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In this episode, we are thrilled to be chatting with Yarik Turianskyi.Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, Yarik has a background in policy, communications and international relations and is what we call an ‘Arrow,' someone who is originally from interstate or overseas and has moved to Adelaide, South Australia. Yarik moved to Adelaide at the start of 2022 to take a Senior Policy Officer role at the Department for Energy and Mining before moving to the South Australian Business Chamber in a Senior Policy role and has not looked back. Currently working as the Corporate Communications & Government Relations Manager for Mitsubishi Motors Australia, Yarik brings his wealth of international experience with him to drive strategic engagement with key stakeholders, enhance Mitsubishi's public relations efforts, and strengthen its relationships with government bodies in Australia.We chat to Yarik about what brought him to Adelaide, his first impressions of the city, and what he enjoys most about living and working in South Australia.This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Keire Murphy, Senior Policy Officer, ESRI, discusses their latest report on how migrants are faring in Ireland across areas such as work, housing and education.

Sara Johansson ist Senior Policy Officer für die Vermeidung von Wasserverschmutzung im Europäischen Umweltbüro. Cindy Peter ist Mitarbeiterin von Carola Reckete, MdEP für DIE LINKE & Ende Gelände. Water-related disasters like drought and torrential rains have multiplied and intensified during recent years, with severe consequences for people and the economy. The resulting effects are closely […]

In deze aflevering van de Leaders in Finance Compliance Podcast spreken we met Frans van Bruggen, Senior Policy Officer FinTech en Artificial Intelligence bij De Nederlandsche Bank. We duiken diep in de wereld van AI en financieel toezicht. Hoe kijkt DNB naar de razendsnelle ontwikkelingen op het gebied van kunstmatige intelligentie? Welke impact heeft de AI Act op de financiële sector? En hoe balanceert DNB innovatie met regelgeving? Frans deelt zijn inzichten over de uitdagingen en kansen van AI in de financiële wereld, het spanningsveld tussen toezicht en technologische vooruitgang, en zijn eigen traject van venture capital naar toezichthouder. Luister nu! *** Boeken:  Chip War, Chris Miller Human Compatible, Stuart Russel Co-intelligentie, Alexander Klöpping Digital Empires, Anu Bradford   *** Op de hoogte blijven van Leaders in Finance? Abonneer je dan op de nieuwsbrief.   ***  Vragen, suggesties of feedback? Graag! Via email: info@leadersinfinance.nl en check de website leadersinfinance.nl   *** Eerdere gasten bij de Leaders in Finance podcast waren onder andere: Klaas Knot (President DNB), Robert Swaak (CEO ABN AMRO), Frank Elderson (directie ECB), David Knibbe (CEO NN), Janine Vos (RvB Rabobank), Jos Baeten (CEO ASR), Nadine Klokke (CEO Knab), Gita Salden (CEO BNG Bank),  Annerie Vreugdenhil (CIO ING), Geert Lippens (CEO BNP Paribas NL), Karien van Gennip (CEO VGZ), Maarten Edixhoven (CEO Van Lanschot Kempen), Jeroen Rijpkema (CEO Triodos), Chantal Vergouw (CEO Interpolis), Simone Huis in ‘t Veld (CEO Euronext), Nout Wellink (ex DNB), Onno Ruding (ex minister van financiën), Maurice Oostendorp en Martijn Gribnau (CEOs Volksbank), Olaf Sleijpen (Director DNB), Allegra van Hövell-Patrizi (CEO Aegon NL), Yoram Schwarz (CEO Movir), Laura van Geest (Bestuursvoorzitter AFM) Katja Kok (CEO Van Lanschot CH), Ali Niknam (CEO bunq), Nick Bortot (CEO BUX), Matthijs Bierman (MD Triodos NL), Peter Paul de Vries (CEO Value8), Barbara Baarsma (CEO Rabo Carbon Bank), Jan van Rutte (Commissaris PGGM, BNG Bank, vml CFO ABN AMRO), Marguerite Soeteman-Reijnen (Chair Aon Holdings), Annemarie Jorritsma (o.a. Voorzitter NVP), Lidwin van Velden (CEO Waterschapsbank), Don Ginsel (CEO Holland Fintech), Mary Pieterse-Bloem (Professor Erasmus), Jan-Willem van der Schoot (CEO Mastercard NL), Tjeerd Bosklopper (CEO NN NL), Joanne Kellermann (Chair PFZW), Steven Maijoor (Chair ESMA), Radboud Vlaar (CEO Finch Capital), Karin van Baardwijk (CEO Robeco) en Annette Mosman (CEO APG).  --> tussen haakjes de functie ten tijde van het interview    

For this episode of #SustainabilityBridges, special guest Patrik Karlsson, Senior Policy Officer at the European Securities and Markets Authority, joins Pierre Garrault, Eurosif's Senior Policy Adviser, to discuss ESMA's recent reports and opinions on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and greenwashing.As part of the episode, Patrik also explains ESMA's guidelines on fund names that use ESG or sustainability-related terms and details the recent Q&As to clarify their application.ESMA's supervisory priorities for 2025 are also covered in depth with Patrik explaining that there will be an intensification of the focus on implementation and supervision of the Sustainable Finance EU regulatory framework. Finally, Pierre and Patrik look ahead to the future of sustainable finance in light of the current political focus on streamlining regulatory requirements.

Delphine Forma sits down with Tamas Katona, Senior Policy Officer at the Central Bank of Hungary, to discuss how Hungary is preparing for MiCA implementation, the challenges of regulating crypto and DeFi, and the importance of open dialogue between regulators and industry players. 

As Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael engage in talks to form the next Irish government, the controversial issue of facial recognition technology (FRT) in policing is back in the spotlight. With plans to introduce FRT into Garda operations already on the table, this topic is expected to become a flashpoint in political and public debates in the months ahead. Adding to the conversation, a public Think-In event titled Facing the Future: Let's Talk Facial Recognition Technology was held recently at The Digital Hub as part of Beta Festival. Co-organised by Dr Ciara Bracken-Roche and Dr Emma Clarke of the ADAPT Research Ireland Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology, the event provided a platform for experts and citizens to critically assess the potential impact of FRT on Irish society. The session featured contributions from Daniel Kahn Gillmor, Senior Staff Technologist at the ACLU, and Olga Cronin, Senior Policy Officer at the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL). Both highlighted major concerns, including the risk of bias in FRT systems, threats to personal privacy, and the broader implications for civil liberties. Participants were invited to discuss real-world scenarios, such as using FRT to identify a vandal after a car was damaged or tracking a hit-and-run driver. These discussions revealed a complex web of ethical and practical questions about how this technology might be used responsibly, or abused, in law enforcement. The Think-In also included Calculating Empires, an immersive research visualisation by Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler. The artwork examines how technological systems and societal structures have evolved over centuries, offering a powerful lens through which to view the modern surveillance landscape. This debate takes place against the backdrop of significant political change. As the new government takes shape, its stance on FRT will likely signal Ireland's broader approach to balancing technological innovation with the protection of civil rights. The issue became especially pressing last year, when the government proposed using FRT for serious crimes, including riots and violent disorder, following public disturbances in Dublin. Supporters argue that FRT could improve Garda efficiency by speeding up video analysis in investigations, while opponents, including the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, warn of the potential for mass surveillance and errors that disproportionately affect vulnerable communities. Calls for robust safeguards and comprehensive legislative scrutiny have been growing louder. With public trust, privacy, and security at stake, the debate over facial recognition technology is certain to remain a high-profile issue as the next government sets its priorities. ADAPT researchers are at the forefront of addressing these challenges. Dr. Abeba Birhane and Dr. Ciara Bracken-Roche have made expert testimonies for the Oireachtas' Joint Committee on Justice's Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2023, and co-authored prominent opinion pieces warning about granting Gardaí extensive FRT capabilities risks creating "roaming surveillance units" and foreshadows "big problems" if such technology is adopted without rigorous safeguards. ADAPT's work on trustworthy AI focuses on ensuring that emerging technologies like FRT are developed and deployed ethically, transparently, and with public trust at their core. See more stories here.

Olga Cronin, Senior Policy Officer with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, discusses the Garda decision to publish 99 images of "Persons of Interest" in connection with the Dublin Riots.

Welche politischen Rahmenbedingungen braucht es, um den Textilsektor nachhaltiger zu gestalten? Welchen Beitrag kann und muss die Europäische Union dabei leisten? Was können wir von einzelnen lokalen Initiativen lernen, um Textilien im Kreislauf zu halten? Es diskutieren Valérie Boiten, Senior Policy Officer bei der Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Katja Moch, Senior Researcher Sustainable Products and Material Flows beim Öko-Institut sowie Ruben Goldsztayn, Director of Sustainable Production and Consumption in der National Business Association of Colombia, Oliver Boachie, Special Advisor to Ghana‘s Minister of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation, Dace Akule, Experte für nachhaltige Textilien bei Green Liberty (NGO in Latvia) und Dr. Reva Prakash, Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Expert bei der Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), India office. Die Diskussion ist in englischer Sprache.

Agronomy and Policy Solutions for Effective Implementation of the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan Co-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI) September 10, 2024 CGIAR is pleased to support our regional and national partners in their implementation of the action plan emerging from the May 2024 African Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit. As the seventh policy seminar in the CGIAR series on Strengthening Food Systems Resilience, this event will examine the outcomes of the AFSH Summit and consider how to achieve the goals of the 10-year AFSH Action Plan. Bringing together diverse set of speakers, it will provide a platform for expertise exchange, collaboration, and actionable progress in advancing soil health and agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa. Featured speakers from the research, policy, nongovernmental, and private sectors will highlight agronomy solutions and policy frameworks that can bolster stakeholder resilience. These experts will draw on the work of two CGIAR research initiatives, Excellence in Agronomy and National Policies and Strategies, to explore the potential of agronomy at scale solutions and present strategies for developing effective policy frameworks in support of soil health, balanced plant nutrition, and increased agricultural productivity and livelihoods. Opening Remarks Charlotte Hebebrand, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, IFPRI Antony Chapoto, Executive Director, Secretariat, Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI) Outcome of the AFSH and Next Steps Wole Fatunbi, Ag. Director of Research and Innovation, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) Oumou Camara, Vice President of Programs, International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Bernard Vanlauwe, Deputy Director General, Research for Development, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Felicitas Röhrig, Senior Policy Officer, Division “Agriculture, rural development”, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Habiba Mouttaki, Chief Commercial Officer, Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP) Africa Supporting Agronomic Solutions at Scale and Enabling Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Fertilizer Management and Soil Health Job Kihara, Agronomist, Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT; Excellence in Agronomy (EiA), CGIAR John Olwande, Research Fellow, Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development; National Policies and Strategies, CGIAR Claudia Ringler, Director, Natural Resources and Resilience (NRR), IFPRI Kibrom Abay, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Madhur Gautam, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Discussion Richard Mkandawire, Africa Director, Alliance for African Partnership, Michigan State University (MSU); National Planning Commissioner, Malawi Maria Wanzala, Vice President, Policy Services, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) Moderator Charlotte Hebebrand, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, IFPRI Links: More about this Event: https://www.ifpri.org/event/agronomy-and-policy-solutions-for-effective-implementation-of-the-african-fertilizer-and-soil-health-action-plan/ Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

