SDG Talks

In this episode of SDGTalks I invite on Alison Lomax, the director of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, to discuss marine mammal conservation in the west coast of Scotland (https://hwdt.org/). Alison outlines the trust’s approach to conservation through citizen science and the engagement of the wider public in the support of sighting and tracking. The conversation is close to me, as I plan to set out on an adventure race to fundraise for the charity in August of next year. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAt80-ub6Lc&t=57s)

Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/help-us-see-beneath-the-waves

Whale track: https://whaletrack.hwdt.org/

Hebridean Marine Mammal Atlas: https://hwdt.org/hebridean-marine-mammal-atlas

Scottish Environment Link: https://www.scotlink.org/

Production by Ben Tulloh

Camila Olmedo Mendez is passionate about how humans can activate their personal capabilities to alter the status quo and drive sustainable change. Camila is the co-founder of START, a volunteer organization that seeks to equip youth to create impact projects and collaborate with volunteering. Camila has been very active on different platforms such as Unleash, the Unschool School of Disruptive Design, Resolution Project, and One Young World.  In this SDG Talks, we will learn about her work with farmers on cacao products, starting somewhere with a social impact project, and her unique project to bring sustainable water solutions to rural families in Bolivia.

Start Website link: https://www.startamericastogether.org/

Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-olmedomendez/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camil.olmedo/ @camil.olmedo

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/camila.olmedomendez

Barry Liner is the Chief Technical Officer of the Water Environment Federation. Barry's passion for sustainable development was truly ignited when he spent 2003 working at the World Bank working on the Millennium Development Goals. Barry has spent nearly 30 years as a water professional including as a professor, an engineer, and a management consultant.  At the Water Environment Federation (WEF) he works with members and partners to drive innovation in the water sector.   But most importantly, Barry is an innovator that breaks down barriers in the water sector.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryliner/

https://www.wef.org/

Why is proper nutrition so important?  How can we spread this education to those across Kenya and the world?  In this episode of the SDG Talks Podcast, you will hear from Maureen Muketha who is a nutritionist that is passionate about Sustainable Development Goal 2 - Zero Hunger.  Maureen is the founder of Tule Vyema - Swahili word for ‘Let’s Eat Right’.  Tule Vyema is an organization that raises awareness of proper feeding practices in communities so as to eliminate malnutrition incidences which are partly attributed to poor feeding habits. To date, Tule Vyema has impacted over 400 households by making them food secure, improving their nutrition status, and economically empowered them.

https://www.facebook.com/TuleVyema/

https://www.global-changemakers.net/post/tule-vyema

Voted as a top Indian purpose-driven leader, Pratik Gauri is a serial social entrepreneur, investor, public speaker, and writer committed to making the world a better place by creating the 5th Industrial Revolution through servant-driven leadership.

Pratik works for the 5th element group who is helping to facilitate this 5th industrial Revolution. They work with brands to amplify brands their brand warmth by unlocking millions of dollars for social causes using shared languages of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In this podcast, you will hear first-hand stories about Pratik’s successes, failures, and insights to future social entrepreneurs.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratikgauri/

5th Element Group: https://5thelement.group/

What does renewable energy actually mean and what are the different types?  How can individuals, businesses, and governments play a role to adopt more renewable energy sources?

In this episode, you will hear from Assmaa Almaairgy (also known as Sam). Sam is a 27-year-old environmentalist and blogger from Egypt who founded her company 6 years ago.  Her company, Earthava, strives to inform people about environmental concerns and to guide them to a greener living lifestyle. To learn more about Sam’s work please visit her website or LinkedIn page

 https://www.earthava.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/assmaa-almaairgy-44548a82/

Thiago Jesus is a senior project manager at People’s Palace Projects, an arts organisation based at Queen Mary University of London, working on cross-cultural initiatives between Brazil and the UK. One of his current projects is an ongoing programme of artistic residencies for cultural preservation at the Kuikuro indigenous territory in the Xingu, Amazon region. Since its start, Thiago has produced 3 expeditions to the region, a BBC World Service radio documentary and various exhibitions including an immersive VR experience raising awareness of these populations. Thiago strives to conceive and deliver projects which utilise the arts to alleviate social crises.

https://peoplespalaceprojects.org.uk/en/ologiko-xingu-encounter/

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/Kuikuroagainstcovid

http://apib.info/apib/?lang=en

https://www.socioambiental.org/en

https://www.survivalinternational.org/

The youth can change the world! 

Since a very young age, Yasmin has been involved in social impact and worked along other young people in issues ranging from homelessness and human trafficking to the refugee crisis and human rights education. She deeply believes in the power of youth to create change and believes with the right tools; the youth can play a significant role in changing the world.

In this podcast we will discuss different tools that people can leverage, especially the Global Change Makers network.  Please consider reaching out to Yasmin after this podcast via her LinkedIn or visit the Change Makers website : https://www.global-changemakers.net/

Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminlmorais/

In this episode of SDGTalks, Simran Nanwani talks about her own experimentation with fad diets and the need for understanding the needs of your body on a deeper level to ensure you are giving it what it needs. Understanding your body includes being selective with what you eat, mindful about how that food affects you and then following up with a good look at your poop to make sure nothing is wrong!

You can check out her food blog here: https://www.instagram.com/thehealthynutr/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simran-a-nanwani-anutr/

PFAS in the water is a common news headline that we see today.  But what does PFAS in the water actually mean?

In this SDG Talks, you will hear from Chris Olivares who is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California Berkeley working on chemical treatment of PFAS and their impact on microorganisms for pollutant clean up.  His research surround  how microbes and pollutants interact with climate changes impacts and what it means for guaranteeing equitable access to safe water.

Chris Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisolivares/