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Set of 17 global development goals defined by the United Nations for the year 2030

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Irish Tech News Audio Articles
Tech for Good Fast-Forwarding the Sustainable Development Goals

Irish Tech News Audio Articles

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 5:07


By Marga Hoek, author of Tech For Good: Imagine Solving the World's Greatest Challenges Technology will tremendously speed up our progress on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As we cross over the threshold into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), 70% of the 169 targets that deliver the SDGs are impacted directly by advanced technologies. Tech for Good serves as way to fast-forward. A wide variety of new technologies blend digital and physical worlds, thereby going beyond former industrial revolutions and entering a new era. Advanced technologies such as AI and data, 3D printing, robotics, autonomous vehicles and drones, and blockchain combine impactful and integrated solutions. Prioritizing purpose-driven technological implementation that is directed by the framework of the SDGs will accelerate the Tech for Good agenda. Several technologies have already contributed to massive societal improvements, including access to public services and economic opportunities for millions of people. These new tech applications make it possible to leverage sustainable impact at scale, and at the same time seize exciting market opportunities. From administering medicines in remote areas to solving further biodiversity loss, from boosting our ability to mitigate climate change to reducing food waste, and from providing access to education to fostering greater equality, the technological capacity to touch all 17 SDGs is deep. While momentum to tackle the SDGs has grown significantly, there is still a long way to go on this "to-do list" for the world. With the rising global population, pressure of developing economies and a growing middle class, we need to create solutions at a much larger scale and at a more rapid pace than we have up to now. We are at a pivotal moment, the halfway point on the SDGs timeline of 2015 to 2030, but we are nowhere near achieving our Global Goals. All stakeholders together, including businesses, governments, civil societies, and scientists, will be catalysts for unlocking the potential of these advanced technologies. There is growing recognition that if we are to reach these targets and build a better world for all by 2030, business-as-usual and continued incremental reforms will not be enough. To achieve this monumental progress, we need the accelerating power of tech that propels solutions at scale. The potential economic and societal impact of Tech for Good to meet the SDGs is substantial. For example, as one small aspect of the tech-SDG intersection, recent studies show that existing AI applications across agriculture, energy, transport, and water could conservatively contribute over $5 trillion to the global economy in 2030 and create nearly 40 million new jobs. At the same time, these estimates indicate reduced global greenhouse gas emissions by 4% which, for reference, is equal to the projected 2030 annual emissions of Australia, Canada, and Japan combined. The enormous promise of Tech for Good, both for the world as well as for business, is clear. Tech for Good has become a global movement and is a defining term for business innovation acceleration. With a purpose-driven approach to the way technologies are deployed, businesses will undoubtedly play a crucial role in speeding up worldwide progress. While fostering a shared value operational model and building trust in technological breakthroughs, businesses will both gain a competitive advantage and perpetuate sustainable growth. When developing technology, businesses must be nimble and take the lead to incorporate responsible practices and sound frameworks to ensure forward momentum. The Tech for Good movement reflects this positive and powerful joining of forces to solve our most pressing global challenges. This is how Tech for Good will accelerate our collective progress toward achieving the SDGs. Bio: Marga Hoek is a three-time CEO, Chair, and Board Member. Due to her visionary, purpose-driven leadership, Hoek has g...

Endgame with Gita Wirjawan
Ian Scoones: Reinventing Sustainable Modernization

Endgame with Gita Wirjawan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 76:24


Join Endgame YouTube Channel Membership! Support us and get early access to our videos + more perks in return: https://sgpp.me/becomemember ----------------------- In the midst of climate change and global economic development, numerous prescriptions for solutions emerge to mitigate problems and pave the way toward a sustainable future. However, a lingering question persists: are these solutions universally applicable? Ian Scoones, a British agricultural ecologist and prolific writer, delves into the notion that perhaps the key to attaining a sustainable future lies in one simple action: listening to the people. #Endgame #GitaWirjawan #Sustainability ----------------------- About the guest: Professor Ian Scoones is a Professorial Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK. He is also the co-director of the ESRC STEPS Centre at Sussex and joint convenor of the Future Agricultures Consortium. Ian laid down the foundation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that we know today through his famous work, Sustainable Livelihood Framework (SLF) which was established in the late 1990s. His famous books include, “Sustainable Livelihoods and Rural Development” (2021), “The Politics of Green Transformations" (2015), and “Dynamic Sustainabilities: Linking Environment, Technology and Social Justice in a Dynamic World” (2010). The host: Gita Wirjawan is an Indonesian entrepreneur, educator, and currently a visiting scholar at The Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC), Stanford University. Gita is also just appointed as an Honorary Professor of Politics and International Relations in the School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham, UK. ----------------------- Read Ian's Books for Free: “Sustainable Livelihoods and Rural Development” (2021) "The Politics of Green Transformations" (2015) ---------------------- Understand this Episode Better: https://sgpp.me/eps163notes ----------------------- SGPP Indonesia Master of Public Policy: admissions@sgpp.ac.id https://admissions.sgpp.ac.id https://wa.me/628111522504 Other "Endgame" episode playlists: Daring Entrepreneurs | Wandering Scientists | The Take Visit and subscribe: SGPP Indonesia | Visinema Pictures

Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future
37. How to build a sustainable brand backed by science (without greenwashing) and turn your employees into brand ambassadors

Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 95:30


If you are into branding, communication, PR, brand building, employee advocacy, Linkedin, science, greentech, decarbonization, this episode is for you. How can brands incorporate sustainability and science into their core in an authentic way and avoid the trap of greenwashing? It is one thing to craft a sustainable brand on paper and a completely different story to integrate branding as part of the whole company and the whole customer journey, without greenwashing. Every company in the world needs to decrease its carbon footprint and the negative impact on the planet, but it's not an easy thing to do. You need to have clean data, a decarbonization strategy and a lot of scientific knowledge. That's why Plan A is here. Plan A helps foster sustainable transition in the business world. They work towards eliminating and avoiding emissions, rather than compensating them and this takes a great amount of science behind. More than 1500 companies trust them to decarbonize their business with clients such as BMW, Deutsche Bank, Visa, and KFC.

China Daily Podcast
英语新闻|China's pivotal role in global growth hailed

China Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 4:03


China has been a dedicated proponent of global development and a builder of a community with a shared future for humanity amid mounting challenges, global experts and officials said on Saturday.They made the remarks at the 2023 Tongzhou Global Development Forum held in Beijing, which was attended by officials and experts from over 30 countries and international organizations, including United Nations agencies.During the opening ceremony, a themed report on global development was unveiled, emphasizing that the current challenges faced by the world can only be tackled through reforms and development.The report revealed that turbulence and challenges have hindered the progress in achieving the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals for many countries. It suggested that countries prioritize development and explore a common development theory that benefits all.Adrian Nastase, former prime minister of Romania, highlighted that promoting sustainable development is a collective challenge and responsibility.He lauded China for leading efforts in achieving common development worldwide, and noted China's emphasis on seeking common ground while respecting differences regarding global development concepts, rules and standards.Nastase also praised China's efforts to promote cooperation between the Global North and the Global South.Vince Cable, former secretary of state for business, innovation and skills of the United Kingdom, emphasized that China has the potential to play a greater role in upholding multilateralism, advancing mutual learning among civilizations and spearheading reforms in the global governance system.He cited the Global Security Initiative, the Global Development Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative to laud China's commitment to building a community with a shared future for humanity."China, in dialogue and cooperation with other nations, can address pressing global challenges like climate change and public health, and mitigate the economic development gap between the Global North and the Global South," he said.Shahbaz Khan, UNESCO's representative to China, hailed the nation's efforts in aligning with the principles of the UN Charter, emphasizing its role as a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development and a defender of the international order."The three initiatives reflect that China is resolute in and committed to international cooperation in environmental protection, ecological civilization, poverty alleviation, education reform and cultural communication," Khan said.Delegates at the forum agreed that China has set a positive example for other developing countries, inspiring them to pursue their own development goals and improve the well-being of their people.Filip Vujanovic, former president of Montenegro, praised the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative for helping countries involved identify their unique development models, enhancing economic, cultural and educational connectivity, and fostering people-to-people exchanges.John Ross, former director of economic and business policy for the mayor of London, highlighted how the BRI facilitated growth and development for various nations, enabling them to find appropriate paths distinct from the so-called "Western model".Hussein Askary, vice-chairman of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden, emphasized China's pursuit of common development instead of a zero-sum game, setting it apart from Western ideologies."China wants to make greater contributions to benefit more people across the world. By investing in new technologies and cooperating with other countries, it aims at bringing development for people in all the continents," he said.Reporter: Liu Jianqiao

