Not many of us have the time or technical background to interpret scientific data about climate change. That’s where data visualisation comes in! In this episode, Harim Jung, a climate change data visualisation expert, chats with us about it. She also shares with us why ‘grit’ is her favourite work and her insights on the future of nuclear energy!

Timestamps:

[2:09] The Power of Grit

[5:01] Sustainability and Climate Change in South Korea

[8:55] How Data Visualisation Helps Us Understand Climate Change

[10:12] The Future of Nuclear Energy and Renewables

[12:45] Harim’s Professional Background and Impacts

[16:54] Experiences of the International Atomic Energy Agency

[20:15] How to Encourage Renewable Practices

[24:12] Work at Seabury Solutions

[27:00] How to Work in Climate Change with an Engineering Background

[29:54] Motivation Behind Greenfluence

[32:42] Data Skills and Software to Upskill

[36:27] Book Recommendation

[36:46] Advice for Younger Self

[37:07] Keeping Governments Accountable

[38:00] Getting Involved

[39:00] Three Wishes for the Planet

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In today's episode we speak to Laure Legros, Program Manager at Work for Climate and Country Lead & Facilitator at Climate Fresk. Laure talked to us about her journey in getting into the climate change space, barriers in the sustainability space, renewable energy and importantly how individuals can create climate action within their companies! Be sure to listen and get ready to feel empowered! 

We speak to Shane Nichols, the CEO of Good Return. You will learn about the power of microfinance loans in making a macro impact and eradicating poverty [14:00]. Shane also discusses a vision for an inclusive financial system  [22:00] and how to invest with the purpose of making an impact [34:00].

Meet Shane Nichols

Good Return is a non-profit which works to break the cycle of poverty through access to responsible finance. Shane's experience in microfinance and enterprise development spans two decades, having worked with dozens of financial service providers and social enterprises across the Asia Pacific region. Prior to joining Good Return, Shane worked on rural and economic development programs in China and Mongolia for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He also serves as Non-Executive Director of the Australian Council for International Development, and Palmera Projects.

Quick Links

Chapters

[4:00] Career journey in government, non-profit and microfinance sector

[9:00] Eye-opening experience working in Asia

[14:00] Becoming the CEO of Good Return

[17:00] What is microfinance?

[22:00] Vision for an inclusive financial system

[28:00] The Good Return Impact Investment Fund

[34:00] What is impact investing?

[40:00] Book recommendation "Impact"

[41:00] Advice to younger self

[42:00] Being a responsible Board Member

Learn about what responsible investing, donuts and Oxford University have in common in this interview with our good friend and Greenfluencer, Tom Bunting. Tom speaks to us about finding a fulfilling career in sustainability, introduces the concept of responsible investing and tells us why donuts are so important to the growth of our planet!

While studying at Macquarie University, Tom worked in a number of professional services roles. Starting as a forensic analyst at BDO, where he took part in fraud and corruption investigations, before diving into the sustainable finance sector. Although he has only been in the space for a short while, he has already gained a breadth of experience. From working in operations at one of Australia’s largest ethical financial planning practices to the Responsible Investment Association Australasia or RIAA for short, he has engaged some of Australia’s most prominent companies and asset managers on important issues in ESG and sustainability. Tom studied a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and Bachelor of Applied Finance, and has just landed in the UK to study a Masters of Science in Environmental Change and Management at the University of Oxford.

From meeting in an Applied Finance class over at Summer school, entering the corporate world, to what sparked our interest in building Greenfluence - this is our story. Get an insight from Maya Valentin and Vis Vythilingam (Greenfluence Co-founders) on what you’ll learn from the podcast, our thoughts on sustainable finance and some exciting plans for this community. Listen and become an influencer today!

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2) LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenfluence-aus 

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We are two Gen Z’s with a passion for learning about all aspects of sustainability, responsible investing and climate change so we can are equipped to create a better future. As professionals with corporate careers, we find intersects on how our applied finance, consulting and legal backgrounds can be applied to pursue planet positive outcomes. We want you to be a Greenfluencer! Learn more about what we're doing and how YOU can get involved! 

Be one of our first members and join our community here:

1) LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13989440/

2) LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenfluence-aus

3) Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GreenfluenceAus