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Feb. 17, 2022

SDG 6 | Real Time Water Quality & Sustainability Innovation | George …

Ever notice all the pollution surrounding your local waterways and wonder what the water quality is? Well, let's talk about the Chicago River... Welcome back SDG Talkers!! Thanks for joining us for another episode of highligh...

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Feb. 10, 2022

SDG 3 | A ‘Lollipop-like’ Device to Deliver Healthcare | Dr. Vivek Ma…

How can we make healthcare simple, accessible and impactful for all? Welcome back SDG Talkers!! Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations S...

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Dec. 8, 2021

SDG 9 | Leveraging Immersive Learning & Digital Engagement for the SD…

Welcome back SDG Talkers!! Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! "To reach sustainability goals, ...

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Oct. 28, 2021

SDG 17 | Harnessing the Power of Art to Spearhead the SDGs | Tayler A…

|Welcome back SDG Talkers!! Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! Don't you know that you don't h...

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Oct. 21, 2021

SDG 3 | Living a Healthy and Happy Life | Rianna Patterson

Welcome back SDG Talkers!! Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! Productivity, self-care and heal...

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Oct. 14, 2021

SDG 17 | Educating Global Citizens in 2021 | Lottie Dowling

Welcome back SDG Talkers!! Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! We are teaching our younger gene...

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Oct. 8, 2021

SDG 7 | GreenLight Planet’s Solar Home Systems, Microfinancing Soluti…

Welcome back to another episode of SDG Talks where we highlight change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! Do you know what is being done to help off-grid commu...

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Sept. 29, 2021

SDG 13 | Atmospheric circulation, Teleconnections and Climate Models …

Welcome back to another episode of SDG Talks where we highlight change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! What do you know about climate models? IN THIS EPISOD...

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Sept. 23, 2021

SDG 17 | SDSN Breaks Down USA Racial Inequality Index | Alainna Lynch…

Welcome back to another episode of SDG Talks where we highlight change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! Do you think it's possible to learn from history's wr...

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Sept. 9, 2021

SDG 12 | Building an Inclusive & Sustainable Brand Over Time | Romain…

Welcome back to another episode of SDG Talks where we highlight change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! Don't you hate fast fashion's "one-size-fits-all" and...

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Aug. 17, 2021

SDG #12: The Role of Ethical Models within Sustainable Fashion with K…

In this episode: - How are models, brands and consumers are all are partners? - How can you collaborate with sustainable fashion brands? - Why models are seen as models first, humans second? - What is the challenge and import...

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June 22, 2021

SDG #14: Protecting the Ocean with Data, NFT’s and the Human Spirit w…

Jeremy McKane is an artist who has passion for the environment with a direct focus on ocean issues, particularly in the past several years. He is an active Explorers Club Member and the CEO of OCN.ai, an autonomous network of...

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June 3, 2021

SDG 17: Empathy, Teaching and Partnerships in Selma, AL with Candice …

Candice is a native of Selma, AL of Dallas County in the Black Belt Region. Candice is a multifaceted educator with deep ties to and passion for community organizing. Her experiences include being a literacy coach with Tuscal...

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May 27, 2021

UNLEASH HACKS USA: Bringing Life to the Forgotten Side of Lowndes Cou…

What is it like to actually get stuff done in Lowndes County Alabama? It isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible. Perman Hardy can teach you a thing or two. For those participating in the UNLEASH 2021 USA Hack on sanitation …

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May 18, 2021

UNLEASH HACKS USA with Lindsey Broderick and Anniestacia Miskel

UNLEASH is a global initiative committed to bringing the world’s top talents together to share ideas, build networks, and create solutions to help reach the Sustainable Development Goals. UNLEASH brings together young people ...

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May 11, 2021

SDG #17: Building a Better World through Social Entrepreneurship with…

Jordan Wolken is the Global President of Bridges for Enterprise (BfE), a non-profit that provides pro bono advisory services to early-stage social enterprises in the developing world. Through their multi-stage Incubation Prog...

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May 4, 2021

SDG #14: Using Climate Psychology for Climate Action with Gerdien de …

As a climate psychologist, Dr. De Vries studies climate-related issues – such as the energy transition and reducing carbon emissions – from a behavioral perspective. De Vries obtained her Ph.D. at Leiden University as a Socia...

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April 15, 2021

SDG # 4: Education is Opportunity with Giancarlo Brotto

Giancarlo Brotto is a Global Education Catalyst who engages with government officials, policy-influencing organizations, thought leaders, school system decision-makers and researchers to gain insights and influence trends in ...

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April 7, 2021

SDG 17: Empower Government Leadership to Achieve the SDG’s with Simon…

Simone Filippini is a former senior Dutch diplomat. Among others, she served as Dutch Ambassador to North Macedonia, CEO of one of the largest Dutch humanitarian and development organizations Cordaid and interim ED of the Net...

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April 1, 2021

SDG #11: Artificial Intelligence and Ethics with Dr. Jeong Hyun Lee

Dr. JeongHyun Lee is an ICTD Fellow at the United Nations University Institute in Macau. Her research seeks to critically examine political and ethical issues around digital storage and algorithmic processing of emerging medi...

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March 31, 2021

SDG #3 & #12: The New Normal of Mental Health through Sustainable Con…

Deanna Ansara is a sustainability-focused entrepreneur, designer and community builder. She is passionate about about creating a world where we normalize as much as possible about the human experience and create thought provo...

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March 25, 2021

SDG #12: Recycling in Myanmar with Jaume Colom

Jaume Marques Colom is a key account manager at Recyglo, an organization based out of Myanmar working to accelerate recycling uptake in Myanmar and Malaysia. Founded in 2017, the organization’s mission is to process materials...

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March 23, 2021

SDG #9 & #12: Historical Context for a Sustainable Future: A Look int…

Jonas Marie Dumdum is an Associate Consultant for GCSS Inc., a firm that helps large companies improve their ESG initiatives. He is a podcast co-host and head of research for Sustainarumble!, the first sustainable development...

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March 3, 2021

SDG #13: Using Intent to Inspire Ecological Conversation with Ishani …

Ishani Palandurkar is a young professional working in environmental development, mainly on climate action through climate policy and mainstreaming climate dialogue, Himalayan mountain sustainability, sustainable livelihoods a...

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