In this week's episode we speak with Dr Emma McLaughlin, from La Trobe Uni. Emma is a speech pathologist with a disability and she speaks about accessibility and making our practise anti-ableist. Before we speak with Emma, Erin West, Senior Policy Officer, gives us an update on the things we may have missed in the Disability Royal Commission and the NDIS review as well as the NDIS pricing for the year ahead. NB. This episode was recorded prior to the Federal Government's response to the Disability Royal Commission on 31 July 2024. Resources: NDIS review final report: https://www.ndisreview.gov.au/resources/reports/our-final-report-guide-people-disability-and-their-families-2023 Disability Royal Commission final report: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/final-report People with Disability Australia Language Guide: https://pwd.org.au/resources/language-guide/ NHS Sensory-friendly resource pack: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/B0467_i_Sensory-friendly-resource-pack_.pdf Ableism 101: https://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/ Principles of Co-design : https://www.ncoss.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Codesign-principles.pdf Disability Pride Month: https://ableaustralia.org.au/disability-pride-month-2024 Disability pride guide to Melbourne: https://news.melbourne.vic.gov.au/disability-pride-guide-to-melbourne/ Hidden disability sunflower program: https://hdsunflower.com/au/ SPA member resources: Response to the NDIS Review Final report: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/public/Public/About-Us/News-media-campaigns/Articles/Response-to-the-NDIS-Review-Final-Report.aspx?name=Response-to-the-NDIS-Review-Final-Report Virtual town hall- NDIS regulation: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=410162 Response to the Disability Royal Commission Final report: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/News-and-publications/Articles/November-2023/Disability-Royal-Commission-Final-Report.aspx?name=Disability-Royal-Commission-Final-Report Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association's Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enroll (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

For this special episode we were delighted to be invited by the Chartered Institute of Housing to record live amongst the bustle of Scotland's Housing Festival. We were joined by then Senior Policy Officer for Crisis Scotland, Rhiannon Sims. We spoke to Rhiannon about equalities in the current Scottish Housing Climate, about the concept of “reasonableness” and disadvantage in accessing housing and homelessness, and connecting knowledge with practice. Podcast notes: Crisis Scotland https://www.crisis.org.uk/about-us/scotland/  Fund to Leave (now closed to applications) https://womensaid.scot/information-support/fund-to-leave/#:~:text=The%20Fund%20to%20Leave%20is%20there%20to%20provide%20the%20money,options%20when%20experiencing%20domestic%20abuse.  Furnishing Futures https://furnishingfutures.org/  Homes for Scotland – Existing Housing Need in Scotland https://homesforscotland.com/our-work/existinghousingneedinscotland/  Housing to 2040 https://www.gov.scot/publications/housing-2040-2/  I-SPHERE Research Institute Website: https://i-sphere.site.hw.ac.uk/  Research report: Hard Edges: The reality for women affected by severe and multiple disadvantage: https://i-sphere.site.hw.ac.uk/2024/02/08/the-reality-for-women-affected-by-severe-and-multiple-disadvantage/   In The Dream House, Carmen Maria Machado https://serpentstail.com/work/in-the-dream-house/ Rock Trust: Upstream https://www.rocktrust.org/news-upstream-scotland/   Shelter Scotland Website: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/   Research: Minoritised ethnic access to social housing in Scotland at key transition points: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/policy_library/minoritised_ethnic_access_to_social_housing_in_scotland_research

CGIAR SEMINAR SERIES Post COP28 Priorities for Advancing Food Systems Transformation Co-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) MAR 27, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EDT / 14:30 TO 16:00 CET Held in 2023, the planet's hottest year on record, COP28 has been heralded for its strong focus on food systems, which are simultaneously threatened by and contribute to climate change. The COP28 Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action, albeit non-binding, but endorsed by almost 160 countries, emphasizes the transformative potential of agriculture and food systems in responding to climate change and ensuring global food security. Insufficient climate finance represents a significant barrier to achieving climate-resilient and low-emission food systems. Given that smallholders produce the majority of the global food supply, special attention to their finance needs is critical. As the fifth policy seminar in the CGIAR series on Strengthening Food Systems Resilience, this virtual event will take stock of food systems–related outcomes from COP28 and outline priorities for advancing them at both the international and country level in a concrete and meaningful manner. Please join a distinguished set of speakers from CGIAR, international organizations, and the policy community for this discussion on advancing both adaptation and mitigation of food systems, which will place a particular focus on climate finance and policy priorities. Taking Stock of COP28 Outcomes Felicitas Röhrig, Senior Policy Officer, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Aditi Mukerji, Director, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Impact Action Platform of the CGIAR Kristofer Hamel, Head, Food Systems, COP28 Presidency; UAE Climate Change Special Envoy Advancing on Climate Change Finance Geeta Sethi, Advisor and Global Lead for Food Systems, World Bank Johan Swinnen, Managing Director, Systems Transformation, CGIAR; Director General, IFPRI Country level Policy Priorities and Needs Agnes Kalibata, President, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) - Represented by Boaz Keizire, Head of Policy & Advocacy, AGRA Qingfeng Zhang, Senior Director, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Asian Development Bank Preparing for COP29 and COP30 Nigar Arpadarai, UN Climate Change High Level Champion for COP29 Azerbaijan; Member of Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan Eduardo Brito Bastos, Agronomic Engineer (ESALQ/USP) Juan Lucas Restrepo, Global Director of Partnerships & Advocacy, CGIAR; Director General of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Moderator Roula Majdalani, Climate Change Advisor, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) More about this Event: https://www.ifpri.org/event/post-cop28-priorities-advancing-food-systems-transformation Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) aims to make digital markets fairer and more contestable, and to provide new opportunities for startups and investors in the EU. Eoghan O'Neill, Senior Policy Officer in the Platforms Policy and Enforcement Directorate of the European Commission presents the new DMA obligations for the world's largest digital platforms. He outlines how these obligations may translate into opportunities for startups and investors. Amongst other features of the DMA, he examines the DMA's implications for the interoperability of messaging apps, third party app stores, and how it empowers users to take advantage of data portability.

In this new Frankly Speaking episode, Richard Howitt and his guests ask what is really happening in Europe's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the proposed law on how companies identify, prevent and remedy human rights and environmental abuses in their global supply chains. Given political agreement by EU governments and members of the European Parliament before Christmas 2023, some governments undertook a volte face and indicated they would not support the law at the final administrative stage, when it would normally be nodded through without even discussion.  To guide us on why this is happening and what will happen now, Richard is joined by Andreas Rasche, professor of Business in Society at Copenhagen Business School and author of the book Corporate Sustainability, and Julia Otten, Senior Policy Officer at Frank Bold and lead on the Responsible Companies' work on Corporate Due Diligence. Listen in and follow us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠! ***Participate in our anonymous survey: Help us understand what you enjoy in the show, what you want us to do better, and who you want to listen to next! https://forms.gle/xCkhhWrwf6qCiyJHA

CGIAR SEMINAR SERIES Reforming Agricultural Policies and Farm Support to Advance Sustainable Food System Transformation Co-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) 15:00 TO 16:45 CET FEB 29, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:45AM EST In the recent COP28 Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action, world leaders affirmed that “agriculture and food systems must urgently adapt and transform in order to respond to the imperatives of climate change.” This declaration strengthens the growing global consensus that current food systems need urgent transformative change to end hunger and all forms of malnutrition and to make food production and delivery systems resilient and sustainable. Evidence-based policies are critical to steer such a transformation, which requires urgent action from governments around the world—both in the global North and the global South—to better align, reform, or repurpose current policies and public support to deliver better value for people, planet, and prosperity. Public investments and other expenditures help to create incentives for producers and other food system actors as they choose what, how, and where to produce food, as well as for consumers in their choices of what foods to eat. The seminar will highlight key IFPRI findings on the potential to repurpose existing agriculture policies and public support to accelerate the transformation of food systems to become more inclusive, resilient, sustainable, and healthy. Developing appropriate incentives to encourage producers to adopt technological innovations and sustainable practices, and consumers to make healthy and sustainable food choices, will help deliver desired food system outcomes, but doing so will require bold action through both international coordination and national-level policy reform. The seminar will present available evidence on promising technological innovations from CGIAR and elsewhere, identify associated tradeoffs, and examine how policies can shape greater uptake of such innovations. It will highlight global initiatives seeking to advance agricultural policy reform and assess the evidence base behind these initiatives, as well as examining country-level attempts at reform and the obstacles these reforms can face in both the global North and global South. Welcome and Opening Remarks Johan Swinnen, Managing Director, Systems Transformation, CGIAR; Director General, IFPRI Jan Brix, Senior Policy Officer, Division of Agriculture and Rural Development, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Science for Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems Loraine Ronchi, CGIAR Senior Advisor for Policy Impact, IFPRI Will Martin, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Panel 1: Global Initiatives for Agricultural Policy Reform Representative of the Presidency (Brazil) (Invited) Debbie Palmer, Director for Energy, Climate and Environment, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Sergiy Zorya, Lead Agriculture Economist and Global Lead for Policies and Public Expenditures, Agricultural and Food Global Practice, The World Bank Panel 2: Regional and National Policy Reform Experiences Alan Mathews, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Economics, Trinity College, Dublin Shenggen Fan, Chair Professor, College of Economics and Management at China Agricultural University, CGIAR System Board member Patrick Ofori, Deputy Director, Head of M&E Division at Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Policy Planning Monitoring & Evaluation Directorate (PPMED) Moderator Charlotte Hebebrand, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, IFPRI More about this Event: https://www.ifpri.org/event/reforming-agricultural-policies-and-farm-support-advance-sustainable-food-system Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

