Episodes

  • Keynote conversations with Gustav Magnusson

    Keynote conversations with Gustav Magnusson
    Jul 12 2024
    Our guest is Gustav Magnusson , who will present his new book , entitled « Keynote Conversations - 100 Interviews for Reinventing the City » is a collection of 100 interviews with urban experts from around the world. The book has been described as "a Pecha-Kucha urban planning festival in book form" and includes city directors from cities such as Toronto, Nuuk (Greenland), Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, Melbourne, and Copenhagen, advisors to mayors in Paris, Sydney, and London, and professors from Harvard, UNESCO, and the London School of Economics. Renowned experts such as Alejandro Aravena, Carlos Moreno, and Finn Williams are also featured. Through the book, the author asks the experts about the challenges today's cities face, the attitude we need to address them, how to manage urgent issues, how to create urban visions, take action, and ultimately envision the futures of our living environments. But is it really the future we are looking for? Or are we perhaps searching for ourselves? Here is the bio of the author: Gustav Magnusson is an urban planner, FPR/MSA, certified EU-Urbact expert, board advisor, and founder of the urban planning studio For Elize in Malm®, Greater Copenhagen, Sweden. He has lived and worked in seven countries across twelve cities and has led and advised international teams in early complex urban planning for prominent architectural firms in Europe. In 2024, he was awarded the Europe 40 Under 40 prize, highlighting Europe's most promising young architects and designers. He is a keynote speaker and the third generation in a family of architects and journalists. With a passion for showcasing the diversity of ideas and perspectives within urban planning, he hopes to inspire new ways of thinking about the environments where we spend our lives together.
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    35 mins
  • Disaster and Resilience : responding to disasters and emergencies

    Disaster and Resilience : responding to disasters and emergencies
    Jun 28 2024

    Part 1: Introduction to the AFETTEK Platform

    • Overview of the AFETTEK Platform in Türkiye (vision, mission, goals,…)

    • Discussion on the key thematic areas the platform focuses on and key stakeholders

    involved (information and communication technologies, disaster resilient sustainable built

    environment technologies, life sciences/health technologies, climate-agriculture and

    environment technologies, industrial technologies, and social issues having economic,

    financial, sociological, psychological, educational and legislation dimensions.)

    • Highlighting the importance of collaboration between universities, private sector, NGOs,

    and the public sector in disaster prevention

    Part 2: AFETTEK Cluster Project, Other Initiatives and Future Plans

    • Details on the AFETTEK Cluster Project submission (made to the Ministry of Industry and

    Technology) and its goals to become a national supercluster and international center of

    excellence. Overview of the current initiatives and projects.

    • Explanation of the business plans and primary work packages aimed at enhancing efficiency

    and innovation in disaster resilience technologies

    • Discussion on the international framework and partnerships guiding the AFETTEK Platform's

    vision and values

    Part 3: International Cooperation and Future Prospects

    • Insights into the AFETTEK Platform's efforts to collaborate with international stakeholders

    and institutions in disaster management technologies

    • Overview of the comprehensive national strategy document being developed by the

    platform to guide technology development in thematic areas of interest

    • Exploration of future projects and initiatives to develop smart products and systems for

    disaster resilience on a global scale
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Green Transition Forum and Conversations for the Future 🇧🇬

    Green Transition Forum and Conversations for the Future 🇧🇬
    Jun 21 2024
    Segment 1 : Why Green Transition is so important for Europe and we we need to talk about it ; What are the challenges ? What needs to be done ? Segment 2 : Unlocking the Potential of Central and Eastern Europe: A Focus on the Green Transition Forum – why is it important ? Addressing Challenges and Accelerating Progress; The Role of the Green Transition Forum Segment 3 : The Role of the Green Transition Forum; Who is coming ? The key stakeholders ; What are the key discussions on the agenda ? Conclusions Biography of Monika Stanisheva : Monika Stanisheva, currently serving as Chair of the Board at Bulgaria's premier digital publisher, Dir.bg, boasts over three decades of experience in the media and communications realm. Her illustrious journey commenced as a news reporter at Bulgarian National TV, where she honed her craft before venturing into entrepreneurship, establishing her own marketing and communication agency, Active Group. Mrs. Stanisheva stands as the visionary founder and President of the Organizational Committee of the Green Transition Forum, a prestigious annual conference dedicated to fostering green transformation across Central and Eastern Europe, hosted in Sofia, Bulgaria. As an entrepreneur she navigated the challenges of launching a business in Eastern Europe, offering her unique perspective on the hurdles faced by women in the region. With a background steeped in journalism, she harbors a deep-seated appreciation for amplifying diverse voices and championing noble causes. Mrs. Stanisheva influence extends beyond the boardroom; she actively participates as an Angel investor and serves on the Steering Committee of the Bulgarian Innovation Forum. Recognized as one of the 50 most influential women Angel investors in the Central and Eastern European region by The Recursive media, she ardently advocates for female entrepreneurship and sustainability initiatives. As a Member of the European Sounding Board of Innovations, Monika contributes to shaping the innovation landscape in Europe by providing insights and expertise on emerging trends and technologies. Monika Stanisheva is also proud to be a Board Member of the European Female Forum, where she advocates for gender equality and empowerment in business and leadership. By championing diversity and inclusion, she strives to create opportunities for women to thrive and succeed in all aspects of their professional lives. Her academic credentials include a Master's degree in Economics from the University of National and World Economy (Sofia) and a Master's degree in Journalism from Sofia University. Beyond her professional endeavors, Monika is a devoted mother of four.
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    51 mins
  • Agir pas à pas

