tôi được thông tin như nào ư ? Chúng tôi có được ưu ái là có một buổi làm việc với thủ tướng Việt Nam ngày 02/03. Có hơn 50 người tham gia, trong đó có đại sứ Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, cũng như đại sứ nhiều nước thành viên. Chúng tôi đối thoại với thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính cùng hai phó thủ tướng và rất nhiều bộ ngành liên quan. Ông Chính đã trình bày về việc đơn giản hóa thủ tục hành chính để kích thích đầu tư vì đây là mục tiêu chính của cuộc cải cách. Sau buổi họp đó, EuroCham đã tổ chức nhiều sự kiện để thông tin đến các thành viên. Có thể thấy là cho đến nay đã có nhiều ý tưởng. Dĩ nhiên là sẽ còn phải chờ xem thực tế liệu những chủ trương đó có biến thành những cải cách cụ thể hay không. Nhưng dù sao cũng đã có ý tưởng.RFI : Sau khi cải cách được thông báo, cũng như sau cuộc họp với thủ tướng Việt Nam thì EuroCham trông đợi cụ thể điều gì ?Ông Jean-Jacques Bouflet : Điểm chính của cuộc cải cách là giảm đáng kể số lượng bộ. Nhiều bộ đã được hợp nhất, ví dụ bộ Nông Nghiệp và Môi Trường, điều này cho thấy một bước đi và mong muốn đi theo hướng quá độ và chuyển đổi nền kinh tế Việt Nam, hoặc ví dụ bộ Kế Hoạch Đầu Tư được gộp vào bộ Tài Chính. Tôi nhớ không nhầm là từ 18 bộ xuống còn 14 bộ. Có thể thấy mong muốn tinh giản bộ máy Nhà nước và mặt khác chính phủ cũng tìm cách phi tập trung hóa, có nghĩa là một phần các thủ tục hành chính sẽ được áp dụng ở cấp địa phương, tại các tỉnh với khoảng 60 tỉnh ở Việt Nam, và điều này sẽ cho phép chúng tôi tiếp cận gần với các nhà ra quyết định hơn.Nói tóm lại, mục đích của đợt tinh giản bộ máy Nhà nước là giảm bớt thủ tục hành chính, khoảng 30% toàn bộ thủ tục, và thúc đẩy việc áp dụng để đẩy nhanh chính những thủ tục đó. 30% là con số ấn tượng nên chúng tôi đầy hy vọng. RFI : Cuộc cải cách này là một điều kiện tiên quyết để Việt Nam thu hút đầu từ nước ngoài. Nhìn từ các nhà đầu tư nước ngoài, ví dụ các thành viên của EuroCham, cần phải có những điều kiện nào khác để Việt Nam có thể khẳng định vị trí trung tâm đầu tư ở Đông Nam Á như tham vọng của chính phủ Việt Nam ?Ông Jean-Jacques Bouflet : Như tôi đề cập ở trên, điều mà EuroCham trông đợi, cũng là điều kiện chính đối với chúng tôi, để kích thích đầu tư của châu Âu vào Việt Nam, vẫn là giảm thủ tục hành chính, chấm dứt những phức tạp, chồng chéo và phân chia rải rác giữa các bộ ngành, cơ quan ở cấp trung ương cũng như địa phương. Nhiều khi cứ như lạc vào rừng rậm, thủ tục tích tụ, chồng chéo và phải vượt qua một số ngưỡng. Vì vậy cuộc cải cách này thực sự là cần thiết.Ngoài ra, như chúng ta đã biết, Việt Nam và Liên Hiệp Châu Âu đã ký Hiệp định Tự do Thương mại và đang trong giai đoạn triển khai. Chúng tôi cũng mong giai đoạn này triển khai này giúp giải phóng thực sự điều kiện thâm nhập thị trường, cũng như hoạt động của các doanh nghiệp châu Âu được kết trái từ đầu tư vào Việt Nam. Về điểm này, tiếc là chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được sự phê chuẩn Hiệp định Bảo hộ Đầu tư vì hiệp định này phải qua hai vòng phê chuẩn của Liên Hiệp Châu Âu và của các nước thành viên. Hiện giờ vẫn còn khoảng 10 nước thành viên chưa phê chuẩn.Còn về bản thân Hiệp định Tự do Thương mại, điều quan trọng là hiệp định phải được áp dụng triệt để và theo đúng tinh thần. Có nghĩa là cần phải tránh để việc giảm thuế quan bị vi phạm hoặc bị bù lại bằng cách tăng thuế ở trong nước đối với sản phẩm đó hoặc bằng các rào cản kỹ thuật cho trao đổi thương mại.RFI : Các thành viên EuroCham đầu tư vào những lĩnh vực nào ở Việt Nam hiện nay, cũng như xu hướng đầu tư trong tương lai ? Ông Jean-Jacques Bouflet : EuroCham đại diện cho toàn bộ các doanh nghiệp châu Âu, ở cấp độ Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, do đó, lĩnh vực hoạt động của chúng tôi rất rộng. Chỉ riêng nội bộ EuroCham đã có khoảng 20 ủy ban chuyên ngành, từ dược phẩm, nông nghiệp, đến rượu vang, rượu mạnh hoặc điện tử cho nên mảng hoạt động rất rộng, trong lĩnh vực nhập khẩu bởi vì có rất nhiều doanh nghiệp xuất khẩu sang Việt Nam, cũng như sản xuất, chiếm một phần quan trọng bởi vì chúng tôi cũng có rất nhiều thành viên sản xuất ở Việt Nam, sau đó tái xuất khẩu sang Liên Hiệp Châu Âu hoặc sang các thị trường thứ ba.Liên quan đến việc sản xuất ở Việt Nam, lĩnh vực chủ đạo vẫn là đồ điện tử. Việt Nam đang giữ vị trí quan trọng về điểm này, dường như là điện tử giữ vị trí thứ nhất về xuất khẩu, vượt qua cả nông nghiệp. Cho dù châu Âu có thể ít mạnh hơn trong lĩnh vực này ở Việt Nam nhưng còn rất nhiều cơ hội đầu tư.Ngoài ra còn có cả quá trình chuyển đổi sang nền kinh tế tôn trọng môi trường hơn, vẫn được gọi là “Green Deal” và chúng tôi muốn thể hiện và khẳng định ở Việt Nam. Tôi phải nói là về điểm này, Việt Nam đã nắm được phần nào vị trí đầu tầu so với các nước đang phát triển khác trong vùng. Đó là những lĩnh vực mà chúng tôi đầu tư đặc biệt hơn. Chúng tôi có một ủy ban đặc trách “Green Growth” - tăng trưởng xanh - rất năng động. Chúng tôi đối thoại rất nhiều với chính quyền Việt Nam. Việt Nam đang hiện đại hóa lĩnh vực năng lượng bằng cách thúc đẩy các loại hình năng lượng tái tạo, cho dù chúng ta khởi động từ mức khá thấp, và tất cả các doanh nghiệp của chúng tôi tập trung, điều phối với nhau về những lĩnh vực đầy hứa hẹn như này. RFI : Chủ tịch Ủy Ban Châu Âu Ursula von der Leyen dự kiến thăm Việt Nam. Ông có nghĩ là chuyến công du sẽ sớm diễn ra không ? Ông Jean-Jacques Bouflet : Chúng tôi hy vọng bà Ursula von der Leyen sớm đến thăm chúng tôi. Tôi nghĩ Việt Nam là một nhân tố quan trọng cho thương mại quốc tế và cho hợp tác đối tác giữa các nước phát triển như Liên Hiệp Châu Âu và những nền kinh tế mới đang trỗi dậy mạnh mẽ như Việt Nam. Tôi nghĩ là trong thời điểm phần nào xáo trộn như hiện nay, cần phải nhắc lại sự gắn bó vào hệ thống thương mại quốc tế dựa trên khuôn khổ luật pháp rõ ràng, dự đoán được và đa phương, các quy định của Tổ Chức Thương Mại Thế Giới (WTO) cũng như Hiệp định Tự do Thương mại như tôi đề cập ở trên. Điều này rất quan trọng ! Đúng là chuyến thăm của bà Ursula von der Leyen sẽ tượng trưng phần nào cho điểm trên. Ngoài ra, cũng đừng quên rằng Việt Nam là thị trường có 100 triệu dân, đó là đất nước có tiềm năng rất lớn và là một nhân tố chủ đạo cho việc phân bổ lao động quốc tế.Ngoài chuyến thăm của chủ tịch Ủy Ban Châu Âu, chúng tôi cũng mong ủy viên thương mại châu Âu Maroš Šefčovič đến thăm để phát hành "Sách Trắng" mà chúng tôi vẫn soạn thảo hàng năm để trình bày những đề xuất với chính quyền Việt Nam nhằm cải thiện trao đổi và đầu tư giữa Liên Hiệp Châu Âu và Việt Nam. Chúng tôi hy vọng năm nay ông Maroš Šefčovič đứng ra chủ trì buổi lễ này. Có thể thấy là mọi chuyện đang đi vào quy củ với Việt Nam theo chiều hướng năng động được hình thành từ Hiệp định Tự do Thương mại ký vào năm 2019 và phê chuẩn năm 2020 và vẫn đang tiếp tục cho kết quả dù chậm nhưng chắc. Dĩ nhiên cũng phải chú ý đến bối cảnh quốc tế khó khăn hiện nay nhưng tôi tin Liên Hiệp Châu Âu phải tái khẳng định gắn kết với khuôn khổ đa phương dựa trên quy định luật pháp rõ ràng và tin cậy. Bởi vì, đối với các doanh nghiệp châu Âu chúng tôi, ở rất xa châu Âu, điều quan trọng là phải có được khuôn khổ ổn định, rõ ràng, dự đoán được chứ không phải chịu ảnh hưởng từ những sự kiện, những “rối loạn” gây bất ổn. Khi người ta đầu tư, nhất là ở nước ngoài, đó là những khoản tiền khá lớn, cần nhiều năm mới khấu hao được đầu tư, vì thế có được niềm tin như vậy là điều rất quan trọng.RFI Tiếng Việt xin chân thành cảm ơn ông Jean-Jacques Bouflet, phó chủ tịch phụ trách Chính sách tại Hiệp hội Doanh nghiệp Châu Âu tại Việt Nam EuroCham.

