About Sustainability… is a podcast presented by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, featuring IGES staff and guests having in-depth discussions about sustainability-related topics. Each episode addresses a different topic of conversation -- be it an upcoming event, a debate of interest, or an interesting research finding. With the topic as a starting point, we see where the conversation takes us. We aim at a broad audience, so we avoid using jargon and try not to assume lots o ...
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Asia-Pacific banks are facing existential threats from technology company disruptors, economic uncertainty, business transformation, capital inefficiencies and COVID-19. The EY NextWave Banking in Asia-Pacific Podcast features experts from the world of the Banking and Capital Markets (BCM) sector offering insights and analysis on a wide range of topics that will help banks reinvent themselves to emerge stronger and leaner than ever.
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Monsoon Pod is the podcast of The Monsoon Project, a platform for young scholars across the world to share their ideas, opinions and stories on the Asia-Pacific.
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The banking industry is undergoing a radical shift, one driven by new competition from fintechs, changing business models, mounting regulation and compliance pressures. Join us on Digital Banking Trends in Asia-Pacific by Temenos, a podcast where we speak to industry experts and practitioners to help banks chart a clear path forward to attain digital transformation.
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The Bush China Foundation Podcast, hosted by David Firestein, is a discussion series that examines the most critical U.S.-China issues of today and tomorrow with policymakers, experts and scholars who provide unique perspectives and insights beyond the headlines.
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Startup Snapshot is a Tech in Asia podcast that uncovers the raw emotions and roller-coaster journeys that startup founders face when trying to turn their innovative ideas into reality. Host Nathaniel Fetalvero talks to entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the region, discussing how the lessons they've picked up on their startup journey helped shape them into who they are today. Aside from Startup Snapshot, you can tune in to Deep Dive on the first Wednesday of each month, where Na ...
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Let's talk about the material footprint and its significance for sustainability
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In this episode of About Sustainability, we talked to Heinz Schandl, who joined us from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), which is an Australian Government agency responsible for scientific research. He is an expert on natural resource use, and international resource flows. Among other things, Heinz explained…
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In the 11th episode of the EY NextWave Banking in Asia-Pacific podcast, industry leaders Lukas Bower - EY Asia-Pacific Financial Services Generative AI Leader and Dr. Andrew McMullan - Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) delve into the transformative impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on the banking sector. The dis…
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In this episode Alice and Andre talked to Simon about the United Nations Environment Assembly, also known as UNEA, which is the decision-making body of the United Nations Environment Programme. UNEA takes place in Nairobi every second year and it is always preceded by the so-called OECPR, which stands for the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Repre…
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On this episode of About Sustainability…, Andre, Alice and Simon celebrate the contribution of an IGES legend, Mr Hideyuki Mori. Mori-san has been a leader at IGES for most of the institute’s history, following diverse experience at other institutions including the United Nations Environment Programme and Asian Development Bank. He retired last yea…
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About Climate Action (SDG 13): Framing Climate Change as a Security Issue and Outcomes of UNFCCC-COP28
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On this episode of About Sustainability…, Alice and Erin were joined by Naoyuki OKANO and Nagisa SHIIBA, IGES experts working on Climate Adaptation. This episode, recorded in December 2023, offers a quick recap of what happened at COP28 in Dubai and then dives deep into the far-reaching impacts of climate change on human security. Hosted in Dubai, …
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On this episode of About Sustainability…, Erin, Alice, and Simon were joined by Matthew Hengesbaugh and Chochoe Devaporihartakula, IGES experts working on plastic pollution. While plastics have been an indispensable part of modern life, plastic pollution has entered the public consciousness in recent years. It is an issue that most of us encounter …
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It’s been a while since our last installment but today’s episode is a special interview with a long-serving member of IGES who has had a fascinating career, from which he just recently retired. Peter King has been based at IGES’s office in Bangkok, but has been mentor and advisor to many of us at IGES. In a wide-ranging discussion Alice, Shom, Simo…
