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A podcast on sustainability, hosted by Damla Özlüer and Steve Connor, brought to you by the DNS Network. Looking at sustainability issues, communications, and featuring global guests from a wide variety of sectors such as business, NGOs and government.
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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics and the African diaspora.
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Overseas Development Institute

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Live recordings of the Overseas Development Institute events, covering everything from climate change to migration, gender to the Sustainable Development Goals. Join our global discussion of international development and humanitarian issues here. Find out more about ODI events: www.odi.org/events
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Gravity FM

Alexandra Arneri

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Discussing human rights and environmental issues from the legal, political and ethical fronts with interviews from activists, NGOs, authors and professors.
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A news and information offensive against those responsible for IP theft, privacy infringement losses and tying US rights around global trade deficits with APAC (CCP). They may hide behind carefully layered NGOs, complicit E&C fixer firms to scrub out dissent or competition, but we have you in our sights: Big Tech, Big Media, and their politicos. Now it's time to tell the rest of the world what we know and see every day and which locals paved the path to hell with other people's information.
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Today’s environmental and social challenges demand action. As technology experts, we are committed to accelerating the world’s transition to Responsible Manufacturing with industrial 3D printing. This podcast delivers insights into projects, concepts, and ideas on how to make Responsible Manufacturing the new normal. Meet Björn, our Head of Sustainability, and his guests. from customers, suppliers, research institutes, NGOs, and EOS colleagues. Join us on this exciting journey of exploring R ...
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EU Watchdog Radio

Corporate Europe Observatory and Counter Balance

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EU Watchdog Radio is a podcast launched by two Brussels NGO's: Counter Balance and Corporate Europe Observatory. In each episode, we dive deeper into topics that relate to our activities in Brussels. Whether it be steps to increase transparency of lobbies in the EU or how to tackle public investment in a way that works for everyone. We explore it all, right here at EU Watchdog Radio!
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At the Coalface

Philippe Rose

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At the Coalface is a series of conversations hosted by Philippe Rose. Philippe and his guests share stories about their life beyond the headlines of international affairs. They look for lessons learned about making an impact in the world as practitioners in diplomacy, international organisations, NGOs, journalism and the private sector. Many of Philippe's guests are connected by their common experience of taking time away from work to attend Fletcher School's Global Master of Arts Programme.
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Tātai Aho Rau Core Education

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Tātai Aho Rau Core Education is a trusted national provider of high-quality, learning-related products and services. We have an established reputation working in ways that are Te Tiriti-honouring, learner-centred, collaborative, inclusive, future focused and innovative. Our work is with individuals, learning communities (early years to secondary), mana whenua, iwi and hapū, Pasifika, corporate businesses, NGO's, Government departments, and ministries.
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Communicating Climate Change

Communicating Climate Change

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Communicating Climate Change is a podcast dedicated to helping you do just that. By digging deep into the best practices and the worst offenses, we'll be looking for ways to help you – and me – improve our abilities to engage, empower, and ultimately, activate audiences on climate-related issues. We’ll hear from experts producing the latest science, activists working at the front lines of the crisis, artists, NGOs, players from the private sector, and many more, bringing together a wide rang ...
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Providing high quality capacity building programs for financial supervisors and regulators to build more stable and inclusive financial systems. Toronto Centre is an independent not-for-profit organization that promotes financial stability and access to financial services globally, particularly in emerging markets and developing countries. www.torontocentre.org What financial supervisors and regulators do every day has a ripple effect that cascades across government, NGOs, and the private se ...
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UNSW Kaldor Centre

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The Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at UNSW is the world’s first research centre dedicated to the study of international refugee law. Through high-quality research feeding into public policy debate and legislative reform, the Centre brings a principled, human rights-based approach to refugee law and forced migration in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and globally. It provides an independent space to connect academics, policymakers and NGOs, and creates an important bridge bet ...
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Digital Marketing

Kanziga Sylvie

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Giving tips to NGOs on how to build an effective digital marketing strategy. Cover art photo provided by Campaign Creators on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@campaign_creators
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These podcasts are recordings from a programme of events hosted by LSE Department of International Development in September 2020, arising out of three years of research on Contracting Welfare Services to NGOs in China. It was funded by the ESRC and comprises an international team of researchers from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences, Beijing Normal University and University of New South Wales. The research was carried out over five locations in China and focused on three ...
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WES Network