Sacred Changemakers
122. How Impact In Business Is Changing with Paul Zelizer

Sacred Changemakers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 56:21


Our guest on the podcast today is social impact pioneer, Paul Zelizer. Since 1993, Paul Zelizer has worked with and led programs for 30,000+ leaders working for positive change in and through their organizations. He started his business in 2008, making him one of the first business coaches to focus on the needs of social entrepreneurs and impact business leaders. In 2017, he founded Awarepreneurs as a way to amplify the practices successful social enterprise leaders use. Today he is best known as the host of the Awarepreneurs Podcast, one of the world's leading social entrepreneur podcasts. Paul maintains a busy coaching and consulting practice working with impact-focused founders, leaders, and companies.Today we delve into the complexities of the modern world and the quest for meaningful work, justice, and sustainability. From the challenges faced by tech giants to the importance of connecting with nature, Paul's insights provide a refreshing perspective on the intersection between business, personal values, and planetary wellbeing. With engaging discussions on topics ranging from indigenous cultures to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this episode invites listeners to deepen their understanding of what it means to be a sacred changemaker and discover how they can contribute to positive change in their spheres of influence. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you feeling motivated and ready to create a more sustainable and purposeful future.Listen in as we discuss the complexities of the modern world and the quest for meaningful work, justice, and sustainability. Paul's insights provide a refreshing perspective on the intersection between business, personal values, and planetary well-being. We talk through how business is the biggest lever for change we have, as we invite you to deepen your understanding of what it means to be a sacred changemaker and discover how you too can contribute to positive change in your spheres of influence. I am sure you will find this to be an inspiring conversation that will leave you feeling motivated and ready to create a more sustainable and purposeful future.Key TakeawaysPaul's unique life journey that shaped his life and work in unexpected waysThe importance of meaningful work and its impact in businessFinding solace and meaning with a sense of place and communityHow the landscape of impact and sustainability has evolved over the past 15 years, and the trends for 2024The value of deep conversations and collective wisdomMemorable Quote“Social entrepreneurship is one of the fastest growing college majors on college campuses around the world. It's like, people are looking around, especially young people, under the age of 35, and saying, 'Wow, we're not doing so well as humans living long term on planet Earth, what are we going to do about it?'”- Paul ZelizerEpisode Resources:Paul's WebsiteAwarepreneurs PodcastSacredChangemakers.comOur Sacred CommunityJayne's WebsiteJayne Warrilow on LinkedinThank you to our sponsor:A HUGE thank you to the members of our Inner Circle who are our podcast sponsors, and also our extended Sacred Changemakers community who are...

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Talk Architecture
Barriers & Challenges in Mainstreaming Disability in Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030

Talk Architecture

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 14:40


I delivered a keynote speech at the SDG Summit event organized by the Northern Corridor Implementation Agency under the NCER at Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia yesterday and did a podcast on it. The title is Barriers & Challenges in Mainstreaming Disability in Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030.I outlined 5 important points/strategies to overcome so that disabled persons and elderly (older) persons can have equal participation in life.1. Legislation;2. Planning;3.  Implementation;4. Consultation with Stakeholders and; 5. Ageing Population.©️Talk Architecture 2023, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob.  Photo credit [Naziaty Mohd Yaacob] Universiti Teknologi Petronas's Auditorium (where the event was held).Support the showDo subscribe for premium content and special features which will help to support and sustain Talk Architecture podcast on a more in-depth explanation on design thesis and processes. These special commentaries and ‘how to' explanations are valuable insights and knowledge not found elsewhere!

Brave Dynamics: Authentic Leadership Reflections
Alina Truhina: Climate Change Reality, Political Refugee Journey & Navigating ESG - E342

Brave Dynamics: Authentic Leadership Reflections

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 32:01


Alina Truhina, Managing Partner of The Radical Fund, and Jeremy Au delve into three main topics: 1. Climate Change Realities: Alina acknowledges Southeast Asia's position as both a significant emitter of greenhouse gases and a region increasingly vulnerable to climate change. She also touches on the notion that addressing climate change seems elitist and is not yet a priority for the general population who are more concerned with immediate household and financial needs. She proposes fostering habit changes through user-centric business models that make environmental choices accessible and practical without demanding drastic lifestyle overhauls. 2. Entrepreneurial Approaches to ESG: Alina draws attention to the often-misunderstood concepts of ESG, climate, impact, and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), urging founders to go beyond the tokenism of using SDG logos and to sincerely embed these principles into their operational metrics. She advocates a $4.3 trillion economic opportunity for Asia stemming from proactive climate action and showcasing the profitability in sustainability efforts. She also explores the transformative potential of VC and other financial instruments in supporting founders who are championing technological innovations geared toward local community needs. 3. Adversity & Personal Growth: Reflecting on her background as a political refugee, Alina recounts the discrimination her family faced following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, leading to their move to Australia. She deeply connects with entrepreneurs she works with, resonating with those who have faced similar socio-economic battles. She explains that her outsider status has been both a challenge and an advantage, offering a distinctive perspective and driving her to surround herself with local teams that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of each market. She emphasizes her commitment to investing in transformative solutions that empower entrepreneurs to enact positive change and provide opportunities for others in their communities. They also talked about building coalitions and driving change as an outsider in the industry, the loneliness of a founder's journey, the significance of peer-to-peer networks in providing support for founders, the importance of emotional intelligence for effective leadership, and the emerging role of women in VC. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/alina-truhina Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CeL3ywi7yOWFd8HTo6yzde Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TnqkaWpTT181lMA8xNu0T YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyAu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/brave-southeast-asia-tech-singapore-indonesia-vietnam/id1506890464 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZC5jby9icmF2ZWR5bmFtaWNz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea Learn more about Fluid! Get in touch with Trasy, Fluid's cofounder at trasy@gofluid.io

ARA City Radio
Axelle Salvage & Frank Jons - What Water ASBL

ARA City Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 11:51


Artist Frank Jons and What Water member Axelle Salvage joined Simon on the Breakfast Show. What Water ASBL is an organization that bridges the gap between European and Central African artists to provide clean water access to vulnerable populations. What Water ASBL is dedicated to realizing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, with a mission to provide clean water to 8 million people by 2030. On December 1st and 2nd, 2023, What Water ASBL will hold the Melusin'art Humanitarian Exhibition at Casino Luxembourg. The purpose of the exhibition is to raise awareness about the global water crisis and generate funds to facilitate clean water access in Central Africa. Among the featured artists are Barthelemy Togo, recognized as a UNESCO artist for peace, and Jean-Marie Biwer, a prominent figure in the Luxembourg art scene for over 40 years. Their contributions, along with those of their fellow artists, promise to make Melusin'art an exceptional showcase of talent and commitment to the cause. (The works of art are available for immediate purchase, with the purpose of fundraising for our cause.) Further details about What Water ASBL and the Melusin'art Humanitarian Exhibition can be found at https://whatwater.org

wisdomtalks podcast(tamil)
what is sustainable development goals | ep : 177 | Tamil podcast | #greenenergy #sustainability

wisdomtalks podcast(tamil)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 5:35


what is sustainable development goals | ep : 177 | Tamil podcast | #greenenergy #sustainability

Paint ED Podcast
Are Service Trips The Ultimate Team - Building Activity: Contractor Evolution