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Cyber attacks have caused unprecedented disruption and financial damage across various industry sectors. This gave rise to the pressing need for cyber resilience in Asia-Pacific financial services institutions, with a particular focus on banks. But what are the approaches necessary for leadership teams to develop the capabilities required to protec…
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The year 2023 has thus far been a turbulent one for the U.S.-China relationship. An already deeply strained relationship has been rocked further by a number of significant events. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently concluded a visit to Beijing with the stated purpose of re-establishing and reinvigorating high-level contact between the …
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The banking industry is changing rapidly, and a people-centric approach can help banks stay ahead of the curve. How can a focus on human-centricity and skills-led transformation drive growth and innovation in the banking industry? What are the benefits of a culture that supports continuous learning and evolution? Can this approach ultimately help b…
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The downturn in the U.S.-China relationship and the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled sharp increases in anti-Asian rhetoric and hate crimes. Yet, data on the reality of day-to-day life in the United States for Chinese Americans have been limited. To fill this gap in knowledge, the Committee of 100 and Columbia University administered a comprehensive su…
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From geopolitical tensions to macroeconomic uncertainty, the banking industry is facing numerous challenges in the fast-changing external environment. With the increased volatility and interconnected risks brought on by recent events and macroeconomic uncertainty, Chief Risk Officers are facing one of the most difficult jobs in the banking C-suite.…
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Our guest on this episode is Akihisa Kuriyama, a policy researcher in IGES’ Climate & Energy Unit. He joins us to talk about SDG7 on energy. We spoke about the relationship between energy and climate; what’s new about SDG 7 in the global discussion on energy; some of the barriers and challenges in achieving the goal; the possibilities of nuclear en…
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Sustainability is now higher up on the list of every bank's strategic priorities investors. Regulators and stakeholders across society are increasingly demanding greater transparency from financial institutions to enable sustainable finance in order to create long-term value. In part two of this mini-series on sustainability, Eric Lim, Chief Sustai…
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A recent study found that 70% of young people between the ages of 16 and 25 are extremely worried or very worried about the climate. The latest assessment that the global temperature is rising faster than previously predicted has added urgency for action and radical changes. Climate and sustainability are inherently intergenerational, as we must th…
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In response to the need of moving towards sustainable banking, global banks have committed to bringing down emissions to net-zero by 2050. If we are to truly transform the global economy, we need a sea change in capital flows, and in the financial industry that guides them. Financial services organizations (FSOs) are central to this process. Many a…
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In recent years, China has moved to the center of the federal public policy agenda. Increasingly, it has become a significant topic at the state level, as well. The economic and commercial relationship between China and the state of Texas is substantial and indeed globally significant; China is among Texas’ top export destinations and sources of im…
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Over the course of this series, we’ve spoken with industry experts and practitioners with the aim of helping banks chart a clear path forward to achieve digital transformation. We’ve discussed key challenges facing the financial services industry today in the Asia Pacific and globally from operationalizing digital change to the hotly debated topic …
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Last year, North Korea tested more missiles than any other year and showcased its capability to launch different types of attacks from multiple directions. Its leader Kim Jong-Un has vowed to expand its nuclear arsenal and mass produce tactical nuclear weapons targeting South Korea. In response to these provocations, the US-South Korea alliance rem…
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Firms operating across the capital markets, particularly investment banks, are facing an exceptionally challenging operating environment today. The COVID-19 pandemic, rising consumer expectations, and high inflation rates are all generational challenges that are now converging in 2023, and beyond, and are likely to shape the environment for some ti…
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After three years of strict pandemic controls, China suddenly reversed its zero covid policy last December, as omicron spread rapidly in the country. A top Chinese epidemiologist claimed that the current wave of the outbreak has gotten 80% of the population, which is 1.1 billion people, sick. But the true impact of this wave is still a mystery as t…
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In this episode we met with Amila from IGES who shared the latest updates on international plastics governance. Among others, he described details on the international negotiations committee that was formed last year to define a legally binding instrument to curb plastic pollution. We heard who is on that committee and what they do when they meet. …
