Melhores podcasts sobre Sustainable Development Goal 7 (2024)

1
Empowering The Last Mile: SolarAid’s Unique Model to Scaling Energy Access. 38:57

2M ago38:57

38:57

SolarAid is an international development charity working alongside communities in the most rural and hard-to-reach areas of sub-Saharan Africa to tackle poverty and the climate crisis through access to clean, safe solar lights. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 7, which advocates for universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable…

1
The GridCrux Story: How one Energy Entrepreneur is Democratizing Energy Access in Nigeria 38:53

3M ago38:53

38:53

GridCrux is a technology and power infrastrucure company that develops, engineers, finances and deploys alternative energy solutions to the unserved and underserved segments of the African continent. The company's solutions leverage existing technology, primarily multiple energy management systems, as a means of delivering optimized energy solution…

1
De-risking Procurement and Financing to Accelerate Scale for Renewable Energy Companies in Nigeria 29:46

4M ago29:46

29:46

Odyssey's mission is to accelerate the clean energy transition in emerging markets. The Odyssey platform connects financiers, solar companies and equipment suppliers in one place to facilitate transactions, streamline processes and scale investment into distributed renewable energy. Financiers use Odyssey to source and manage deals, solar companies…

1
Funding Climate Impact with Persistent Capital 1:01:17

5M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Founded in 2010, Persistent Energy is Africa’s Climate Venture Builder and a leading investor. The company provides essential support including finance, strategic guidance, governance, technical and legal expertise to early-stage companies committed to creating sustainable impact. They have developed and deployed an interesting venture building mod…

1
Episode 14: Urgent Calls from Distant Places 19:10

5M ago19:10

19:10

Dr. Marc-David Munk discusses some themes from his new book, URGENT CALLS FROM DISTANT PLACES: An Emergency Doctor’s Notes About Life and Death on the Frontiers of East Africa. Guest Bio: MARC-DAVID MUNK a Canadian/American, has emerged as a prominent figure in healthcare, driving change in emergency medicine and healthcare management across the U.…

1
Distributed Energy For People & The Planet Ep. 8: Rethinking Policy and Finance for Distributed Renewables 1:01:37

6M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

In the eighth and final episode of the Distributed Energy For People & The Planet series, we are joined by Henok Assefa - Founder and Managing Partner at PRECISE, and Dr. Paul Yillia - COO and Technical Advisor, TENN to find out how policy design and finance go hand-hand in ensuring that farmers in rural communities can afford their energy needs fo…

1
Distributed Energy For People & The Planet Ep. 7: Distributed Cooling to Create and Capture Markets 42:37

7M ago42:37

42:37

In the seventh episode of the Distributed Energy For People & The Planet series, we are joined by Anshul Ojha - Founder and Principal anchor for the Desert Resource Center, and Ralph Roothaert - Principal Investigator of – Veggies 4 Planet & People (V4P&P) Project and Country Director – of Kenya Eastern and Southern Africa. This series is hosted by…

1
A $10M Partnership to Scale Energy Access: CrossBoundary and Mobile Power's Historic Deal 38:10

7M ago38:10

38:10

In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of the landmark $10M partnership between Crossboundary Access (CBA) and Mobile Power–a partnership that promises to unlock energy access for over 300,000 people within Nigeria. CrossBoundary is an investment firm focused on unlocking capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets…

1
Bonus: Sit Down with Your Hosts 2.0 51:32

7M ago51:32

51:32

On this episode of Africa's Big Switch Podcast, hosts Hassana, Joshua, Beatrice, and Bolaji reflect on the 14 episodes released so far. They discuss the progress that has been made and give insights into the future direction of the podcast. The conversation takes on a more casual and chat-like tone rather than a formal interview. The hosts also tak…

1
ABS E22 Sawa Energy: Providing C&I Solar Solutions to Rwandan Businesses 39:14

8M ago39:14

39:14

On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Eder Munyampenda, the Rwanda Country Manager at Sawa Energy, a startup that empowers East Africa’s small and medium businesses by reducing electricity pricing and volatility. Sawa Energy was founded by three environmentally and socially conscious entrepreneurs, who bring significant experience in solar, fina…

