In this first episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on adaptation action hosted by the Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA), three experienced leaders from the Global South: Sheela Patel (Founder of SPARC and Slum Dwellers International), Shehnaaz Moosa (Director at South South North and CEO of CDKN), and Victoria Matusevich (Programme Manager at Fundación Avina) explain why prioritising care is not a "soft" social preference, but a rigorous necessity for effective Locally Led Adaptation (LLA).

Episode host: Preeti Abraham

Episode guests: Sheela Patel, Shehnaaz Moosa and Victoria Matusevich

Episode producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana

Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana

Artwork: Variya Plungwatana 

Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic

Show art image credit: ⁠⁠Natalija Gormalova / Climate Visuals Countdown Africa

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This podcast episode with Andreas Hoy, climatologist at SEI Tallinn, and Winston Chow, Co-Chair of IPCC Working Group II and Professor of Urban Climate at Singapore Management University unpacks the harsh climate realities unfolding in streets, homes and neighbourhoods from Tallinn to Singapore to Manila. 

Episode host: Charmaine Caparas

Sound editing: Teerawan Atipattrakul and Variya Plungwatana

Artwork: Teerawan Atipattrakul

Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana

Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic 

Show art image credit: Wallace Chuck / Pexels

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This podcast episode with Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun, former CEO of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat, unpacks the challenges and approaches of the MRC for transboundary water governance of thevital Mekong River Basin upon which millions depend for their livelihoods.

Episode host: Rajesh Daniel

Sound editing: My Le

Artwork: Alyzza Albay

Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana

Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic 

Show art image credit: Manos Fikaris / iStock by Getty Images

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In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with Dr. Pichamon Yeophantong about the intricate relationship between scientific research and policymaking, particularly in the Mekong Region, and the challenges researchers face in translating science into impactful action. 

Episode host: Rajesh Daniel

Sound editing: Alyzza Albay

Artwork: Variya Plungwatana

Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana

Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic 

Show art image credit: Variya Plungwatana / SEI Asia

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In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with Bernadette Victorio (Bea) from Fair Finance Asia, a network dedicated to ensuring that financial institutions in Asia operate in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. The episode presents a nuanced discussion on the role of commercial banks funding hydropower in the Mekong Region, and how banks can ensure transparency and accountability. 

Episode host: Rajesh Daniel

Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana

Artwork: Variya Plungwatana

Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana

Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic 

Show art image credit: Rajesh Daniel / SEI Asia

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In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with Dr. Kaneungnich Sribuaim about drafting Thailand's groundbreaking legislation to empower citizens in the battle against air pollution. 

Episode host: Rajesh Daniel

Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana

Artwork: Variya Plungwatana

Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana

Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic 

Show art image credit: Casper1774Studio / iStock by Getty Images

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In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with AirGradient, a Thailand-based company using technological innovations to enhance air quality monitoring globally.

Episode host: Charmaine Caparas

Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana

Artwork: Variya Plungwatana

Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana

Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic

Show art image credit: BradCalkins / Getty Images via Canva   

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In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked to Minh Tran and Dayoon Kim of SEI Asia, who reflect on their work in climate and disaster research to critique knowledge co-production and find ways for research, policy and action to be more equitable. 

Episode host: Rajesh Daniel

Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana

Artwork: Variya Plungwatana

Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana

Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic 

Show art image credit: ⁠Variya Plungwatana / SEI Asia

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In this second episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on women environmental defenders, we talk with Indira Shreesh from Indigenous Women Legal Awareness Group (INWOLAG) in Nepal and Kakay Tolentino from Bai Indigenous Women’s Network in the Philippines. 

Episode host: Dayoon Kim

Episode guests:  Indira Shreesh and Kakay Tolentino

Episode producers: Variya Plungwatana and Dayoon Kim

Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana

Artwork: Variya Plungwatana 

Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic

Show art image credit: ⁠Jireh Foo⁠ / Unsplash 

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In this first episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on women environmental defenders, we talk with Tami Alvarez from Sabokahan Unity of Lumad Women and Lia Mai Torres from Center for Environmental Concerns – Philippines about building solidarity and empowerment. 

Episode host: Dayoon Kim

Episode guests:  Tami Alvarez and Lia Mai Torres

Episode producers: Variya Plungwatana and Dayoon Kim

Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana

Artwork: Variya Plungwatana 

Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic

Show art image credit: Jireh Foo / Unsplash

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