In this episode we will hear from:Dr. Hanna Grabenhofer, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Co.Valérie Boiten, Senior Policy Officer, Ellen MacArthurOur editor-at-large Oliver Dahle recently traveled to Antwerp and the yearly design event Fashion talks by Flanders DC, where he met some of the fashion industry's most forward thinking people. These were wide ranging conversations about the transformation in the fashion industry, covering amongst other things: What new technologies you need to navigate an uncertain industry A look at the recently published The State of Fashion Report The new legislations from the EU, specifically eco design for sustainable products Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) cordially invite you to the launch of the report: Food Security and Agrifood Trade in Latin America and the Caribbean, La Seguridad Alimentaria y el Comercio Agroalimentario en América Latina y el Caribe. This publication aims to inform government representatives and other decision-makers who formulate and implement agrifood policies and programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. It should also be useful for private sector actors, including producers, agroindustry, and trade associations, and for researchers interested in agricultural policy and trade analysis. ------------------------------------------------------------------- La seguridad alimentaria y el comercio agroalimentario en América Latina y el Caribe Esta presentación será en español. Habrá traducción simultánea al inglés. El comercio intrarregional de alimentos en la región de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) presenta oportunidades de expansión sin explotar. En la actualidad, el 60 por ciento de las importaciones de alimentos de ALC proceden de proveedores extrarregionales, a pesar del alto grado de complementariedad que existe en la producción de productos alimentarios entre los países de ALC. La expansión del comercio intrarregional de ALC podría mejorar el acceso a los alimentos, su disponibilidad y diversidad, además de garantizar un suministro de alimentos más estable ante el creciente riesgo de fenómenos que pueden impactar la región, como crisis económicas, eventos meteorológicos extremos, conflictos y epidemias. La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO) y el Instituto Internacional de Investigación sobre Políticas Alimentarias (IFPRI) lo invitan cordialmente a la presentación del informe: La seguridad alimentaria y el comercio agroalimentario en América Latina y el Caribe. Esta publicación pretende poner en conocimiento a representantes gubernamentales y otros responsables de tomar decisiones que formulan e implementan políticas y programas agroalimentarios en América Latina y el Caribe. También debería ser útil para actores del sector privado, incluidos los productores, la agroindustria y las asociaciones comerciales, así como para investigadores interesados analizar la política agrícola y el comercio. Welcome Remarks María Daniela Godoy Gabler, Senior Policy Officer for Food Security and Nutrition, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Report Presentations Agustín Tejeda Rodriguez, Content Director at the Southern Producing Country Group (GPS) and consultant on agricultural policies, trade and international negotiations Nelson Illescas, Director of the International Agricultural Negotiations Institute Foundation (INAI) Discussion Mônica Rodrigues, United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, UN-ECLAC Moisés Mérida, Director of Partnerships for Development of the Guatemalan Exporters Association (AGEXPORT) Concluding Remarks Valeria Piñeiro, Acting Head of the Latin America and Caribbean Program and Senior Research Coordinator, IFPRI Moderator Valeria Piñeiro, Acting Head of the Latin America and Caribbean Program and Senior Research Coordinator, IFPRI Links Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations (FAO): https://www.fao.org/home/en La Seguridad Alimentaria Y El Comercio Agroalimentario En América Latina Y El Caribe: https://www.fao.org/documents/card/es/c/cc8592es More about this seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/food-security-and-agrifood-trade-latin-american-and-caribbean-la-seguridad-alimentaria-y-el Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

This episode of Global Dispatches was recorded as a live taping of the podcast, produced in partnership with CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. Global Dispatches and CGIAR are partnering on a series of episodes about the nexus between climate and security. In our conversation today expert panelists discuss the multiple benefits of climate adaptation for disaster related displacement.  The episode kicks off with some opening remarks from, Peter Laderach, Co-lead CGIAR Climate Security, Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT  I then moderate a panel discussion featuring : Michelle Yonetani, Senior Policy Officer, Office of the Special Advisor to the High Commissioner on Climate Action, UNHCR  Sandra Ruckstuhl, Senior Researcher, International Water Management Institute and Co-lead, CGIAR Fragility, Conflict and Migration Initiative Tasneem Siddiqui, Professor, University of Dhaka   Raphaela Shveiger, Yale World Fellow, Yale University  

CGIAR SEMINAR SERIES Can Sustainable Livestock Systems and Alternative Proteins Address the Climate Crisis? Co-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) NOV 7, 2023 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EST Climate change is severely impacting our food systems, making it increasingly challenging to provide food security and healthy diets for all people. At the same time, food systems contribute 25–30% of all greenhouse gas emissions. The livestock sector alone contributes about half of these GHGs, and has a large land and water footprint. The livestock sector is also the fastest growing agricultural sector in Africa and other parts of the Global South, where access to healthy, affordable milk, meat, and egg remains low. Clearly food system adaptation, including in the livestock sector, must deliver both mitigation and healthy diets. The CGIAR's 2023 Achieving Agriculture Breakthrough report identifies seven key technological areas and approaches for driving real change in the agriculture sector. Three of these are related to livestock: reducing methane emissions from livestock, livestock breeding for climate resilience, and alternative proteins to replace traditional animal-source proteins. The third seminar of the CGIAR Policy Seminar Series on Strengthening Food Systems will delve into findings and recommendations around sustainable livestock technologies, healthy diets, methane emissions, and alternative proteins, including promising initiatives and technologies that can be pursued to address climate change and healthy diets. Welcome Remarks Jan Brix, Senior Policy Officer, Division of Agriculture and Rural Development, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Appolinaire Djikeng, Director General and CGIAR Senior Director of Livestock-Based Systems (ILRI) Overview of the Breakthrough Report Loraine Ronchi, CGIAR Senior Advisor for Policy Impact, IFPRI Priority Sustainable Livestock Technologies Fiona Flintan, Senior Scientist, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Lead of the CGIAR Research Initiative on Livestock and Climate The Role of Alternative Proteins Claudia Ringler, Director, Natural Resources and Resilience (NRR), IFPRI Animal-Source Foods and Sustainable Healthy Diets Jef Leroy, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Discussants Dennis Rijnders, Commercial Director, EMEA-Bovaer Mary Mbole Kariuki, African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) Fabrice DeClerck, Science Director, EAT Stephanie von Stein, Director of International Engagement, The Good Food Institute Moderator Michael Victor, Head, Communications and Knowledge Management, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) More about this seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/can-sustainable-livestock-systems-and-alternative-proteins-address-climate-crisis Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

In Episode Three of the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia podcast series, we discuss The Symptom and Urgent review Clinics (SURC) and the model of care . SURC Models are a nurse-led model of care for people receiving cancer care in the ambulatory setting. Angela Mellerick is a nurse in the ambulatory cancer services setting for the past 20 years and she is joined in this discussion by Georgina Akers, Senior Policy Officer at Cancer Planning Integration and Monitoring, Victorian Dept of Health and Dr Polly Dufton from Austin Health in Melbourne., Polly was the project lead for one of the pilot sites included in the 2018 SURC pilot. The discussion highlights the SURC models in Victoria, how they developed and what we have learned from their implementation and delivery that can be shared with the CNSA community.

CGIAR SEMINAR SERIES Payments for Ecosystem Services: Win-Win Solutions? Co-organized by IFPRI, the CGIAR, and Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Session at Tropentag 2023 SEP 21, 2023 - 7:45 TO 9:15AM EDT Globally, five out of six farms are operated by smallholder farmers who produce around one-third of the world's food. These farms provide a wide range of additional ecosystem services, such as carbon storage, pollination, and cultural and supporting services. However, smallholder households face continued and often growing challenges to making a living from their farms. They also tend to be the poorest and most food-insecure populations in low-and middle-income countries. Evidence suggests that payments for ecosystem services can diversify smallholder earnings and incentivize more sustainable farming and land management practices. While a number of such smallholder-focused schemes have been implemented around the world, they have not gained enough traction to improve farm incomes or environmental outcomes. This second seminar of the CGIAR Policy Seminar Series on Strengthening Food Systems examines past and current ecosystem service payment schemes targeted at smallholders, evaluates their effectiveness, and impacts, and explores how such schemes could be taken forward in order to help build greater resilience within food systems. Welcome Remarks Johan Swinnen, Managing Director, Systems Transformation, CGIAR; Director General, IFPRI Payments for Ecosystem Services: What, Where & How? Marcela Quintero, Associate Director General, Research Strategy, and Innovation for the Alliance of Bioversity and International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT); Senior Director, Food Systems Transformation Science Group BMZ Interest in Ecosystem Service Payments Felicitas Röhrig, Senior Policy Officer, Sustainable agricultural supply chains, international agricultural policy, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Understanding Socio-Ecological Context when Designing PES and Carbon Market Interventions Steven Lawry, Senior Associate, Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Experiences from Linking Farmers with Carbon Markets in Africa Amos Wekesa, Carbon Specialist, Global EverGreening Alliance (GEA) The Promise of Commons as a Unique PES Scheme Pranab Choudhury, Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), Founder, Centre for Land Governance Moderator Claudia Ringler, Director, Natural Resources and Resilience (NRR), IFPRI More about this seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/payments-ecosystem-services-win-win-solutions Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription LINKS CGIAR Policy Seminar Series: Strengthening Food Systems For Increased Resilience To Future Shocks: https://www.ifpri.org/spotlight/cgiar-seminar-series-food-systems-resilience

IFPRI-AMIS SEMINAR SERIES Market Concentration in the Grain Industry: Implications for Food Security? Co-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) SEP 7, 2023 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EDT On June 13, 2023, Bunge Limited, a US-based food trader and processor, announced its intention to buy rival grain trader Viterra, a company controlled by the commodity trading firm Glencore Plc and two Canadian pension funds. If the merger succeeds, the new company would be the second largest grain trading company in the world after Cargill and become a dominant player in wheat and soybean markets. Markets for agricultural inputs like fertilizer and seed are also highly concentrated. Please join us for the fourth seminar of the IFPRI-AMIS series on Making Sense of Food and Agriculture Markets, which will examine whether increased concentration necessarily leads to increased market power or simply reflects the underlying economic efficiencies controlling value chains. Is this a food security concern and if so, what should be the role of international institutions and organizations in regulating markets? Welcome Remarks Joseph Glauber, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI and Interim Secretary, Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Concentration in Grain Trade Javier Blas, Opinion Columnist, Bloomberg L.P. Benedicte Doumayrou, Senior Policy Officer chez, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Swithun Still, Founder, STILL GRAIN Sarl, Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) Concentration in the Seed Industry James MacDonald, Research Professor, University of Maryland (UMD) Concentration in the Fertilizer Industry Delphine Leconte-Demarsy, Consultant – Fertilizers, AMIS hosted by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Discussant Seth Meyer, Chief Economist, USDA and AMIS Chair Moderator Joseph Glauber, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI and Interim Secretary, Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) More about this seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/market-concentration-grain-industry-implications-food-security Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

Part 2In this episode of The UVM Podcast, hosts Steve and Nick are joined by guest Madelyn Anderson, Senior Policy Officer of the Powerline Bushfire Safety Program at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria, Australia. The conversation covers a range of topics related to UVM, risk reduction, and powerline-related wildfires in the State of Victoria.Madelyn introduces herself and discusses her involvement with policy design after significant bushfire events in Australia. She highlights the increasing consequences of bushfires due to population expansion in high-risk areas and the impact of climate change on fire frequency and severity.They delve into Victoria's history of bushfires, including events like Black Saturday, and the impact of powerlines on ignitions. Madelyn describes the lessons learned from past wildfires and how they have influenced current practices and policies in Utility Vegetation Management.The discussion explores various strategies employed by the government to address vegetation management and minimize the risk of powerline-related wildfires. Madelyn details initiatives such as the Powerline Bushfire Safety Taskforce and advancements in technology for risk reduction.Madelyn explains the challenges of managing vegetation near powerlines while respecting Victoria's unique flora, fauna, and cultural heritage. They also discuss community engagement and public awareness efforts to educate residents about powerline safety and the importance of vegetation management.The success of the Powerline Bushfire Safety Program is highlighted, with significant reductions in ignition risk achieved through capital programs. Throughout the episode, the hosts and guest provide insights into the complexities of managing powerline-related wildfire risks and share valuable information about Victoria's approach to Utility Vegetation Management.The episode is split in two, of which this is part 2.Many thanks to this episode's sponsor, LiveEO (www.live-eo.com). 