1
Distributed Energy For People & The Planet Ep. 6: Closing the Cooling Gap with Distributed Renewables 34:15

8M ago34:15

34:15

In the sixth episode of the Distributed Energy For People & The Planet series, we are joined by Nirmita Chandrashekar a licensed architect and Senior Program Manager with SELCO Foundation in India, and Bijal Brahmbatt from the Mahila Housing Trust or MHT, a non-profit that was selected as a Women Changemakers India Fellow by Womanity Foundation. In…

1
ABS E21: Understanding the Effect of Fuel Subsidy Removal in Nigeria 36:56

8M ago36:56

36:56

We had a conversation with Noelle Okwedy, the Energy Insights Lead at Stears, a startup focused on providing data and insights to professionals interested in the African continent. Having worked in the Nigerian power sector after studying financial economics with econometrics at the University of Kent. Noelle is passionate about improving energy ac…

1
Distributed Energy For People & The Planet Ep. 5: Delivering health justice through distributed renewables 32:46

9M ago32:46

32:46

In the fifth episode of the Distributed Energy For People & The Planet series, we continue our conversation from the last episode of the series joined by Shweta Narayan from the India-based NGO "Health Care Without Harm", and Shri Ram Kumar S, IAS - Project Director of the Meghalaya Health Systems Strengthening Project (MEGHSSP). This series is hos…

1
ABS E20 Funnelling Investments into the African Energy Sector 40:01

9M ago40:01

40:01

On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kelly-Ann Mealia, Chairperson and Co-Founder of Energy Capital & Power. Kelly-Ann brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in facilitating financial investments in Africa, shedding light on the significant impact these gatherings have on promoting investment and forging strategic alliances in…

1
ABS E19 Uwana Energy: Creating an Online Solar Marketplace 43:14

9M ago43:14

43:14

We had a conversation with Natasha Ibori, the Co-founder of Uwana Energy, a clean energy management platform and marketplace, to help people seamlessly transition to clean, affordable energy. Uwana Energy is an impact-driven entrepreneur committed to giving more people the freedom to do whatever they want. Having worked in climate and finance acros…

1
Episode 13: Global Match Making! What to look for in a Global Health Partner 12:56

9M ago12:56

12:56

Finding a great Global Health partner in your efforts to serve and make an impact is incredibly important. In this episode, I talk about the benefits of partnering up as well as what to look for in a global health partner. Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin WongPor Dr. Mark

1
How Catalytic Financing is Powering Clean Energy: David Arinze 44:04

10M ago44:04

44:04

Donor-funded catalytic capital has been an integral part of the growth of the off-grid energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa by de-risking new technologies and business models. David Arinze joins us in this episode to discuss the ecosystem impact and growth of projects funded by catalytic capital and how it is allowing organizations to scale enough t…

1
ABS E18 The Electricity Market in Nigeria: A Legal Perspective 45:38

10M ago45:38

45:38

We had a conversation with Chinenye Ajayi, an energy professional and commercial lawyer with over a decade worth of experience. Chinenye is currently the Team Lead of the Power and Infrastructure Practice at Olaniwun Ajayi LP where she provides legal and business advisory services to clients within the energy sector, particularly in the renewable e…

1
Distributed Energy For People & The Planet Ep. 4: Distributed renewables transform rural health and healthcare 39:11

10M ago39:11

39:11

In the fourth episode of the Distributed Energy For People & The Planet series, we are joined by Rachita Misra - Associate Director of Knowledge and Advocacy with SELCO Foundation in India, and Heather Adair-Rohani - Acting Head of Air Quality, Energy and Health at the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss the energy and health nexus. Focusing…

1
Episode 12: Nuances of Medical Interpretation 24:55

10M ago24:55

24:55

The need for interpretation is common and critical in global medicine. Student doctor Michael Johnson joins the podcast to discuss the nuances of the vital service that helps deliver quality care to our patients. Co-Host/Guest Information: Michael Johnson is an osteopathic medical student at Rocky Vista University in Southern Utah and hails the Uni…

