Podcasts about young diplomats

Last year, the big headline to come out of the COP28 conference held in Dubai, was the news that an agreement had been made amongst participating countries to transition away from fossil fuels.  With Canada being the fourth-largest oil producer in the world and the fifth-largest producer of natural gas, where does this leave us? And what are we expecting to see come out of the upcoming COP29 conference in November?  Today, Andréanne Brazeau from the David Suzuki Foundation sits down with rabble editor Nick Seebruch to talk about COP29, the work the foundation does to research and report on climate progress (and regress), and how Canadians can participate in climate action.  About our guest and the David Suzuki Foundation  The David Suzuki Foundation is a national, bilingual non-profit organization headquartered in Vancouver, with offices in Toronto and Montreal. Through evidence-based research, education and policy analysis, the Foundation works to conserve and protect the natural environment and help create a sustainable Canada.  Andréanne Brazeau is a senior policy analyst based in Québec. Her expertise is in climate governance in Quebec, Canada and internationally; public policy related to the environment, climate, energy and consumption; sustainable transportation; international climate negotiations and the just transition. Brazeau has held various positions in policy analysis, government relations, communications, research and advocacy before joining the David Suzuki Foundation. She has worked for Équiterre, the UNESCO Chair in the Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Extremism at the Université de Sherbrooke, ENvironnement JEUnesse, the Réseau québécois des groupes écologistes and the Young Diplomats of Canada. To read material from the David Suzuki Foundation, visit their website here or catch up on the latest from the foundation on rabble here.  If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. 

In 2015, 193 member countries of the United Nations agreed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's), to be achieved by 2030. The SDGs are meant to be a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity by improving health and education, reducing inequality, and spurring economic growth – all while tackling climate change and preserving our environment. Now that it's 2023, the clock is ticking, and the road to 2030 is at its halfway point. That raises the question: are these goals still within reach? Or is this an impossible dream? A Young Diplomats of Canada (YDC) delegation comprising of four Canadian youth made it their mission to answer this question when they attended the annual High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, which is the central UN platform for the follow-up and review of the SDGs. In just a moment, you will hear from these YDC delegates as they chat about where Canada's progress is with the 2030 SDGs, what it's like to participate in a UN conference of this magnitude, and some of the key trends to look out for as the clock to 2030 counts down.

Youth are regularly held up as the world's future leaders, but institutions often fail to consider their input in the present. Following the IMF/ World Bank Annual Meeting in Washington DC, Young Diplomats of Canada - Dael Vasquez and Shayaan Kaleem - explore why youth matter in global politics by interviewing guests on the impact that the IMF and World Bank have on youth around the world. Guests: James Clark is an Advisor in the Office of the Executive Director for Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean to the World Bank Group. He holds a Master's of Public Policy from University of Toronto, and previously held roles at the Canadian Ministry of Finance, and Global Affairs Canada. Caroline Ng is a fourth year University of New South Wales Business Information Systems Co-op scholar. She is pursuing a career in cyber security, combining her passions for technology and keeping people safe. Marko Golubovac is studying towards his Bachelor's of Commerce at The University of Melbourne, majoring in Finance and Marketing. He is passionate about strengthening sustainability practices in business and is writing a domestic policy proposal on climate change induced migration. Producers: Dael Vasquez-Hernandez, Head Delegate Shayaan Ali Kaleem, Communications Coordinator Connor Fraser - Executive Producer

In this new episode of this special series of our podcast, we talked with Anna, a student from Poland and Russia that talked to us about her experience with Russian education and propaganda, what the main myths promoted now by Russian outlets and how to counteract disinformation. Anna Lanina is a Law graduate, now president of The Polish Forum of Young Diplomats. She has moved from Russia to Poland, and found a new home and place there. She's a critical mind and an active citizen, always looking for new ways to change the world around her. Cătălina Ceban holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Warsaw in the field of International Relations. She currently follows a Master's degree program in Security and Strategic Studies at the University of Warsaw being connected with this topic by participating in different events such as the CyberSec Forum, and the Warsaw Security Forum, and activating as a member of the Women in International Security network. Recently she started to activate as a senior officer at the Moldovan National Focal Point Europol. Out of the security field, she is also very interested in the EU as a concept. This can be proved by her activity as Vice President for the Bringing Europeans Together Association in Poland, founder and Vice President for the students' society named “My dla Europy”.

