Talking Transformations

Dec 18 2024 11 ep. 11 mins 3
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Research shows conversations matter - both for learning and inspiring action. In this new podcast collection, we are 'Talking Transformations' with thought leaders from government, industry, and academia. Our mission is to discuss current trends in science, technology, governance, and behaviours to transform our society and economy towards sustainability. 'Talking Transformations' is produced by the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University. We release a mini-series several times a year, consisting of a bundle of episodes around a common theme. Our inaugural mini-series focuses on cities, climate, and change. Also, check out our regular long-form podcast 'Advancing Sustainable Solutions'.

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Collaboration and Cities - Talking Transformations with Pourya Salehi (ICLEI Research)

Sep 20 2022 10 mins  
We don’t just need action, we need informed action. That’s the ambition behind the global research and action agenda for cities. In this episode, we discuss collaborative urban research and what co-creating means in practice. We interview Pourya Salehi who is the Head of the Urban Research Team at ICLEI. He discusses the importance of informed decision-making, genuinely engagin

Nature and Cities: Spotlight on Africa - Talking Transformations with Ingrid Coetzee (ICLEI Africa)

Sep 20 2022 10 mins  
It’s time for Africa. A continent that is home to 1.2 billion people. But how are cities and communities responding to a changing climate and building resilience? In this episode, we discuss how cities in Africa are working with nature and biodiversity. We interview Ingrid Coetzee who is the Director of Biodiversity, Nature and Health at ICLEI Africa and the ICLEI Cities Biodiver

Transport and Cities: Spotlight on India - Talking Transformations with Kunal Kumar (Pune Municipal Corporation)

Sep 20 2022 7 mins  
The Taj Mahal, Bollywood, and a cricket powerhouse. India means many things to many people. It is also a country of some 1.3 billion people where mitigation and adaptation to climate change is rising up the agenda. In this episode, we discuss transformative urban action in the City of Pune in India. We interview Kunal Kumar who is Additional Municipal Commissioner from the Pune Mun

Missions and Cities: Spotlight on Europe - Talking Transformations with Matthew Baldwin (European Commission)

Sep 20 2022 8 mins  
The mission to the moon – an extraordinary achievement by humanity. But can we take that mission approach and apply it to cities? In this episode, we discuss the mission for 100 climate neutral cities in Europe by 2030. We interview Matthew Baldwin from the European Commission and the inaugural Mission Manager for the Mission on 100 Climate Neutral Cities. He gives a glimpse into

Resilience and Cities: Spotlight on USA - Talking Transformations with Angie Fyfe (ICLEI USA)

Sep 20 2022 10 mins  
The ‘Race to Zero’ emissions is here, where cities around the world have recognised the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change. In this episode, we focus on cities within the USA, and the ‘Race to Zero’ as well as the ‘Race to Resilience’. We interview Angie Fyfe, the Executive Director of ICLEI USA. She provides

Innovation and Cities – Talking Transformations with Rogier Vandenberg (WRI Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities)

Oct 05 2022 7 mins  
Medals at the Olympics, the Oscars in Hollywood, Nobel Prizes for scientists – but what about an award for cities working with sustainability? In this episode, we discuss the ‘Prize for Cities’ recognising transformative projects in cities around the world that are igniting innovation on sustainability and climate action. We interview Rogier Vandenberg – the Global Director

Sustainability Entrepreneurship - Talking Transformations with Sarah Burch

Nov 29 2024 19 mins  
In this podcast mini-series, we talk with members of the TRANSFORM project, which is a vibrant global partnership helping to accelerate sustainability entrepreneurship in local spaces and cities. The TRANSFORM project works specifically with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to experiment with fundamentally transformative business models and practices. Music by

A story of success and struggles: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from Canada - Talking Transformations with Sarah Burch

Nov 29 2024 11 mins  
Sarah Burch, a professor at the University of Waterloo in Canada, shares her insights on sustainability entrepreneurship in small firms, specifically highlighting the case of 100 Kilometer Foods. This organization is a food distributor that aims to build deep relationships with local, sustainable, and regenerative farms, connecting their products to chefs in Toronto. Their goal is

Building the ship while sailing it: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from the USA - Talking Transformations with Arnim Wiek

Dec 18 2024 19 mins  
The conversation revolves around the Transform project, a transdisciplinary solution-oriented sustainability project. The speaker, Arnim Wiek, shares his experiences and insights from working on the project. He highlights the importance of cooperation and collaboration in achieving sustainability goals. Arnim shares a specific example of sustainability entrepreneurship in small fir

Knocking on impacts and learning: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from Sweden - Talking Transformations with Barry Ness

Dec 18 2024 11 mins  
The interview with Barry Ness, Director of Lund University's Center for Sustainability Studies, discusses his involvement in the Transform project and his work with sustainability experimentation. Barry shares his experiences with a regional brewery, where he has been working on a hydroponic hop growing experiment. The project aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and create a mo