1
ABS E17: Providing Auxiliary Services to Oil and Gas Companies in Ghana 51:05

10M ago51:05

51:05

We spoke with Edma Lawer, the founder and CEO of ELO Petroleum, an Oil and Gas service company that specialises is providing manpower and materials in the upstream sector in Ghana. Edma also runs Youth Empowerment Wave Global (YEWGlobal), a Youth NGO that engages and inspires young people to use their skills to establish businesses for themselves. …

1
ABS E16: Sustainable Development in Burundi 38:09

10M ago38:09

38:09

A conversation with Hubert Waterinckx, a Social Development Specialist at the World Bank Group. We unravel Hubert's journey – from working as a Tax Lawyer, to being a reservist in the Belgian army, to a visionary in social development, all fueled by his unwavering passion to spread prosperity across Africa! Since then, Hubert has worked on multiple…

1
Distributed Energy For People & The Planet Ep. 3: Making Small-Hold Farmers ‘Risk-Ready’ in The Face of Climate Change 31:50

11M ago31:50

31:50

In the third episode of the Distributed Energy For People & The Planet series, we are joined by Supriya Gowda - Project Manager of Agriculture for the SELCO Foundation, and Makena Ireri - former Director of Clean Energy Access Research at CLASP to discuss distributed energy for agriculture in the Global South, focusing on small-hold farmers in Indi…

1
Distributed Energy For People & The Planet Ep. 2: Energy and Efficiency Support Aspirations of Small Holder Farmers 36:14

11M ago36:14

36:14

In the second episode of the Distributed Energy For People & The Planet series, we are joined by Ganesh Neelam-Director of Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CInI) and Huda Jaffer-Director of SELCO Foundation to discuss how improving access to clean affordable energy and energy efficient equipment & services is critical for small an…

1
Episode 11: The Climate-Health Connection 20:24

12M ago20:24

20:24

Have you heard of Deep Ecology? On this episode, student doctors Jess Vergara and Nicole Blekhter dive into the connection between our environment and our health. Co-Host/Guest Information: Nicole Blekhter is a first-generation American from Moldova and Lithuania and currently an Osteopathic Medical Student at Rocky Vista University. She has known …

1
ABS E15: The Energy Transition in Ghana 40:47

12M ago40:47

40:47

An exciting conversation with Bradley K. Poku-Amankwah , the acting Principal Coordinator at the Ghana Energy Transition Office. The Ghana Energy Transition Office is a collaboration between the United Nations Sustainable Energy for All and the Government of Ghana based at the office of the President in Accra. Prior to this, Bradley served as the S…

1
Episode 10: Lessons Learned from Antonella Lozano (Reflection Series) 19:46

1y ago19:46

19:46

As part of our Reflection Series, Student Doctor Antonella Lozano shares some of her thoughts and lessons learned through her personal experiences in Global Medicine. Co-Host/Guest Information: Antonella Lozano is a medical student passionate about women's health and pediatrics. Growing up as a minority, raised by a single mother, and not having he…

1
Distributed Energy For People & The Planet Ep. 1: Practical Solutions, Political Action 30:36

1y ago30:36

30:36

In the first episode of the Distributed Energy For People & The Planet series, we are joined by Harish Hande: founder of SELCO Foundation, and Gauri Singh: Deputy Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to discuss the important role that policy and innovation plays in ensuring equitable outcomes in the push towards SDG…

1
ABS E14: Empowering Communities in Malawi for a Sustainable Future 39:17

1y ago39:17

39:17

We had a great conversation with Pam Haigh, who is the UK General Manager at Ripple Africa. Ripple Africa is a UK registered charity working to improve local environment, education and healthcare in Malawi, Africa. Operating at the grassroots level, involving the community in all aspects of its activity, Ripple Africa has over 690 staff and 12,000 …

1
Episode 9: Guinea Worm Disease with Brogan 13:07

1y ago13:07

13:07

Student Doctor Brogan Crockett walks us through Dracunculiasis: Guinea Worm Disease. Dracunculiasis: Hard to say...hard to eradicate...but we are making progress! Co-Host/Guest Information: Brogan Crockett OMS, MS, MHA, NR-P is a medical student at Rocky Vista University and first-generation graduate student. A Utah native, he is an alumnus of The …