What does it mean to be gender transformative? How can municipal governments contribute to climate action? What's the difference between passion and power? In the latest special edition episode from Beyond the Headlines, the Young Diplomats of Canada delegation to the 66th UN Commission on the Status of Women explore topics in climate resiliency, gender equality, and youth engagement in multilateralism alongside experienced YDC alumni. This episode features Carla Guillaume, Julie Segal, Senator Marilou McPhedran, and Anjum Sultana, as well as YDC delegates Sydney Whiting, Paige Percy, Lucie Belzile, and Maitland Shaheen. Guests: Carla Guillaume - Commercial Desk Officer, GAC Julie Segal - Senior Manager of Climate Finance, Environmental Defence Senator Marilou McPhedran - Senator, Senate of Canada Anjum Sultana - Director of Youth Leadership and Policy Advocacy, Plan International Canada; Fellow, Public Policy Forum YDC Delegates: Sydney Whiting - Communications Coordinator Paige Percy - Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator Lucie Belzile - Engagement Coordinator Maitland Shaheen - Head Delegate Producers: Faria Amin - Executive Producer, Beyond the Headlines Anna Lazaris - Junior Producer, Beyond the Headlines

The United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (UN HLPF) Delegation of the Young Diplomats of Canada (YDC) listen back to some stakeholder meetings they held in the summer of 2021, before the UN HLPF. Following these stakeholder statements, the Delegates and young Canadian leaders will discuss relevant themes and topics, touching on youth engagement, sustainable development, the Agenda 2030 and more. Guests: Dr. Lynn Wagner - Senior Director (Tracking Progress), International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Dr. Stephan Jungcurt - Lead (SDG Indicators and Data, Tracking Progress), International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Heather McPherson - Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona Jon Beale - Manager, Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) of Canada Andrea Dicks - President, Community Foundations Canada Bob Rae - Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations Producers: Réanne Cooper - Host, Young Diplomats of Canada Winter Lipscombe - Delegate and Youth Panelist, Young Diplomats of Canada Alicia Richins - Delegate and Youth Panelist, Young Diplomats of Canada Faria Amin - Executive Producer, Beyond the Headlines

The World Trade Organization is an intergovernmental organization with 164 member states, dealing with the rules of trade between nations. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the WTO's primary objective is to facilitate rules-based and predictable trade flows. It accomplishes this by settling trade disputes, acting as a forum for trade negotiations, and by building the trade capacity of developing economies. The annual Public Forum is the WTO's largest annual outreach event, giving a platform to thousands of NGOs, businesses, academia, the media, intergovernmental organizations, and civil society to discuss issues facing the multilateral trading system. The trading system faces serious challenges to its ability to provide a stable, functioning framework for trade negotiations, dispute settlement, and rules-based trade. This episode features some insights from the leading minds in international trade about the issues facing the trading system today. The interview clips used in this podcast come from meetings with stakeholders and WTO Public Forum sessions. Guests: Ambassador Stephen de Boer - Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO, Global Affairs Canada Gabrielle Marceau - Economics Research and Statistics Division, World Trade Organization John Hannaford - Deputy Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada Sara Wilshaw - Chief Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa - President of the Republic of South Africa Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - Director-General, World Trade Organization Dr. Radhika Desai - Professor of Political Economy, University of Manitoba Diane Gray - President and CEO of CentrePort Canada Dr. Olu Fasan - Visiting Fellow & Guest Lecturer, International Relations Department of the London School of Economics Produced By: Lindsay Bain - Delegate, WTO Public Forum 2021 Ashton Connor Mathias - Delegate, WTO Public Forum 2021 Faria Amin - Executive Producer, Beyond the Headlines

Historically, Indigenous peoples have never felt a sense of belonging or inclusion, especially on the international stage, with Indigenous youth in particular having experienced marginalization and exclusion from participation. However, bringing the world's attention to Indigenous rights and Indigenous issues is an important step towards substantive social change.  Tune in to this special collaborative episode, produced in partnership with the Young Diplomats of Canada, where delegates got to attend the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Delegates reflect on their experiences and the issues brought up at the delegation. Twitter Handles for Guests/Delegates: Nipâwi Kakinoosit: @nipawi Paloma Griffin: @palomagriffin Sarah Hanson: @saroonie Max Seunik: @maxseunik Loic Veza: @lOicveza Link to Delegation's Report Produced By: Nipâwi Kakinoosit - UNPFII Paloma Griffin - UNPFII Sarah Hanson - UNPFII Max Seunik - Young Diplomats of Canada Loic Veza - Young Diplomats of Canada Faria Amin - Executive Producer, Beyond the Headlines Mycala Gill - Executive Producer, Beyond the Headlines