In this episode of The UVM Podcast, hosts Steve and Nick are joined by guest Madelyn Anderson, Senior Policy Officer of the Powerline Bushfire Safety Program at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria, Australia. The conversation covers a range of topics related to UVM, risk reduction, and powerline-related wildfires in the State of Victoria.Madelyn introduces herself and discusses her involvement with policy design after significant bushfire events in Australia. She highlights the increasing consequences of bushfires due to population expansion in high-risk areas and the impact of climate change on fire frequency and severity.They delve into Victoria's history of bushfires, including events like Black Saturday, and the impact of powerlines on ignitions. Madelyn describes the lessons learned from past wildfires and how they have influenced current practices and policies in Utility Vegetation Management.The discussion explores various strategies employed by the government to address vegetation management and minimize the risk of powerline-related wildfires. Madelyn details initiatives such as the Powerline Bushfire Safety Taskforce and advancements in technology for risk reduction.Madelyn explains the challenges of managing vegetation near powerlines while respecting Victoria's unique flora, fauna, and cultural heritage. They also discuss community engagement and public awareness efforts to educate residents about powerline safety and the importance of vegetation management.The success of the Powerline Bushfire Safety Program is highlighted, with significant reductions in ignition risk achieved through capital programs. Throughout the episode, the hosts and guest provide insights into the complexities of managing powerline-related wildfire risks and share valuable information about Victoria's approach to Utility Vegetation Management.The episode is split in two, of which this is part 1Many thanks to this episode's sponsor, LiveEO (www.live-eo.com). 

Does being a manager mean you can't also be a friend? Recorded live at the Future Women Leadership Summit 2023, this panel explores the significance of workplace friendships, especially for marginalised individuals, how to effectively navigate complex scenarios like promotions, performance reviews and conflicts while maintaining these relationships, and strategies to avoid cliques to foster an inclusive environment. This panel features Zara Seidler, Co-Founder of The Daily Aus, Mundanara Bayles, Co-founder and Managing Director of BlackCard and Jane Britt, Senior Policy Officer for People with Disability Australia. It's moderated by Ruby Leahy Gatfield, Head of Research and Insights at Future Women. The series host is Helen McCabe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Dan Mulganti and Lilly Ryan are joined by Natalie Thompson, a Senior Policy Officer from Australia's ‘Electric Vehicle Council'. Together they explore Australia's recently published National Electric Vehicle Strategy and how its objectives in reducing emissions and increasing EV affordability can be met. Afterward, Shannon Roe, a specialist in tech consulting and management, drops by the studio to discuss the growing tech redundancies occurring in Australia.

To round off our two-episode series on the state of the fashion industry today, we are taking a deep-dive into the current policies being discussed at EU level to tackle the environmental and social impacts of the industry. We welcome three amazing guests, Valérie Boiten, Senior Policy Officer, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Saskia Bricmont, MEP, Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance and Katya Kruk, Impact & Innovation Director, Armed Angels, to discuss: What major environmental and social legislations are on the EU tableHow we desperately need to shift our linear economic model to a circular one How we must urgently discuss the overconsumption crisis we are facing What tools we have to make such changes (EU directives, trade agreements, tariffs etc.)Both Valérie Boiten and Saskia Bricmont take us through the policy work happening behind the scenes and it's so fascinating to hear both from civil society and political actors and how they are both striving in their own way to create impactful change. Katya Kruk gives us some interesting insight in what it's like to be a sustainable brand today, what challenges they face, what it means to be sustainable etc. and she also takes us through the concepts of "handprint" and "footprint" in the fashion industry. Sign the European Citizens Initiative: Good Clothes, Fair Pay This episode is kindly sponsored by Armed Angels a German lifestyle apparel brand that is made to make a difference by making products that are least harmful to the planet and by enabling people to fight climate change. Their garments are timeless and made with the highest respect for people and the planet. 

This week on the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are looking at the anti-money laundering and terrorism financing reform approved by the European Parliament on March 28th.Recent successive scandals such as Qatar gate and Danske Bank have led to calls for a more comprehensive and effective EU approach to monitoring money trails, the financing of terrorism and cracking down on illicit money laundering. How are these practices threatening the economy, the existing financial system and the fair market? And will this new authority be enough to tackle the problem?We interviewed the rapporteurs of the file, MEPs Eva Maria Poptcheva and Eero Heinäluoma, as well as Roland Papp, Senior Policy Officer at Transparency International EU, in order to find some answers.

POLICY SEMINAR How USD 10 billion can transform food systems in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Nigeria: Report launch Co-organized by IFPRI, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), and Shamba Centre for Food and Climate MAR 16, 2023 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM EDT A new study finds that sustainable food system transformation can be achieved in the next decade in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Nigeria by increasing public investment by US$10 billion per year (on average from 2023 to 2030) and implementing a more effective portfolio of interventions that achieve multiple outcomes. In an ambitious effort, researchers from IFPRI and IISD, engaged closely with the government, donors, and stakeholders in each country, synthesized the evidence, and then applied sophisticated macro- and microeconomic modeling techniques to identify pathways to provide affordable and healthy diets to all people in an environmentally sustainable way. Join us to learn more about the findings. Introduction Sean Woolfrey, Senior Advisor & Research Coordinator, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Presentation of the report: Evidence-based and costed deep dives for achieving sustainable food systems Alan de Brauw, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Livia Bizikova, Lead II, Monitoring and Governance, Tracking Progress program, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Francine Picard, Co-Founder and Director of Partnerships, Shamba Centre for Food and Climate Carin Smaller, Co-Founder, Executive Director, Shamba Centre for Food and Climate Reactions: From evidence to action Willem Olthof, Deputy Head of Unit, DG INTPA, European Commission Kathrin Weny, Senior Policy Officer, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Moderator Valeria Piñeiro, Acting Head of the Latin American region & Senior Research Coordinator, IFPRI More about this seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/how-usd-10-billion-can-transform-food-systems-ethiopia-malawi-and-nigeria-report-launch Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

‘The Opportunity is Now – human rights in health and social care in Scotland: where we've been and the journey ahead' is a new report published by the ALLIANCE in partnership with Branch Social Research. The report seeks to explore the impact of human rights based approaches within health and social care practice. Gillian McElroy, Senior Policy Officer at the ALLIANCE speaks with Jo Ferrie, Branch Social Research and Cathy Asante, Scottish Human Rights Commission to discuss the reports findings, it's recommendations and how Scottish Government can respond to prioritise the human rights agenda. Read the full report: https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/resources/the-opportunity-is-now-human-rights-in-health-and-social-care/

We hear from Sally Bunce, seal protection officer at Teesside about the collapse of the local marine ecosystem which many believe is due to constriction to service an offshore wind project and Isobel Morris, Senior Policy Officer for Energy at the RSPB about how the UK can prioritise nature during an energy crisis. We also hear some very good nature news from Charlie Zakss of Suffolk Wildlife Trusts and have a chat with Jim Haywood for Animal, Vegetable, Mineral - what was it that Darwin found in the rigging of the Beagle? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dans « Europe Connexion », au théâtre des Martyrs jusqu'au 26 novembre, Alexandra Badea dépeint le quotidien d'un lobbyiste qui met tout en œuvre pour modifier les textes de lois votés à la Commission Européenne afin de servir les intérêts de l'agro-business. L'occasion pour nous de revenir sur un phénomène dont tout le monde parle mais dont on ne sait rien : Le Lobbying environnemental. Avec Pauline d'Ollone, metteuse en scène du spectacle Europe Connexion, Sandrine Roginsky, Professeure, Vice-Doyenne de la Faculté des sciences économiques, sociales, politiques et de communication (ESPO) et Célia Nyssens-James, chargée de mission au Bureau Européen environnemental (Senior Policy Officer for Agriculture and Food Systems).https://theatre-martyrs.be/spectacles/europe-connexion-22-23/

Is big brother watching you, or is it your employer? We hear about how employers monitor remote workers with Dr. Laura Bambrick, Senior Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Richard Grogan, Employment Law Solicitor and Louisa Meehan, President of Network Ireland.