On the annual International Day of Forests, we examine China's efforts on conservation over the years(1:06). Yemen's Houthi group has launched a ballistic missile attack on Tel Aviv(12:20). Donald Trump's tariff polices are threatening to derail the global economy(20:40).

For market purists, any mention of the term industrial policy used to evoke visions of heavy-handed Soviet-style central planning, or the stifling state-centric protectionism employed by Latin American countries in the late 20th century. But that conversation turned dramatically over the last several years, as President Joe Biden's signature legislative achievements like the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act showcased policies designed to influence and shape industries ranging from tech to pharma to green energy. My guest today, Harvard Kennedy School Professor Ricardo Hausmann, is the founder and director of the Growth Lab, which studies ways to unlock economic growth and collaborates with policymakers to promote inclusive prosperity around the world. Hausmann says he believes markets are useful, but have shown themselves inadequate to create public benefits at a time when public objectives like the clean energy transition and shared prosperity have become increasingly essential to human society. In a wide-ranging conversation, we'll discuss why industrial policy is making a comeback, tools that the Growth Lab has developed to help poorer countries and regions develop and prosper, and the uncertainty being caused by President Trump's pledge to raise tariffs and protectionist barriers.Ricardo Hausmann's policy recommendations:Encourage governments to track industries that are not yet developed but have the potential for growth and monitor technological advancements to identify how new technologies can impact existing industries or create new opportunities.Develop state organizations with a deep understanding of societal trends and industrial potential, similar to Israel's office of the Chief Scientist or the U.S. Presidential Commission on Science and Technology.Encourage governments to develop a pre-approved set of tools—including training, educational programs, research programs, and infrastructure—that can be quickly mobilized for specific economic opportunities.Teach policy design in a way that mirrors medical education (e.g., learning by doing as in a teaching hospital), because successful policy design requires real-world experience, not just theoretical knowledge. Ricardo Hausmann is the founder and director of Harvard's Growth Lab and the Rafik Hariri Professor of the Practice of International Political Economy at Harvard Kennedy School. Under his leadership, the Growth Lab has grown into one of the most well regarded and influential hubs for research on economic growth and development around the world. His scholarly contributions include the development of the Growth Diagnostics and Economic Complexity methodologies, as well as several widely used economic concepts. Since launching the Growth Lab in 2006, Hausmann has served as principal investigator for more than 50 research initiatives in nearly 30 countries, including the US, informing development policy, growth strategies and diversification agendas at the national, regional, and city levels. Before joining Harvard University, he served as the first chief economist of the Inter-American Development Bank (1994-2000), where he created the Research Department. He has served as minister of planning of Venezuela (1992-1993) and as a member of the Board of the Central Bank of Venezuela. He also served as chair of the IMF-World Bank Development Committee. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Cornell University.Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Communications and Public Affairs is the host, producer, and editor of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds an BA in political science from UCLA and a master's in journalism from Columbia University.Scheduling and logistical support for PolicyCast is provided by Lillian Wainaina. Design and graphics support is provided by Laura King of the OCPA Design Team. Web design and social media promotion support is provided by Catherine Santrock and Natalie Montaner of the OCPA Digital Team. Editorial support is provided by Nora Delaney and Robert O'Neill of the OCPA Editorial Team. 

