Voices of Sustainability

In Episode 60 of Voices of Sustainability, host Anita Erskine speaks with Dr. Jason Arora, physician, public health expert and health technology leader, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping global health systems. From misinformation and health literacy to ethics, trust and equitable access, the conversation explores how AI can support stronger, more resilient healthcare systems when grou...

In Episode 59 of Voices of Sustainability , host Anita Erskine is joined by two of the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize winners — Daniel Magallon from BASE Foundation and Björn Söderberg from Build up Nepal — to discuss what it takes to scale solutions that last. From energy access that transforms daily life to affordable housing designed to withstand disasters, this episode explores how impact is...

In Episode 58 of Voices of Sustainability, host Anita Erskine speaks with Gary White, Co-founder and CEO of Water.org. Drawing on over three decades of experience in water sustainability, Gary shares insights from his work expanding access to safe water for communities around the world. He explores why, despite existing solutions, billions of people still lack access, and outlines the critical rol...

In Episode 57 of Voices of Sustainability , moderator Omar Butti is joined by three 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize winners —Didi Gan of N&E Innovations (Food), Ronaldo Cohin of JADE (Health) and Marília Lara of Stattus4 (Water). Together, they explore the entrepreneurial journeys behind their innovations, the influence of family and community in shaping purpose-driven work, and the realities...

In Episode 56 of Voices of Sustainability, actor, filmmaker and environmental advocate Adrian Grenier explores how creativity, culture and lifestyle can become powerful forces for environmental action. In conversation with Anita Erskine and Omar Butti, Grenier reflects on his personal transition from entertainment to environmental stewardship — from regenerative farming and land management to stor...

For more than 50 episodes, Voices of Sustainability has featured global leaders and thinkers — exploring the ideas, opportunities and solutions shaping our world. Meet your new hosts, Anita Erskine and Omar Butti, as Voices of Sustainability enters its next chapter.  Together, they will industry experts into more candid, grounded and human conversations — creating space for deeper dialogue. Presen...

In Episode 55 of Voices of Sustainability, Ajaita Shah, Founder and CEO of Frontier Markets explores how inclusive entrepreneurship and digital innovation are transforming opportunity in rural communities across emerging economies.  With women as a driving force behind rural business networks — reshaping access to clean energy, essential goods and digital services — this episode highlights how com...

In Episode 54 of Voices of Sustainability, Dr Arunabha Ghosh, Founder and CEO of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and Selection Committee Member at the Prize, explores how economies can grow while building the resilience needed to withstand escalating climate shocks.  From rethinking food, energy and water systems to embracing nature-based solutions and celebrating experimentati...

In Episode 53 of Voices of Sustainability, Kate Hampton — CEO of the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and Zayed Sustainability Prize Jury member — examines how finance, governance, investment and innovation can be reimagined to create a fairer and more sustainable world.  From tackling the global debt crisis and empowering youth-led innovation to investing in resilience and equity, this episo...

In Episode 52 of Voices of Sustainability, we explore the future of global energy systems at a time of rising demand and deep uncertainty.  Guest speaker Narendra Taneja, Chairman of the Independent Energy Policy Institute, shares powerful insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead, the game-changing role of innovation and the urgent need to secure inclusive access to energy. 

In Episode 51 of Voices of Sustainability, we explore the transformative power of youth-led action in advancing sustainability.  Guest speakers Kehkashan Basu, Founder-President of Green Hope Foundation, and Mukudzeiishe Madzivire, Columbia University student, share their journeys as young leaders, the lessons they have learned and their advice for others eager to create change.  The conversation...

In episode 50 of Voices of Sustainability, we hear from newly appointed Zayed Sustainability Prize Selection Committee members Natasha Ramkirpal, Water Security Strategist and Sareen Malik, Vice Chair, Sanitation and Water for All, as they highlight the urgent need for collaboration and investment to build resilient and secure water systems that are essential to a healthier and more equitable in A...

In the 49th episode of Voices of Sustainability, Dr. Burt Guo, CEO & Chief Scientist at AEROFUGIA, explores how electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could redefine urban mobility and advance sustainable development.  Dr. Guo discusses the overlap between EV and eVTOL infrastructure, the role of communication networks like 5G/6G in air traffic systems, and how flying taxis co...