POLICY SEMINAR Addressing the global food security crisis: Strengthening research and policy responses Co-organized by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and CGIAR JUL 25, 2022 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EDT Russia's invasion of Ukraine has further increased food and input prices at the global level, with the strongest impacts felt by the poorest in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The World Food Program projects that the conflict could put an additional 47 million people at risk of acute hunger worldwide. The impacts of this crisis are unfolding as countries cope with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more frequent and damaging extreme weather events caused by climate change, and other conflicts. Germany holds the G7 presidency in 2022 and is thus in a leadership role to address these interrelated challenges and crises. Together with World Bank President David Malpass, Svenja Schulze, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (BMZ), recently established the Global Alliance for Food Security (GAFS) to catalyze an agile, immediate, and coordinated response to the unfolding global food security crisis. As the world's largest international agrifood research consortium, CGIAR plays a pivotal role in providing research to help shape context-specific policies and solutions. More than ever, close collaboration between CGIAR, national governments, and international organizations is needed to meet the strong demand for innovations and ensure their delivery, scaling, and impact. This policy seminar will analyze the impacts of the war in Ukraine on food security in low- and middle-income countries, highlight GAFS, and showcase how CGIAR's immediate and longer-term responses can support policy initiatives. Opening Remarks -Stefan Kachelriess-Matthess, Project manager, Fund International Agricultural Research, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Setting the scene: Implications and responses to the global food security crisis -Martin Fregene, Director, Department of Agriculture and Agro-Industry, African Development Bank -Sebastian Lesch, Head of Division, Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains, International Agricultural Policy, Agriculture, Innovation, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) (via pre-recorded video) How can international agricultural research support short-, medium- and long-term responses to the global food security crisis? -Martin Kropff, Global Director for Resilient Agri-Food Systems, CGIAR -Johan Swinnen, Global Director, CGIAR Systems Transformation Science Group & Director General, IFPRI -Sonja Vermeulen, Global Director for Genetic Innovations, CGIAR Bridging back to practice – comments from key stakeholders -Sory Ouane, Senior Adviser to the Chief Executive Officer of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA)-NEPAD -Francine Picard Mukazi, Co-founder and Director of Partnerships, Shamba Centre for Food & Climate Q&A Wrap up, next steps and closing Johan Swinnen, Global Director, CGIAR Systems Transformation Science Group & Director General, IFPRI Felicitas Röhrig, Senior Policy Officer, Division of Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains, International Agricultural Policy, Agriculture, Innovation, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Stefan Kachelriess-Matthess, Project manager of Fund International Agricultural Research, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Moderator Stefan Kachelriess-Matthess, Project manager of Fund International Agricultural Research, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) More on the seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/addressing-food-security-crisis-caused-war-ukraine-research-and-policy-responses Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

This week on Energy 360, Peter Irvine (University College London) and Jesse Reynolds (Paris Peace Forum) talk with Joseph Makjut (CSIS) about the future of combatting climate change and how human interventions, including the potential of technologies like solar geoengineering, could play a role.   Guests: Dr. Peter Irvine, Lecturer in Climate Change & Solar Geoengineering, University College London (UCL) Earth Sciences. Dr. Jesse Reynolds, Senior Policy Officer, the Global Commission on Governing Risks from Climate Overshoot, Paris Peace Forum For more, check out their podcast, Challenging Climate

Many semi skilled workers are taking up jobs with online companies such as Zomato, Ola, Uber among others. The gig economy has produced about 8 million jobs and is expected to triple to 24 million jobs in the next 3-4 years. While the sector offers opportunities to informal sector workers to get relatively better paying jobs, with flexible work timings and locations. But the question remains if these working conditions are better suited for the workers in terms of having sustained income. The lack of health benefits, the unpredictable working conditions leave a lot to be desired in these jobs. To find out more about ‘gig’ work and the challenges it imposes on its workforce, Kunika Balhotra, Suno India’s Research and Communication Officer reached out to Ambika Tandon. Ambika is a Senior Policy Officer at the Center for Internet and Society. She works on the intersections between technology and gender. She spoke about how companies focus on increasing social security and health benefits for their gig employees. Additional Reading: Unlocking the Potential of the Gig Economy in IndiaThe Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers: A case studyLocking down the Impact of COVID-19The Gig Economy and COVID-19: Fairwork Report on Platform PoliciesSee sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

Producer/Host: Natalie Springuel Working waterfronts are those spaces along the shoreline that connect land and sea; places that provide critical access for people who make their living on the water. Pressure on working waterfronts is on the rise again here in Maine, due to a bunch of reasons, not the least of which is the increasing real estate market triggered by the global pandemic. We explore the threats to Maine's working waterfronts, who is most affected, and what might be done about those threats. We explore statewide policy questions and how this issue is playing out on the ground, specifically in the case of one town grappling with change, Bar Harbor. Guests: Val Peacock, Bar Harbor resident, Town Councilor and Harbor Committee member Nick Battista, Senior Policy Officer, Island Institute Merritt T. Carey, Esq, author of The Critical Nature of Maine's Working Waterfronts and Access to the Shore About the host: Natalie Springuel has hosted Coastal Conversation's since 2015, with support from the University of Maine Sea Grant where she has served as a marine extension associate for 20 years. In 2019, Springuel received an award for Public Affairs programming from the Maine Association of Broadcasters for the Coastal Conversations show called “Portland's Working Waterfront.” Springuel is passionate about translating science, sharing stories, and offering a platform for multiple voices to weigh in on complex coastal and ocean issues. She has recently enrolled in audio production training at Maine Media Workshop to dive deeper into making great community radio. The post Coastal Conversations 2/25/22: Maine Working Waterfronts 2022 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Natalie Springuel Working waterfronts are those spaces along the shoreline that connect land and sea; places that provide critical access for people who make their living on the water. Pressure on working waterfronts is on the rise again here in Maine, due to a bunch of reasons, not the least of which is the increasing real estate market triggered by the global pandemic. We explore the threats to Maine's working waterfronts, who is most affected, and what might be done about those threats. We explore statewide policy questions and how this issue is playing out on the ground, specifically in the case of one town grappling with change, Bar Harbor. Guests: Val Peacock, Bar Harbor resident, Town Councilor and Harbor Committee member Nick Battista, Senior Policy Officer, Island Institute Merritt T. Carey, Esq, author of The Critical Nature of Maine's Working Waterfronts and Access to the Shore About the host: Natalie Springuel has hosted Coastal Conversation's since 2015, with support from the University of Maine Sea Grant where she has served as a marine extension associate for 20 years. In 2019, Springuel received an award for Public Affairs programming from the Maine Association of Broadcasters for the Coastal Conversations show called “Portland's Working Waterfront.” Springuel is passionate about translating science, sharing stories, and offering a platform for multiple voices to weigh in on complex coastal and ocean issues. She has recently enrolled in audio production training at Maine Media Workshop to dive deeper into making great community radio. The post Coastal Conversations 2/25/22: Maine Working Waterfronts 2022 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

On this episode of Policy Forum Pod, Patty Kinnersly from Our Watch and Jen Hargrave from Women with Disabilities Victoria join us to discuss the Changing the landscape report, a new national resource to prevent violence against women and girls with disabilities.Australian women and girls with disabilities are twice as likely to experience violence than women and girls without disabilities. How can policymakers address ableism and gender inequality, two intersecting drivers of this violence? Why is co-design so important to policy-making in this area? And what role do all Australians have to play in preventing this violence from taking place? Professor Sharon Bessell and Dr Arnagretta Hunter are joined by Patty Kinnersly, Chief Executive Officer of Our Watch, and Jen Hargrave, Senior Policy Officer at Women with Disabilities Victoria, to discuss their new Changing the landscape report.Patty Kinnersly is CEO of Our Watch, an independent not-for-profit organisation and national leader in the primary prevention of violence against women and their children in Australia.Jen Hargrave is Senior Policy Officer at Women with Disabilities Victoria and Research Assistant at the University of Melbourne's School of Population Health.Sharon Bessell is Professor of Public Policy and Director of Gender Equity and Diversity at Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU.Arnagretta Hunter is the Human Futures Fellow at ANU College of Health and Medicine, a cardiologist, physician, and a Senior Clinical Lecturer at ANU Medical School.If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, family or domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.The Changing the landscape report, summary, and associated resources are available on the Our Watch website.Find full show notes at policyforum.net. Policy Forum Pod is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Subscribe on Android or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The United Nations International Day of People with Disability has a long esteemed history, celebrating understanding and acceptance of people with a disability around the world for almost three decades. It’s a day to honour the benefits of an inclusive and accessible society for all. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a key touchstone moment for disability rights, as it’s a historic and comprehensive legally binding international treaty that Australia was pivotal in developing. The CRPD as it’s become known, came into force in 2008. Today on the Gender Card, our guests examine how far we have come, and how much more there is to achieve for disability rights in Australia. Lawyer and marathon runner Henry McPhillamy brings insights from his own lived experience as a person who is blind to the panel. Eloise Hummell is a Research Fellow at The Hopkins Centre, at the Menzies Health Institute of Queensland, who is researching disability and rehabilitation, particularly how the National Disability Insurance Scheme is moving away from the key principles of the CRPD. And we are also joined today by internationally renowned researcher and Senior Policy Officer for People with Disability Australia Frances Quan Farrant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, I had the great pleasure to speak to a dear friend – Zuong Dang. Zuong and I first met at one of the well-being workshops I facilitated a few years ago for the Law Institute of Victoria, and we reconnected last year as Zuong was curious about my master studies in Applied Neuroscience with King's College London. Each guest on Peace Lab Podcast has a unique story about their mental health, and I am grateful that Zuong shared openly about her personal journey from law to neuroscience and well-being. Similar to many lawyers, Zuong was always determined and hardworking, but in her own words, she didn't take great care of herself especially in the junior years of her legal career. Until one day her body was showing her signs of chronic stress and she ended up in a gastroenterologist's office. It was the first time she listened to her body and it was then and there she recalled what her father would often say to her – your work can replace you, but if I lose you as a daughter I cannot replace you. She walked out of that doctor appointment, crying and feeling overwhelmed with a feeling of inadequacy (why cannot I be like others, just work 14 hours a day?) But luckily Zuong decided to take action to look after herself and to address her own mental health issues in a more tangible way. She moved to Melbourne from Gold Coast, began a mental health care plan, and started learning about meditation and mindfulness practice to compliment traditional means therapy. Fast forward a few years later to 2020, COVID-19 became another catalyst for Zuong' s next stage of transition. Zuong was working in a major financial service firm and completely engrossed with her work. To others, she was successfully climbing the ‘corporate ladder'; however, deep down she was experiencing bouts of depression for the first time in her life with an inability to enjoy life like before. With the wisdom gained from her past experience, Zuong brought herself back to the doctor's office – to check in with herself as to what she truly desired in life. During those moments of her reflection, she realized maybe it is time for a career change, maybe it is ok to leave law and to pursue her innermost desire and curiosity – which is mental health and well-being. Once Zuong open herself to this new perceptions and new possibilities, opportunities came to her in a synchronistic way. Today not only is Zuong busy working as a Senior Policy Officer in COVID-19 response, but also is undertaking her master in Applied Neuroscience with King's College London as well. There are so many great points mentioned during our conversation, and I will leave you one of the many great insights from Zuong, which speaks great truth to me: It is ultimately YOU that holds the power to change the mindset and to take responsibility to do something about whatever situation you are in. I hope you will enjoy this episode! To connect with Zuong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zuongdang/

 Making their Chronically Chilled debut, Bridget McArthur takes a deep-dive on the disability cycle created and perpetuated by Australia's detainment approach to asylum seekers, with a focus on the Medevac refugees, who sought nothing but medical attention and safety but were instead met with imprisonment.Bridget speaks with Mohammad Mousavi, currently being held in Park Hotel, on his experiences of disability and mental health in detention, as well as Sahar Okhovat, Senior Policy Officer for the Refugee Council of Australia, on their recent submission on the experiences of people with disability in immigration detention to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.(link is external)This episode of Chronically Chilled was recorded as part of ‘Grounding Disability Justice' Disability Day 2021 broadcast.