When it comes to climate change and mitigation, some have suggested that we harness the power of capitalist growth and use it for something useful like green energy. But, there are some problems baked into capitalism about why that won't work. Listen in and learn all about why.Here are the books we mentioned in the ep. Brett Christophers - The Price is Wrong - https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/products/3069-the-price-is-wrong?srsltid=AfmBOoq28BkqbNEqmZ1FJ1zTK0jnuVuJ5aYkb54H9xr2EaBfuU-Uph2EAndreas Malm and Wim Carton - Overshoot - https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/products/3131-overshoot?_pos=1&_psq=Overshoot&_ss=e&_v=1.0

How do we keep climate action alive in a fracturing world? “Today we live in an age where we actually have the solutions– technologically, economically, financially speaking– but what we are not doing is acting on them,” Achim Steiner, head of the United Nations Development Program tells Akshat Rathi. In a conversation recorded at COP29, Steiner talked about how some countries– including Uruguay, India, Kenya, China, and Bhutan– are moving forward with innovative climate solutions even when international financing isn’t readily available. He also called on the developed world to find better ways to fund sustainable development. Explore further: Past episode with climate finance expert Avinash Persaud about getting money to the places that need it Past episode with Achim Steiner about the role of the UN Development Program Past episode with science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson about the role of the United Nations Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Mythili Rao. Special thanks this week to Sharon Chen and Jessica Beck. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miriam Cates, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers discuss how Labour's green agenda is destroying British industry, how we all became ‘extremists' and the cruelty of assisted dying. spiked supporters can get early-bird tickets to our 25th anniversary bash. Log in to the Supporters Hub here: https://www.spiked-online.com/hub/  Protect your emails with Proton Mail's end-to-end encryption. Claim your 38% discount: http://proton.me/spikedpodcast  Take control of your health with AG1: https://drinkag1.com/spiked  Take your business to the next level with Shopify. Sign up now and get a £1-per-month trial period: https://shopify.co.uk/spiked  Apply for spiked's internship programme: https://www.spiked-online.com/2025/01/10/apply-now-to-become-a-spiked-intern-2/  Support spiked:   https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Sign up to spiked's newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/  Order Brendan O'Neill's After the Pogrom now from:

Projetos com esse foco, da Green Growth, de Viçosa, na Zona da Mata e Associação Florestalense de Agroecologia, de Floresntal, na região Central, venceram o prêmio concedido pela Assembleia Legislativa de Minas.

Featuring Nedo Bellucci, Phenom Biotech CEO Join us for a stimulating conversation with Phenom Biotech's CEO, Nedo Bellucci, as he introduces us to an eco-innovation with potential to shake up agriculture as we know it. With their Energy Potential Technology (EPT), Phenom has crafted a way to boost crop yields and improve livestock health—all without the usual chemicals and costs. Imagine healthier, faster-growing plants and animals powered by natural compounds like citric acid instead of synthetic inputs.   But that's just the beginning. Nedo reveals how EPT doesn't just support better farming; it tackles organic waste too. Turning animal waste into high-quality fertilizer with minimal emissions, EPT is redefining what waste management can do for a cleaner planet. Plus, Phenom's citric acid-based sanitizers are outclassing chlorine and could reshape food safety with natural, powerful disinfection that extends shelf life and neutralizes pathogens.   More than just a cool concept, Bellucci's vision offers a blueprint for the future: profitable, sustainable, and scientifically savvy. This episode showcases how one company's game-changing technology is poised to reshape our food system, turning bold ideas into actionable, eco-friendly solutions. Join us for an inspiring look at how innovation and nature can work hand-in-hand to create a healthier, more sustainable world. Resources and links mentioned in this episode are available at https://www.sustainabilitynow.global/2024/12/30/087-green-growth-citric-solutions-and-the-future-of-farming/ 

In this episode, our guest is Robin Burgess from the LSE and we talked about the direction that the Environmental Economics is taking, new datasets, approaches, tension between economic growth, and climate change, and more! Current Host: Ruveyda Gozen (@ruveyda_gozen) Podcast Owners: Ruveyda Gozen (@ruveyda_gozen) and John Van Reenen (@johnvanreenen) 01:30 Deforestation and Political Incentives 06:25 The Direction of Environmental Economics 10:50 A Personal Story by Robin Burgess and His Production Function 14:30 His New ERC Grant and The Projects Ahead! 21:00 Economic Growth and Climate Change Tension 25:40 Whose Turn(!) to Pollute? 34:30 Green Policies 42:50 Cheezy Questions!

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at what COP29 tells us about the new UK government's green growth ambitions. Links:https://unfccc.int/cop29https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpqd1rzw9r4ohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2lknel1xpohttps://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-to-expect-at-cop29/https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreementhttps://unctad.org/publication/new-collective-quantified-goal-climate-financehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54797743https://www.ft.com/content/24b994ec-9d69-47df-8c23-efc5762877e9https://unfccc.int/resource/docs/convkp/conveng.pdfhttps://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-the-role-of-government-in-transition-finance/https://www.iigcc.org/hubfs/IIGCC%20publishes%20open%20letter%20in%20support%20of%20an%20ambitious%20New%20Collective%20Quantified%20Goal%20on%20climate%20finance.pdfhttps://www.newprivatemarkets.com/tpg-and-brookfield-hail-climate-fund-momentum/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2ny8zndpxohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gve4d8jljo

The joke in Alasha League in China's Inner Mongolia region is that people in Beijing only discovered their existence when local newspapers blew over to the capital city in a sandstorm. Such growing pollution in the 1990s nearly spelt the end of traditional animal herding in Alasha (also spelt Alxa), as China banned livestock and resettled herders to tame the deserts and restore grasslands. But community leaders lobbied for their camels – their beasts of burden since time immemorial – to be recognised as a “protected livestock breed”. And camel herding continues to this day. Success story? It's not that simple to Dr Thomas White, a researcher who spent years living with the herders to understand what they're going through. In his recently published book China's Camel Country, he documented the tensions the herders faced to keep in line with China's nation-building project. Taboos also emerged as culture courted capitalism to survive – think embellishments for tourism and butchering a treasured species to feed an upscale market. What does his account of Alasha tell of China's bid to marry development with sustainability? What lessons do the herders have for communities worldwide, who may be bracing against both development pressures and large-scale conservation schemes at home? The Eco-Business podcast speaks with White, lecturer in China and sustainable development at King's College London, to unpack the complexities he uncovered in China's northwestern frontier. Tune in as we discuss: - What camel conservation in Alasha shows about China's green growth ambitions - Whether camel herding resulted in net benefits for the environment - The herders' “partial success” in preserving their culture amid political and environmental change - What insights Alasha's herders hold for other local communities facing pressures from development and sustainability initiatives

Hubertus Meinecke, BCG's global climate and sustainability lead, and Axel Reinaud, CEO of NetZero, discuss what climate startups can learn from large corporations and vice versa. Corporations have capital that startups need but take a long time to make decisions. Startups are fast moving and have strong technical skills but are short on the capital that large corporations can provide. Learn More: Hubertus Meinecke: https://on.bcg.com/3AqhSzp Axel Reinaud: https://netzero.green/en/team/ NetZero: https://netzero.green/en/ Green Growth Accelerator: https://on.bcg.com/4furqrQ CEO Moments of Truth https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Former climate change envoy Howard Bamsey joins Democracy Sausage to talk about the expectations and challenges of COP29 post the U.S. election. The climate emergency is at its tipping point as world leaders prepare to meet in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). But with time for change melting away as quickly as the glaciers, what impact will this year's negotiations actually have? Do developed countries have a greater responsibility to meet targets and mobilise climate finance? And will progress towards a fossil-free future take a step backwards as the US election heats up? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor Howard Bamsey joins Professor Mark Kenny to discuss the upcoming COP29 summit. Howard Bamsey is an Honorary Professor at the ANU School of Regulation and Global Governance. He is a member of the boards of the Climate Policy Initiative and Climate Works Centre. He has served as Australia's Special Envoy on Climate Change, Special Adviser on Sustainable Development to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Special Adviser on Green Growth to AusAID. He will be attending COP29. Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au. This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Obsession with growth is enriching elites and killing the planet. That's the message of this week's guest, Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights and author of The Poverty of Growth. Highlights include: Why poverty is about more than low income and how unequal economic growth creates greater social exclusion and status anxiety for the majority of people that growth leaves behind; How global trade practices benefit corporations over workers, especially in low-income countries, driving inequality and limiting worker protections; Why ‘green growth' is a myth and that economic growth continues to be tied to both resource depletion and environmental damage; How the commodification of life drives consumption and inequality, with more services that were once free or communal now privatized, creating a need for income rather than creating greater wellbeing; How adopting norms of sufficiency could shift economies to focus on collective wellbeing and fair resource distribution over perpetual growth. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/olivier-de-schutter ABOUT US The Overpopulation Podcast features enlightening conversations between Population Balance executive director Nandita Bajaj, researcher Alan Ware, and expert guests that draw the connections between pronatalism, human supremacy, social inequalities, and ecological overshoot. Population Balance's mission to inspire narrative, behavioral, and system change that shrinks our human impact and elevates the rights and wellbeing of people, animals, and the planet. Learn more here: https://www.populationbalance.org/ Copyright 2024 Population Balance

On this week's Macrodose James Meadway breaks down: the resurgence of US fossil fuel power and its impact on the energy transition (0:39) Feedback from last week's theory episode, on the role of technology in combating the rising costs of climate change (5:17) For more content and to support the show, visit: https://www.patreon.com/macrodose Got a question or a comment? Reach us at macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk For more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planetbproductions.co.uk⁠⁠

Today, we're joined by Alex Mendez, owner of ARM Landscaping in Grand Rapids, MI. Listen in as Alex shares about their business success over the last three years, including their approach to pricing lawn and landscaping work profitably.   Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2024   Purchase The Whole Ball of Wax (use code LAL2024 to receive $250 off and one free ticket to LAL 2024)   Get Brian's Free Newsletter   https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/   LINK Membership   Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube     Brian's Lawn Maintenance On Instagram     Register for EQUIP 2024 (Save 50% with code Brian)     Ballard-Inc.com (Brians10)     KUJO (Brians10)     Equipment Defender (Brians10)     https://gpstrackit.com/brianlm/     www.brandedbullinc.com Mention Brian and get $100 off a new website.     www.CycleCPA.com mention code: Brian to save $200.     www.PostcardMania.com/Brian     Zero to $100K!: The Complete Guide on How to Start a Successful Lawn Care Company     https://golmn.com/ (Use Code: BRIAN)     https://www.exmark.com/    https://www.instagram.com/STABILBRAND/   https://www.yardbook.com/

Dan Howard is the CEO of Tasmanian Botanics, an Australian licensed producer of medicinal cannabis located just outside of Hobart. Operating since 2017, Tasmanian Botanics has a mission to increase access for patients and to deter patients from the black market by ensuring products are reasonably priced without sacrificing on quality. Dan cut his teeth in the Canadian cannabis market, and brings years of experience from senior roles in other Fortune 50 companies. This episode is presented by Planted. Use code ‘GIVETOKE10' at planteducation.net.au to save 10% on paid courses. In this episode: Origins in cannabis (2:00) Tasmanian Botanics' early days (6:30) Learning from Canada (13:50) Learning from the world (23:30) From medical to adult use? (30:00) Hotbox Quiz (31:30) The Australian Industry (32:45) Pauls of Wisdom (42:20) Visit www.tasmanianbotanics.com.au Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Today, I'm thrilled to have Sarah Robertson-Barnes with us. Sarah is the founder of Sustainable in the Suburbs, a freelance writer, educator, and consultant with a passion for plants, podcasts, and knitting. Through her blog, she shares practical tips and insights on living a low-waste lifestyle, especially for families in suburban areas.In a culture increasingly driven by convenience, our everyday choices often become less sustainable. Join us as we discuss sustainability in daily life and share practical tips and advice for families and individuals looking to make sustainable changes.In this episode, you will hear: 1:10 - How a teacher and infertility inspired Sarah to get where she is today.2:55 - The reasoning behind the brand "Sustainable in the Suburbs."5:00 - The impact of plastics on our health and ways to reduce consumption.9:44 - Grocery store hacks to reduce plastic consumption.12:00 - The future of "Sustainable in the Suburbs," where to find it, and Sarah's new e-book release.16:15 - Investing in a business coach and connecting with other business owners to support your sustainable business.19:30 - Introducing eco-living to children and encouraging them to think about the environment.26:00 - The hit or miss nature of developing an Instagram following and the importance of showcasing your voice and personality.Each of us can make impactful choices to live more sustainably, and we've got plenty of practical tips to help you get started. Have questions or suggestions for future topics? We'd love to hear from you! If you know someone passionate about sustainability, please share this podcast with them!Episode Specific Links:Instagram: Sarah Robertson-Barnes Website: Sustainable in the SuburbsSarah's new e-book: A Beginner's Guide to a Zero Waste Kitchen (e-book) – sustainable in the suburbs Use Discount Code: FOODWASTE10 to get 10% off!Amy's Links:• Website• Alpine Start Media's Instagram• LinkedIn• Jelt's Instagram

In less than 20 minutes a week, we'll introduce you to an expert or business owner with deep experience in what they do. Grow you, grow your team, grow a small business. In this episode, host Rob Cameron interviews Renate Crollini, founder of Brownie.io, a successful sustainability consulting firm generating $2M in revenue. Renate shares insights on how their 10-member team specializes in eco-friendly practices, attracting passionate employees, and driving growth for small businesses. Key Takeaways for Small Business Owners: Embrace Sustainability as a Business Mindset: Renate emphasizes that adopting sustainability practices is not only good for the environment but also offers a competitive business advantage. Small businesses should view sustainability as a pathway to address issues like reducing energy costs, increasing revenue, and attracting passionate staff and consumers.   Start with Simple Actions: The journey towards sustainability begins with small, actionable steps. Renate advises businesses to start with what they already have in place, such as renewable energy, recycling, composting procedures, or flexible working policies. These steps demonstrate that sustainability doesn't have to be complex or costly.   Effective Communication and Stakeholder Buy-In: One of the success stories shared involved a bakery that achieved stakeholder buy-in and developed an effective communication strategy with their staff. This led to successful adoption of sustainability initiatives and even attracted a new staff member passionate about sustainability. Our hero crafts outstanding reviews following the experience of listening to our special guests. Are you the one we've been waiting for?   The Role of Brownie in Supporting SMEs: Brownie, the platform co-founded by Renate, provides tailored recommendations to help small businesses implement sustainable practices. It simplifies the process, making it easier for businesses to take immediate, impactful actions.   Continuous Improvement: Sustainability is an ongoing journey. Businesses should not aim for perfection from the start but should continue to take incremental steps and build on their successes.   Resources and Contact Information: For those interested in learning more or seeking guidance, Renate encourages connecting via LinkedIn or visiting Brownie's website at brownie.io. She also offers her email for direct inquiries: renata@brownie.io. One action small business owners can take: One action small business owners can take is to start implementing sustainable practices, such as recycling, energy conservation, and waste reduction, within their operations. By making these changes, businesses can reduce their environmental impact, attract eco-conscious customers, and improve their overall sustainability. Do you have 2 minutes every Friday? Sign up to the Weekly Leadership Email. It's free and we can help you to maximise your time.   Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.

High Finance: Deciphering Cannabis Economics with Guillermo Rodriguez, the Virtual CFOColton Keluche is a dynamic marketing and communications expert renowned for his prowess in high-growth enterprises. With a natural flair for innovation, he seamlessly navigates the complexities of both startup ventures and Fortune 500 corporations. Rooted in his core are robust communication skills and adept project management abilities, complemented by a rich background in cross-cultural advisory and startup go-to-market strategies. Over the past eight years, Keluche has held numerous senior roles in cannabis consulting and marketing, spanning product development, technology integration, and cutting-edge advertising campaigns. His unwavering dedication lies in empowering and championing the trailblazers of this dynamic industry, driving his passion to new heights.https://www.linkedin.com/in/colton-keluche-2625618b/

A decade ago, I was feeling pretty pessimistic about climate change. The politics of mitigating global warming just seemed impossible: asking people to make sacrifices, or countries to slow their development, and delay dreams of better, more prosperous lives.But the world today looks different. The costs of solar and wind power have plummeted. Same for electric batteries. And a new politics is starting to take hold: that maybe we can invest and invent and build our way out of this crisis, without needing people to make sacrifices at all.Hannah Ritchie is the deputy editor and lead researcher at Our World in Data and the author of “Not the End of the World: How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet.” She's pored over the data on this question and has come away more optimistic than many. “It's just not true that we've had these solutions just sitting there ready to build for decades and decades, and we just haven't done anything,” she told me. “We're in a fundamentally different position going forward.”In this conversation, we discuss whether sustainability without sacrifice is truly possible. How much progress have we made so far? What gives her the most hope? And what are the biggest obstacles?Mentioned:“What was the death toll from Chernobyl and Fukushima?” by Hannah Ritchie“Reducing food's environmental impacts through producers and consumers” by Joseph Poore and Thomas Nemecek“Future demand for electricity generation materials under different climate mitigation scenarios” by Seaver Wang, Zeke Hausfather et al.Book Recommendations:Factfulness by Hans RoslingPossible by Chris GoodallRange by David EpsteinThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Rollin Hu. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, with Mary Marge Locker and Kate Sinclair. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Isaac Jones. Our senior editor is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Annie Galvin, Kristin Lin and Aman Sahota. Original music by Isaac Jones. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The executive producer of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Special thanks to Sonia Herrero.

State of Cannabis Employment: A Deep Dive into the 2024 Jobs ReportKarson Humiston discuss the release of the Vangst annual cannabis industry 2024 jobs report with  Bruce Barcott, a seasoned writer in the cannabis space, and Beau Whitney, the chief economist at Whitney Economics. The trio share insights into the current state of cannabis employment.They begin with a sense of optimism as they reveal that the industry has bounced back from a challenging period, adding almost 23,000 new jobs, bringing the total to 440,145 full-time equivalent positions as of early 2024. This marks a 5% year-over-year increase, driven by a national revenue increase of about 10%. However, they note that not all states have experienced growth, with some leading the way in job opportunities.Michigan, Missouri, and New Jersey are highlighted as the top three states for job additions, with Michigan adding over 11,000 jobs. Karson discusses the factors contributing to Michigan's growth, including lower product prices, increased legal market participation, and cannabis tourism from neighboring states like Ohio.Conversely, the episode also addresses the job losses in established markets such as California, Colorado, and Washington, attributing the decline to various challenges including profitability issues, oversupply, and changes in consumer behavior. The conversation touches on the need for state regulators to adapt their policies to support the health of cannabis businesses, not just focus on public safety.Looking ahead to 2024, the Karson predicts job growth in Ohio, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland, driven by new licenses and market maturation. They express concern for mature markets like Colorado, where businesses are struggling, and emphasize the importance of federal and state-level reforms to ensure the industry's sustainability.The episode concludes with their predictions for the 2025 jobs report, expressing optimism for continued growth, especially with potential federal reforms and international developments like Germany's move towards legalization. They encourage listeners to download and share the report to raise awareness of the job creation potential of the cannabis industry.Listeners can download the full 2024 jobs report at Vangst.com and use it to advocate for the cannabis industry's job creation potential. We encourage sharing the report with friends, employees, and politicians to support the industry's growth toward the goal of one million U.S. jobs.  https://www.vangst.com/2024-jobs-report  Timestamps00:00:00 - Introduction and Annual Jobs Report Release00:00:49 - Positive Growth in Cannabis Jobs00:02:20 - Significant Job Increases in Specific States00:04:47 - Michigan's Surprising Job Growth00:05:46 - Factors Contributing to Michigan's Job Increase00:06:41 - Predictions for Job Growth in Ohio00:07:20 - Potential Impact of Ohio's Market on Michigan00:08:28 - States Expected to Add Jobs in 202400:10:43 - Maryland's License Increase and Job Growth00:11:33 - States That Lost Jobs in 202300:12:36 - California's Job Loss and Industry Struggles00:13:47 - Economic Challenges in the Cannabis Industry00:15:54 - Delinquent Payments in the Cannabis Industry00:16:05 - Comparing Bad Debt Ratios00:17:30 - The Decline of Colorado's Cannabis Job Market00:18:28 - Future Predictions for Cannabis Job Growth00:19:44 - The Role of Regulators in Market Maturation00:21:13 - Right-Sizing License Structures00:23:09 - 2025 Job Growth Predictions00:24:40 - Potential Impact of New Markets00:25:16 - International Developments in Cannabis Reform00:26:07 - Global Cannabis Market Influence00:27:27 - Optimism for the Cannabis Industry's Future00:28:38 - Importance of the Annual Jobs Report00:29:10 - Advocacy and Political Engagement Produce By PodConxWatch Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZI8qZy0lKxLO4OTk6P-twKarson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/Vangst - https://vangst.com/Recorded on SquadcastSound Design by Jamie Humiston

The Boston Celtics got another win behind Jayson Tatum and are on pace for 65-wins this season, why aren't they talked about like a GREAT Team? Then the guys play COUNT IT UP discussing Draymond Green, Joe Biden meeting Doc Rivers, and Gradey Dick Jersey Swaps. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner (@PatTheDeisgner, Locked On Bulls) discuss the Boston Celtics and why they're not talked about like a great team and then discuss the most interesting and fun things in the NBA this week.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Today, we're joined by Samantha Heald, VP of Corporate Sales at Postcard Mania, discussing marketing during a potential economic recession. Breakout with your business and secure new customers and market share with actionable steps from this conversation with an industry insider! Zero to $100K!: The Complete Guide on How to Start a Successful Lawn Care Company Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube   Brian's Lawn Maintenance On Instagram   Register for EQUIP 2024 (Save 50% with code Brian)   Plow Right Marking Stakes (Brians10)   Ballard-Inc.com (Brians10)   KUJO (Brians10)   Equipment Defender (Brians10)   https://gpstrackit.com/brianlm/   www.brandedbullinc.com Mention Brian and save $100 on a new website.   https://www.yardbook.com/   www.CycleCPA.com mention code: Brian to save $200.   www.PostcardMania.com/Brian  

