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In this podcast series, we explore key themes as they relate to the SDGs: leadership, innovation and youth. Dr. Márcia Balisciano, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, interviews influencers and thought leaders across disciplines on how we can build back better to achieve the global goals.
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In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Elizabeth Corse, Founder of DisCom. They discuss the need to move beyond “business as usual” and how empowering both citizens and company leaders is essential for real sustainability progress. Elizabeth Corse Elizabeth Corse has a background in climate, startups and tech at Tech Nation in the United Kingdom. She helps workplaces use sustainability to build trust through key stakeholder engagement on sustainabil...
In this episode of the “World We Want” podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Professor Jurgita Malinauskaite, Professor of law and Head of Brunel Law School at Brunel University of London. They discuss the role of law, research, and collaboration in driving sustainability, from fair competition and energy transitions to circular economy solutions, all in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Jurgita Malinauskaite Jurgita Malinauskaite is Professor of Law and Head of Brun...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Klaus Brun, Vice President of Products and Technology, Ebara-Elliott Energy. They discuss why clean, reliable energy is essential for global sustainability and what technologies—like turbines and hydrogen/CO₂ transport—are needed for the transition. Klaus Brun Klaus Brun is an internationally recognized expert in energy systems and Vice President of Products and Technology at Ebara-Elliott Energy, a glob...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Mandi McReynolds, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of External Affairs and Customer Advocacy at Workiva. They discuss corporate responsibility, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, and the alignment of these strategies with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mandi McReynolds Mandi McReynolds is an award-winning author and practitioner with 15+ years of leadership exp...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Simona Bianchi, Assistant Professor at the ReStruct Group in the Faculty of Architecture at TU Delft. They talk about advancing climate-resilient building technologies, sustainable urban development, and the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in aligning research with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Simona Bianchi Simona Bianchi, Ph.D., P.E., is an Assistant Professor at the ReStruct Group ...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Mai Trinh, Head of Tax Risk, Reporting and Reputation, RELX. They talk about promoting responsible tax practices, sustainable economic development, and well-being, while emphasizing collaboration and transparency in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Mai Trinh Mai Trinh is Head of Tax Risk, Reporting and Reputation at RELX. She leads initiatives to enhance tax transparency in Africa, including pu...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Teresa Njoroge, Founder and CEO, Clean Start Africa. They discuss about Clean Start Africa’s efforts to provide employment training, psychological support, and vocational and entrepreneurship programs to communities affected by the justice system, helping them build sustainable livelihoods after release. About Teresa Njoroge Teresa Njoroge, Founder and CEO of Clean Start Africa, empowers women, girls, and children a...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Luisa Cabeza, a professor and researcher at the University of Lleida. They talk about her research focus on thermal energy storage, energy efficiency, and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance sustainable energy systems and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Luisa Cabeza Luisa Cabeza is a professor and researcher at the University of Lleida. She holds a master’s in industrial ma...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews three global experts, Ronald DiPippo, Andrew Chiasson, and Luis Carlos Gutiérrez-Negrín. Their book, the 2nd edition of Geothermal Power Generation, was recently published by Elsevier. They discuss the development and potential of geothermal energy as a reliable and sustainable energy source and how their work aligns with the UN sustainable development goals. Ron DiPippo, Luis Carlos Gutiérrez-Negrín, and Andrew Chi...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Catherine Neish, Associate Professor, Western University. In this episode, they discuss how women still face lower participation in many STEM fields and unequal opportunities in funding and senior positions. They also discuss initiatives to address this gender bias and what changes are needed to attract more women in science. Catherine Neish Catherine Neish is a planetary scientist specializing in orbita...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Michael L. Senna, founder and principal of ‘Michael L. Senna Consulting AB’, an expert in connected and automated vehicles, author of The Real Case for Driverless Mobility, and publisher and editor of The Dispatcher. In this episode they discuss about how and why we should be focusing on SDG goals that are directly related to transportation. Michael L. Senna Michael is an expert in connected and automated vehicles,...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Marty Odlin, Founder and CEO, Running Tide. They discuss Running Tide's business model and how it plans to mitigate ocean acidification while remaining self-sustainable in the long run. Marty Odlin Marty Odlin is the founder and CEO of Running Tide, a global ocean health company. He is a systems engineer from a fourth-generation fishing family and founded the company in 2017 after witnessing the devastation cau...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Dr. Ana Maria Porras, Assistant Prof of Biomedical Engineering, Crochet Artist, and Science Communicator. They discuss how biomedical engineering is helping develop better treatment strategies for tropical disorders, which have historically received very little attention. Ana Maria Porras Dr. Ana Maria Porras is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida and serves as a...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Marco Richter, Global Head of Customer Success, LexisNexis Intellectual Property Solutions. They discuss how businesses and policymakers can leverage intellectual property (IP) frameworks to promote environment-friendly technologies and practices. Marco Richter Marco Richter is the Head of Global Customer Success and Managing Director of LexisNexis® PatentSight®, a LexisNexis Intellectual Property subsidi...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Karin Sempf, CEO and Founder of Innova Nation. The talk about how Innova Nation accelerates sustainability ideas from children and teenagers and provides a framework for transforming these ideas into reality. Karin Sempf Karin Sempf is the CEO and Founder of Innova Nation, an educational lab that motivates and empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and sustainability advocates. They p...
In this special edition of "The World We Want," Márcia Balisciano interviews Diana Mbogo, the Founder and Managing Director of Millennium Engineers in Tanzania. Diana, an award-winning entrepreneur, focuses on renewable energy solutions and is currently implementing the Sardine Fishing Industry Business Project. The project aims to transition the traditional, environmentally harmful methods of the sardine fishing industry toward more sustainable practices using solar drying facilities. Diana ...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Lene Bjorn Serpa, Director, Head of Corporate Sustainability & ESG, A.P. Moller - Maersk. They discuss how her work at Maersk aligns with the United Nations sustainable development goals and how companies can contribute to a positive change by engaging with sustainability from a corporate standpoint. About Lene Bjorn Serpa Lene Bjorn Serpa is the Director of Head of Corporate Sustainability & ESG...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Judy Kuriansky, an award-wining journalist, clinical psychologist, lecturer, and United Nations NGO representative. They discuss sustainable development and global goals for education, health, peace, and gender equality. About Judy Kuriansky Dr. Judy Kuriansky is an academic, a world-renowned clinical psychologist, a Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University Teachers College, a certified sex ...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Nicholas Murdock, Sustainability Program Manager, NASA. They discuss how his experience in engineering, construction, and operations contribute to the multifaceted sustainability efforts at NASA. About Nicholas Murdock Nicholas Murdock is NASA's Sustainability Program Manager, in charge of developing and implementing the agency's sustainability initiatives across all centres. He earned a bachelor’s degree in ci...
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Filip Neele, Lead Scientist at TNO in Utrecht, the Netherlands. They discuss carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology as a “key” in energy transition and its role in supporting global sustainability. About Filip Neele Filip Neele is the TNO's subsurface team's lead scientist on carbon dioxide (CO2) transport and storage. He holds a doctorate degree in Seismology and has been researching CCS technologies since 2006...
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