This week we speak to Pallavi Bedi, Senior Policy Officer at the Centre for Internet and Society in India, about the technology being used in India to co-ordinate vaccine distribution and the response to the pandemic. Links You can find the Co-win vaccination website here: https://www.cowin.gov.in/ You can support PI at pvcy.org/donate and you can find out more about the Centre for Internet and Society at https://cis-india.org/ CIS also have a podcast, it's called In flux and you can find it on all your favourite podcast apps and at https://in-flux.cis-india.org/ Like and subscribe to the podcast on which ever platform you use. It's also available on our website at privacyinternational.org

Lots of calls today and to finish off the show Daisy had a chat with RACV's Senior Policy Officer of Safety, Elvira Lazar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLICY SEMINAR Global Report on Food Crises 2021: Building resilience to prevent food crises and conflict Co-Organized by IFPRI, FSIN, FAO North America, World Food Program USA and the Food Security Portal JUN 17, 2021 - 09:30 AM TO 11:00 AM EDT Acute food insecurity continued to rise in 2020, driven by the pandemic shock, ongoing conflicts, and extreme weather. The number of people needing urgent food and livelihood assistance hit a five-year high. The 2021 Global Report on Food Crises https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000127343/download/?_ga=2.7473648.338134682.1622747437-165400289.1620067163 (published by the Food Security Information Network for the Global Network Against Food Crises) finds that at least 155 million people experienced acute food insecurity at crisis level or worse — up about 20 million from 2019. Africa is disproportionally affected, with close to 98 million people facing acute food insecurity last year. Other parts of the world are suffering too, with Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria, and Haiti experiencing major conflict-related food crises. Most food crises are protracted, severely eroding the resilience of agrifood systems and further fueling conflict and civil strife. Reversing the current alarming trends will require much greater effort to build resilient agrifood systems that are socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. This policy seminar focuses on experiences and strategies that can both build food system resilience and help prevent conflict. Introductory Remarks Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI Overview of 2021 Global Report on Food Crises Lavinia Antonaci, Technical Coordinator, Technical Support Unit of the Global Network Against Food Crises Domenica Sabella, Food Security Information Network Communications Officer, World Food Programme Keynote Addresses Jim Barnhart, Assistant to the Administrator, Bureau of Resilience and Food Security, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Giampiero Muci, Senior Policy Officer, Sustainable Agri-food Systems and Fisheries, Directorate-General for International Partnerships, European Commission Panel Discussion David Alpher, Conflict and Violence Prevention Integrator, Bureau for Conflict Prevention, USAID Tanya Boudreau, Deputy Chief Of Party, Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWSNET) Clemens Breisinger, Senior Research Fellow and Middle East and North Africa team leader, IFPRI Dominique Burgeon, Director, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Geneva Arif Husain, Chief Economist, World Food Programme Martien van Nieuwkoop, Global Director, Agriculture and Food Global Practice, The World Bank Closing Remarks Jocelyn Brown Hall, Director, FAO 's Liaison Office for North America Moderator Rob Vos, Director of Markets, Trade and Institutions Division, IFPRI LINKS UN World Food Programme Global Report On Food Crises: https://www.wfp.org/publications/global-report-food-crises-2021 Food Security Information Network: https://www.fsinplatform.org/ Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations: http://www.fao.org/north-america/en/ World Food Program USA: https://www.wfpusa.org/ Food Security Portal: https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/ More on the seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/global-report-food-crises-2021-building-resilience-prevent-food-crises-and-conflict Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event annoucements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

In this episode with Bérénice Dupeux, Senior Policy Officer for Agriculture at the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), about withdrawing the CAP and how it should be structured instead; income support, climate change, the interaction with the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy, and much more. 

Many semi skilled workers are taking up jobs with online companies such as Zomato, Ola, Uber among others. The gig economy has produced about 8 million jobs and is expected to triple to 24 million jobs in the next 3-4 years. While the sector offers opportunities to informal sector workers to get relatively better paying jobs, with flexible work timings and locations. But the question remains if these working conditions are better suited for the workers in terms of having sustained income. The lack of health benefits, the unpredictable working conditions leave a lot to be desired in these jobs. To find out more about ‘gig' work and the challenges it imposes on its workforce, Kunika Balhotra, Suno India's Research and Communication Officer reached out to Ambika Tandon. Ambika is a Senior Policy Officer at the  Center for Internet and Society.  She works on the intersections between technology and gender. She spoke about how companies focus on increasing social security and health benefits for their gig employees. Additional Reading: Unlocking the Potential of the Gig Economy in India The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers: A case study Locking down the Impact of COVID-19 The Gig Economy and COVID-19: Fairwork Report on Platform Policies See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

Space to Grow is back with another episode on the new space economy and sustainability. Hosts Chris Blackery and Charity Weeden of Astroscale invited space policy expert Regina Peldszus to discuss the topic. Peldszus is an accomplished space expert that spent several years in research and now focuses on policy. She's the Senior Policy Officer at the German Aerospace Center (DLR).Peldszus first answered the question, what is space policy? “It's the constant dialogue and engagement of actors to negotiate and consider different interests. Space policy involves a shared understanding of assumptions and goals for space.”The group also discussed who impacts policy, and the answer is there are many different contributors. That's both positive and challenging because space isn't governed by one entity.“Finding the right division of labor in this giant ecosystem means bringing different actors to the table, and they each bring different things to it,” Peldszus added.Peldszus has concerns about space situational awareness, which is tracking objects in orbit and predicting where they will be. Sustaining the orbital environment for safety and longevity matters. “Anything that creates debris translates to risk. We also don't have the complete picture of space, which impacts verification and attribution. With different data sources, who has the true picture?”As for the future of SSA and space policy, Peldszus believes there will be progress toward engagement, transparency, and data sharing.

Su Robertson and Daniel Bavcevic dicuss the submissions made to the Australian Productivity Commission regarding the 'Right to Repair' and how to improve consumer accessiblity to enforcing this right and the social and environmental benefits this will have for the community.Our guest is Brigette Rose, Senior Policy Officer at Consumer Action Law Centre. Brigette is the author of a recent submission to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into the Right to Repair.View the Consumer Action Law Centre submission here: https://consumeraction.org.au/right-to-repair-submission-to-productivity-commission-inquiry/  

Pooja Sachdev is a leading practitioner in the diversity and inclusion space. Pooja discusses with Simon the real challenges faced by organisations when working on diversity and inclusion. This conversation reveals how language can be used to silence people rather than open up discussions, and how we need to 'decriminalise bias' if we are to acknowledge our conscious and unconscious biases.    Pooja and Simon discuss their personal experiences of working with diversity; Pooja from a perspective of her 'hyphenated' Indian-UK identity,  and Simon as a white UK male.   They discuss shame and guilt, and how racism is often repressed but returns in different ways in each generation, the latest wave being the Black Lives Matter movement.   Organisations are often performative in the way they use woke-slogans to cover up hidden toxic cultures. A shift is needed from woke and blame cultures towards creating safe spaces that encourage curious conversations, which can reveal what's really going on, and enable positive reform and changes to be made.  Enjoy this podcast.  Note: Pooja and Simon will be leading a Webinar titled 'Diversity and Inclusion: Are you performing or reforming' on January 28th 2021 3-5pm UK time.  For more information contact simon@analyticnetwork.com (mailto:simon@analyticnetwork.com)     Bio Pooja is a business psychologist, organisational consultant and founder of Rewire Consulting (www.rewireconsulting.com (http://www.rewireconsulting.com/) ).  Pooja is co-author of 'Rewire: A Radical Approach to Tackling Diversity and Difference', which was published by Bloomsbury in 2015 and described by the FT as "the most refreshing approach to diversity I have read" (Nov 4, 2015). Prior to setting up her own practice, she served as Senior Policy Officer at the (then) Commission for Racial Equality in the UK and as a Consultant in the Human Capital division at Towers Watson. In recent years, she has consulted with organisations such as Microsoft, Caterpillar, HSBC, Universal, Annapurna Pictures, Vice Media and Red Bull to help embed inclusive leadership and practices.  She has lived in three countries and is raising two feisty and fabulous daughters in London

Intro Episode - International Disarmament Law Mini-Series Discover our 25th anniversary celebrations: https://bit.ly/34EJdel Welcome to the first episode of this mini-series on International Disarmament Law. Part 1 explores Sources, history and definition of International Disarmament Law and Global Disarmament Treaties. Part 2 explores the Core Features of Global Disarmament Treaties. Part 3 explores Implementation, compliance and enforcement mechanisms in International Disarmament Law Treaties. In this mini-series, we have the pleasure of conversing with Dr Stuart Casey-Maslen on the topic of International Disarmament Law. He is joined by Ms Dominika de Beauffort, Senior Policy Officer with the Security and Law Programme at the GCSP, where she is also the Course Director of the International Disarmament Law executive course and virtual learning journey. Dr Stuart Casey Maslen is an academic specialising in the use of force under international law and an Associate Fellow with the GCSP’s Global Fellowship Initiative (GFI). He is Honorary Professor at the University of Pretoria, holding a doctorate in international humanitarian law, and master's degrees in international human rights law and forensic ballistics. His work on jus ad bellum, the law on the inter-state use of force, was published by Hart in August 2020. A Guide to International Disarmament Law, co-authored with the GCSP’s Head of Security and Law Programme, Tobias Vestner, was published by Routledge in June 2019. His most recent work on the law of armed conflict—Hague Law Interpreted—was published by Hart in 2018. Join Dominika and Stuart for this important mini-series. ---- 25 years ago, the GCSP began its journey advancing peace and security around the world. Today in 2020, our unique international community of experts, decision-makers and key players is a powerful source of knowledge, innovation and leadership, with a real ability to make a difference. The New Normal? Let’s think and act, together. We invite you to start now! Join us for a multitude of entirely customisable digital experiences including webinars, panels, Q&A interactions, discussions and more. Happening across the globe from 25 to 27 November featuring insights from over 50 experts in peace and security. Register here: https://bit.ly/34EJdel As we learn from the past, navigate the present and prepare for future security challenges, we know that #OnlyTogether we can create a safer world.

