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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 ...
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Nature-based solutions are interventions designed to use the properties of nature to address multiple sustainability challenges. They are increasingly used across cities and their surrounding rural and coastal areas. In the NATURESCAPES project, we are exploring how nature-based solutions are adding up on the ground from a landscape perspective. In this podcast mini-series, we talk with a range of participants from the project about nature-based solutions. Can we work with multiple nature-ba ...
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From a technical to social focus: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from Mexico - Talking Transformations with Jose Di Bello
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The conversation revolves around the Transform project, a research initiative focused on sustainability entrepreneurship. Professor Jose Di Bello, discusses the project's approach, key lessons, and challenges. Jose shares his experience working with small businesses in the Global South, highlighting the importance of community engagement and partic…
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Knocking on impacts and learning: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from Sweden - Talking Transformations with Barry Ness
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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 …
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Building the ship while sailing it: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from the USA - Talking Transformations with Arnim Wiek
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The conversation revolves around the Transform project, a transdisciplinary solution-oriented sustainability project. Professor Arnim Wiek, shares his experiences and insights from working on the project and highlights the importance of cooperation and collaboration in achieving sustainability goals. Arnim shares a specific example of sustainabilit…
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A story of success and struggles: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from Canada - Talking Transformations with Sarah Burch
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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 t…
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Sustainability Entrepreneurship - Talking Transformations with Sarah Burch
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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 an…
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Talking Naturescapes with Harriet Bulkeley (Utrecht University)
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Meet Harriet Bulkeley from Utrecht University. “My hope is that we can develop the transformative potential of nature-based solutions for social justice together.”By Kes McCormick
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Talking Naturescapes with Jennifer Lenhart (WWF)
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Jennifer Lenhart from WWF. “My hope is that the project fosters learning from and accelerating the implementation of urban nature-based solutions across diverse landscapes and cultures.”By Kes McCormick
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Talking Naturescapes with Rob McDonald (The Nature Conservancy)
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Meet Rob McDonald from The Nature Conservancy. “My hope is we identify the best practices to create and govern entire landscapes of nature-based solutions, and then replicating those best practices elsewhere.”By Kes McCormick
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Talking Naturescapes Olivia Bina (Lisbon University)
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Olivia Bina from Lisbon University. “My hope is that the project will be able to usher new powerful imaginaries of urban landscapes that are life celebrating spaces and places.”By Kes McCormick
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Talking Naturescapes with Laszlo Pinter (Central European University)
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Meet Laszlo Pinter from Central European University. “My hope is that we can tell some powerful stories, supported by evidence, about the transformative power of nature-based solutions.”By Kes McCormick
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Talking Naturescapes with Carmen Lacambra Segura (Grupo Laera)
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Meet Carmen Lacambra Segura from Grupo Laera. “My hope is that we can share our findings and inspire actions.”By Kes McCormick
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Innovation and Cities – Talking Transformations with Rogier Vandenberg (WRI Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities)
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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 Vanden…
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Transport and Cities: Spotlight on India - Talking Transformations with Kunal Kumar (Pune Municipal Corporation)
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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 Munici…
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Nature and Cities: Spotlight on Africa - Talking Transformations with Ingrid Coetzee (ICLEI Africa)
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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 Afri…
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Resilience and Cities: Spotlight on USA - Talking Transformations with Angie Fyfe (ICLEI USA)
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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 I…
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Missions and Cities: Spotlight on Europe - Talking Transformations with Matthew Baldwin (European Commission)
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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…
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Collaboration and Cities - Talking Transformations with Pourya Salehi (ICLEI Research)
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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 deci…
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