SUMERNET

In this 15th episode of the SUMERNET 4 All series, Loan Luong from AMPERES shows that Vietnam’s energy transition needs to get two things in place: battery storage systems and private sector investment.   This episode was co-initiated and supported by  Amperes . Guest: Loan Luong, Program Manager, Amperes Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Visakone Thammavong, Variya Plungwatana Series pro...

In this 14th episode of the SUMERNET 4 All series, Ms. Minh Nguyen shares how the alliance is pioneering renewable energy solutions with communities at the heart of the transition.   This episode was co-initiated and supported by  Amperes . Guest: Ms. Minh Nguyen, Vietnam Country Manager, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Variya Plungwa...

In this 13th episode of the SUMERNET 4 All series, Dr. Kien Nguyen-Trung from Monash Sustainable Development Institute shares insights on how strategic messaging can advance gender equality and disability inclusion in climate policy. Drawing from a case study in Vietnam, the conversation highlights how we talk about climate change can empower people with disabilities during extreme weather events....

In the second episode of the SUMERNET Young Professionals (SYP) miniseries, Bin Liang from the China General Certification Center shares her experiences and insights about communicating and engaging with policy.   Guest: Bin Liang Episode host: Khaing Su Lwin Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Cover photo: Zinko Hein...

In the first episode of the SUMERNET Young Professionals (SYP) miniseries, Dr. Preeyaporn Muenratch explains her work researching solutions to improve groundwater governance in the Mekong region.   Guest: Dr. Preeyaporn Muenratch Episode host: Bouanong Lathouly Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Cover photo: Zinko He...

In Episode 10 of the SUMERNET "Research 4 All" podcast series, we talked with Ms. My Le, a young journalist from Vietnam who received a SUMERNET media-research partnership grant to work with SUMERNET researchers and produce environmental stories. She shares her perspectives from her experience working together with SUMERNET researchers in the Mekong Delta to produce a story about climate change an...

This podcast explores how flood risks can be managed better if local communities are involved in the planning and design of flood protection and management measures especially for early warning systems. In this episode, we talked with Dr. Yanyong Inmuong, Director of GMS Research Center for Environment and Sustainability, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahasarakham University, Thaila...

This podcast explores the concept of epistemic injustice. What is it, when does it occur, and how can researchers address this in research projects? In this episode, we talked with Karen Delfau, a lecturer and researcher exploring water governance and the inclusion of different ways of knowing and understanding water and rivers. She has also been working with SUMERNET, looking at how co-creation a...

In this episode of the SUMERNET "Research 4 All" podcast series, we are joined by Prof. Kanowan Manorom, a lecturer and field researcher at Ubon Ratchathani University of Thailand. We talk about how a co-creating knowledge approach helps water-related policies and governance more inclusive and allow for deep participation in local communities, including marginalized people. Prof. Kanokwan also sha...

In Episode 06 of the SUMERNET "Research 4 All" podcast series, we speak to Dr. Jonathan Rigg on how it is important for researchers to reflect on their field work encounters, especially in local situations about actors who have influenced the “dialogue of knowledge” and the process of knowledge construction. Dr. Rigg provides five tips for early career researchers to help design or plan their rese...

In Episode 05 of the SUMERNET "Research 4 All" podcast series, we talk to Dr. Chayanis Krittasudthacheewa, about her connections to the Mekong River, her work with SUMERNET over the last 10 years, and the critical challenges facing the Mekong Region in the future. Dr. Chayanis is currently Deputy Director of SEI Asia, and has been leading the SUMERNET programme since 2011.   Episode host: Clemens...

In Episode 04 of the SUMERNET "Research 4 All" podcast series, we talk to Dr. Vachararutai Boontinand (Achan Jan) who explains what an human rights approach is, and how to integrate it in research in the Mekong Region. Dr. Vachararutai is the SUMERNET advisor for human rights-based approaches.  Episode hosts: Rajesh Daniel  Sound editing: Rajesh Daniel and Kadesiree T. Series producers: Rajesh Dan...

In this Episode 03 of the SUMERNET for All (S4A) podcast series, we look at what a gender perspective means, and how to apply it in research in the Mekong Region. Episode host: Nguyen Nguyen Sound editing: Rajesh Daniel Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Leonie Pearson Artwork: Kadesiree T. Cover photo: Diego Gennaro on Unsplash    SUMERNET podcasts highlight different aspects of our work on rese...

In Episode 02 of the SUMERNET "Research 4 All" podcast series, we talk to Dr Louis Lebel on the different aspects of water insecurity in doing research in the Mekong Region. Dr. Lebel is head of the Unit for Social and Environmental Research (USER) in Chiang Mai University. He is currently a SUMERNET advisor and former member of the Steering Committee. Episode hosts: Leonie P., Nguyen Nguyen Sound...

In episode 01 of the SUMERNET "Research 4 All" podcast series, we talk to Dr. Sudarat Tuntivivat, on the different aspects of, and how to integrate, conflict sensitivity in doing research in the Mekong Region. Dr. Sudarat is a full-time faculty member of the Behavioral Science Research Institute at Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok, Thailand where she researches and teaches master and doctora...