Episode 3/3 - International Disarmament Law Mini-Series. Discover our 25th anniversary celebrations: bit.ly/34EJdel In this mini-series, we have the pleasure of conversing with Dr Stuart Casey-Maslen, an academic specialising in the use of force under international law and an Associate Fellow with the GCSP’s Global Fellowship Initiative (GFI). on the topic of International Disarmament Law. He is joined by Ms Dominika de Beauffort, Senior Policy Officer with the Security and Law Programme at the GCSP, where she is also the Course Director of the International Disarmament Law executive course and virtual learning journey. ---- 25 years ago, the GCSP began its journey advancing peace and security around the world. Today in 2020, our unique international community of experts, decision-makers and key players is a powerful source of knowledge, innovation and leadership, with a real ability to make a difference. The New Normal? Let’s think and act, together. We invite you to start now! Join us for a multitude of entirely customisable digital experiences including webinars, panels, Q&A interactions, discussions and more. Happening across the globe from 25 to 27 November featuring insights from over 50 experts in peace and security. Register here: bit.ly/34EJdel As we learn from the past, navigate the present and prepare for future security challenges, we know that #OnlyTogether we can create a safer world.

Episode 2/3 - International Disarmament Law Mini-Series. Discover our 25th anniversary celebrations: bit.ly/34EJdel In this mini-series, we have the pleasure of conversing with Dr Stuart Casey-Maslen, an academic specialising in the use of force under international law and an Associate Fellow with the GCSP’s Global Fellowship Initiative (GFI). on the topic of International Disarmament Law. He is joined by Ms Dominika de Beauffort, Senior Policy Officer with the Security and Law Programme at the GCSP, where she is also the Course Director of the International Disarmament Law executive course and virtual learning journey. ---- 25 years ago, the GCSP began its journey advancing peace and security around the world. Today in 2020, our unique international community of experts, decision-makers and key players is a powerful source of knowledge, innovation and leadership, with a real ability to make a difference. The New Normal? Let’s think and act, together. We invite you to start now! Join us for a multitude of entirely customisable digital experiences including webinars, panels, Q&A interactions, discussions and more. Happening across the globe from 25 to 27 November featuring insights from over 50 experts in peace and security. Register here: bit.ly/34EJdel As we learn from the past, navigate the present and prepare for future security challenges, we know that #OnlyTogether we can create a safer world.

Episode 1/3 - International Disarmament Law Mini-Series. Discover our 25th anniversary celebrations: bit.ly/34EJdel In this mini-series, we have the pleasure of conversing with Dr Stuart Casey-Maslen, an academic specialising in the use of force under international law and an Associate Fellow with the GCSP’s Global Fellowship Initiative (GFI). on the topic of International Disarmament Law. He is joined by Ms Dominika de Beauffort, Senior Policy Officer with the Security and Law Programme at the GCSP, where she is also the Course Director of the International Disarmament Law executive course and virtual learning journey. ---- 25 years ago, the GCSP began its journey advancing peace and security around the world. Today in 2020, our unique international community of experts, decision-makers and key players is a powerful source of knowledge, innovation and leadership, with a real ability to make a difference. The New Normal? Let’s think and act, together. We invite you to start now! Join us for a multitude of entirely customisable digital experiences including webinars, panels, Q&A interactions, discussions and more. Happening across the globe from 25 to 27 November featuring insights from over 50 experts in peace and security. Register here: bit.ly/34EJdel As we learn from the past, navigate the present and prepare for future security challenges, we know that #OnlyTogether we can create a safer world.

Maria-Anna Paraskeva, Senior Policy Officer, DG EMPL, European Commission, Michele LeVoy, Director, Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) and Luca Stevenson, Coordinator, International Committee on the Rights of Sex Workers in Europe (ICRSE).

Maria-Anna Paraskeva, Senior Policy Officer, DG EMPL, European Commission, Michele LeVoy, Director, Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) and Luca Stevenson, Coordinator, International Committee on the Rights of Sex Workers in Europe (ICRSE).

Podcast Priče iz dijaspore premijerno u Melburnu! Moja današnja gošća na podcastu je Mira Nikolić, Senior Policy Officer pri Ministarstvu obrazovanja australijske federalne jedinice Viktorije.  Sa Mirom razgovaramo o njenom odrastanju podeljenom između Kosova i Crne Gore, studijama političkih nauka u Beogradu, studentskoj razmeni provedenoj na čuvenoj Sorboni u Parizu, ali i odlasku za Australiju sa fokusom na njen današnji rad u državnoj administraciji. Uživajte! Miru možete kontaktirati putem LinkedIn-a. Priče iz dijaspore YouTube kanal Patreon donacije

Linda is joined by Aoife Hamilton from Employers from Childcare and Patrica Lewsley-Mooney from the NI Childminders Association plus Brian Cunnington of Pay.UK talks about a new system that has come into effect this week to fight fraud. And talking of cash Eimear Duffy, Senior Policy Officer at The Consumer Council chats about a new access to cash pilot scheme. We also answers listeners questions on Transatlantic cash transfers, MOTs and unexpected phone bills.

Stay home, stay safe.The irony of this philosophy to beat the COVID-19 pandemic isn't lost on domestic abuse survivors the world over, because for them, staying home is hardly staying safe.Last month, the United Nations Women said, and I quote, "As more countries report infection and lockdown, more domestic violence helplines across the world are reporting rising calls for help. It's a perfect storm for controlling, violent behaviour behind closed doors, as confinement is fostering the tension and strain created by security, health, and money worries. End quote.In our home turf, with people's movements being strictly restricted for the last 50 days, helplines numbers are buzzing with reports of mental and physical abuse accentuated by confined living conditions.Between March 23 and April 16, there were 587 distress calls made to the National Commission for Women. This is just the first 24 days of lockdown. According to its Chairman Rekha Sharma, domestic violence cases in India have shot up by almost 50 percent overall during the lockdown. Like the NCW, all NGOs working on women's safety have also reported a spike.Where is India going wrong as country? Does the lockdown lack a gendered approach in tackling what the UN Women termed as a shadow pandemic? And are these helpline numbers enough to address the issue of domestic violence?Producer and Host: Shorbori PurkayasthaGuests: Bharti Sharma, Honorary Secretary for Shakti ShaliniYogendra Yadav, Founder of Swaraj AbhiyanAmbika Tandon, Senior Policy Officer, Centre for Internet and Society(CIS)Mira Swaminathan, Policy Officer, CIS Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang FuzzListen to The Big Story podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng Castbox: http://bit.ly/2VqZ9ur

Did you know? The coronavirus pandemic has led to changes to The Mental Health Act. Will Johnstone is Senior Policy Officer at Rethink Mental Illness, a mental health charity. He chats to Yvette about what the changes to The Mental Health Act could mean for everyone. 

OTELCO launches its Evolution: Digital podcast with guest Nick Battista, Senior Policy Officer at the Island Institute in Maine.

The IPPR Economic Justice Podcast. How does the provision of care relate to the wider economy? And how can we address the imbalance in who provides care, and value care more highly? Host Carys Roberts is joined by IPPR Economic Analyst Rachel Statham and Kimberly McIntosh, Senior Policy Officer at the Runnymede Trust.

In this episode, GDI's Nicola Banks talks to Jelmer Kamstra and Zoe Abrahamson about the political role of NGOs and how donor funding can support those. Jelmer Kamstra has been Senior Policy Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands in the Civil Society Division since 2015. Starting January 2020, Jelmer has taken up a new position as Senior Researcher at the Policy and Operations Evaluation Department (IOB) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Zoe Abrahamson is Bond’s senior funding adviser. She coordinates Bond’s funding stream, acting as conduit between funders and NGOs. Nicola Banks is a Senior Lecturer in Urban Development and Deputiy Managing Director of the Global Development Institute.

In this series of summer specials, Chris catches up with Nicky Page about Step Away from the Car (broadcast on YarraBUG Radio in 2017/18) and Step Away from the Car 2.0  The 2019 series was recorded by interviewer/producers Nicky Page and Suzanne Reece at the 2019 Australian Walking and Cycling Conference in Adelaide. Nicky talks about her start in cycling advocacy in the early 1990s, Unley Bicycle Users Group,  longer cycling routes and differences between urban and regional councils.1. On NOT Re-inventing the Wheel: As Australia grapples with questions of how to encourage more walking and cycling, Churchill Fellow Jo Cruickshank looked to cities that have already come up with some answers. Jo is a Senior Policy Officer with the Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics. You can find her report at https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/fellows/detail/4218/Josephine+Cruickshank She speaks here about what she learned from European cities that have wholeheartedly embraced cyclists.Nicky talks about the importance of community radio and how to keep Radio Adelaide on air by donating to their campaign to raise $50,000 by 10 January 2020.2. Making the Bike Economy Work: Anyone lucky enough to travel in developing countries knows the extraordinary loads that a single bike can carry. Daniels Langeberg has been running a successful business on that basis for some years now. He started with his electric tricycle taxi fleet bearing the company name, EcoCaddy. He’s making it work, not only in the relatively small Adelaide market but now in Melbourne too.

The Institute for Government launched a new report Governing without Ministers, looking at how Northern Ireland has functioned without ministers for nearly 1,000 days. The report provides an analysis of the history of power-sharing in Northern Ireland, how Northern Ireland has operated since the collapse of the executive in 2017, the consequences of these arrangements, and how a future executive could be supported once restored. The panel discussed the past, present and future governance challenges facing Northern Ireland. It included: Sir Jonathan Phillips KCB, Warden at Keble College, Oxford and former Permanent Secretary of the Northern Ireland Office (2005–10) Peter May, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Justice, Northern Ireland Civil Service Owen Sims, Senior Policy Officer at CBI Northern Ireland Jill Rutter, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Jess Sargeant, Researcher at the Institute for Government The event was chaired by Bronwen Maddox, Director, Institute for Government

Liam Walpole is joined by three guests to discuss defence and foreign policy from the perspective of those who work as researchers for MPs in the House of Commons. The topics covered include where each of the main UK party leaders stand on defence and security, the conflicts between global vs. ethical foreign policy, budgeting for UK foreign policy and whether there is enough accountability in defence policy. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons. Music credit: Bensound. About the discussants Liam Walpole is a Senior Policy Officer at the Remote Warfare Programme. Roddy McGlynn is Researcher for SNP Foreign Affairs team Before joining the SNP Westminster Group, Roddy studied International Relations at the University of St Andrews, during which time he spent a summer interning at the UN in Bonn, working on climate security and climate-driven migration. He has also worked with civil society and refugee groups in Berlin and Mexico City. In Westminster, he works on foreign affairs for SNP central research, covering the Foreign Office, the Department for International Trade, the Department for International Development and the Ministry of Defence. However, he is not be speaking on behalf of the party or the Westminster Group but as someone working in Parliament with an interest in foreign affairs. Edward Tebbutt is a Parliamentary Researcher for Crispin Blunt MP. He has a BA in Arabic and Middle East Studies from the University of Exeter and an MSc in Security Studies from University College London. He has worked in parliament for two years dealing with policy issues and a particular focus on defence and foreign affairs. He will not be speaking on behalf of the Conservative Party or as a representative of Crispin Blunt MP but as someone with an interest in defence and foreign affairs and a background working in Parliament. He is not a member of any political party. Sam Goodman is a trustee of the British Foreign Policy Group and the author of the Imperial Premiership: The Role of the Modern Prime Minister in Foreign Policy Making, 1964-2015 (Manchester University Press: 2015). He recently published a report titled ‘Running Out of Credit? The Decline of the Foreign Office and the Case for Sustained Funding’ which highlighted the Foreign Office’s historic underfunding and cuts to the UK’s diplomatic network. He is currently working as a political adviser to Peter Dowd MP the current Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury and has previously worked for a variety of Labour Members of Parliament including: Julie Cooper MP, Sir Mark Hendrick MP, Michael Dugher MP, and Rt. Hon Jack Straw MP. Sam has also spent time working in the US House of Representatives for Congressman Bobby L Rush (D-IL) from Illinois’s 1st Congressional District. Sam will be speaking in today’s podcast in an independent capacity, utilising academic expertise and his parliamentary experience of foreign policy.