Paint ED Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 43:44


Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/contractor-evolution PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Click here to learn more about Breakthrough Academy: https://trybta.com/YTEP133 To learn if a house-build trip is right for your team, click here: https://bajabound.org/ A team that is tightly knit and cohesive is going to outperform one that is loosely assembled. 10 times out of 10. Team building is about more than selecting the right people for the right roles. We, as leaders, also need to bring people together intentionally, facilitate rapport building, and play a role in helping develop the connections between staff from “just coworkers” to “someone they'd go to batt for.” One of the quickest shortcuts we've found in the Breakthrough Academy universe to boost TEAM COHESION is service-based activities and trips. Go carts and wing nights are awesome, but if you want to put team bonding on steroids, doing something good for a person, a family, or a community is the fastest way to do it. We all have an innately human need to serve others, and these experiences' emotional intensity can help bring down people's walls. Mike Sherbakov, our guest today, is the founder of the Greatness Foundation a non-profit that leads impact initiatives and community projects aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. He's also a partner in The Veteran Fund venture capital firm that invests in high-growth technology startups led by ex-military founders (how cool is that?) Through the lens of his military background, Mike explains WHY team cohesion is fundamental to success, what happens to units without it, and how to bring your team closer while doing some good in the world. 00:00 - Intro 07:50 - Baja Bound 15:21 - What happens to teams that lack cohesion? 28:25 - What is it about service based trips that bring people together? 33:56 - The Veteran Fund 38:43 - Industry Niches Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video! � http://bit.ly/youtubebta Interested in working with us? Let's chat: https://trybta.com/welcome Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/contr... Connect with us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebreakthro... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btacademy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1017... Email: info@btacademy.com Phone: 1-800-875-1704 #BTA #BreakthroughAcademy #BuildingSuccess

Climate Risk Podcast
TNFD and Beyond: An Introduction to Nature in Finance

Climate Risk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 35:34


Hear from Simon Zadek, Executive Director at NatureFinance and Senior Advisor to the TNFD, as we explore the growing intersection of nature and finance. With the recent release of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures Framework (TNFD), the idea of nature risk is now in the spotlight for many finance professionals. Even though some may have encountered elements of ‘nature' in their work before, for example when looking at supply chain risk, it may not have been labelled as such. And with many just getting to grips with climate risk management, there is an open question around how to incorporate nature-related issues. That's why in today's episode, we'll take a closer look at the concept of nature in finance. We'll reflect on: How it's defined, and what risks it presents to our economies; What the TNFD framework covers and what this means for risk professionals; and The risks and opportunities that nature presents. To find out more about the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate, follow this link: https://www.garp.org/scr For more information on nature and climate risk, visit GARP's Global Sustainability and Climate Risk Resource Center: https://www.garp.org/sustainability-climate If you have any questions, thoughts, or feedback regarding this podcast series, we would love to hear from you at: climateriskpodcast@garp.com Links from today's discussion: NatureFinance homepage: https://www.naturefinance.net/ Recommendations of the TNFD: https://tnfd.global/recommendations-of-the-tnfd/ Taskforce on Nature Markets homepage: https://www.naturemarkets.net/ EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en EU Regulation on deforestation-free products: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/forests/deforestation/regulation-deforestation-free-products_en Report - Making Nature Markets Work (Taskforce on Nature Markets): https://www.naturemarkets.net/publications/making-nature-markets-work-extended-report Report - Breaking the Environmental Crimes-Finance Connection (NatureFinance): https://www.naturefinance.net/resources-tools/breaking-the-environmental-crimes-finance-connection/ Report - More for Less: Scaling Sustainability-linked Sovereign Debt (NatureFinance): https://www.naturefinance.net/resources-tools/more-for-less-scaling-sustainability-linked-sovereign-debt/ Speaker's Bio Simon Zadek, Executive Director at NatureFinance and Senior Advisor to the TNFD Simon currently holds a number of leadership roles, including Executive Director at NatureFinance, co-lead of the Taskforce on Nature Markets, and Senior Advisor to the TNFD, Chair of Finance for Biodiversity, and Director of Migrant Nation. Simon has also previously held many senior roles within the UN, including as Head, Secretariat, UN Secretary General's Task Force on Digital Financing of the Sustainable Development Goals, as Senior Advisor on Finance in the Executive Office of the Secretary General, and as Co-Director of UNEP's Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System. In these roles, he co-Chaired China's Green Finance Task Force, and led the Green Finance Study Group secretariat under the Chinese, German and Argentinian G20 Presidencies. Prior to this, he was Senior Advisor to the World Economic Forum and the Global Green Growth Institute, founder and CEO of the international think tank, AccountAbility and Development Director of the New Economics Foundation. He was Visiting Professor at the Singapore Management University and the Copenhagen Business School, and has been a senior fellow at Tsinghua School of Economics and Management, Harvard`s Kennedy School of Government, and the University of Southern Africa, amongst others. He has worked with many corporations, governments and multi stakeholder initiatives on their sustainability and broader strategies, been a member of the International Advisory Board of Generation Investment Management, and has published extensively, including the award winning book, The Civil Corporation.

Seismic Soundoff
204: Successfully navigating the energy transition

Seismic Soundoff

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 18:55


Oil and gas companies have an enormous role in transitioning to a renewable future. This episode examines how Ipieca partners with companies and organizations to support a sustainable future through emissions reduction, nature conservation, and stakeholder engagement. Ipieca is the global oil and gas association for advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition. In this episode: * Discover how Ipieca sets sustainability principles for members around climate, nature, and social impacts. * Hear why sustainability reporting allows companies to communicate their commitments to stakeholders and demonstrate progress. * Gain insights into how transparency and stakeholder engagement will shape the future of oil and gas companies.

Free on Board
Agri-insider EP 12 - Jeremy Knops - Building Trade Bridges in Agri-Food

Free on Board

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 75:02


Jeremy Knops, Managing Director of COLEAD, talks about empowering farmers through skills development and agriculture training in an effort to move towards the Sustainable Development Goals.Listen to Agri-Insider for anything and everything agri-food supply chain.

Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future
36. Slow Down or Perish: how does degrowth apply to green entrepreneurship and to our future, with Timothée Parrique

Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 91:18


If you are into entrepreneurship in general, economics, degrowth, post-growth, ecology, climate change, activism, or simply into the future of our planet, this episode is for you. Is the constant search for economic growth slowly pushing us to extinction? It's time to change the way we measure economic success. It should no longer be about GDP. My guest today is a different type of entrepreneur. Timothée Parrique is a knowledge entrepreneur

Contractor Evolution
133. Are Service Trips The Ultimate Team-Building Activity? - Mike Sherbakov

Contractor Evolution

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 42:52


Click here to learn more about Breakthrough Academy: https://trybta.com/PCEP133 To learn if a house-build trip is right for your team, click here: https://bajabound.org/ A team that is tightly knit and cohesive is going to outperform one that is loosely assembled.   10 times out of 10.   Team building is about more than selecting the right people for the right roles.   We, as leaders, also need to bring people together intentionally, facilitate rapport building, and play a role in helping develop the connections between staff from “just coworkers” to “someone they'd go to bat for.”   One of the quickest shortcuts we've found in the Breakthrough Academy universe to boost TEAM COHESION is service-based activities and trips.  Go carts and wing nights are awesome, but if you want to put team bonding on steroids, doing something good for a person, a family, or a community is the fastest way to do it.   We all have an innately human need to serve others, and these experiences' emotional intensity can help bring down people's walls. Mike Sherbakov, our guest today, is the founder of the Greatness Foundation a non-profit that leads impact initiatives and community projects aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. He's also a partner in The Veteran Fund venture capital firm that invests in high-growth technology startups led by ex-military founders (how cool is that?) Through the lens of his military background, Mike explains WHY team cohesion is fundamental to success, what happens to units without it, and how to bring your team closer while doing some good in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easy Does It - A podcast by EasyEquities
What is moving the markets in November with JD Breytenbach and CayLow Mbedzi

Easy Does It - A podcast by EasyEquities

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 18:57


Once again, we've invited CayLow Mbedzi (EasyEquities Brand Manager) and JD Breytenbach (Senior Trader at Purple Group) into the studio to tell us what's been moving and shaking the markets lately.To kick things off, we discussed inflation, US earnings, and the significant dividend payouts in October (and it's a lot!).CayLow provided valuable insights by explaining Sustainable Development Goals and why some companies have aligned their operations with these objectives. JD then delved into the most-purchased shares by retail investors on EasyEquities. The duo wrapped up the discussion by sharing the companies that have caught their attention.These were the shares and other investment vehicles mentioned in this episode in JD and CayLow's watchlists:Gold Bonds Bytes Technology Group (JSE:BYI)Tietto Minerals (ASX:TIE)Other shares mentioned in this episode:Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW)Renergen (JSE:REN)BP (LON: BP)Astral Foods (JSE:ARL)Pick n Pay (JSE:PIK)BHP (JSE:BHG)Volkswagen (ETR:VOW3)Heineken (AMS:HEIA)Tesla (NYSE:TSLA)Rolls-Royce (LON:RR)Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @caylow_SA @JD_Breytenbach  or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Modern Classrooms Project Podcast
Episode 163: Using AI in the Classroom

Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 62:38


Toni Rose is joined by Joyce Pereira to discuss how AI can be used ethically and efficiently in a Modern Classroom Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) Ghostwrite (https://www.ghostwrite.rip/) ChatGPT (https://chat.openai.com) Canva (https://www.canva.com/) CodeHS (https://codehs.com/) Lesbians who Tech (https://lesbianswhotech.org/sanfrancisco2023/) Sustainable Development Goals (https://sdgs.un.org/goals) Webinar: Using GoGoguardian in Your Modern Classroom (Wednesday, November 8 at 6:00 PM Eastern) (Register Here (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/calendar/using-goguardian-in-your-modern-classroom)) Monthly Implementor Meetup (Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00 PM Eastern) (Register Here (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G1qZvf-QQ5a7HDn4PxCKZQ)) Webinar: Educating All Learners (Thursday, November 9th at 6:00 PM Eastern) (Register Here (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/calendar/educating-all-learners-in-all-learning-environments)) DMCE Info Session (Thursday, November 9th at 7:00 PM Eastern) (Register Here (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/calendar/becoming-a-distinguished-modern-classroom-educator)) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Send us an audio note (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) Special Guest: Joyce Pereira.

Global Summitry Podcasts
Summit Dialogue S2, Ep 2: Kharas on the UNGA78 summits and the two reports on MDB reform by the IEG

Global Summitry Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 45:01


It is with great pleasure that I welcome back to the Virtual Studio, Homi Kharas. In September during the High-Level Week at the UN General Assembly heads of state and government gathered at the invitation of the Secretary General to examine at the halfway point the progress made in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I wanted to get Homi's views of the progress he saw in achieving the 17 goals of Agenda 2030. I also wanted to get Homi's view of the two reports – ‘The Triple Agenda' - of the Independent Expert Group (IEG) convened during the G20 India Presidency. The two volumes focused on the enhancement of the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and their focus on global development and the green transition. Homi was, in fact, the lead author for both volumes of the ‘Triple Agenda'. Homi is a senior fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development, housed in the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings. In that capacity, he studies policies and trends influencing developing countries, including aid to poor countries, the emergence of the middle class, and global governance and the G20. His most recent co-authored/edited books are: “The Rise of the Middle Class: How the Search for the Good Life Can Change the World” (2023), “Breakthrough: The Promise of Frontier Technologies for Sustainable Development” edited with John McArthur and Izumi Ohno (2022) and “Leave No One Behind: From Summits to Solutions: Time for Specifics on the Sustainable Development Goals" edited with John McArthur and Izumi Ohno (2019).

The Dissenter
#855 Luciano Floridi - The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Principles, Challenges, and Opportunities

The Dissenter

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 56:12


------------------Support the channel------------ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedissenter PayPal: paypal.me/thedissenter PayPal Subscription 1 Dollar: https://tinyurl.com/yb3acuuy PayPal Subscription 3 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ybn6bg9l PayPal Subscription 5 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ycmr9gpz PayPal Subscription 10 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y9r3fc9m PayPal Subscription 20 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y95uvkao   ------------------Follow me on--------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedissenteryt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDissenterYT   This show is sponsored by Enlites, Learning & Development done differently. Check the website here: http://enlites.com/   Dr. Luciano Floridi is the Founding Director of the Digital Ethics Center and Professor of Cognitive Science at Yale University. His research concerns primarily Digital Ethics, the Philosophy of Information, and the Philosophy of Technology. He is editor of The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence for the Sustainable Development Goals, and author of The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Principles, Challenges, and Opportunities (OUP), and The Green and the Blue: Naïve Ideas to Improve Politics in the Digital Age (Wiley).   In this episode, we focus on The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. We first get into some historical background, and talk about how old the concept of AI is. We discuss how we should be realistic in our worries about future AI developments. We talk about principles of ethical AI, and a distinction between soft and hard ethics. We go through challenges posed by algorithms, and how AI can be used for criminal activity. Finally, we talk about the idea of AI for Social Good. -- A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY PATRONS/SUPPORTERS: PER HELGE LARSEN, JERRY MULLER, HANS FREDRIK SUNDE, BERNARDO SEIXAS, OLAF ALEX, ADAM KESSEL, MATTHEW WHITINGBIRD, ARNAUD WOLFF, TIM HOLLOSY, HENRIK AHLENIUS, JOHN CONNORS, FILIP FORS CONNOLLY, DAN DEMETRIOU, ROBERT WINDHAGER, RUI INACIO, ZOOP, MARCO NEVES, COLIN HOLBROOK, PHIL KAVANAGH, MIKKEL STORMYR, SAMUEL ANDREEFF, FRANCIS FORDE, TIAGO NUNES, FERGAL CUSSEN, HAL HERZOG, NUNO MACHADO, JONATHAN LEIBRANT, JOÃO LINHARES, STANTON T, SAMUEL CORREA, ERIK HAINES, MARK SMITH, JOÃO EIRA, TOM HUMMEL, SARDUS FRANCE, DAVID SLOAN WILSON, YACILA DEZA-ARAUJO, ROMAIN ROCH, DIEGO LONDOÑO CORREA, YANICK PUNTER, ADANER USMANI, CHARLOTTE BLEASE, NICOLE BARBARO, ADAM HUNT, PAWEL OSTASZEWSKI, NELLEKE BAK, GUY MADISON, GARY G HELLMANN, SAIMA AFZAL, ADRIAN JAEGGI, PAULO TOLENTINO, JOÃO BARBOSA, JULIAN PRICE, EDWARD HALL, HEDIN BRØNNER, DOUGLAS FRY, FRANCA BORTOLOTTI, GABRIEL PONS CORTÈS, URSULA LITZCKE, SCOTT, ZACHARY FISH, TIM DUFFY, SUNNY SMITH, JON WISMAN, DANIEL FRIEDMAN, WILLIAM BUCKNER, PAUL-GEORGE ARNAUD, LUKE GLOWACKI, GEORGIOS THEOPHANOUS, CHRIS WILLIAMSON, PETER WOLOSZYN, DAVID WILLIAMS, DIOGO COSTA, ANTON ERIKSSON, CHARLES MOREY, ALEX CHAU, AMAURI MARTÍNEZ, CORALIE CHEVALLIER, BANGALORE ATHEISTS, LARRY D. LEE JR., OLD HERRINGBONE, STARRY, MICHAEL BAILEY, DAN SPERBER, ROBERT GRESSIS, IGOR N, JEFF MCMAHAN, JAKE ZUEHL, BARNABAS RADICS, MARK CAMPBELL, TOMAS DAUBNER, LUKE NISSEN, CHRIS STORY, KIMBERLY JOHNSON, BENJAMIN GELBART, JESSICA NOWICKI, LINDA BRANDIN, NIKLAS CARLSSON, ISMAËL BENSLIMANE, GEORGE CHORIATIS, VALENTIN STEINMANN, PER KRAULIS, KATE VON GOELER, ALEXANDER HUBBARD, LIAM DUNAWAY, BR, MASOUD ALIMOHAMMADI, PURPENDICULAR, JONAS HERTNER, URSULA GOODENOUGH, GREGORY HASTINGS, DAVID PINSOF, SEAN NELSON, MIKE LAVIGNE, JOS KNECHT, AND ERIK ENGMAN! A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY PRODUCERS, YZAR WEHBE, JIM FRANK, ŁUKASZ STAFINIAK, TOM VANEGDOM, BERNARD HUGUENEY, CURTIS DIXON, BENEDIKT MUELLER, THOMAS TRUMBLE, KATHRINE AND PATRICK TOBIN, JONCARLO MONTENEGRO, AL NICK ORTIZ, AND NICK GOLDEN! AND TO MY EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS, MATTHEW LAVENDER, SERGIU CODREANU, BOGDAN KANIVETS, AND ROSEY!

Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future
35. Growing a mental health company to 1'000'000 € in ARR in 12 months (by pivoting from B2C to B2B), with Kimberly Breuer

Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 69:57


If you are into AI, data, mental health, building B2B2C business, pivoting, OKRs, sales. This episode is for you. How can you say you are running a successful mental health company? How do you calculate the profitability of an employee mental health program? Kimberly Breuer, co-CEO of Likeminded (and a psychologist herself) will share her experience in this episode Likeminded is a solution for mental health at work. They developed a data-driven mental health solution that ensures it is highly efficient at improving mental health but also scalable! Customers get access to different support formats from 101 sessions, to digital exercises to group sessions. The data-driven approach of the platform guides the users through their journey. Today Likeminded: - Is improving the well-being of more than 20'000 employees - Pivoted successfully from B2C to B2B after one year - Is raising Series A at the moment - has 40+ employees Kimberly shared her learnings about

Medicine on Call with Dr. Elaina George
Sustainable Development Goals: Helping or Controlling Us?

Medicine on Call with Dr. Elaina George

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 23:58


Lynne Taylor, educational researcher and consultant, writer, and speaker known as The Common Core Diva, re-joins Dr. George to discuss sustainable development goals. What are they? Are they going to be used to help or control us?   Lynne Taylor has been the Common Core and National Standards in education warrior since 2009. She is a recognized speaker, author, researcher, and podcaster who brings truth with a smile and a jar of applesauce! Be sure to watch her new TV show on Catching Fire News. Like Common Core Diva on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter for more updates and insight from a passionate advocate for youth and all humanity. [Common Core Diva – Website] • [Like Common Core Diva – Facebook] • [Follow Lynne Taylor – Twitter] • [ZERO HUNGER (SDG 2) MEANS STARVATION FOR ALL?! – American Policy Center]

STEAM Powered
Growth and sustainability with Dr Sandy Chong

STEAM Powered

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 51:44


Sustainability is more than just the environment. If you look at the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it's also about accessibility, equity, and inclusion in multiple areas of society, and covers things like the economy, infrastructure, community, and yes, climate and the environment. But they're the kinds of goals that bring everybody up so that no one is left behind.Join us in our conversation with Dr Sandy Chong, founding member of the Sustainable Development Goals Forum in WA, former president of the United Nations Association of WA, and member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network. We speak about the impact of digital inclusion and how the UN Sustainable Development Goals benefit us all, and are for now, not later.About Dr Sandy Chong A Harvard Alumna and Principal of Verity Consulting, Dr Sandy Chong is an award-winning Executive of the Year, Asia's Top Sustainability Women of the Year, and Singapore Management Consultant of the Year. The former President of the United Nations Association and the Founding Chair of the UN SDGs Business Forums in Western Australia, Sandy has chaired international forums that promote digital and energy transition. These include the inaugural Web3 for Sustainability Conference, the Intercity Hydrogen delegation between Singapore and Australia, and the upcoming AI & Data Science of Business Conference in Singapore. She was recently invited to speak on Digital Inclusion and the Impact of AI in International Trade convened by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Geneva. With over 20 years' experience leading multidisciplinary projects, advising trade agencies and industry councils, Sandy currently serves on public-listed board and is the Chair of the ASEAN Business Alliance. Earning a Ph.D. in Digital Commerce in 2003 and appointed Adjunct Professor of Curtin University, Sandy has published peer-reviewed journals on international business, innovation adoption and sustainability since 2005.Show Notes (link)[00:01:09] Sandy's journey from marketing and management information systems.[00:02:50] The cycles of growth in technology.[00:04:06] The anthropological view of technology in society.[00:05:58] Technological transformation and change management.[00:08:19] Starting clients on the path to digital adoption.[00:13:34] Bringing about cultural change within an organisation.[00:15:35] Play to the strengths of your people, and help them thrive.[00:18:30] The risks behind digital adoption accelerating past digital literacy.[00:20:38] Closing the gap on digital literacy of new technologies.[00:24:48] The ethics of technology and how we use it.[00:26:42] Building (and keeping) trust.[00:28:53] Transparency and authenticity in your leadership.[00:32:37] Sandy's work with the UN Association of Australia and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).[00:34:22] Change can only be made when ideas leave the activism space.[00:38:46] Australia's ranking for the UN Sustainable Development Goals.[00:41:01] The pragmatic reasons for taking action.[00:43:08] How private enterprise and communities measure their performance with the SDGs.[00:47:13] What advice would you give someone who'd like to do what you do and what advice should they ignore?Connect with STEAM PoweredWebsite | YouTube | Facebook |

Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast
Tell Me More About ... Queen's University PhD Community Initative

Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 16:31


Applying the academic with the Queen's University PhD Community Initiative. It matches students pursuing advanced degrees and Kingston organizations who need an academic edge. It's a program that the City of Kingston has benefited from, by leaning on the research skills in the Queen's community. In this episode of Tell Me More, Craig Desjardins, Director of Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships at the City of Kingston, joins us to talk about the Queen's University Community PhD Initiative and how the City and community have benefitted from this program. Looking to learn more? Check out this miniseries podcast produced by students in the Initiative. They speak with Civic and University leaders about the Sustainable Development Goals. Find out more about the Queen's University PhD Community Initiative. Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by the Meringues - courtesy of the Meringues. themeringues.com Find our closing track on YGK Music.

Earth Charter Podcast
Nicholas Robinson | Environmental Law, The Earth Charter, and Ecological Civilizations

Earth Charter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 43:17


Professor Nicholas Robinson first explains the history of environmental law and the role of the IUCN in its development. He then continues to discuss the importance of the Earth Charter, its connection to environmental law, and its current relevance. Dr. Robinson believes that the Earth Charter is unique because of the diversity and number of people involved in its drafting. This resulted in a consensus on shared principles and ethics accepted by people all over the world. Robinson sees the Earth Charter as a beacon amidst the current anxiety about the environment and believes that it provides a framework to implement the Sustainable Development Goals. Finally, Dr. Robinson discusses the concept of ecological civilizations and how it could be the answer to capitalism. 

Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future
34. Setting a new standard for impact in media with WaterBear, the free “Netflix” of captivating films and thought-provoking series

Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 62:20


If you are into media, documentaries, activism, growing communities, NGOs, impact, technology & how to use product to drive action. This episode is for you. In a world where “bad news sell better” it's easy to believe that it's all negative. In this episode with Sam Sutaria, CEO and first employee at WaterBear, you will learn 

START UP. START NOW.
#58: Ella's Kitchen Founder: On Why Thinking Like A Toddler Holds The Key To Success with Paul Lindley OBE

START UP. START NOW.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 75:12


Paul Lindley is an award-winning British entrepreneur and social campaigner. Paul began his career as a Chartered Accountant at KPMG, then spent 9 years at Nickelodeon's children's TV network, rising to become Deputy Managing Director. In 2006, he founded Ella's Kitchen, the UK's biggest baby food brand.  Ella's Kitchen believes in purpose as well as profit and was certified as one of the UK's first B Corporations, validating its mission to use business as a force for good. Paul sold the company in 2013 and stepped away from it in 2018.In 2017 his first book ‘Little Wins: The Huge Power of Thinking Like a Toddler' was published.  His second, ‘Raising the Nation: How to Build a Better Future for Children (and Everyone Else)' will be published in 2023. In 2018, Paul was appointed Chair of London's Child Obesity Taskforce by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.In 2019 he founded just IMAGINE if… an annual innovation competition supporting entrepreneurial ideas designed to address the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.In 2022 he was appointed Chancellor of the University of Reading.Paul is Chair of Robert F Kennedy Human Rights UK, a director of the purpose-led business Toast Ale, and is a Trustee of Sesame Workshop, the creators of Sesame Street. Paul has received recognition as the UK's Entrepreneur of the Year and Director of the Year, has been awarded two honorary doctorates and was appointed an OBE in the 2019 New Year Honours.Paul is a vocal advocate for entrepreneurship, for the evolution of capitalism towards better serving all of society, for a greater focus on ‘humanness' in the way our economy and civil society are structured, and for children's welfare. He campaigns for both public policy and societial behaviour changes in all of these crucial areas.Find out more about Paul Lindley OBE via: LinkedIn.Find out more about Ella's Kitchen via: their website, Instagram and Facebook.A new episode EVERY WEEK, showcasing the journeys of inspirational entrepreneurs, side hustlers and their mentors. We discuss their successes, challenges and how they overcame setbacks. Focusing mainly on what they wish they had known when starting out. The podcast aims to give aspiring entrepreneurs the confidence to START UP and START NOW by showcasing real and relatable entrepreneurs. After all, seeing is believing! Join the conversation using #startupstartnow and tagging us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Don't forget to leave a review as it really helps us reach those who need it and allows us to get the best guests for you! Connect with START UP. START NOW. and to nominate a guest please visit: www.startupstartnow.co.uk.  To connect with Sharena Shiv please visit: www.sharena.co.uk.

