Sustainability Talk

This podcast discusses, shares, and learns about the Web of Life, looking for harmony with natural systems.

Students from our International Masters Program in Interdisciplinary Sustainability Studies here at NCKU share their backgrounds and thoughts on sustainability. 

Have you ever wondered if plastics could be more sustainable? Join us as we sit down with Mr. Cezary Makarewicz from the University of Lodz, Poland, to learn about his research in polymer science and the sustainability of plastics in our life! Learn about how plastics are formed and the way forward in this important field of research!

Can a walk in the park really be healthy? How can looking at nature make you happier? Find the answers to these questions and more as we sit down with Dr. Matsuoka to talk about "The Benefits of Viewing Nature."

What is Cultural Sustainability? How is it connected to tourism? Join us as we sat down with Dr. Danielle Robinson, from The Okanagan College, Canada, to discuss what cultural sustainability is and the importance of it in the Okanagan Valley, Canada.

This episode brings us another returning guest, Dr. Vincent Chao. This time around he is here to talk about Circular Economy, as well as its challenges and importance as society tries to adopt this sustainable economic model. 

The music used is "Sapajou - The Way To You", which is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY 3.0) license. It can be found on https://youtu.be/Q7B4BDyCV_U

Welcome to season 2 of Sustainability Talk! In this episode, we dive into sustainable mountain development, answering questions like why mountains are important and are they more than just majestic landscapes and postcard moments? Dr. John Harrison is here with us again to discuss mountains and development in Taiwan. This talk is taken from the Field Studies in Sustainable Development class taught by John here at NCKU. 

The music used is "Sapajou - The Way To You", which is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY 3.0) license. It can be found on https://youtu.be/Q7B4BDyCV_U

Have you ever wondered why climate change is such a big issue? Why do we always hear about SDGs and the fate of the planet? Would wading in a river be much more useful then sitting in a classroom? Join us here on Sustainability Talk, in each episode guests from around the world share their knowledge and passion about sustainability. We also highlight cutting edge and innovative research happening right here at NCKU. The stories you will hear are candid, funny, and personal and that's why we're doing this! We want you to feel the excitement, passion, and drive behind people acting for sustainability. Welcome to Sustainability Talk! 

The music used is "Sapajou - The Way To You", which is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY 3.0) license. It can be found on https://youtu.be/Q7B4BDyCV_U

Regarding the climate and resource crisis, the renovation of the building stock plays a key role. In this context, it is necessary to adapt existing buildings to future regenerative energy systems. Specific building refurbishment strategies are the decisive step to preserve their “resource-ecological” but also its “building-cultural” potential. The architectural and the energetic heritage must be equally recognized and integratively activated in order to ensure the acceptance regarding its function, beauty, and social aspects in the long term. In this way, a sustainably understood building culture will become an essential pillar of a climate-neutral building sector.

Sustainable Materials Management presents an effective approach to reduce environmental and climate change impacts and preserving natural capitals, hence helping to ensure sustainability.  This talk will introduce its concept, implications, and benefits.  Cases will be used to illustrate plausible ways of practice and their merits.

About the speaker: Dr. Vincent Chao is an internationally known expert on sustainability-related subjects. In the past 40 years, he has held executive positions in academic and research institutions, and an environmental consultant company; senior positions in a Crown waste management corporation and engineering companies in Canada. His services span a wide region covering North America, Europe, and Asia. He is a registered chemical engineer and has a Ph.D. degree in environmental engineering.