Episodes

SDG 17 | UNLEASH 2022: A Catalyst for the SDGs | Ana Jiménez Núñez & Serene Habbal
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June 2, 2022

SDG 17 | UNLEASH 2022: A Catalyst for the SDGs | Ana Jiménez Núñez & Serene Habbal

Do you want to create solutions, become a leader, and drive networks to help reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Then take a listen... 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)! IN THIS EPISODE: - What is UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab? - What is the UNLEASH methodology? - What can we expect from UNLEASH 2022? Fun fact: host Kevin Sofen ...
SDG 18 | Youth Activism & the SDGs in Times of Crisis | Rachel Svetanoff
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May 5, 2022

SDG 18 | Youth Activism & the SDGs in Times of Crisis | Rachel Svetanoff

Should we challenge the status quo and add to the SDGs? 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)! IN THIS EPISODE: - Why do youth matter for the future & our pursuit towards achieving the SDGs? - What programs exist that can help empower the youth? - Is there a need for an additional goal around Youth Equity? We got the inside scoop from expert Ra...
SDG 6 | Creating Value with Poop | Camilo Huneeus Guzmán
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April 28, 2022

SDG 6 | Creating Value with Poop | Camilo Huneeus Guzmán

Ever wondered what happens to poop after flushing? Well, here's why you should care... 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)! IN THIS EPISODE: - What opportunities exist with poop? - What challenges do wastewater operators face? - How can we leverage digital twins & artificial intelligence to optimize wastewater operations? You may recognize ou...
SDG 11 | Grassroots Projects & Community Advocacy in Houston, TX | Catherine Flowers
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April 13, 2022

SDG 11 | Grassroots Projects & Community Advocacy in Houston, TX | Catherine Flowers

Is compromise good or bad when trying to accomplish a more equitable community for everyone ? 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)! IN THIS EPISODE: - Why is Houston a microcosm for the world? - How have zoning rules created inherent environmental injustices over time? - How to consider all stakeholders involved when making a decision We got t...
SDG 13 | Using Carbon Markets to Drive Sustainable Development | Joona Mikkola
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April 7, 2022

SDG 13 | Using Carbon Markets to Drive Sustainable Development | Joona Mikkola

Should we put a price on nature? 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)! IN THIS EPISODE: - Do humans truly value nature? - What are carbon markets, and how can we use them? - What role should technology play in driving eco-consciousness? What role should humans play? Let's find out from climate tech startup founder and Nature-based Solutions ex...
SDGs 9 & 15 | The Power of Copying Nature | Colin Mangham
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March 31, 2022

SDGs 9 & 15 | The Power of Copying Nature | Colin Mangham

How can we use biomimicry - the practice of literally copying nature - to innovate in the future? 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)! IN THIS EPISODE: - What exactly is biomimicry? - How has nature been a source of inspiration for innovations? - What are the powerful ecosystem services for humankind? We learned from the champion of bioinspir...
SDG 6 | Real Time Water Quality & Sustainability Innovation | George Brigandi
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Feb. 17, 2022

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

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 highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! IN THIS EPISODE: - What is sustainability & how can we break it down into practicality? - How can being sustainable be used as a competitive advantage? - How does...
SDG 3 | A ‘Lollipop-like’ Device to Deliver Healthcare | Dr. Vivek Manoharan
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Feb. 10, 2022

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

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 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! IN THIS EPISODE: - How simple engineering and technology solutions can address healthcare gaps - How UNLEASH unites the SDG community to advance progress - Some challenges and opportunities within the SDGs 2030 roadmap Let's learn how bio...
SDG 9 | Leveraging Immersive Learning & Digital Engagement for the SDGs | Samantha Matthews
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Dec. 8, 2021

SDG 9 | Leveraging Immersive Learning & Digital Engagement for the SDGs | Samantha Matthews

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, we need an overhaul / rethink about infrastructure to make systems that are more accessible and inclusive so we can move about the world in a way that feels more natural to us..." IN THIS EPISODE: - How LOCI combines the human experience, our physical beings, & tech to enhan...
SDG 17 | Harnessing the Power of Art to Spearhead the SDGs | Tayler Ava Friar
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Oct. 28, 2021

SDG 17 | Harnessing the Power of Art to Spearhead the SDGs | Tayler Ava Friar

|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 have to be a Hollywood producer to make good content? IN THIS EPISODE: - How can art be used as a primary driver of the SDGs? - How to put development into context & set goals - How to empower others to use the arts for social change - Discover unconventional art in unconvent...
SDG 17 | Educating Global Citizens in 2021 | Lottie Dowling
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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 generations to be the leaders of the future, but what role do the SDGs play in education - and could it be bigger? IN THIS EPISODE: - How to promote human rights and dignity via access to education - What tools and resources empowering learning in new formats? - A recap of Educ8...
SDG 7 | GreenLight Planet’s Solar Home Systems, Microfinancing Solutions & the Grassroots Energy Transition | Radhika Thakkar
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Oct. 8, 2021

SDG 7 | GreenLight Planet’s Solar Home Systems, Microfinancing Solutions & the Grassroots Energy Transition | Radhika Thakkar

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 communities gain access to electricity? IN THIS EPISODE: - What is the importance of mobile phone penetration in driving electrification? - How can microfinancing bring appliances into homes? - How would off-grid electricity provisions help rural communities globally? And who bet...
SDG 13 | Atmospheric circulation, Teleconnections and Climate Models with Grantham Professor Ted Shepherd
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Sept. 29, 2021

SDG 13 | Atmospheric circulation, Teleconnections and Climate Models with Grantham Professor Ted Shepherd

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 EPISODE: Climate scientists need to find ways to make their knowledge meaningful at the local scale. We are used to adjusting the real world to fit our theories, but we need to start adjusting our theories to fit the real world, which is a paradigm shift. Climate modelling and the...
SDG 17 | SDSN Breaks Down USA Racial Inequality Index | Alainna Lynch and Helen Bond
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Sept. 23, 2021

SDG 17 | SDSN Breaks Down USA Racial Inequality Index | Alainna Lynch and Helen Bond

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 wrongs so we can move everybody forward? IN THIS EPISODE: - Which past inequalities were further exposed by the pandemic? - How to use SDSN's reports to create sustainable action - Why SDG partnerships are so crucial Sustainable Development Solutions Network ( SDSN USA ) is a ...
SDG 12 | Building an Inclusive & Sustainable Brand Over Time | Romain Liot
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Sept. 9, 2021

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

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 all this greenwashing?! Well inclusion and sustainability aren't just about making money, but about changing the way consumers vote with their wallets... In this episode: - Explore the multifaceted components of inclusivity and sustainability - Why being sustainable takes t...
SDG #14: Protecting the Ocean with Data, NFT’s and the Human Spirit with Jeremy McKane
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June 22, 2021

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

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 marine robots that automate enforcement at sea. Jeremy talks about how his work with NFTs - or "non fungible tokens" - is funding the removal of munitions from the ocean as well as some misconceptions about overfishing and what we can do as a society to address the problem ...