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Firms operating across the capital markets, particularly investment banks, are facing an exceptionally challenging operating environment today. The COVID-19 pandemic, rising consumer expectations, and high inflation rates are all generational challenges that are now converging in 2023, and beyond, and are likely to shape the environment for some ti…
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In this episode of About Sustainability… Erin and Bob talked to Binaya Raj Shivakoti, an IGES expert in the Adaptation and Water team, about SDG6, which is on “ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all” (or simply ‘Clean Water and Sanitation’). This goal’s environmental dimensions are clear, and has targets on…
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It’s undeniable – the world is in recession. Although it took longer for the downturn to hit Asia, startups and venture capitalists have been preparing for it for months. On this episode of Deep Dive, Tech in Asia emerging tech editor Collin Furtado discusses his insights from the ongoing article series Recession Run, where he talks to the region’s…
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In this episode of About Sustainability..., Andre and Erin spoke with their colleague, Maiko Morishita, about SDG5, on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. Maiko is part of the IGES finance task force, which covers a variety of topics but she also previously worked in the NGO world where gender was a key component of her wo…
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Once upon a time, all it took to build a workforce was a couple of ads in the classified section of the local newspaper. But with a global shift to remote working, companies have to consider a plethora of factors when hiring talent: Which markets should I hire from? How can I stand out from other hiring companies? What can I do to make sure the tal…
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In this episode of About Sustainability… In episode 2 of the Sustainability Afoot series, Bob took a walk with Dr. Bijon Kumer Mitra to find out what Regional/Local CES (Regional or Local Circulating and Ecological Spheres) is. In brief, CES is an approach supported by the Government of Japan that is focused on bottom-up policy development that see…
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At the start of 2022, crypto firm Hodlnaut had the approval of the Monetary Authority of Singapore and close to US$1 billion in assets under management. Today, the Singapore-based company has halted its operations, faces lawsuits over allegations of dishonesty, and is being probed by the city-state’s police force. On this episode of Deep Dive, Tech…
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In this episode of About Sustainability… Erin and Simon caught up with Andre just before his trip to Montreal, Canada for the second part of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP15). A few things have changed since the release of our CBD episode back in March. CBD COP15 will now be conv…
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The recent Bali summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored two things about the U.S.-China relationship as we near the end of the year 2022: first, that many of the differences between the United States and China are, in the end, irreconcilable; and second, that notwithstanding that, both sides have a state…
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In this episode of About Sustainability… Bob kicked off a new experimental format, tentatively called “Sustainability Afoot”. The concept is simple: go for a walk near the headquarters of the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) in Hayama, Japan, and discuss some basic questions about a topic, concept, or methodology that IGES works…
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This is the second part of our episode on SDG4 and education for sustainable development. In this part we focused on whether the right skills are taught in schools to equip people with skills and priorities necessary to bring about a more sustainable world rather than one characterized by competition and scarcity. Robert shared more information and…
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Vibe Check: Mental Health in the Startup World is a Tech in Asia podcast where writer and editor Winston Zhang speaks to startup leaders and mental health professionals to see what he can learn from them when it comes to managing his mental well-being. Listen to Vibe Check: Mental Health in the Startup World on your podcast platform of choice to ca…
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In this episode we talked with our good friend Robert Didham. He is Centre Director and Associate Professor at the Centre for Collaborative Learning for Sustainable Development Faculty of Education, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. We talked to Robert about education for sustainable development and its place in Agenda 2030 as SDG 4. He…
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Once a rising fintech company that drew in investors such as Y Combinator and Stripe, Philippines-based PayMongo now finds itself in a precarious position. Allegations of questionable spending and employee harassment from senior leaders cropped up a few months ago, leading Francis Plaza, the startup’s CEO, to go on voluntary leave. What happened at…
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The issue of human rights has long been one of the thorniest issues in the U.S.-China relationship. Both countries publish annual reports lambasting the perceived human rights violations of the other country, and U.S. condemnation of Chinese policies in Xinjiang affecting the Uyghur population routinely dominate media headlines as well as the atten…
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We are all witnessing the evolution of the payments industry. The fast-changing and dynamic payments landscape has enabled banks to focus extensively on agility and scalability as customer expectations continue to transform. Moreover, banks are drawing inspiration from digital players in adopting their digital payments model and considering innovat…
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Digitalization is no longer an option but an experience for consumers today. As a result, the future of digibanks is bright, and we may expect new innovations in banking services in the near future. ASEAN region, including Malaysia, is poised to be the next battleground for digital banks, with existing players stepping up their expansion plans, in …
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SDG3: Good Health and Well-Being
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In this episode of About Sustainability..., Erin, Andre, and Bob invited Eric Zusman back to talk about SDG3 on Health. Eric works on co-benefits between air pollution mitigation and climate action, which has significant implications for public health. Meanwhile, Erin provided some context and perspectives based on her public health background. We …
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Everyone knows that staying afloat in today’s fast-moving, transformative business environment means using technology to enable increased agility. It’s not enough to adapt to what’s happening now – the key is to be prepared to adapt to what comes next and beyond. In this episode of the NextWave Banking in Asia-Pacific podcast, host Andrew Gilder an…
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SDG2: Zero Hunger
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In the second episode of our series on SDGs, Simon, Andre and Erin invited Prabhakar SVRK, who knows a lot about climate adaptation, food and agriculture. Focusing on SDG2 on Zero Hunger, we talked about the challenges to achieve a world free from hunger while trying to reduce fossil fuel use to limit climate change, given the significant fossil fu…
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Every so often on our podcast series we slightly depart from issues within the strict U.S.-China geopolitical context to examine subjects that are indirectly affected. This is just such an episode, where we will speak about the necessity of diversity and community inclusion in both technological advancements, but also in strengthening our nation ag…
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Today, one of the most hotly debated areas in the banking industry is whether to build or buy banking technology solutions and softwares. There are perks to both. Building allows you to be in complete control of your final product while buying provides a cost-effective, often quick solution that is usually reliable and robust. This episode explores…
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With a pandemic digital transformation is more important than ever. In fact, digital is the only growing channel in banking. In this episode we talk about operationalizing digital change and the big transformation challenges that the banks are facing. We also discuss the role of SaaS platforms in ensuring business agility and speed, the advantages …
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SDG1: No Poverty
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What’s in an SDG? In an effort to more deeply understand the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), over the next few months, the About Sustainability… podcast will zoom in on each of them in turn. We will invite experts to join us and parse out more about an individual goal, where we are in terms of achieving it, and the challenges it presents. We …
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not only elevated the risk of a nuclear conflict but also led to some rethinking about the role of nuclear weapons in international affairs. Even before the war, weapon development in North Korea and the breakdown of negotiations with Iran already set back progress in arms control. Meanwhile, China is rapidly expand…
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Animoca Brands is a name that is practically synonymous with the blockchain scene, with news of its acquisitions, fundraising, and expansions regularly hitting the news. But the Web3 empire’s thrilling crypto success was sparked in a manner that is less grand than its current stature. Though it’s now valued at US$5 billion, it was actually delisted…
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This is part 2 of the broad discussion that André, Bob, Erin, and Simon went into, which began with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and why it seems so challenging for the world to achieve the goals. Part 2 of the discussion started with Erin’s question on whether the issue with the capitalist system is that negative environmental external…
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This time, Andre, Bob, Erin, and Simon went into a broader discussion around the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and why it seems so challenging for the world to achieve the goals despite them constituting the ‘good’ of development. The discussion touched upon many items, including how the SDGs are different than the Millennium Development Goa…
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