Shape the System
Mick Hase - SEVENTNEENx

Shape the System

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 44:43


About The Guest: Mick Hase is the founder of SEVENTNEENx, an organization that focuses on engaging the business community to take meaningful action with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He is passionate about redefining the definition of business and believes that businesses have the power to solve global challenges and create positive impact.Summary: Mick Hase, founder of SEVENTNEENx, discusses the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how businesses can align their strategies with these goals. The SDGs were created in 2015 as a global agenda to address major challenges facing the world. Mick explains that the 17 goals cover a range of topics, from poverty eradication to climate action, and businesses of all sizes can find a goal that aligns with their values and purpose. He emphasizes that businesses have a responsibility to contribute to the greater good and that aligning with the SDGs is not just about giving away money, but about embedding purpose throughout the entire business strategy. Mick also highlights the importance of leadership in driving change and engaging teams and customers in the purpose agenda. He shares examples of businesses that are successfully making a difference, such as reducing their carbon footprint and promoting equality. Mick believes that businesses have the power to solve problems at scale and that collaboration and partnerships are key to creating meaningful impact.Key Takeaways:The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for businesses to align their strategies with global challenges and create positive impact.Businesses of all sizes can find a goal that aligns with their values and purpose and contribute to the greater good.Embedding purpose throughout the entire business strategy is essential for success and attracting and retaining great people and customers.Businesses can start by focusing on areas such as reducing their carbon footprint, promoting equality, and supporting mental health and well-being.Collaboration and partnerships are crucial for businesses to create meaningful impact and solve problems at scale.Quotes:"Businesses are our best resource for solving global challenges and creating positive impact." - Mick Hase"Making a difference and aligning with the SDGs is not about giving away money, it's about how you live." - Mick Hase"Embedding purpose throughout your business is not a box-ticking exercise, it's about creating authentic impact." - Mick Hase Shape the System is  an independent podcast with support from KPMG High Growth Ventures More about KPMG High Growth VenturesScale up for success. We're here for that.We navigate founders and their teams to the services they need to reach their next milestone. From startup to scale and beyond. No matter where you are right now, we'll get you the help you need to drive your business forward. We help founders fully realise their potential, as well as the potential of their team and their business, by connecting them to the expertise, skills and resources they need at every stage of their growth journey.Our extensive experience in partnering with evolving businesses means that we can provide you with tailored support as well as independent and practical insights. Whether you are looking to refine your strategy, establish your operations, prepare for a capital raise, expand abroad or simply comply with regulatory requirements, we are here to help.Links:Website: About (highgrowthventures.com.au)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/kpmg-enterprise-high-growth-ventures/Contacts: highgrowthventures@kpmg.com.au

Interviews with pioneers in business and social impact - Business Fights Poverty Spotlight
Youth inclusion and business with Morten of Novozymes and AiLun of The Opportunity Network

Interviews with pioneers in business and social impact - Business Fights Poverty Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 26:16


Youth inclusion and business. Why do businesses need to better listen to young people and how can you be better at youth inclusion? In today's rapidly evolving corporate environment, businesses need to prioritise inclusivity – not only as a moral imperative, but as a crucial element in staying competitive. Young people, with their adaptability and unique perspective, represent a significant stakeholder in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By actively involving this demographic, businesses can drive meaningful change, ensuring that innovations are both inclusive and sustainable. Listen to Morten Enggaard Rasmussen, Executive Vice President, People, Sustainability & Brand, Novozymes A/S and AiLun Ku, President & CEO, The Opportunity Network as they frankly explain how to better support, listen to and engage young people in business. AiLun explains: "[Young people] have so many assets and so many talents. And when we only apply adult brains, and adult thinking and frameworks we came up with, we leave a lot of things intact and a lot of things unsaid." Whilst Morten challenges us: "I have a call for anyone in here: look at the company, look at your leader... If they are not diverse, if they are not looking for inclusivity, they don't deserve you. Move on. There are plenty of opportunities." If you enjoyed this conversation, take a listen to: Investors and Female Entrepreneurs, with Sanjukta and Heather: https://businessfightspoverty.org/investors-and-female-entrepreneurs/

The Impossible Network
Nonflict - Stephen Hecht And The Path to Peace, Rejecting Violence for Our Shared Humanity

The Impossible Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 50:44


This week, in light of the recent and extreme escalation in violence in Israel and Gaza, and the resultant rage and outrage that's consuming our news and social feeds I'm publishing this episode with some trepidation but in the hope that it will instill some sense of belief that peace is possible. I am republishing an interview with Stephen Hecht, Founder and CEO of A Million Peacemakers. Their principle of Nonflict provides inspiring examples of how to foster reconciliation, mutual understanding, and peace, even in entrenched conflicts where the path to peace may seem hopelessly complex.Stephen Hecht co-founder of Million Peacemakers provides inspiration to anyone who doubts their ability to change the world for the better, at scale. Stephen is proof that good intentions, a little creativity, underpinned by clear goals can result in monumental impact, at any age. Million Peacemakers is a non-profit organization that empowers people to transform conflict into what they call Nonflict. Stephens's inspiration came from his multi-faith work and his own transformation in focussing on the commonality in people over the differences.Over 225,000 people around the world trained in the first 5 years with a focus on youth, families, and businesses, Stephen is changing the world one peacemaker training session at a time.Stephen has led Nonflict way workshops in Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and the USA including Puerto Rico, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Israel, Jordan, Mexico, Bulgaria, England, Germany, Spain, and Canada.He was also a speaker at the Vatican in March 2019 for an international conference on Religions and the UN Sustainable Development Goals and was invited back 3 weeks later to speak about creating a culture of peace in the world.I hope you enjoy this episode of empathy, compassion and conflict resolution with Stephen HechtTIMECODES 00:00 Intro03:40 Stephen on his upbringing 04:45His uncle's defining influence05:30 Being aware of his curiosity as a child 06:10 The defining experience of visiting Israel 06:50 Witnessing his first intra-group conflict 07:30 Stephen and his education path 08:00 The early experience of conflict in business09:20 Joining Young President Organization 10:15 Building interfaith unity 13:45 Building the three-step model for Nonflict15:38 The Nonflict steps to conflict resolution 32:10 Creating a Million Peacemakers andtesting Nonflict in Palestine33:20 How Serendipity has enabled him34:25 Working with the Vatican and The Pope46:10 His principles46:10 His Hard Choices 47:10 The Impossible QuestionSocial Links Million Peacemakers Instagram Facebook Twitter /XLinks In the Show Young Presidents OrganizationSustainable Development Goals Robin Sharma The 5 am Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sustainably Speaking
Sustainably Speaking: Will Americans Embrace the Next Era of Recycling? | America's Plastic Makers®

Sustainably Speaking

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 12:24


In this episode of Sustainably Speaking, host Mia Quinn hands over the mic to Susan Jackson from BASF Corporation to talk with two prominent political pollsters who explored people's perceptions around recycling. Jackson is joined by polling experts Cornell Belcher, president and founder of Brilliant Corners Research and Strategies and best known for his polling work for former President Barack Obama, and Brenda Gianiny, president and founder of Axis Research, who's best known for the work she does with Senator Mitch McConnell. Belcher and Gianiny emphasize the importance of accurate polling for driving strategies, and they highlight the distinction between professional polling and media-driven polls. They also talk about their initial lack of knowledge about advanced recycling for plastic and how they now recognize its potential and find that voters and consumers share their enthusiasm.