In this interview with freelance writer Christopher Ketcham, we unpack the techno-industrial extractivism that plagues modern societies and the media's complicity in failing to challenge the growth model on which it is based. We discuss Chris' book This Land: How Cowboys, Capitalism, and Corruption Are Ruining the American West in which he outlines the environmental destruction caused by unregulated public lands livestock grazing, corruptly supported by the federal land management agencies, who are supposed to be regulating these industries. He tracks the Department of Interior's failure to implement and enforce the Endangered Species Act and investigates the destructive behavior of U.S. Wildlife Services in their shocking mass slaughter of animals that threaten the livestock industry. We also chat about the green growth ideology behind the lithium mining at Thacker Pass in Nevada which is driving the destruction of ecosystems and species as well as the displacement of local Indian tribes from what they consider to be their sacred lands. This same ideology, combined with the failure to acknowledge and reckon with the realities of ecological overshoot, has caused many leading environmental groups to abandon their commitment to nature conservation in order to prioritize industry interests. Chris' vision of ecological restoration calls for freeing the trampled, denuded ecosystems from the effects of grazing, enforcing the laws already in place to defend biodiversity, allowing the native species of the West to recover under a fully implemented Endangered Species Act, and establishing vast stretches of public land where there will be no development at all, not even for recreation. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript: https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/christopher-ketcham ABOUT US The Overpopulation Podcast features enlightening conversations between Population Balance executive director Nandita Bajaj, researcher Alan Ware, and expert guests. We cover a broad variety of topics that explore the impacts of our expanding human footprint on human rights, animal protection, and environmental restoration, as well as individual and collective solutions. Learn more here: https://www.populationbalance.org/ 

Welcome to another episode of Kaya Cast Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Gary Cohen, the CEO of Cova Software, a renowned software company in the cannabis industry. Gary brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from his background in the mobile industry, drawing parallels and offering insights that cannabis entrepreneurs can incorporate into their businesses. He shares his perspective on what should be considered when expanding to another location and scaling a business in the cannabis space. We cover several crucial topics, from the importance of hiring experienced store managers, managing compliance and understanding marketing restrictions, to dealing with high-volume transactions common for dispensaries. Gary urges listeners to recognize dispensaries as sophisticated retail entities and offers useful tips on navigating different market life-cycle stages and their respective implications on competition, pricing and overall business strategy. Tune in as we get profound insights into the cannabis industry from an executive perspective. Whether you are new to this space or an experienced entrepreneur, Gary's advice will surely prove valuable for your journey. This is one episode not to be missed, so sit back and enjoy! Introducing our next guest on the "Green Growth" podcast, Gary Cohen. With over 20 years of experience in the cannabis industry, Gary is a highly respected and knowledgeable figure in the business world. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Cova Software, a leading provider of point-of-sale solutions for cannabis retailers.Gary's passion for the cannabis industry began in his early days as a budtender, where he witnessed firsthand the challenges and opportunities faced by retailers in this emerging market. This inspired him to co-found Cova Software in 2017, with the mission to empower cannabis retailers with innovative and compliant technology solutions.Under Gary's leadership, Cova has grown to become a trusted partner for over 1,100 cannabis retailers across North America, helping them streamline operations, improve customer experience, and stay compliant with ever-changing regulations. With his deep understanding of the industry and commitment to driving its growth, Gary is a sought-after speaker at industry events and a frequent contributor to cannabis publications.In addition to his role at Cova, Gary is also a board member of the National Cannabis Industry Association and a member of the Retail Council of Canada's Cannabis Working Group. He is dedicated to shaping the future of the cannabis industry and is a strong advocate for responsible and Find out more about Cova at:https://www.covasoftware.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-cohen-1616a2/https://www.linkedin.com/company/covasoftware/ #KayaCastPodcast #CannabisIndustry #CEOInterview #CovaSoftware #MobileIndustry #BusinessTips #ScalingSuccess #DispensaryManagement #MarketingRestrictions #HighVolumeTransactions #RetailStrategies #CompetitionInsights #PricingStrategies #ExecutivePerspective #CannabisEntrepreneur #ValuableAdvice #DontMissThisEpisode #SitBackAndEnjoy

Dive into the world of entrepreneurship on "Green Growth" as host Jeremiah Jennings engages with Angel Ramirez, exploring the trials and triumphs of building a successful landscaping business. This episode offers a treasure trove of insights, from the initial steps of breaking into the industry to employing innovative strategies for sustained growth. Angel discusses the importance of networking, delivering quality work, and the significant impact of social media marketing in a small town.Listeners will learn about the introduction of new services like Christmas light installation, the strategic hiring of personnel to support expansion, and the crucial aspects of budgeting and payroll management. The episode also covers operational efficiencies and the vision for future growth, including plans for physical expansion and diversification into property ventures.Timestamps & Topics:0:04 - Entrepreneurship in Landscaping: Challenges and Growth1:47 - Foundations of a Successful Landscaping Business5:37 - Networking and Quality Work as Keys to Growth10:21 - Strategies for Business Expansion and Investment15:13 - Managing Budgets and Payroll in Construction18:37 - Hiring Strategies and Operational Adaptations22:45 - Enhancing Landscape and Lawn Care OperationsTune in for an episode packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs looking to green their path to success in the landscaping industry.Support the show Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ LCR Summit- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lcr-summit-tickets-725789394617 Green Frog Web Design-https://www.greenfrogwebdesign.com/ The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com

Dr. Lisa Mandle is a Lead Scientist and the Director of Science-Software Integration at Stanford University's Natural Capital (NatCap) Project. She is the lead author/editor of Green Growth That Works: Natural Capital Policy and Finance Mechanisms From Around The World. Dr. Mandle works with governments, multilateral development banks, and NGOs, especially in Latin America and Asia, to incorporate the environmental impact of land management and infrastructure projects on ecosystem services, social equity, and human health within development decisions. Prior to joining NatCap, She earned her Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and a combined A.B./Sc.B. in Anthropology and Biology from Brown University. Topics discussed: Dr. Mandle's intellectual evolution from a Ph.D. in Botany to researching Natural Capital Policy and Financial Mechanisms. Overview of the Natural Capital Project at Stanford University. InVEST Software: Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs. 500+ National and Global Partnerships with Research Institutions, Governments, NGOs, and Private Sector. Natural Capital Symposium in Early June 2024. The International and Multidisciplinary Collaboration Process for  Green Growth That Works: Natural Capital Policy and Finance Mechanisms From Around The World. Key Concepts: Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services. Natural Capital and Policy Mechanisms and Case Studies: Government Subsidy Mechanisms: Watershed Conservation for New York City. Regulatory Driven Mitigation: Stormwater Retention Credit Program in Washington D.C. Voluntary Conservation: Amazon Region Protected Areas Program. Market-Driven Transactions Ecosystem Certifications: Coffee Products and Eco-Tourism Impact Investing:

SHOW NOTESAs societies get richer, they consume more resources. That also means they generate more pollution, driving climate change and destroying natural ecosystems. We need to somehow break this link between material wealth and environmental catastrophe. There are no realistic scenarios to make the economic growth demanded by capitalism compatible with a safe climate. We can't just grow our way out of this climate and ecological mess. "Green Economic Growth" is a myth.  The only reasonable path is degrowth.But this does not mean we need to give up on the very idea of prosperity. Rather it means recognising that there are other ways of creating prosperity which do not require endless growth. It does require us to dramatically reduce our material consumption of Earth's resources. This is probably the greatest obstacle to climate action and the restoration of our living biosphere: the idea that we have to do with less. It may sound like doom-speak, but we need to find ways to fundamentally restructure our economies and production relations to transition to new forms of prosperity that leave endless growth in the dust.Ultimately, degrowth is inevitable. We will either choose this path voluntarily, or we will be forced into it violently and uncontrollably as a result of environmental disasters. If we want to prevent the suffering and tragedies that accompany such drastic shifts, we must bring about a culture of degrowth. Listen in and discover how this can be accomplished and what your role is in the finding a balance between our clean-green energy future and fueling the renewables transition that is our last great hope.This Podcast's WebpageThree Podcasts in a series revealing time tested, research proven methods of tackling the twin eco-crises of climate and ecosystem devastation. If you are truly concerned about solving these issues, and what your role will be, this is a must listen. Podcast # 62: The 3.5% Climate Solution (Part 1 of 3) Podcast #63. Climate Hope: The 3.5% Rule of Nonviolent Protest (Part 2 of 3)Podcast #64: This Could be the Key to Climate and Ecological Success  (Part 3 of 3)"A CALL TO ACT": A Comprehensive On-line Encyclopedia of Eco-Solutions.  Discover, join, act with other passionate, talented people and groups where you will discover hundreds of eco-activities where you can be part of shaping our climate positive future."A CALL TO ACT" Feature:Use Less- Live More:  Best Eco-Practices 

Interview with Alex Pernin, CEO and Kevin MacLean, CIO of Star Royalties Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/star-royalties-strr-first-mover-originating-carbon-offset-royalties-1670Recording date: 23rd January 2024Star Royalties (TSXV: STRR) offers a compelling mix of deeply undervalued existing assets plus high-growth potential in the booming carbon credit market. Despite flying under the radar, this royalty company delivers an attractive value proposition for investors seeking commodities exposure coupled with steady cash flows.Green Star Valuation Disconnect Represents Near-Term WindfallThe real prize lies in Star's wholly-owned Green Star Royalties subsidiary, focused on financing high-quality carbon offset projects. A recent $21M strategic investment from energy giant Cenovus values Green Star at $82M - 3x Star's entire current market cap.Star Royalties retains 45.9% ownership of Green Star, presenting an enormous upside as the market eventually re-rates the stock to match this appraised value.Major Partners Validate Business ModelAlongside Cenovus Energy, mining leader Agnico Eagle owns 26% of Green Star after conducting extensive due diligence. Their backing signals confidence in management's proven pedigree and the tremendous market potential as carbon credit demand accelerates.First-Mover Advantage in High-Growth MarketGreen Star deploys capital into agriculture, forestry and clean technology projects generating certified carbon offsets. With a specialty in high-integrity credits and a North American focus, Green Star dominates a fragmented space poised for massive growth.Their low-cost production model also ensures strong profitability even if market carbon prices decline substantially from ~$50 per ton currently.Precious Metals Exposure Provides Asset BackingStar Royalties retains royalties on advanced exploration-stage gold assets plus plans to spin these out upon achieving fair value. This provides stable backing plus optionality for precious metals upside.Compelling Risk-Reward for Growth and IncomeFor investors, Star Royalties offers a compelling mix of deep value (Green Star disconnect), strategic partners validating the opportunity, exposure to booming carbon credit demand, inflation protection from carbon pricing/gold, experienced and capable leadership, and planned Green Star IPO unlocking further growth funding.It's a high-upside play merging growth and income for a commodity market recovery. This overlooked royalty company shines bright among plenty of overvalued stocks across sectors today.—View Star Royalties' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/star-royalties-ltdSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

In this episode of the South Africa Growth Through Inclusion series, Ketan Ahuja, Research Fellow at the Growth Lab, joins Joanne Bate, Chief Operating Officer of South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation, for a discussion on how South Africa can build new engines of economic growth in green industries and how it can use its unique capabilities to help the world decarbonize and develop its economy.

Unravel the true essence of sustainability in the business world with Irfan, a trailblazer confronting the realities of 'green' marketing. Are companies genuinely committed to the environment, or is it all just savvy marketing? Uncover the truth behind the green movement and discover how profit and purpose can coexist.This thought-provoking episode looks at the intricate balance between sustainability, business ethics, and the drive for profit. Our guest, Irfan, shares his insightful perspectives on the green movement's rise in popularity and the sincerity behind companies' environmental claims.-----------------------ABOUT IRFANIrfan Lohiya, Founder, MD, and mastermind headhunter behind Green Recruitment Solutions. He is passionate about making the world a better place by combating climate change through his work in recruitment.-----------------------For complete show notes, transcript and links to our guest, check out our website: www.pushtobemore.com.

In today's show, I'm receiving Timothee Parrique, Dr. in economics at Lund University. He is a rising scholar, who made a big splash at the European Commission Beyond Growth conference. His book on Degrowth has sold more than 35,000 copies. He is a brilliant guy and a true artist with words.We talk about:-Why Timothée thinks Climate Tech VC and green growth are fairy tales-Degrowth as an alternative, what does that even mean?-How to engage the Top 10% and motivate them to embrace a new narrative-Whether a Covid-scale catastrophe will be the triggering event for our system to move away from Capitalism-Why the well-being economy should be our collective future--------------ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co--------------ABOUT THE GUEST:Timothée Parrique (pronounced “tea-mo-tay pa-rick”) is an economist, originally from Versailles, France. He is currently a researcher at the School of Economics and Management of Lund University (Sweden).He holds a PhD in economics from the Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur le Développement (University of Clermont Auvergne, France) and the Stockholm Resilience Centre (Stockholm University, Sweden). Titled “The political economy of degrowth” (2019), his dissertation explores the economic implications of degrowth.Tim is the author of Ralentir ou périr. L'économie de la décroissance (September 2022, Seuil), a wide-audience book adaptation of his PhD dissertation.Tim frequently writes about green growth and decoupling; he is the lead author of “Decoupling Debunked – Evidence and Arguments against Green Growth” (2019), a report published by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB).Tim is passionate about the philosophy of science and academic writing. When not ranting about economics stuff, Tim likes to surf, climb, and do backflips on his mountain bike – yes, it's possible. (He also spends more time than he would like to admit playing chess online.) --------------SHOW NOTES:00:09 – Intro00:55 – Who is Timothy?02:03 – Is Climate Tech BS?05:30 - The Quest for the Holy Grail of Energy08:14 – Is green growth really possible?13:24 - The Need for a New Narrative in Climate Change18:32 - Rediscovering the Sweetness of a Slower Economy; Does it Actually Work?24:03 – How do we convince the top 10% that degrowth is the way to go?28:58 – What is the plan? What is the first domino that tickles the rest of the dominoes? 33:16 – Have we reached the "end of history" with liberal democracy and consumerism as the dominant forces?36:18 - The Need for a Catalyst of Change39:31 - The complex relationship between activism and politics43:54 - The concept of timing and its crucial role in effecting change47:49 – How can people play an impactful role today? Is joining a climate VC or startup the way to go?51:37 – Outro--------------ABOUT THE HOST: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/ Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of trailblazers in environmental sustainability.--------------Mentioned in the podcast:Timothee Parrique - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timoth%C3%A9e-parrique-7b593450/Timothee's Book: "Ralentir ou Périr" -...