The Young Diplomats of Canada (YDC) provided five Canadian youth from across the country with the opportunity to attend the World Bank/International Monetary Fund (WB/IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington DC. This podcast provides a behind the scenes look into the exciting meetings they held with stakeholders, the eye opening sessions they attended around key topics in development and the personal and professional growth they experienced. Three key themes were developed by the delegation to guide discussions and advocacy activities at the meetings: inclusive economic growth; FinTech and innovative technologies; and open governance. The delegation had the opportunity to participate in a panel in collaboration with Global Voices, an Australian organization with a very similar mandate to YDC, to talk about the future of work. They also met with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to discuss their current efforts to bypass barriers to development such as lack of infrastructure to provide marginalized and isolated populations with access to their basic needs. The delegation also had the opportunity to meet with the Canadian ambassadors to the IMF, World Bank and the Organization of American States to gain insights into their experiences and thoughts on how Canada leverages multilateral partnerships to promote peace, exchange of knowledge and sustainability. It was an exciting week filled with great discussions, sightseeing and food!

The Commission on the Status of Women meets for an annual 2-week session to discuss gender equality outcomes, evaluate progress, and negotiate agreed conclusions on future directives. This year's theme was “Women's full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”. Equal representation at all levels of leadership has yet to be attained, as there are many areas such as the private sector, government and diplomacy, where women and gender minorities remain underrepresented. In this episode, you'll hear from Senator Marilou McPhedran, Louise Blais, and Jillian Stirk - a few incredible women leaders who have significantly contributed to advancing gender equality through their courage, advocacy, and lifetime of work. This episode is a special edition of BTH, presented by delegates from the Young Diplomats of Canada. Produced by: Katherine Lacroix - Head Delegate, Young Diplomats of Canada Katelyn Wang - Delegate/Communications Coordinator, Young Diplomats of Canada Nikou Salamat - Delegate/Engagement Coordinator, Young Diplomats of Canada Faria Amin - Executive Producer, Beyond the Headlines

On this episode Christian sat down with Bailey Greenspon, Co-CEO of Girls20 and Sarah Mariani, a participant in the Girls on Boards program.  Bailey is a global advocate for young women’s participation and has served in progressive leadership roles overseeing programming and global engagement at G(irls)20 since 2017. Sarah is an emerging voice on inclusive innovation and leads digital transformation projects at North America’s largest urban innovation hub while supporting Young Diplomats of Canada and the Canadian Women’s foundation as a Young Director. In this episode, we discussed The Girls on Boards program; Increasing young women’s representation and participation on boards of directors; Reimagining governance models; Combating microaggressions and much more.

Inclusive Economic Growth, Innovative Technologies and Open GovernanceThe Young Diplomats of Canada (YDC) provided five Canadian youth from across the country with the opportunity to attend the World Bank/International Monetary Fund (WB/IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington DC. This podcast provides a behind the scenes look into the exciting meetings they held with stakeholders, the eye opening sessions they attended around key topics in development and the personal and professional growth they experienced. Three key themes were developed by the delegation to guide discussions and advocacy activities at the meetings: inclusive economic growth; FinTech and innovative technologies; and open governance.The delegation had the opportunity to participate in a panel in collaboration with Global Voices, an Australian organization with a very similar mandate to YDC, to talk about the future of work. They also met with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to discuss their current efforts to bypass barriers to development such as lack of infrastructure to provide marginalized and isolated populations with access to their basic needs. The delegation also had the opportunity to meet with the Canadian ambassadors to the IMF, World Bank and the Organization of American States to gain insights into their experiences and thoughts on how Canada leverages multilateral partnerships to promote peace, exchange of knowledge and sustainability. It was an exciting week filled with great discussions, sightseeing and food! YDC DelegatesMenad Sekhi – Head DelegateKaren Lamola – Director of CommunicationsRachel Padillo – AmbassadorLakshmi Ganesan – AmbassadorKyle MacDonald – AmbassadorGuestsAnna Daly – Global Voices, Australian Youth Delegate to WB/IMF Annual MeetingsYasmine Hassen – Global Voices, Australian Youth Delegate to WB/IMF Annual MeetingsGiulia Carneiro – Instituto Global Attitude, Brazilian Youth Delegate to WB/IMF Annual MeetingsProductionDiana Lu – Junior Producer, BTHAdditional CreditsAlexander Gold-Apel – BTH Executive ProducerVienna Vendittelli – BTH Executive ProducerCeline Caira – YDC/BTH Production Liaison Macarena Diab – YDC Program Lead Sarah Bérubé – YDC Program Coordinator Ross Linden-Fraser – YDC Program Coordinator Music CreditsK’naan – Wavin’ FlagK’os – CrabbuckitGreat Big Sea – Ordinary Day