Happiness Solved
249. The Networking Advantage: How Moe Rock's Insight Can Elevate Your Career

Happiness Solved

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 19:52


Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Moe Rock. Moe Rock is an American Businessman, Producer, Speaker, Thought Leader, and Author. He is President of the World Philanthropy Group a global NGO that supports the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations opened under target/indicator 17.17 of the United Nations SDGs. As Publisher and CEO of the historic Los Angeles Tribune, Moe realizes the responsibility he holds to lead with integrity and authenticity in the world of media and Journalism. Moe knows what it takes to make dreams come true, after becoming a Pop Music producer with millions of fans around the world by the age of 19 Moe quickly realized Money and Fame was not the whole answer. After leaving the music industry Moe started and sold businesses, traveled the world and ultimately went on a spiritual quest that lasted years. On this quest, he met many shamen, gurus, mystics, and masters from different cultures, did intense studies of quantum physics, psychology, occultism, mind science, theology and embarked on finding the mystic truth of life. It was on this quest that he ultimately found his clarity of purpose: To help humanity see the unlimited potential that resides within. He has worked with Entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 companies and Individuals. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Concordia University, is a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and earned a Certified Gold Record in 2010 as a Producer in the World Music genre. His enthusiasm, experience, and determination have enabled Moe to live “the American dream,” through hard work, spirituality, faith, and a strategy of preeminence. Moe Rock works tirelessly to make that dream the reality for everyone whose life he touches. Connect with Moe: https://artofworldlywisdom.com/      Connect with Sandee www.sandeesgarlata.com Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata  

ESG Insider: A podcast from S&P Global
How climate conversations are shifting to concrete solutions, faster action

ESG Insider: A podcast from S&P Global

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 21:51


In today's episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we're exploring several of the big themes we heard about at Climate Week NYC that will inform conversations at COP28, the UN's climate conference taking place in Dubai later this year.   We'll hear how Climate Week was marked by a focus on implementing concrete solutions at speed. We'll explore the challenges around data availability and disclosure. And we'll hear how the physical impacts of climate change are affecting the insurance sector.  In the episode we speak to:  -Gerbrand Haverkamp, Executive Director at the World Benchmarking Alliance, a nonprofit that assesses companies on their contribution to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  -Carine Smith Ihenacho, Chief Governance and Compliance Officer at Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, and has about $1.4 trillion in assets under management.  -Sonia Khanna, Managing Director of Sustainable Finance at Maryland-based Forbright Bank, which is focused on accelerating the transition to a sustainable, clean energy economy.   -Charlie Sidoti, Executive Director of Innsure, a nonprofit focused on closing the protection gap that exists between economic losses tied to climate change and insured losses.  Register here to attend the ESG Insider Live event taking place on Oct. 19, 2024, in New York City: https://events.spglobal.com/event/2f756e86-5dd7-40d1-b729-cc859e40be5f/register   Read about the 5 big ideas from Climate Week NYC that S&P Global Sustainable1 is bringing to COP28 here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/special-editorial/5-big-ideas-from-climate-week-nyc-that-samp-p-global-sustainable1-is-bringing-to-cop28   Listen to our episode featuring Dr. Sarah Kapnick, Chief Scientist for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/how-noaa-is-working-to-turn-climate-science-into-action   This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.   Copyright ©2023 by S&P Global  DISCLAIMER  By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast
Implementing purposeful and effective sustainability initiatives: A conversation with Lise Kingo, board director at Danone, Sanofi, and Covestro

The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 20:31


In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles' Martin Holm speaks to Lise Kingo, an independent board director at Danone, Sanofi, and Covestro. Kingo, who served as chief of staff, executive vice president, and a member of the executive management team at Novo Nordisk and then held a five-year tenure as CEO and executive director of the United Nations Global Compact, implementing its Sustainable Development Goals, shares her insights on the private sector's role in addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges and explains the competitive advantages, economic and social, that companies can gain by purposefully implementing sustainability initiatives. She also shares ways to keep sustainability consistently at the top of the board's agenda, discusses driving impactful sustainability strategies in the life sciences sector in particular, and offers advice to CEOs and leaders who are looking for a clear path for themselves and their companies on sustainability on how they can start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FreshEd
FreshEd #138 – Education's Financing Crisis (Keith Lewin)

FreshEd

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 28:07


FreshEd has over 300 episodes in its archive. For the next few weeks, we'll air some of our favourites. -- Is there a worldwide learning crisis today? My guest, Keith Lewin, argues that the real issue in much of international education development has to do with financing. In our conversation, we discuss aid to education and the ways in which the Sustainable Development Goals don't take the idea of sustainability seriously. Keith Lewin is an Emeritus Professor of International Education and Development at the University of Sussex Citation: Lewin, Keith, interview with Will Brehm, FreshEd, 138, podcast audio, December 3, 2018. https://www.freshedpodcast.com/keithlewin/

TRUNEWS with Rick Wiles
Rick & Alex Newman Discuss Agenda 2030

TRUNEWS with Rick Wiles

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 20:12


The 78th annual session of the United Nations General Assembly was convened last month. A two-day Sustainable Development Goals Summit was held on September 18-19. UN officials said that only 15% of the SDGs are on target to be finished by 2030. One of the goals of this week's UN meeting was to turbocharge the push toward completion of all SDGs by 2030. Officials said they have a rescue plan to put the Sustainable Development Goals back on track. The next big milestone will be the Summit for the Future in September 2024. I'm not the only podcaster keeping a close eye on Agenda 2030. My two guest today are also keenly aware of the well-organized plan to radically change the world. Alex Newman has been writing and commenting about globalization and world governance issues for a long time. Many of you read his articles when he wrote for the New American Magazine.These days he can be found at https://libertysentinel.org/Joining Alex today is Mr. Andrew Muller. He is chief of operations for Liberty Sentinel Media. I invited Alex and Andrew to join me today for a one-hour discussion about Agenda 2030, the central bank digital dollar and the future of money, transhumanism, artificial intelligence, and the plan to re-make the human race.Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 10/4/23Show guest: Alex Newman, Andrew Muller. Liberty SentinelJoin the leading community for Conservatives Christians and watch this FULL show exclusively onhttps://www.FaithandValues.comYou can partner with us by visiting https://www.TruNews.com/donate, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 690069 Vero Beach, FL 32969.Now is the time to protect your assets with physical gold & silver. Contact Genesis Gold Today!https://www.TruNewsGold.comGet high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!https://www.AmericanReserves.comIt's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today! https://www.amazon.com/Final-Day-Characteristics-Second-Coming/dp/0578260816/Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books!https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/final-day-10-characteristics-of-the-second-coming/id1687129858Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. https://www.sacrificingliberty.com/watchThe Fauci Elf is a hilarious gift guaranteed to make your friends laugh! Order yours today! https://tru.news/faucielf

The Wow Factor
Garreth Wood and David Cunningham | Co-founder & Chairman and CEO at Kids OR| How To Lead With Empathy