Gloria Nazombe

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Water and Environmental Sanitation Network (WES Network) is a non governmental organisation that coordinates the work of NGOs working in the WASH sector.
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NGOpodcast

Jimoh Oluwatobi Segun

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NGO Podcast brings the diverse and vigorous voices of global NGOs to people around the world. Engaging interviews with founders and leaders in the NGO community probe looming challenges, opportunities and best practices. This podcast is Hosted By Jimoh Oluwatobi Segun
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Tired of meaningless technology? Fed up with billionaires wasting fortunes on Mars jaunts? Sick of politicians' empty climate promises? So are we. Welcome to Space For Good, the podcast that explores how cutting-edge space science can help humanity thrive, support the environment, and foster fairer wealth distribution. We delve into how technology can drive a new economic system centered on community, environment, and biodiversity. Ready for the ride? Here’s how you can get involved: We aim ...
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A weekly podcast from GlobalCapital, the capital markets news service based in London and New York, discussing its most interesting stories from around the world. Every Friday, listen to lively discussion about the very latest themes, the most innovative and important bond and equity issues and syndicated loans and much more from the capital markets. This podcast is for anyone working in - or who wants to work in - the capital markets from investment bankers, to funding and treasury official ...
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The Hot Potato - F&B Impact Talk brings together leading sustainability thinkers, practitioners, corporate leaders, investors, and NGOs to discuss how sustainability revolutionizes business practices in the food and beverage industry worldwide.
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Disaster Politics Podcast

Disaster Politics Podcast

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A podcast exploring the intersection of policy and legislation with disaster preparedness, response and recovery. This podcast brings stakeholders from emergency management, politics, NGOs and others in the field to talk about how their work is influenced by political institutions and processes. Hosted by Jeff Schlegelmilch (@jeffschlegel).
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flourishingpath

Gbemisola Jay

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Oluwagbemi Johnson is: a Character & Competence Coach, an Emotional Intelligence Consultant, a Leadership Coach & a Network Marketer. He helps individuals build the character and competence needed to achieve their desired goal. Oluwagbemi voluntarily serves as an Advisor for 3 NGOs. These are different organizations with the mission to empower the young ones socially & mentally in the society and also advocate for issues that mitigate the development of their potentials and channel it toward ...
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Conservation Inspiration Podcast

Conservation Inspiration Podcast

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Stories on nature conservation from the partners of the Land Acquisition Fund of the IUCN National Committee of The Netherlands. The Land Acquisition Fund provides small grants to local NGOs to acquire threatened patches of wilderness to protect and connect the habitats of endangered species. For more information, see: www.iucn.nl/en/solutions/land-acquisition
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Follow Stanley Ray on his journey in Africa and around the world as he works with NGOs, hospitals and other organizations feeding and caring for orphans and the most vulnerable among us, as the Bible prescribes us to do. As a former VP of a major transportation and logistics firm in the States, Stanley retired from a 24 year, still promising career, sold all of his belongings and traveled to Africa to lend his God-gifts to NGOs serving the nutrition needs of the most vulnerable orphans in Ma ...
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Brief chats that go beyond the daily headlines discussing global events, recent reports, and the latest analysis from HCSS experts. HCSS is a data driven, independent think tank that provides strategic advice and policy relevant solutions for governments, NGOs and the private sector on global trends, security and geo-economics. All rights reserved.
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[Season 1] In-depth conversation with people in charge of large energy corporates, institutional investors and NGOs, as well as cutting-edge research in the field of energy. [Season 2] In-depth conversation with CXOs of exciting energy startups, about how they build teams, raise money, and turn ideas into reality.
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Almost every founder is in a league of their own. It’s lonely at the top for founders and product leaders. It’s lonely in innovation - few people really understand what you do or can share relatable examples or advice. Welcome to The Glow Up - Fabulous conversations with innovative minds. I'm your host - Nathan C - founder of Awesome Future. Here at The Glow Up, we're on a mission to uplift and humaninze the world of startups and innovaiton by focussing on what really matters in the long ent ...
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The Do Together Podcast is brought to you by ifUiWill.com, the fastest and easiest way to set-up challenges, competitions, and accountability. Hosted by Judy Nicastro and Peter Mansour, The Do Together podcast celebrates the power of people doing things together. Guest will include real people who run NGOs and leaders who work with others to make a difference.
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Probably Cancelled Podcast

