The IKEA Foundation Podcast

In the third episode of our ‘What If?’ podcast series we talk to Per Heggenes, IKEA Foundation CEO. Per shares his vision on climate change and renewable energy, talks about what inspires him and offers a unique insight into the Foundation’s first 10 years. He also spotlights our new grantmaking strategy as we look forward to the future. This podcast is hosted by Altaf Makhiawala, Strategic Communicator at the IKEA Foundation. 

The podcast features audio clips from Sustainable Energy for All, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), UNDP, Right to Play and the UN Sustainable Development Goals team—our many thanks to them. 

Our podcast series will be taking a short summer break and will be back soon.

Links you can use:

IKEA Foundation Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ikeafoundation

In the second episode of our ‘What If?’ podcast series, Rachel Kyte, CEO at Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), paints a picture of world that has successfully transitioned to renewable energy in all aspects of our lives. As Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, Rachel has a unique perspective on how to empower leaders to broker partnerships and unlock finance to achieve universal access to sustainable energy. Find out what inspires her and what are her hopes and dreams for a life that is sustained by renewable energy. 

This podcast is hosted by Altaf Makhiawala, Strategic Communicator at the IKEA Foundation. 

Rachel Kyte recommends:

The Uninhabitable Earth – Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells

Following the #opensource hashtag for solid science on climate change

Links you can use:

Sustainable Energy for All: https://www.seforall.org/

IKEA Foundation Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ikeafoundation

Show notes

What needs to happen right now to keep our planet healthy? In our very first episode of the ‘What If?’ podcast series, campaigner and business leader Steve Howard talks about his vision for climate action. As Co-Chair of We Mean Business and former Chief Sustainability Officer of IKEA Group, Steve has a unique perspective on the role of business and philanthropy in tackling climate change. Find out what inspires him and what his hopes and dreams are for the global climate movement.This podcast is hosted by Altaf Makhiawala, Strategic Communicator, IKEA Foundation. 

Steve Howard recommends:

Al Gore’s Inconvenient Truth is a classic that is very watchable and gives a good understanding of the issue. Watch the trailer. 

Read The IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 degrees, especially the 30-page summary, if you really want to have a good understanding on the subject.

Websites you might find useful: 

 We Mean Business: https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/

 The Climate Group: https://www.theclimategroup.org/

 IKEA Foundation Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ikeafoundation