• Ep15: Navigating science and policy: A conversation on building climate resilience in the Mekong Region
    Dec 9 2024

    In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with Dr. Pichamon Yeophantong about the intricate relationship between scientific research and policymaking, particularly in the Mekong Region, and the challenges researchers face in translating science into impactful action. Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Alyzza Albay Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic Read the feature of the episode ⁠here⁠.

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    32 mins
  • Ep14: Achieving sustainable hydropower financing in the Mekong Region
    Sep 11 2024

    In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with Bernadette Victorio (Bea) from Fair Finance Asia, a network dedicated to ensuring that financial institutions in Asia operate in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. The episode presents a nuanced discussion on the role of commercial banks funding hydropower in the Mekong Region, and how banks can ensure transparency and accountability. Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic Read the feature of the episode here.

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    25 mins
  • Ep13: Empowering change - Thailand's pioneering citizen-led legislation for cleaner air
    Mar 25 2024

    In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with Dr. Kaneungnich Sribuaim about drafting Thailand's groundbreaking legislation to empower citizens in the battle against air pollution. Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic Read the feature of the episode here.


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    24 mins
  • Ep12: Monitoring air quality is crucial in the fight against pollution
    Mar 18 2024

    In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with AirGradient, a Thailand-based company using technological innovations to enhance air quality monitoring globally. Episode host: Charmaine Caparas Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic Read the feature of the episode here.


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    36 mins
  • Ep11: Critiquing knowledge co-production in disaster risk reduction. Featuring Dayoon Kim, Minh Tran and Rajesh Daniel
    Feb 29 2024

    In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked to Minh Tran and Dayoon Kim of SEI Asia, who reflect on their work in climate and disaster research to critique knowledge co-production and find ways for research, policy and action to be more equitable. Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic Read the feature of the episode here.


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    37 mins
  • Asia podcast miniseries: Optimizing Urban Food Systems Resilience│Ep03: Reinforcing sustainable food consumption through outdoor environmental education
    Nov 30 2022
    In the last episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on optimizing urban food systems resilience, we talk with Alex Rendell from the Environmental Education Centre (EEC) Thailand on the topic of outdoor education for children and its contribution to changing behavior towards more sustainable consumption. Episode host: Pimolporn Jintarith Episode guests: Alex Rendell Episode producers: Variya Plungwatana, Dimas Fauzi, Kohei Yamada, Pimolporn Jintarith Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Read the feature of the episode here. Learn more and follow Alex on his social media: - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Youtube
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    15 mins
  • Asia podcast miniseries: Air pollution in the world of work │ Ep03: Air pollution and just transitions to green economy
    Nov 28 2022
    In the last episode of the podcast miniseries on air pollution and the world of work, we talk with Eric Roder of International Labour Organization (ILO) about just transitions to green economy, how we can ensure green transitions in the labour sector, and how it can help address issues relating to occupational air pollution. Episode host: Diane Archer, SEI Senior Research Fellow in the urban clusterEpisode guest: Eric Roder, an specialist on green jobs, climate action and resilience through just transitions from ILOSeries producers: Rajesh Daniel and Kade ThossaphonpaisanArtwork: Kade Thossaphonpaisan Read the feature for this episode here. Other episodes in this miniseries: Ep01: Intersectionality and air pollution in the world of work Ep02: Impacts of air pollution on health of workers
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    17 mins
  • Asia podcast miniseries: Optimizing Urban Food Systems Resilience│Ep02: Building resilience in food systems by preserving local knowledge
    Nov 24 2022
    In this second episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on optimizing urban food systems resilience, we talk with Khairunnisa from Bakudapan Food Study Group, about food sovereignty and the need to support communities who are preserving and archiving their knowledge of edible plants. Episode host: Sofia Cavalleri Episode guest: Khairunnisa from Bakudapan Food Study Group Episode producers: Variya Plungwatana, Sofia Cavalleri, Dimas Fauzi, Kohei Yamada, Pimolporn Jintarith Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Cover photo: Wichai Juntavaro Read the feature of the episode here.
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    13 mins