Probably Cancelled Podcast

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Welcome to Probably Cancelled-- a marxist podcast dedicated to studying deep politics, women's issues, and becoming un-psyoppable. We will be asking many questions you're not supposed to ask, and covering topics not usually touched by mainstream media. We've cancelled ourselves so you don't have to! Follow our show for updates on future episodes!
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Optimistic Voices

Helping Children Worldwide; Dr. Laura Horvath, Emmanuel M. Nabieu, Yasmine Vaughan, Melody Curtiss

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Vital voices in the fields of global health, global child welfare reform and family separation, and those intent on conducting ethical missions in low resource communities and developing nations. Join our hosts as they engage in conversations with diverse guests from across the globe, sharing optimistic views, experiences, and suggestions for better and best practices as they discuss these difficult topics.
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Theories of Change

IMC Worldwide

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IMC is an international development consultancy that partners with local communities, governments, international development agencies, NGOs, and the private sector to address some of the world’s primary development challenges. On "Theories of Change" we discuss international development themes and projects with colleagues and external experts and how they work to improve the lives of those in low and middle-income countries.
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Living with Climate Change

Living with Climate Change

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This is a Podcast derived from the YouTube show Living with Climate Change: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=20724041 Living with Climate Change addresses the psychological effects abrupt climate change is having on many people, the controversy in climate science, and discussions on environmental science, nature, and human development issues. I have added more segments to the show: • News Brief - keeping up with policies and science reports • Climate Action Spotlight - focus on NGOs a ...
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Anything Jessup has going on in his life on topics ranging from business, lifestyle, and productivity to policy. Jessup Jong was a Visiting Postgraduate Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School. As an Aitchison Public Service Fellow in Government, Jessup graduated Johns Hopkins University with the Julius Turner Award for best thesis in Political Science. In addition to serving in the Korean military, he worked at Korea’s most prestigious news agency Yonhap and law firm Kim and Chang. He has ...
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Listen to this podcast each day for a year - and you'll hear the inside tips & techniques that have helped hundreds of other TED/x speakers impact the world with their ideas. Join more than 8000 other Udemy students who have taken the conversational course I cohost under the titles "TEDx Talk Success: Be a Sought After TedX Speaker" | TEDx for NGOs, NonProfits & Volunteers.
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Economist Impact combines the rigour of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage an influential global audience. We partner with corporations, foundations, NGOs and governments across big themes including sustainability, health and the changing shape of globalisation to catalyse change and enable progress. The Economist Group includes Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence, Economist Education and The Economist newspaper. Follow Asia Perspectives by Economist Impact to m ...
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Waste No Time

Impact Global International

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Waste No Time is the exclusive podcast of Impact Global International (iGi) who is on a mission to produce sustainable communities through the power of renewable energy. On the Waste No Time podcast, we will discuss and collaborate with individuals, entrepreneurs, business leaders, organizations, NGOs, and innovators in their communities and around the world who are "Wasting No Time" in creating a sustainable future for their communities. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ ...
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New Frontiers

Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs

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New Frontiers brings together scholars, experts, and practitioners to discuss issues of international and global importance. Produced by the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs at Middlebury College, the podcast tackles a wide range of topics— from big tech, environmental conservation, global security, and political economy to culture, literature, religion, and changing work patterns—that, when examined as a whole, offers a comprehensive survey of the world's most pressing issues.
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United Citizens of Europe Podcast

United Citizens of Europe

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United Citizens of Europe brings people together and inspires generations of Europeans. We want to listen to stories of Europeans and expats living in Europe, celebrate their successes, and learn from their mistakes. We talk to European NGOs that work to improve Europe and bordering countries. We strive for an inclusive Europe, and we will do it one podcast episode at a time.
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EM Student