    Agir pas à pas
    Jun 14 2024

    3 segments du podcast:

    1. Présentation de Zeynep İnanç

    2. Adım Adım Sıfır Atık

    3. La communication du développement durable

    Courte bio de Dr. Zeynep İnanç : Diplômée du Département des relations internationales de l'Université Galatasaray, Zeynep İnanç a suivi ses recherches doctorales à l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne et à l'Université d'Ankara. Elle possède également un master de recherche en relations économiques internationales et l'Union européenne de l'İnstitut des Sciences Sociales de l'Université d'Ankara. Elle a travaillé comme chercheuse à la Fondation turque de recherche en politiques économiques (TEPAV) et attachée juridique et sectorielle à l'Ambassade de France en Turquie. Elle a également participé à des projets au sein des instituts de recherche nationaux et internationaux. Ses intérêts de recherche portent sur la coopération internationale et les politiques environnementales, la gouvernance du climat et de la biodiversité au niveau international et l'innovation sociale en développement durable. İnanç est directrice de l'association Adım Adım Sıfır Atık et enseignante à l'Université TED.

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    35 mins
  • Georgia 🇬🇪 Quo vadis?

    Georgia 🇬🇪 Quo vadis?
    May 20 2024
    In this episode, Ambassador Shota Gvineria will update us on the current situation in Georgia and give us some background on its relations with Russia and Ukraine, territorial integrity, its desire to join the EU and the rise of populism in Europe , that may explain how Georgia got on its current path. Biography of our guest : Amb. Shota Gvineria joined the Baltic Defence College as the lecturer in Defence and Cyber Studies in July of 2019. He is also a non-resident fellow at the Economic Policy Research Center since 2017. Earlier, Amb. Gvineria has been working on various positions in Georgia’s public sector. Among other positions, Shota Gvineria served as the Deputy Secretary at the National Security Council of Georgia. He covered NATO’s integration and security policy related issues as the Ambassador at Large in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. In his previous capacity until August 2016, he held the position of the Foreign Policy Advisor to the Minister of Defense of Georgia. Through 2010-14, he served as the Ambassador of Georgia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In 2010, Amb. Gvineria waspromoted to the position of a Director of European Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. Prior to that, in he served as a Head of NATO Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. In the period from April 2006 until October 2008, Shota Gvineria was posted as the Counselor of the Georgian Mission to NATO. Amb. Gvineria holds MA in Strategic Security Studies from Washington’s National Defense University. He also earned his MA in International Relations from the Diplomatic School of Madrid and Public Administration from the Georgian Technical University.
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    51 mins
  • Towards Peace : Azerbaijan after the 2nd Karabakh war

    Towards Peace : Azerbaijan after the 2nd Karabakh war
    May 13 2024
    Segments : 1. Azerbaijan before and post war situation , liberated lands, what people think, talks with IDPs etc 2. Türkiye 's role on Armenia Azerbaijan normalisation ( we can talk also Georgia's role ) 3. The importance of border demarcation and future economic relations in South Caucasus countries. Guest bio : Konul Shahin is a researcher at Ankara Policy Center, and focuses especially on the developments in the South Caucasus countries, post-conflict normalization, and the relations of these countries with Türkiye. Her articles have been published on Canadian The Caspian Post, BBC News Azerbaijan, Baku based Topchubashov Center, Modern Diplomacy, IDD and Baku Dialogue magazine of ADA University etc.
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    41 mins
  • ESG Intégration in a Farming Enterprise with Bruno Mweemba

    ESG Intégration in a Farming Enterprise with Bruno Mweemba
    Apr 10 2024
    Here is my interview with Bruno Mweemba, who will speak to us about his agricultural project in Zambia in 3 segments : Introduction to Bruno, his personal and farming experience Segment 1 : environmental sustainability in a farming enterprise, insights from Panuka Farm. US VP’s visit. Segment 2 : social integration or mainstreaming in a farming enterprise Segment 3 : introduction to the Panuka AgriBiz Hub, a new tech enabled start-up by Panuka Farm aimed at improving agriculture extension services for farmers in Africa . Updates and fundraising .
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    49 mins
  • The Climate Agenda in a polarised world with Karim Elgendy

    The Climate Agenda in a polarised world with Karim Elgendy
    Mar 18 2024
    The Climate Agenda in a Polarised World 1. How does climate interest with the current political and geopolitical fracture in the world today ? 2. ⁠Can climate survive the political winds of 2024? 3. ⁠what are odds today for mitigating climate change ? Here is a short bio of Karim Elgendy : Karim is a sustainability and climate expert based in London. He is an Associate Director at 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗱, an Associate Fellow at 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 (The Royal Institute of International Affairs), and a Non-Resident Scholar at the 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 in Washington. Karim is also the Founder and Coordinator of 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻, an advocacy initiative promoting sustainability in cities of the Middle East and North Africa, through research and communication. Karim's interests include urban sustainability and resilience, climate policy, and energy transition. His current work focuses on the Middle East and North Africa region, especially around the Eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf, but his two decades of experience also span Europe, North America, and sub-Saharan Africa. Karim has written tens of articles and publications. He has been invited to over one hundred public speaking engagements and has delivered guest lectures at some of the world's leading universities. He is regularly interviewed and quoted by TV, print and digital media, and has appeared in most mainstream media outlets.
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    46 mins