In Episode 48 of Voices of Sustainability, Paul Duan, Founder and President of Bayes Impact, and Stefano Maffulli, Executive Director of Open Source Initiative, explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in advancing sustainable development and social good.  Through a dynamic conversation, they unpack how open-source principles – such as transparency, accessibility, and community ownersh...

In Episode 47 of Voices of Sustainability, we explore the future of energy access in Africa and the opportunities ahead in building inclusive, sustainable energy systems.  This episode features insights from Angela Homsi, Founder, Ignite Energy Access, and Dr. Al-Hamndou Dorsouma, Acting Director for Climate Change and Green Growth, African Development Bank.  From decentralised solutions and impac...

In the 46th episode of Voices of Sustainability, Hon. Senator Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action & Constituency Empowerment for St. Kitts & Nevis, shares how Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are leading the way in climate resilience and sustainable development. 

In the 45th episode of Voices of Sustainability, John Kerry, Former U.S. Secretary of State and Co-executive Chair at Galvanize Climate Solutions, shares his insights on accelerating global climate action. He discusses the critical role of AI, clean energy transitions, and public-private collaboration in shaping a more sustainable future.  Drawing from decades of leadership in climate diplomacy, K...

In Episode 44 of Voices of Sustainability, we spotlight our 2025 winners in Health, Food, Water and Climate Action.  Join us as we discuss their pioneering solutions with Veena Moktali of Periwinkle Technologies, AbdulLateef Olaosebikan of NaFarm Foods, Rhett Butler of SkyJuice Foundation and Innocent Maholi of OpenMap Development Tanzania.  Tune in to explore how their solutions are changing live...

In Episode 43 of Voices of Sustainability, we spotlight innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture and food security.  Join us as we discuss groundbreaking projects with Dr. Serge Raemaekers of ABALOBI, Dr. Gang Chen of Xinjiang Shawan Oasis Sustainable Development Institute, and AbdulLateef Olaosebikan of NaFarm Foods.  Tune in to explore how their initiatives are building resilience and add...

In episode 42 of Voices of Sustainability, we explore the transformative role of AI in sustainability.  Join Tunde Adeyemi, CEO & Co-founder of D-Olivette Enterprises; Jane Glavan, Co-founder of Distant Imagery; and Asif Ansari, President & CTO of Hyera, as they discuss breakthroughs in smart waste management solutions, environmental monitoring and carbon capture technology.  Tune in to se...

In the 41st episode of Voices of Sustainability, we delve into how AI is transforming health outcomes in underserved communities.  This episode features insightful discussions with Amr Abodraiaa, Co-founder and CEO of Rology; Veena Moktali, Co-founder and CEO of Periwinkle Technologies; and Camila de Pamphilis, Head of Global Business Affairs at Mamotest.  Our speakers share their innovative appro...

In the 40th episode of Voices of Sustainability, Satya Tripathi, Secretary-General of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet, shares his transformative insights on advancing global climate resilience. Satya emphasises the need for virtuous partnerships, financial inclusion, and empowering indigenous communities to protect the planet's ecosystems. Drawing from decades of experience in sustain...

Check out the 39th episode of Voices of Sustainability for World Humanitarian Day, featuring Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, CEO of Mercy Corps.  Learn how Mercy Corps drives global humanitarian efforts, balancing immediate relief with long-term solutions and tackling climate challenges.  Discover the crucial role of resilience in empowering communities to overcome climate change, conflict and poverty.

Join us for the 38th episode as we explore the groundbreaking solutions and collaborative efforts that are advancing universal healthcare coverage.  Our expert panel, featuring Dr. Laura Stachel, Frank Beadle de Palomo, and Harish Hande, and moderator Charlotte Kan, will explore healthcare solutions for vulnerable populations, emphasising the importance of reliable energy access, community-driven...

Meet Costa Rica’s Minister of Environment and Energy, Franz Tattenbach, in the 37th episode of 'Voices of Sustainability.' Celebrating June’s World Environment Day, we delve into Tattenbach's pioneering environmental policies and visionary strategies for global sustainability.  Discover Costa Rica's success in halting deforestation, driven by the creation of national parks and its innovative Payme...