The Readiness Lab

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Hosted by Daniel Scott, EM Student works to bring interviews of industry and academic leaders by discussing trends, topics, and issues that affect emergency managers, first responders, military, higher education, public safety, communications, disaster volunteer organizations, public health, humanitarian groups, NGOs, professionals, students, and researchers. Please continue to listen and interact with EM Weekly, without which EM Student would not exist. All EM Student content is free with t ...
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The Transit Lounge chronicles the journeys of people who’ve had a considerable impact on the Muslim world. In season 1, we hear from successful entrepreneurs, academics, scholars and politicians. Hosted by Mohamad Zaoud, each episode explores the highs and lows of our guests, and tackles the question of our time - what does it take to find balance when living a contemporary Muslim life.Mohamad Zaoud is a brand enthusiast and consults businesses and NGOs on brand & growth strategies. He’s cur ...
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Care of the State - a podcast by Catalysts for Social Action is a series to help understand the plight of vulnerable children in India. The show breaks down complex issues to help you understand the system of institutional care, fostering, adoption, aftercare, the role of organisations and government institutions and their responsibility to provide care and protection to these children through weekly episodes. Experts from Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) will be talking to lawyers, researc ...
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Welcome to the PLMR Podcast, where we review the major talking points in Westminster. Tune in for key insights from our team of experts. Our team of experts has worked at the highest levels of media and politics. It contains former Special Advisers and senior civil servants, backed by a wealth of strategic communications and campaigning experience including ex-heads of NGOs, former national journalists, and PR and public affairs consultants, consistently recognised as some of the best in the ...
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They Knew Which Way to Run