1
ABS E13 Sustainable & Impact Investing in Nigeria 55:06

1y ago55:06

55:06

We had a great conversation with Nana Skari Maidugu, who is the Head of Sustainability and ESG at the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). At NSIA, Nana is responsible for developing and driving sustainability strategy & climate initiatives, as well as the implementation of its ESG framework across the Authority, its investments and partn…

1
ABS E12 Arone: Manufacturing Batteries to Power Middle-income Households 43:09

1y ago43:09

43:09

We sat down with Emmanuel Ezenwere the CEO of Arone, a company whose mission is to pioneer technologies that democratize access to basic amenities required to live a better life. Emmanuel is an entrepreneur with 8 years of experience building technologies that focus on the development of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and clean energy technologies. …

1
ABS E11 Vula: Helping African Startups Raise Funding 43:37

1y ago43:37

43:37

We had a conversation with Nicholas Rawhani, the CEO of Vula, a company whose mission is to help African entrepreneurs secure funding for their business. Born and raised in South Africa, Nic tells us about his experience transitioning from the corporate world with McKinsey, where he worked to support green scale-ups in Africa, to leading a venture …

1
Episode 8: Sustainable Development Goals 14:40

1y ago14:40

14:40

Happy Earth Day! I thought reviewing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals would be a great way to celebrate Earth Day with you all! This info can be found in more detail on the official website: https://sdgs.un.org/goals You can also download their SDGs in Action app for more tips and connections: https://sdgsinaction.com/ Disclaimer intro by Clair…

1
ABS E10: Building an Educational Botanical Garden 30:49

1y ago30:49

30:49

We had a conversation with Maryam Abdulkadir, an environmentalist who works with rural communities in Nigerian to reintroduce cultural medicinal practices. She is the founder of Plant Revival Enterprise, a social enterprise that replants native medicinal fruit trees and crops which have become endangered in specific communities in Nigeria. Plant Re…

1
ABS E9: Powering Health Centres in Africa 51:54

1y ago51:54

51:54

We had a conversation with Rahul Srinivasan, a Senior Energy Specialist at Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll), to explore the nexus between energy and healthcare in Africa. SEforAll is a United Nations partner organization that strives to accelerate access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy in developing countries, particula…

1
Episode 7: Podoconiosis with Mia and Maison 12:41

1+ y ago12:41

12:41

Student Doctors Mia Panlilio and Maison Evensen-Martinez guide us through a discussion on what Podoconiosis is and what is being done about it. Co-Host/Guest Information: Mia Panlilio is a second year medical student originally from Walnut Creek, California. She did her undergrad at San Diego State University and then completed a post-bacc program …

1
Episode 6: Quick Review on Fast Fashion 21:12

1+ y ago21:12

21:12

In this sustainability episode, Allie Wallace, Arielle Navarro, and Lauren Weber join Dr. Mark discussing Fast Fashion: what is it, why is it bad for us, and what can we do to lessen the problem. Co-Host/Guest Information: Allie Wallace is a current OMS-II at Rocky Vista University in Southern Utah. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology …

1
ABS Trailer 1:00

1+ y ago1:00

1:00

Follow us on Instagram and LinkedInPor Bolaji Akinola-Alli

1
Episode 5: Dengue Part 2 - The Wolbachia Method 12:12

1+ y ago12:12

12:12

Dr. Mark, welcomes back Student Doctors Walker & Walker to discuss the World Mosquito Program's Wolbachia Method and its efforts to control Dengue and other mosquito borne illnesses. Co-Host/Guest Information: Ellison Barlow Walker is currently an OMS-III at Rocky Vista University. She is passionate about global outreach and women's health and hope…

