March 23, 2021

SDG #9 & #12: Historical Context for a Sustainable Future: A Look into the Philippines with Jonas Marie Dumdum

SDG #9 & #12: Historical Context for a Sustainable Future: A Look into the Philippines with Jonas Marie Dumdum

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 podcast in the Philippines, and a consultant for two startup initiatives in Manila called Salin PH and Wear Forward.

In this episode:

  • Look to the past to understand our present and future.
  • Long term impacts of colonization around the world
  • Impact of USA in Philippines felt today with English language, USA Dollar and tourism
  • What are the unique struggles of massive urban population
  • Philippines has over 7,300 islands, and each one has a unique identity
  • Why we need to look at indigenous practices to move forward sustainability

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-marie-dumdum-msc-rch-amei-uk-57956b62/