Apoorva Dixit and Molly Mulroy

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They Knew Which Way to Run is a 7-part podcast series that tells the story of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and what it means to survive a disaster. Bhopali-American and Fulbright Scholar Apoorva Dixit and her childhood friend and podcast producer Molly Mulroy present the story of the Tragedy and of the Bhopalis who were shaped but not defined by the disaster, of hope, of resilience, and of memory. Visit TheyKnewWhichWaytoRun.com to see photos of survivors, and make a donation to NGOs on the ground ...
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Kenya's Senate today launched the impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after the embattled politician lost another court bid to stop the process. The war in Sudan has escalated in recent weeks, and the commander of the Rapid Support Forces has accused Egypt of helping the Sudanese army. Chad is pleading for urgent international as…
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Send us a text Richard Smith, the Head of Climate and Sustainability at English Heritage, joins us to share his journey from BBC journalist to a passionate advocate for sustainability in heritage and conservation. We chat with Richard about the complex sustainability challenges English Heritage faces in their quest to achieve net zero by 2035 as Ri…
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The United Nations reports around 733 million people – or one in 11 people – are going hungry because of conflicts, climate change and economic downturn, including more than six million people across the Lake Chad region. Kenya’s High Court today rejected a request by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s lawyers to stop the senate from debating an i…
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This episode features a conversation with Hikaru Wakeel Hayakawa, Executive Director of Climate Cardinals, one of the world’s largest youth-led climate advocacy organisations, who work to make the climate movement more accessible to those who don’t speak English. It was recorded in August, 2024. In his role, Hikaru oversees a volunteering program t…
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In this, the fourth of the six He Waka Houkura mindsets, Angela Vermeulen and Tumama Tu’ulua kōrero about thinking critically. Tumama discusses how thinking critically is a vital part of developing an equity lens, recognising barriers, and how the more informed you are the better.Par Tātai Aho Rau Core Education
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Much-requested guest Alex McKay of the Marx Engels Lenin Institute (@MarxEngelsLnin) joins to talk about the many pitfalls of the western Left and how we can recover from decades of sabotage. Marx Engels Lenin Institute Youtube, X @MarxEngelsLnin, Telegram editor@marxengelsinstitute.org Identity Politics or Class Politics CPGB-(ML) Identity Politic…
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As the toll of deaths and injuries has climbed, doctors from around the world have volunteered to try to ease the suffering in Gaza. The head of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism, has criticized the results of Tunisia’s presidential election. On this International Day of the G…
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Send us a text ◆ T+1 is coming but is it worth the hassle? ◆ Despite appearances, bank bond issuers are not getting it all their own way ◆ Where the EU slots into the reshuffled SSA pack The UK has launched a draft framework for settling securities trades a day after deals are done — T+1 settlement. The EU is expected to follow, with both markets a…
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Ballots are being counted by hand in Mozambique’s presidential election, a process that could continue for several days. The human rights organization Amnesty International says three sub-Saharan African countries considering ending the death penalty should do so now, paving the way for others around the world to follow in their footsteps. The cond…
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Caspar Thykier is the CEO and co-founder of Zappar (zappar.com), a company focused on augmented reality (AR) technology. With a background in marketing and advertising, Caspar has been exploring the potential of AR for over 13 years.Key Takeaways: AR Evolution: Zappar has been at the forefront of AR development since mobile devices made the technol…
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Voters in Mozambique have gone to the polls to elect a new president. At a VOA town hall, experts explore the role the African diaspora has in the U.S. elections, and how the vote could affect relations between Washington and the continent. Experts warn the human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on a downward spiral as violat…
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In this episode, I speak with Carolina Neal. Carolina is originally from Costa Rica, a country with a deep connection to the wisdom of nature. Her grandmother, the powerful head of her family, had picked Carolina out among her many siblings for her smarts and sent her for higher education. Carolina’s life was destined for high political office, but…
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Send us a text What if the key to addressing global environmental issues lies not in isolated efforts but in reshaping our entire economic structure? Uygar Özesmi, the visionary founder of Good4Trust, joins us to challenge the status quo by introducing us to prosumerism, a concept that champions interdependence and ecological sustainability. Uygar …
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Four candidates are vying for Mozambique’s presidency, but some Mozambicans say they are more interested in a better life than who wins the elections this week. African immigrants are becoming an increasingly critical constituency in American elections. The International Court of Justice in January ordered Israel to prevent violations of internatio…
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In this episode, Björn interviews Brian Neff, CEO at Sintavia, about the transformative impact of 3D printing on the aerospace industry, focusing on sustainability. Brian discusses how Sintavia’s commitment to eco-friendly practices has become a key business driver. They explore real-world examples of reduced waste and energy consumption, insights …
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Send us a text Ever wonder what it truly means to be a part of the Peace Corps, especially in a country with such a rich history like Sierra Leone? Our guests, Nat Kofi Abu Bansara, a current volunteer, and Michael Lee, a returned volunteer and president of Friends of Sierra Leone, share their inspiring journeys. Nat provides a unique perspective o…
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Polls show Tunisia President Kais Saied winning yesterday’s election by a landslide, although only about 28 percent of voters turned out to cast ballots. Today, the world held memorials and protests to mark one year since Hamas militants attacked in Israel, setting off a brutal war, with new missile strikes reported in Israel and Lebanon. There is …
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Double deregulation, competitiveness checks, rule of law or the omnibus law, it can all sound like technocratic gibberish, but they are all pieces of the downward spiral in social standards that are in immediate risk. But this social dumping is not the only challenge ahead, the same applies to environmental protection. This episode takes us beyond …
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This time, instead of chatting to a special guest, listeners just like you are joining the conversation. It’s a Call-In Show! Over the last couple of months, all kinds of voice messages have been submitted by listeners to act as a springboard for brainstorming, problem solving, and broader discussion around a range of climate communication challeng…
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Tunisia holds a presidential election Sunday that seems certain to give incumbent Kais Saied another term in office, with his main rivals jailed, disqualified or otherwise sidelined from the race. Chinese automakers are tapping into the South African car market, the largest on the continent, with prices so attractive that dealers say other brands r…
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Send us a text ◆ The new pecking order in eurozone government bonds ◆ Can the bond market build Britain? ◆ UniCredit v Commerzbank: after Orcel's gambit, the Orlopp defence Everything you thought you knew about eurozone government bonds is wrong. Well, maybe not quite everything but certainly big shifts have taken place in how the market views the …
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Demonstrators in Accra who are part of the Democracy Hub advocacy group are protesting the government’s handling of illegal mining, which has wreaked environmental havoc across the West African country. The House of Representatives in eastern Libya and the High Council of State have signed an agreement to resolve the central bank crisis, signaling …
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Howard 702 Taylor is a VR digital enthusiast and content creator who hosts "The Howard Hour," a weekly series in Horizon Worlds. Howard's mission is to bring awareness to VR, XR, and AR technologies in the metaverse, highlighting what's cool and what to avoid.Key Takeaways: VR as a Platform for Connection: Howard discovered VR's potential for commu…
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Tensions are rising in the Middle East after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, and there are concerns a wider conflict could affect shipping and security in some African nations. A U.S. report on trafficking in persons says vulnerable women in Lesotho are lured to South Africa through fake job advertisements on social media, then they are t…
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Send us a text Discover the transformative journey of Mark Thomann, the director of WHY landscape workshop, WILDING X WHY. From his roots in Buffalo, New York, to his academic background in politics and conflict studies, Mark's path to becoming a leading landscape architect is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as we explore the intersection of na…
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Since the United States completed its military withdrawal from Niger last month, the head of U.S. Africa Command says it is re-setting in West Africa to try to help partners there fight the growing terror threat in the region. Like most Americans, members of the African diaspora community face a stark choice when deciding which direction the U.S. e…
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This was the fifth webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision. The panel discussed the inclusion of climate risk in the updated Core Principles and highlight why both banks and supervisors should adopt flexible practices to address the evolving nature of climate risks. Panelists: Elsie Addo Awadzi, Deputy…
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At the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, African leaders have been clear they want a seat at the global table, especially considering the continent's ascendance. General Michael Langley, the head of the U.S. Africa Command, discusses growing security concerns in the Horn of Africa amid growing tensions in the region and a coming …
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This episode features a conversation with Iminza Mbwaya, Programme Manager at Sounds Right, a platform for global music artists to help nature fund its own conservation. It was recorded in September, 2024. Sounds Right is an initiative by the Museum for the United Nations - UN Live, an agile extension of the United Nations, exploring unconventional…
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Send us a text ◆ Emerging market and financial institution bonds on fire after Fed cut ◆ Huge demand spurs massive issuance ◆ But signs of weakness appear in corporates and public sector bonds Markets were unsure what they wanted from the Federal Reserve, but the 50bp rate cut it doled out last week turned out to be just the ticket. In credit marke…
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At the U.N. General Assembly, world leaders are urging a concerted diplomatic drive to end the war in Gaza and to avert further escalation in the region, but Israel pushed back against the criticism. Kenya’s President William Ruto tells VOA's Peter Clottey he sees good progress after his visit to Haiti to assess Kenya’s police mission there. U.S. P…
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At the United Nations General Assembly, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed for help against the invasion by Russian forces, and leaders also focused on Sudan’s conflict. The charity Oxfam says aid groups are undermined by what it calls the super-rich, saying they exacerbate problems such as extreme inequality and climate change. U.S. …
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Austin Stanbury is the co-founder of Augmented Info Systems, a VR development studio focused on enhancing accessibility in education, particularly for neurodivergent individuals with high support needs. The company aims to create immersive learning experiences that benefit all students by addressing diverse learning styles and needs.Key Takeaways: …
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Nigeria has joined the growing calls by Africans leaders at the 79th U.N. General Assembly in New York for U.N. Security Council reforms. President Joe Biden pushed for a greater international response to the mpox outbreak and promised to send 1 million vaccine doses to affected African nations. Ethiopia's foreign minister has warned that Egypt’s w…
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Nino Kalandadze was one of our first guests on this podcast. Then, she spoke about her experience forged as a young politician while her country, Georgia, was fighting a war with Russia. In this conversation, Nino sheds light on the direction Georgian politics have taken, as a capture of state institutions is under way by interests aligned with Rus…
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Send us a text In this episode we follow the journey of Gudrun Cartwright, the Climate Action Director for Business in the Community, as she shares her unique path and insights. We explore how her experiences in the NHS motivated her shift to environmentalism and then joining the mission of Business in the Community, a responsible business network …
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In his last speech to the U.N. General Assembly, President Joe Biden said the U.S. would provide 1 million doses of mpox vaccine to Africa and contribute $500 million to stop the spread of the virus. The World Food Program warns hundreds of thousands of starving Sudanese could die without urgent international assistance. The U.S. and other nations …
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The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly is under way in New York City, kicking off with what's being called the Summit of the Future to look at ways to modernize the U.N. Ahead of the U.N. gathering, Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Haiti, over the weekend, where a Kenyan police deployment is leading U.N. efforts to battle g…
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Scientia Professor Jane McAdam AO, explains why Australia needs a new emergency visa to respond to humanitarian crises, which she and her co-author, Dr Regina Jefferies, propose as part of a broader emergency response framework in their new policy brief. Having a framework that could be activated in a crisis would enable a more predictable, streaml…
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For your feelings, for their feelings, we need to understand together the next US Presidential administration must have an anti-corruption plan. ## Covert Blob powers (aka Rules Based Order) are frustrated their time grows short. The shorter their time, the more aggressive they become towards legitimate US populations, governments and the rule of l…
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