Today’s episode chronicles the travels of a small group of young Canadian professionals that recently traveled to Bali to be apart of Canada’s national delegation to a host of international development conferences hosted by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. This selection of live quotes from the events from leading public policy and internationalContinue reading "Reaching towards The Sustainable Development Goals: A Discussion with the Young Diplomats of Canada Delegation"

Jaxson Khan, Director of Marketing at Nudge.ai serves as host of the #AskAI podcast, a mentor at Techstars, a judge at Venture for Canada, an advisor to Century Initiative, and a member of the World Economic Forum. In this episode, learn how you can use AI to grow your company and how important relationship strength is for your business strength. For quotes and episode outline of this episode, go to https://growthmarketing.today/030 What You'll Learn in This Episode Nudge.ai's Most Connected Lists How they gather data How to do an effective Product Hunt launch with a focus on relationships, community, and network intelligence The future of AI and how it’ll affect marketers About Jaxson Khan Jaxson is Director of Marketing at Nudge.ai, a relationship intelligence platform. In the community, Jaxson serves as host of the #AskAI podcast, a mentor at Techstars, a judge at Venture for Canada, an advisor to Century Initiative, and a member of the World Economic Forum. Previously, Jaxson founded Young Diplomats of Canada, an NGO that engages with the United Nations, World Bank, and G20. He also served on advisory boards with AstraZeneca and The Globe and Mail and was elected to the Peel District School Board. Jaxson is a published author and speaker on technology, education, and policy, including the International Economic Development Council Journal. Jaxson graduated from Western University as a 3M National Student Fellow and one of Canada's Top 20 Under 20.

In May 2018, a group of six young Canadians came together from around the world to serve as Ambassadors of the Young Diplomats of Canada to the OECD Forum 2018 in Paris. The Youth Delegation met with high-level leaders and thinkers from around the globe, to discuss what the future will look like for youth and to reflect on what brings us together.

Venezuela has been haunted by multiple interconnected crises. The country’s inflation is expected to close this year at 679.73 percent. Meanwhile, President Nicolás Maduro has only focused his efforts on keeping himself in power. What does the future hold for Brazil's northern neighbor? We host Rosario Hernandez, a political analyst from Venezuela and a member of the website Young Diplomats, a partner institution of The Brazilian Report.Support the show (https://brazilian.report/subscribe)

Max Seunik is a degree candidate at Tsinghua Univeristy in Beijing as one of 110 of the inaugural cohort of Schwarzman Scholars, a fully funded graduate program focused on leadership & China (3% acceptance rate). Most recently he led two national field studies in Uganda aimed at evaluating development interventions with Innovations for Poverty Action, a global non-profit that discovers effective solutions to global poverty problems. He serves as Deputy Executive Director of Young Diplomats of Canada, a national non-partisan, non-profit organization that connects young leaders with global summits of the G20, World Bank & IMF, and UN. Max is also a Global Shaper of the World Economic Forum. Previously, Max has advised and worked alongside the Minister of Health of Rwanda to manage a 5-country global health innovation research team, design health evaluation curriculum for a Rwandan university, and spearhead a new digital communications strategy. In civil society, Max works with CIVICUS -- the world alliance for citizen participation -- to redefine civic engagement for youth, including through liaising with partners from Europe to Southeast Asia. Max has presented original research at the United Nations, written for The Globe and Mail, and spoken at conferences around the world, including at TEDxGillings and in Indonesia, Turkey, Colombia, the United States and Canada. He studied public health and Islamic studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Public Health as a Morehead-Cain Scholar.