Abigail Watson and Liam Walpole are joined by Jamie Gaskarth from the University of Birmingham to discuss the accountability of the more secretive elements of the UK security services such as intelligence and special forces. Music by Bensound Image credit: Matt Hecht/Flickr. About the discussants Liam Walpole is a Senior Policy Officer at the Remote Warfare Programme. Abigail Watson is Senior Research Officer at the Remote Warfare Programme. Jamie Gaskarth is Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Birmingham.

Richard is joined by Jasmine Basran, Senior Policy Officer at Crisis, to discuss the issues with Housing Benefit and Universal Credit, as well as their campaign to increase Local Housing Allowance rates

London’s rapid growth is putting pressure on cultural infrastructure. London has lost 61% LGBT+ venues, 35% of grassroots music venues and it is estimated that 24%of artists’ workspace sites are at risk of closure. In this talk, hear the many challenges that are faced require a range of interventions to tackle them and how the Greater London Authority is using data to understand, protect and grow cultural infrastructure. About the speaker Rachael Roe is a Senior Policy Officer in the Culture and Creative Industries unit at the Greater London Authority. With a passion for placemaking, planning and practical tools, she delivers a range of research and programmes which aim to secure and expand London’s cultural places and spaces. Rachael has spent 15 years developing and delivering cultural policy across the City as well as in Gloucestershire.

Tina Kuek Tina is the Founder of Kazi Victoria and a Senior Policy Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services Victoria.  Kazi Victoria is a non-profit organisation in Melbourne committed to reducing underemployment. Kazi helps people within the migrant and refugee community navigate the Australian job market. Monthly Email Sign up to our monthly email or EDM (called 'The Purpose') for details of our months podcasts, upcoming events, discounts and opportunities. Patreon Love If you are getting value from Humans of Purpose and love what we are doing, please support us via Patreon so we can keep doing it!  Shout out and special thanks to Macartan, our first Patron of 2019 :) Support the show.

"Whilst at UWA, I studied a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (majoring in history).  I spent a number of years during my studies volunteering at a community legal center, where I gained a first-hand insight into how law and policy are deeply intertwined.  I completed my studies in 2009 and since then have enjoyed an interesting and diverse career, in both legal and policy advisory roles.  I commenced as a law graduate at a large international law firm, and thereafter worked as a solicitor in the firm’s building and construction litigation team.  I subsequently moved into a role in the State public sector to further pursue my interests in policy development, where I worked in energy policy and as a research officer in their Intergovernmental Relations Division. My most recent role has been in a combined legal and policy advisory role at the Housing Industry Association, where I spent five and a half years before taking up my current position as a Senior Policy Officer at the Building Commission (the WA regulator for the building industry).  Outside of work, I’ve been very keen to provide support for people who want to work in legal and policy areas, such as through the UWA Career Mentor Link and Careers Café."

Last month, our podcast to mark National Science Week in Australia took a look at how scientists can make themselves heard by policymakers. This week, we’re turning the tables. We hear from two senior figures in Australia's policy-making process about what it’s like to be at the pointy end of policy creation and formulation, and receiving input – wanted and unwanted – from scientists. Hosts Bob Cotton and Sue Regan chat to Ian Chubb, former Chief Scientist of Australia, and Taimus Werner-Gibbings, Chief of Staff to Tasmanian Senator Lisa Singh. They discuss how to get evidence and data on the desk of a politician, the future of science in policymaking, and Ian’s personal story of putting his life in the hands of an experimental cancer treatment. Listen here: Ian Chubb has had a long and distinguished career as a neuroscientist and an academic. He has served as Vice-Chancellor of both Flinders University and the Australian National University, and has been made a Companion of the Order of Australia. He served as Australia’s Chief Scientist from 2011 to 2016, and was conspicuous in raising the public profile of science in the media. Taimus Werner-Gibbings has worked for over a decade in the public service. He has been a Senior Policy Officer in the Department of the Environment, and a parliamentary staffer for both ministers and backbenchers, in government and in opposition. Taimus is currently Chief of Staff & Media Advisor to Lisa Singh, Senator for Tasmania. Show notes | The following were referred to in this episode: Connections between science and policy – an event by the New Zealand Association of Scientists We need magic, not misery, from the wizards of Aus – by Sharon Bessell Podcast: Putting community engagement in the neighbourhood of good policy – with Paul Schmitz Putting the ‘Indo’ in Indo-Pacific – by David Brewster Policy Forum Pod is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and wherever you get your podcasts. We’d love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or find us on Facebook. This episode of Policy Forum Pod was written and produced by Cherry Zhang, Nicky Lovegrove and Martyn Pearce. It was edited by Martyn Pearce and Edwina Landale. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday Breakfast July 24th 7.00 am  Acknowledgement of Country7.05 am  News headlines  7.10 am We hear an excerpt of a speech by Behrouz Boochani, a journalist and refugee detained on Manus Island, and a vox pop with rally attendees, at the Narrm 'Rally for Refugees: 5 years too many' on Saturday 21 July 2018.7.30 am We play part one of Lauren's interview with Susan Carland about her book, 'Fighting Hislam', which examines how Muslim women fight sexism.7.40 am We hear George and Lauren speaking with Lavanya Thavaraja from the Tamil Refugee Council at the Narrm 'Rally for Refugees: 5 years too many' on Saturday 21 July 2018.7.45 Marijo from 3CR's Chronically Chilled program joins us in the studio to discuss the media's portrayal of invisible and chronic illnesses, and what the myhealthrecords system might mean to people with such illnesses. 8.00 am George chats to Sam French, Senior Policy Officer at People with Disability Australia concerning issues with recent disability employment reforms that came into effect earlier this month. 8.15 am We hear part two of Lauren's interview with Susan Carland.  End!Songsartist: Genesis Owusu   song: Awomen Amen artist: Erykah Badusong: Penitentiary Philosophy 

In the latest of our podcasts in partnership with the British Journal of Psychiatry, we discuss a recent paper on government spending on mental health. And for the first time in the series, we have the paper's author with us. Dr Tatiana Taylor Salisbury, lecturer at King's College London, joined us to discuss her paper Relationship between national mental health expenditure and quality of care in longer-term psychiatric and social care facilities in Europe: cross-sectional study which appeared in the March 2017 edition of the British Journal of Psychiatry. Also on the panel were: - Lauren Chakkalackal, Senior Research Officer, Mental Health Foundation - Aaron Kandola, Research Officer, Mental Health Foundation - Dr Amy Pollard, Senior Policy Officer, Mental Health Foundation - Dr Derek Tracy, Consultant Psychiatrist at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Senior Lecturer at King's College London and member of the British Journal of Psychiatry's editorial board.

With the problems of fragile and conflict-affected states increasingly impossible to ignore, the international community has learned from bitter experience that our interventions need to be well calibrated to the political and tribal dynamics on the ground to have any chance of succeeding. On 22 September Lowy Institute Deputy Director Anthony Bubalo hosted Fred Smith for a captivating conversation focusing on reflections from Fred’s two years working as a diplomat and political officer on the frontline of Australia’s mission in Afghanistan, recently distilled into his fascinating memoir, The Dust of Uruzgan. In his 20-year career at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Fred Smith has developed a specialisation in fragile and conflict-affected states, and carved out an unusual niche. His work as a peace monitor, radio broadcaster and musician following the Bougainville crisis is the subject of the documentary, Bougainville Sky. Fred served for two years as a diplomat in southern Afghanistan, working alongside Australian soldiers in Uruzgan Province. Working on the Multinational Base in Tarin Kowt, as well as from a forward Operating Base in the Chora Valley, Fred’s second career as a musician came to the fore. His guitar served as a bridge, not only to the troops, but also to the people and tribal leaders of that war-torn region. His acclaimed album Dust of Uruzgan earned him comparisons to the great Australian songwriters Eric Bogle, John Schumann and Don Walker. The title track was recorded by Lee Kernaghan on his bestselling Spirit of the ANZACs album. Fred has also written a book – The Dust of Uruzgan – the first comprehensive on-the-ground account of Australia’s involvement in Afghanistan. He is currently a Senior Policy Officer in the Civil Military and Stabilisation Policy Section of DFAT’s Humanitarian Division.

Ruth Hunt discusses her current role at Stonewall and offers advice to students who are considering Oxford as a LGBT-friendly university Chief Executive of Stonewall, Ruth Hunt, shares her experiences studying English Language and Literature at St. Hilda’s and offers an insight into what it was like to be an LGBT student and President of the Student Union at Oxford. Hunt first joined Stonewall in 2005 as the Senior Policy Officer leading on research into homophobic bullying in schools. In 2014, she succeeded Ben Summerskill as Chief Executive. In 2015, she was voted the third most influential LGBT person in Britain in the Independent’s Rainbow List. In this podcast, she discusses her current role at Stonewall and her commitment to transgender equality, as well as reflecting on the recent Olympics at Rio and how LGBT athletes were treated, as well as offering advice to students who are considering Oxford as a LGBT-friendly university.

Businesses, including multinational enterprises, increasingly see the need to have a positive social and environmental impact. Usually this takes the form of what’s known as “Corporate Social Responsibility,” or CSR. But what are the costs that relate to demanding responsible behaviour?, we ask Bruce Byiers, Senior Policy Officer at the Economic Transformation and Trade programme at ECDPM. Despite not having an easy answer, policy-makers, especially those trying to engage the private-sector in development, need to consider not only the potential costs, but a range of other issues if they want to succeed at promoting CSR, he says. In this podcast, he explains the subsequent challenge of finding the right balance between mandatory and voluntary reporting in the different arenas where business operate and shares the findings of his latest paper.