SEI Asia Podcast

In this first episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on adaptation action hosted by the Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA), three experienced leaders from the Global South: Sheela Patel (Founder of SPARC and Slum Dwellers International), Shehnaaz Moosa (Director at South South North and CEO of CDKN), and Victoria Matusevich (Programme Manager at Fundación Avina) explain why prioritising care is not a...

This podcast episode with Andreas Hoy, climatologist at SEI Tallinn, and Winston Chow, Co-Chair of IPCC Working Group II and Professor of Urban Climate at Singapore Management University unpacks the harsh climate realities unfolding in streets, homes and neighbourhoods from Tallinn to Singapore to Manila.  Episode host: Charmaine Caparas Sound editing: Teerawan Atipattrakul and Variya Plungwata...

This podcast episode with Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun, former CEO of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat, unpacks the challenges and approaches of the MRC for transboundary water governance of thevital Mekong River Basin upon which millions depend for their livelihoods. Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: My Le Artwork: Alyzza Albay Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel an...

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 Plung...

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...

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 Plungwa...

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: W...

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 p...

In this second episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on women environmental defenders, we talk with Indira Shreesh from Indigenous Women Legal Awareness Group (INWOLAG) in Nepal and Kakay Tolentino from Bai Indigenous Women’s Network in the Philippines.  Episode host: Dayoon Kim Episode guests:  Indira Shreesh and Kakay Tolentino Episode producers: Variya Plungwatana and Dayoon Kim Series producers: ...

In this first episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on women environmental defenders, we talk with Tami Alvarez from Sabokahan Unity of Lumad Women and Lia Mai Torres from Center for Environmental Concerns – Philippines about building solidarity and empowerment.  Episode host: Dayoon Kim Episode guests:  Tami Alvarez and Lia Mai Torres Episode producers: Variya Plungwatana and Dayoon Kim Series produ...

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 Plungwata...

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 Plun...

In this first episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on optimizing urban food systems resilience, we talk with Louis Alban, co-founder of Yindii,  on how the food and hospitality industries can help towards minimizing food loss and waste. Yindii is a food surplus delivery app that connects restaurants, cafés and hotels in Bangkok with consumers at a highly discounted price of up to 80% off the normal...

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 clus...

In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast miniseries on "Air Pollution in the World of Work", we speak to Chandath Him from Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment on the efforts to address the impact of air pollution on workers’ health in the textile industry. Chandath is also one of our research partners in the project “The impact of air pollution on the world of work for women and youth in...

In the first episode of SEI Asia's podcast miniseries on "Air Pollution in the World of Work", we talk about how an intersectionality lens helps us better understand the impacts of air pollution on different groups of workers in Vietnam's craft villages who are disproportionately exposed to air pollution. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Thanh Vu from Hanoi’s Institute of Hu...

In Episode 02 of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked about how climate solutions needs to recognize the interconnections between gender, equity, poverty and sustainability. This episode features Teddy Baguilat Jr. , Indigenous Filipino policymaker and activist talking to Ha Nguyen , Research Fellow with the Gender, Environment and Development research clust...

In Episode 01 of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked about cities in Asia and urban climate governance with Dr. Danny Marks , Assistant Professor of Environmental Politics and Policy in the School of Law and Government of Dublin City University.   Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Rajesh Daniel Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Charmain...