Last November, our SustainaPod Imperial Branch was established. In the 4th month of 2024, we will be uploading the 4 episodes from our Imperial Branch so far!

In December, Rukaiya and Selina met the Imperial MIT Hackathon Team from 2022. The team of Zanna Buckland, George Su, Xavier Keogh and Tanish Goel got 1st in their category and top 10 overall!

Throughout these three episodes, they talk about the competition, what sustainability is, how can we get more people into the industry. They also talked about their passions and how they figured out what they wanted to do in their careers.

Stay tuned for more! 

Last November, our SustainaPod Imperial Branch was established. In the 4th month of 2024, we will be uploading the 4 episodes from our Imperial Branch so far!

In December, Rukaiya and Selina met the Imperial MIT Hackathon Team from 2022. The team of Zanna Buckland, George Su, Xavier Keogh and Tanish Goel got 1st in their category and top 10 overall!

Throughout these three episodes, they talk about the competition, what sustainability is, how can we get more people into the industry. They also talked about their passions and how they figured out what they wanted to do in their careers.

Stay tuned for more! 

Terrestrial and marine ecosystems play an immensely important role in climate action, and also for the lives of communities around the world, so it’s really important that public and private finance is engaged to conserve these fragile ecosystems. What role can sustainable finance play in this? Co-hosts Christine and Lana speak with Chloe Cheung, Sustainable & Impact Investing, Prosperity Impact and Former Senior Advisor at WWF. Chloe shares knowledge about sustainable finance from the phenomenon of green-washing to developing credible finance taxonomies. Chloe also talks about her career journey and provides valuable advice for young students who are interested in pursuing a career in sustainable finance. If you’re a young person interested in the field of sustainable finance, this is an episode not to miss.

隨著全球對氣候議題的關注不斷增加，從事綠色科技行業成為近年的熱門趨勢。在本集節目中，主持Jessica 和Blaire 訪問了綠惜廚創辦人林翊行先生（Jason），聆聽他的故事，了解他在綠色科技領域的挑戰與得著，以及對綠色創新科技前景的看法。如果你想為投身綠色創新科技行業做好準備，絕不能錯過Jason的分享！

With the increasing global attention to climate issues, engaging in the green technology industry has become a popular trend in recent years. In this episode, hosts Jessica and Blaire speak with Jason Lam, the founder of GRPan. Jason shares his story, challenges and gains in the field of green technology, and his views on the prospects of green innovative technology. If you want to prepare yourself for engaging in the green innovative technology industry, you cannot miss Jason’s sharing!

甚麼是「氣候公義」？香港在加強社區氣候韌性方面的進程是怎樣的？在本集節目中，主持人 Blaire 訪問了香港紅十字會社區備災高級經理 Eva，探討氣候變化對弱勢社群的影響，香港進行社區備災相關工作的機遇和挑戰，以及國際上推動氣候公義和社區韌性的發展。同時，我們也會探討如何通過參與綠色產業來加強社區應對氣候變化的行動。

What is “climate justice”? How is Hong Kong enhancing community climate resilience? In this episode, host Blaire interviews Eva, the Senior Manager - Community Resilience Service at the Hong Kong Red Cross, to explore the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities, the opportunities and challenges in community disaster preparedness efforts in Hong Kong, the international promotion of climate justice and community resilience, and how we can actively engage in community climate action through participation in green industries.

什麼是「綠色工作」？個人是否可以成為「綠色人才」？在本集節目中，主持人 Carly 訪問了藍地球有限公司行政總裁及香港環保科技專業人員總會會長倪漢順先生，探討綠色工作範疇的主要領域、成為綠色人才所需的技能、資格和心態，以及香港綠色工作市場的現狀等。請聆聽本集嘉賓的分享，一同揭開香港綠色人才的潛力！

What is a “green job”? Can individuals become “green talents”? In this episode, host Carly interviews Mr. Henry Ngai, the CEO of Blue Planet Aquahouse(HK) Ltd and the President of EcoTech Professional Association of Hong Kong, to explore the primary domains of green job, the skills, qualifications, and mindset required to become a green talent, and the current state of the green job market in Hong Kong. Tune in to hear insights from our guest and uncover the potential of green talent in Hong Kong!

Can Aviation be sustainable? In this special episode, co-hosts Chinny and Gerald are joined by Jeffrey Chang, a student at Imperial College London studying computing with AI. He is focused on the use of single-use plastics on planes and sustainable manufacturing processes in aircraft. The three delve into two recent developments in the aviation industry that directly correlate to the action being taken to decarbonise the aviation industry: the creation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (or SAF) and use of AI in contrail formation during flight. If you’re into flying and planes, this is a flight journey not to miss!

Gender inequality is a pressing issue that continues to affect the ability of girls to attend and stay in school in developing countries.  Tune in as co-hosts Isabella, Angela and Scarlett are joined by Monal Bhattarai from Canopy Nepal, a youth-led organization working to tackle gender and educational inequality in Nepal. Monal shares about the wider contextual factors shaping gender equality, key challenges, solutions and breakthroughs to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments for the next generation. For those of you interested in education equality and advocacy, this is an inspiring episode not to be missed!

How can the power of data be harnessed to empower action within the Amazon rainforest and other regions for conservation? Co-hosts William Wang and Noah Murray speak to Geospatial Developer Pascual Gonzalez Shuk about how the same technology that underpins the mapping we use in our daily lives allows data to be integrated into conservation efforts, as well as some of the challenges that arise from trying to drive environmental action from this angle. Pascual also discusses the importance of the youth’s voice and offers advice for how young people can prepare to work in this field.