1
Episode 4: Dengue Part 1 - The Ins and Outs of "Breakbone Fever" 19:46

1+ y ago19:46

19:46

Student Doctors Walker & Walker join host Dr. Mark discussing the basics of the ins and outs Dengue and Severe Dengue. Co-Host/Guest Information: Ellison Barlow Walker is currently an OMS-III at Rocky Vista University. She is passionate about global outreach and women's health and hopes to be the best physician possible. She currently lives in sunn…

1
Bonus: Sit down with your hosts 15:55

1+ y ago15:55

15:55

As the name suggests, your hosts Hassana, Joshua and Bolaji, reflected on the 8 episodes released so far. We highlighted where progress has been made and hinted on the direction of the podcast going forward. The nature of the conversation was more of a chat than a formal interview. Finally, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Follow…

1
Episode 3: Blizzard of Bugs: The Winter Respiratory Storm 10:59

1+ y ago10:59

10:59

Join podcast host, Dr. Mark, as he does a Current Events Episode discussing the whirlwind of winter respiratory illnesses hitting the northern hemisphere this season, what you can do to protect yourself and others, and what to do if you do get sick. Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro Music by Westin Wong Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. I…

1
ABS E8: Can Solar Power My Business? 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

33:02

Can I use solar energy to power my business? On this episode of Africa's Big Switch we had a conversation with Victor Tobenna Ezenwoko, the Chief Commercial Officer of Daystar Power, to explore commercial and industrial clean energy solutions in Africa. From steel manufacturers in Ghana to commercial banks in Nigeria, Daystar Power is committed to …

1
ABS E7: Does Nuclear Have a Role to Play in the Energy Transition? 42:47

1+ y ago42:47

42:47

Still on Nuclear Energy! But this time we take a deeper dive into the technology. Have you heard of the Pebble Small Modular Reactor (PSMR)? We spoke to Dr Trevor Dudley, the CEO of Mozweli Nuclear Engineering Limited on the role of nuclear energy in diversifying Africa's energy mix. Dr Trevor holds over 26 years of experience in the nuclear engine…

1
ABS E6: Demystifying the Nuclear Industry in Africa 37:10

1+ y ago37:10

37:10

There is often this mysterious cloud surrounding the nuclear industry with a lot of false perceptions on its safety and role in contributing towards a sustainable energy future. On this episode of Africa's Big Switch, we had a conversation with Princess Mthombeni, a nuclear communication specialist with over 10 years experience, to help us demystif…

1
ABS E5: Does Oil & Gas Have a Role to Play in Africa’s Future? 48:24

1+ y ago48:24

48:24

The Oil and Gas industry has been a notorious contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, which has contributed to climate change. But does oil & gas have a role to play in the energy transition in Africa? If so, how? To explore this, we sat down with James Makinde, the General Manager of Ardova Plc. With over 15 years experience in oil and gas indust…

1
Episode 2: Traveler's Diarrhea, "HOLA" cultural mnemonic, and Water Saving Tips 36:57

2y ago36:57

36:57

Westin and Tim help discuss how to classify, treat, and prevent traveler's diarrhea, review how the mnemonic "HOLA" can help with cultural exchanges, and share water saving trips. Co-Host/Guest Info: Westin Wong is currently an OMS-III at Rocky Vista University. He received his undergraduate degree in Public Health and is passionate about global an…

1
Special Guest Episode 1: Refugee Health with Dr. Nicholas Comninellis 33:41

2y ago33:41

33:41

Dr. Nicholas Comninellis, President and CEO of INMED, takes us through an overview of the shifting needs of displaced populations. He also discusses how he got involved in Refugee Health and how we can get involved too! To learn more about Dr. Comninellis and the Institute of International Medicine, visit: https://www.inmed.us/ Disclaimer intro by …

1
ABS E4: The Largely Unspoken Truths About Clean Cooking 33:46

2y ago33:46

33:46

Did you know? Over 3 billion people live without access to clean cooking facilities in the world today. According to the IEA, sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 490,000 premature deaths per year linked to household air pollution from the lack of access to clean cooking facilities, with women and children being the worst affected. The unsustainable har…

Podcasts que valem a pena ouvir

Podcasts sobre Sustainable Development Goal 7

Podcasts que valem a pena ouvir

Guia rápido de referências