The Wow Factor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 50:01


Garreth Wood is a Scottish philanthropist and advocate. He and his wife Nicola founded Kids Operating Room with the vision of ‘A world where every child has equal access to safe surgery.' He believes that generosity requires tenacity; the ability to hang on when letting go appears most attractive. He is inspired by the tenacity of the surgical teams KidsOR supports worldwide. The grit, perseverance, and resilience they show every day, often in impossibly difficult working environments, is an inspiration to him. David Cunningham is passionate about achieving Universal Health Coverage. This includes ensuring every child has access to high-quality healthcare when they need it – no matter where they were born. A strong advocate of the Sustainable Development Goals, David is a global leader in developing charitable programs for children's health. He has provided leadership to healthcare projects in the UK and across the world, impacting the lives of millions of children. David is a highly regarded charity regulation expert. He is a Board member of the UK Fundraising Regulator and a member of the regulator's Standards Committee, setting the rules for all fundraising in the UK. Garreth and David join me on the show to discuss Kids OR's mission and how they help hospitals in developing countries by providing the equipment and facilities they need to provide pediatric surgical services. Garreth and David share their individual journeys into generosity and how they came to work together at Kids OR. The pair also dig into the details of the artwork used in the operating rooms and explain why the bright, bold colors have such a positive impact on doctors, nurses, and, most importantly, their tiny patients.  “If you get the right people, it makes life very easy.” - Garreth Wood “Our goal should be to support countries to get to a place where they don't need our aid.” - David Cunningham “Our artwork is hugely beneficial in terms of the journey to the OR for children.” -  Garreth Wood This Week on The Wow Factor: Why Garreth moved from the restaurant and hospitality industry and became committed to helping children who need surgery in developing countries Some of Garreth's entrepreneurial failures and how they taught him to move forward What David learned from going in at the bottom at a cancer non-profit in Scotland How Garreth and David met and why they decided to work together at Kids OR The personal circumstances that made saying yes to a philanthropic project in Uganda easy for Garreth Godwin, the first baby they operated on in Uganda, and the impact of that moment on the mission and Godwin's family  How they help countries in the developing world to create working operating rooms by being respectful of their grassroots needs Why the artwork on the walls of an operating room is so impactful for both the clinical teams and their patients Garreth's perspective on generosity and the kind of people who are generous with their time or money The responsibilities of wealth transfer and how to foster generosity within that  David Cunningham's Word of Wisdom: Having empathy is vital in leadership — kindness is courageous. Garreth Wood's Words of Wisdom: It's so vital for leaders to share the success with their team and recognize them regularly and publicly. Connect with Garreth Wood and David Cunningham:  Kids OR Garreth Wood on LinkedIn  David Cunningham on LinkedIn  Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter  

Degrees: Real talk about planet-saving careers
From mud cakes to high stakes with Youth Climate Collaborative's Pooja Tilvawala

Degrees: Real talk about planet-saving careers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 20:14


Pooja Tilvawala is an Indian-American climate justice advocate, opportunity curator, and youth engagement expert with five years of experience in the global climate movement. Since 2020, she has served as the founder and executive director of Youth Climate Collaborative (YCC), which is creating a more just, inclusive, and intergenerational climate movement that sustains youth and their initiatives for meaningful climate action. She is a current recipient of the Walking Softer Award for young climate leaders, and an Advisor to Rivet, which intends to create the world's largest micro-grant fund for youth-led action.Resources from this episode:Learn about the work of Youth Climate Collaborative. Listen to another interview with Pooja about how to make climate justice work accessible.Network with Pooja by following her on LinkedIn.Check out this climate comedy recommendation: Climate Town with Rollie WilliamsRelated episodes:How to network for a green job with purpose-driven LinkedIn expert Nick@NoonLearn how to build your climate experience with Terra.do founder Anshuman Bapna***

Dad Up
Ep. 206 - What To Do About The Cost Of College | Jarret Freeman and Bryan Ward

Dad Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 39:32


Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I'm excited to share these amazing guests with you. My guest today is Jarret Freeman and he is a higher education and social justice advocate. A former educator in five countries, Jarret understands post-secondary from both the supply and the demand side and has made a life-long commitment to ensuring equal access to quality education in the United States through the Higher Education Foundation, an initiative he founded in 2016. Up Until July 2021, Jarret was a member of a task force to support the President of Haiti more efficiently to achieve development efforts for the country and its people through the fulsome use of the latest technology innovations. A former Representative to the United Nations, and Senior Advisor to the President of the Russian-American Chamber of Commerce, Jarret has worked closely with leaders from around the world on initiatives and projects aimed at promoting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Jarret is a strategist to many educational institutions, alumni of The Pennsylvania State University and the City University of New York's Hunter College. Jarret is  an avid traveler, and speaks Russian. This is an episode you don't want to miss. So back and enjoy! Dad Up! Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe Jarret Freeman Instagram: https://instagram.com/jarret_freeman Jarret Freeman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarretfreeman Jarret Faceboook: https://www.facebook.com/jarret.freeman.3?mibextid=LQQJ4d --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daduppodcast/support

The MUFG Global Markets Podcast
COP28 expectations with two months to go

The MUFG Global Markets Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 7:13


Climate negotiators met during New York Climate Week between 17-24 September with the central focus on validating tangible progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). After a recent official stocktake confirmed that progress is only on track for 15% of related targets and indicators, the sense of urgency of alignment between businesses, investors and NGOs to future-proof decarbonisation efforts ahead of COP28 in Dubai between 29 November-12 December, was clear in New York. In this week's podcast, Ehsan Khoman, Head of Commodities, ESG and Emerging Markets Research (EMEA), discusses the key takeaways from New York Climate Week. He believes that whilst there remained large differences of perspectives on tackling the net zero equation in New York, commonalities emphasising value chain partnerships, infrastructure building and quality reporting were a step in the right direction in working collectively through tackling some of the most pressing climate change challenges. Disclaimer: www.mufgresearch.com (PDF)

Investing in Impact
Krisztina Tora // Chief Market Development Officer at The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment

Investing in Impact

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 47:32


Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.ioThanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here.This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Krisztina Tora, as the Chief Market Development Officer at GSG, plays a pivotal role in mobilizing capital for positive impact across 70 nations. Her expertise extends to advising governments, financial institutions, and other stakeholders on strategies to accelerate capital flow, ultimately benefiting both people and the planet. She champions the cause of systemic change, with a particular emphasis on addressing the financing gap for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in emerging markets. Krisztina also leads efforts to drive policy transformations and the establishment of innovative financial instruments and impact funds.Before joining GSG, Krisztina was a co-founder and leader of the Global Social Entrepreneurship Network (GSEN), a worldwide network of organizations dedicated to supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs across more than 50 countries, impacting the lives of over 2.5 million people globally.Krisztina's unwavering passion for making a difference has been a constant throughout her career. Prior to 2013, she held the position of Director at a prominent strategy consultancy, specializing in forging partnerships between multinational corporations and NGOs or social enterprises. Earlier in her career, she served as the International Projects Manager at Veolia, a global utilities company.She holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School in Paris, is fluent in French, Hungarian, English, and Spanish, and possesses proficient skills in German and Portuguese. ----------------------------------------Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.ioThanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here.

Long Story Short
What did we learn at the 78th UN General Assembly?

Long Story Short

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 28:00


Last week saw the annual gathering of heads of state, thought leaders, civil society members, development professionals, and other industry personalities in New York City for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. In addition to our very own https://pages.devex.com/devex-at-unga-78.html that happened on the sidelines of the main event, we reported on the most important news affecting the drive to reach the Sustainable Development Goals as well as the United States push to reduce the U.N.'s role in the reform of the https://www.devex.com/news/exclusive-us-balked-at-advancing-un-500b-development-stimulus-106238. For this special episode of the podcast, Devex President and Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar sits down with our resident U.N. expert Colum Lynch to discuss what we learned at UNGA 78, including the most surprising moments and the key outcomes from the summit. You can also check out https://www.devex.com/news/unga-special-edition-gloom-shrouds-a-divided-world-106265 https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters.

None of the Above
Beyond Superpowers: Global “Swing States” and the Need for UN Reform

None of the Above

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 27:50


The United Nations, founded in the aftermath of history's most destructive war, is the world's premier forum for international diplomacy. But is the UN a vestige of a bygone era? This year's session of the UN General Assembly, which today closes general debate, has been the site of much frustration over the war in Ukraine, the stalled progress of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and the lack of representation for the global south.    The world has changed since the end of World War II, and as this episode's guest, Suzanne Nossel, argues, so too must the UN. Currently CEO of PEN America, Suzanne served in the UN under both the Clinton and Obama administrations as Deputy to the US Ambassador for UN Management and Reform and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations. Suzanne joins the Eurasia Group Foundation's Mark Hannah to reimagine the UN to better address these challenges and others. To listen to more episodes or learn more about None Of The Above, go to www.noneoftheabovepodcast.org. To learn more about the Eurasia Group Foundation, please visit www.egfound.org and subscribe to our newsletter. Suzanne Nossel currently serves as the CEO of PEN America, a leading human rights and free expression organization. Her prior career has spanned roles in both the Clinton and Obama administrations as part of the US Mission to the United Nations.