Original Air Date: October 11, 2023 This week's installment of the Road to COP 28 features the second half of a discussion from a panel of experts chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O'Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Tune in for the rest of their conversation on what actions both individuals and governments must take to combat climate change. In addition, we've included a segment from our recent conversation with Dr. Michael Mann, who shares his outlook for the COP 28 conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: October 11, 2023 This week's installment of the Road to COP 28 features the second half of a discussion from a panel of experts chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O'Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Tune in for the rest of their conversation on what actions both individuals and governments must take to combat climate change. In addition, we've included a segment from our recent conversation with Dr. Michael Mann, who shares his outlook for the COP 28 conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: October 3, 2023 The third episode in our Road to COP 28 series is here. This week's episode focuses on Green Growth and is chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O'Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Don't miss their critical conversation on what needs to be done to get us to a more sustainable future and the numerous challenges ahead of COP 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: October 3, 2023 The third episode in our Road to COP 28 series is here. This week's episode focuses on Green Growth and is chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O'Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Don't miss their critical conversation on what needs to be done to get us to a more sustainable future and the numerous challenges ahead of COP 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's installment of the Road to COP 28 features the second half of a discussion from a panel of experts chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O'Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Tune in for the rest of their conversation on what actions both individuals and governments must take to combat climate change. In addition, we've included a segment from our recent conversation with Dr. Michael Mann, who shares his outlook for the COP 28 conference. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's installment of the Road to COP 28 features the second half of a discussion from a panel of experts chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O'Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Tune in for the rest of their conversation on what actions both individuals and governments must take to combat climate change. In addition, we've included a segment from our recent conversation with Dr. Michael Mann, who shares his outlook for the COP 28 conference. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first episode from our Green Growth panel in the Road to COP 28 series is here. This week's episode features a new panel of experts chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O'Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Don't miss their critical conversation on what needs to be done to get us to a more sustainable future, and the numerous challenges ahead of COP 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first episode from our Green Growth panel in the Road to COP 28 series is here. This week's episode features a new panel of experts chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O'Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Don't miss their critical conversation on what needs to be done to get us to a more sustainable future, and the numerous challenges ahead of COP 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ring the bell! In this episode of The First Customer podcast, I was lucky enough to interview the Zen master himself, Scott Berman. Scott has been an NBA statistician for the Philadelphia 76ers for 35 years. He's also the co-founder of The Panther Group — a cannabis merchant bank and advisory firm that focuses on venture funding and has a track record of successful exits in technology, healthcare, software, data, and ad tech. Hop on I-95 and head down to the Wells Fargo Center for an informative conversation about the intersection of sports, business, and cannabis.Guest Info:The Panther Grouphttps://thepanthergroup.co/Scott Berman's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-berman-3901022/Connect with Jay on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/The First Customer Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcastThe First Customer podcast websitehttps://www.firstcustomerpodcast.comFollow The First Customer on LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

Is innovation our best hope for dealing with climate change and, if so, how can we stimulate the sort of innovation that we need to make the green energy transition? Philippe Aghion tells Tim Phillips that we need both carbon tax and industrial policy and, like a visit to the dentist, the pain gets worse the longer we wait.

On this episode, global systems researcher Iñigo Capellán Pérez joins Nate to discuss net energy analysis, and its use as a tool in analyzing the feasibility of an entire system. While net energy analysis is complex and polarized, some form of it will be necessary to guide society into a resource-constrained future. The energy outlook of a technology changes when scaled up to meet the needs of a larger society.  Many models and EROI analyses that fail to take a system-wide view and only look at a single technology use case, only reflect the partial net energy story. When looking at the huge scale-up needed for ‘solutions' such as Green Growth and Net Zero Transitions, do the hopes for renewable technologies hold up the lifestyles we've come to expect over the last century of fossil surplus? Do our policymakers and leaders have the full picture to make competent decisions? How can we best use these tools to make creative responses to guide us through a Great Simplification? About Iñigo Capellán Pérez: Iñigo is an Industrial Engineer currently doing research with The Group of Energy, Economy and Systems Dynamics (GEEDS) of the University of Valladolid. He holds a Master degree in Electric Energy and Sustainable Development and a PhD in Economics with his dissertation on "Development and Application of Environmental Integrated Assessment Modelling towards Sustainability" at the University of the Basque Country. His research interests focus on the analysis and modeling of the energy-economy-environment systems, the transition to renewable energies in the context of the depletion of fossil fuels and climate mitigation and the technical and social transformations towards sustainability. For Show Notes and More visit:  https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/78-iigo-capelln-prez To watch this video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m9VFYTXSwNw

Christopher may be the most direct, accurate reporter on sustainability. Our last conversation treated his helpful and accurate reporting on the book Limits to Growth. Today we start from his (in my opinion) excellent article The Green Growth Delusion, in which he reports on the futility and false promise of chasing growth. It's tempting, alluring, and seductive to believe technology, growth, or economic trickery will save us, but wanting to believe something doesn't make it true, even if you really want to believe it.As before, Christopher doesn't hold back, nor does he speak inaccurately. I recommend reading the article first, though you won't go wrong listening right now. Here's how it starts:In the annals of industrial civilization, the Green New Deal counts as one of the more ambitious projects. Its scale is vast, promising to reform every aspect of how we power our machines, light our homes and fuel our cars. At this late hour of ecological and climate crisis, the Green New Deal is also an act of desperation. Our energy-ravenous culture cannot continue producing carbon without destroying the systems that are the basis of any advanced civilization, not to mention life itself. Something must be done, and quickly, to moderate the pressure on the atmospheric sink while powering the economic machine.The consensus on the need for scaling up renewable energy is rarely disturbed by a disquieting possibility: What if techno-industrial society as currently conceived — based on ever-increasing GDP, global trade and travel, and complex global production and distribution chains designed to satisfy the rich world's unquenchable appetite for bigger, faster, more of everything — what if that simply cannot function without energy-dense fossil fuels? What if, despite the promises of Green New Deal boosters, it is impossible to make sustainable the current system that provides billions of people sustenance, shelter, goods?Christopher's article this conversation is based on: The Green Growth DelusionDonate to Chris's nonprofit, Denatured (I did)Less Is More by Jason HickelSmall Is Beautiful Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christopher Ketcham on his Truthdig article, “The Green Growth Delusion: Advocates of “Green Growth” promise a painless transition to a post-carbon future. But what if the limits of renewable energy require sacrificing consumption as a way of life?” Christopher writes for several outlets, including his journalism non-profit, Denatured. Jeff Dorchen muses about advice in a new The Moment of Truth. You can find Christopher's article here: https://www.truthdig.com/dig/green-tinted-glasses/