It’s Possible is a UN Climate Change´s podcast that inspires positive change, unpacks the climate emergency, and connects science and action. In each episode, our host Sarah Marchildon will sit down to speak to climate leaders. We believe that meaningful and honest conversations can help us build a climate-positive future.
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In the lead-up and follow-up to the international climate talks in Paris at the end of 2015, the POLIMP Webinar Series captures live online discussions with the EU's leading experts on climate policy. The Webinar Series is moderated by Matthias Duwe, Head of Climate at Ecologic Institute, who is joined by guest speakers carefully selected to provide expert analysis and opinion on various topics relating to international climate negotiations and EU climate policy. Each webinar takes place as ...
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Get the latest insights on climate change and breakthrough technologies and innovations that are fighting climate change! According to a United Nations climate change report, the evidence of human-caused climate change is overwhelming and continues to strengthen. The impacts of climate change are intensifying and climate-related threats to our physical, social, and economic well-being are rising at an unprecedented rate. Widespread climate changes are causing extreme heat, severe drought, un ...
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What's it really like to live and study at Sweden's most international university? Hear from current students, alumni, teachers and other staff from across Lund University as we delve into the many facets of international student life, covering the topics you want to hear about. The Lund University International Podcast is produced by the Division of External Relations at Lund University. For more information, including how to get in touch, check out our website: https://www.lunduniversity.l ...
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Conversations about Eco Sustainability from the Perspective of different voices driving the environmental sustainability agenda hosted by Grace Eron; a positive change enthusiast on the quest to establish 'WHY' eco preservation, restoration and conservation are fundamental to human kind and the role people, businesses and community play to achieve the balanced growth of people, planet and profits for present and future generations you can watch our episodes and much more on youtube at https: ...
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About Sustainability… is a podcast presented by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, featuring IGES staff and guests having in-depth discussions about sustainability-related topics. Each episode addresses a different topic of conversation -- be it an upcoming event, a debate of interest, or an interesting research finding. With the topic as a starting point, we see where the conversation takes us. We aim at a broad audience, so we avoid using jargon and try not to assume lots o ...
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The Global CCS Institute is an international think tank whose mission is to accelerate the deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS), a vital technology to tackle climate change and deliver climate neutrality. The Capture, Store, Repeat podcast focuses discussions on CCS, unpacking the importance of the innovative technology as a key climate solution.
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Climate action at the UNFCCC in Bonn
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One of the many opportunities international students have at Lund is getting to participate directly in some of the world's foremost organisations for action on climate change, and in this episode, we speak to three students who did just that: specifically, attending the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) in Bonn, German…
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Lund University is ranked as one of the most sustainable universities in the world, and Sweden has for many years been a popular destination for studying sustainability and the environment. But what does it mean to be 'sustainable', and what is it like to live and study in a country that prioritises sustainability so highly? In this episode, host B…
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Can AI think? A conversation with Peter Gärdenfors
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With the rise of large language models like ChatGPT in recent years, almost every area of society stands to be impacted by these new innovations collectively termed 'AI', or artificial intelligence. But how intelligent actually are these technologies, and what might the future bring? Researchers at Lund University have already been grappling with t…
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Climate Change and Society (LUCAS): A new international programme
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This year Lund University celebrates the launch of a new international Master's programme, Climate Change and Society (acronymised as LUCAS), which will be open for applications starting in mid-October 2024 with studies starting in the autumn semester 2025. The programme is an English-taught 2-year Master's programme, delivered by the Lund Universi…
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From international student to professor: Michael Bossetta, Media and Communication Studies
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Lund alumnus Michael Bossetta is an assistant professor and Associate Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication Studies at Lund University, and is a previous winner of the Forskar Grand Prix, a prize awarded to the best science communicators in Sweden. In this episode, host Helga Heun (LU Alumni Office) speaks to Michael about his journey from stu…
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THE PARIS AGREEMENT: What You Need to Know With the Host Grace Eron
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In this Episode, Grace shares more about the Paris Agreement, one of the most important global climate accords. Learn how the agreement unites nations in the effort to combat climate change and limit global temperature rise. This episode provides a clear understanding of the Paris Agreement and its critical role in addressing the global climate cri…
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Depopulation, shrinking cities and urban-rural migration
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In this episode Alice Yamabe and Andre Mader speak with two IGES colleagues, Fernando Ortiz Moya and Yasuo Takahashi, about the phenomenon of depopulation. Fernando has been studying shrinking cities, and Yasuo has been doing research on urban to rural migration, so we have two quite different angles on this subject. To many it may seem counterintu…
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Wondering what to expect from Sweden and Swedish culture while you're here for your studies? In this episode, we dive into what a new international student can expect when they arrive for studies at Lund, from the oft-celebrated fika to standing around in queues; how you can take advantage of beautiful Swedish nature with allemansrätten, and how yo…
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THE KYOTO PROTOCOL: What You Need to Know With the Host Grace Eron
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In this Episode: Grace explains the key aspects of the Kyoto Protocol, an essential international agreement in the fight against climate change. Learn how the Kyoto Protocol set binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and its impact on global climate policy. This episode offers a comprehensive overview of the Kyoto Protocol and its la…
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UNFCCC: What You Need to Know with the Host Grace Eron
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In this Episode, the host, Grace breaks down the essentials of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Learn about the key role this international treaty plays in addressing global climate change, its objectives, and how it impacts environmental policy worldwide. The history and purpose of the UNFCCC. - How it guides int…
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Green travel: Belgium to Sweden by bike
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Many international students fly to Sweden for their studies, but for one student this year, the nearly 900km journey didn't deter Ludovic Prick from choosing the greener option of cycling most of the way from Belgium to Lund, Sweden. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to Ludo about his travels, discussing what it …
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Student Associations form a rich part of Lund University's student life, and offer a huge range of communities and interest groups for new students to get involved with. In this episode, host Elliott Gunnell (LU International Office) speaks to international student guests Areej Al-Sabban and Leonie Feick about the Student Associations of Lund, draw…
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Making friends as an international student
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Worried about how you're going to make friends during your studies at Lund? In this podcast, we delve into the experience of three international students at Lund, showcasing their best tips and advice on finding friends so that you can find the confidence to get out there and develop a thriving social life during your studies. Host Sebastián Dávalo…
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Arrival Day and Orientation at Lund University!
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Every year, Lund University welcomes new international students with Arrival Day and the following Orientation Weeks, preparing you for your studies and helping you to settle into your new student life at Lund. In this episode, host Elliott Gunnell (LU International Office) speaks to guests Hanna Gustafzelius and Maria Yartseva about their work in …
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EP 08: Integrating the Gender Perspective into Climate Change Conversations with Cynthia Kemigisha
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In this Episode, we explore the significance of integrating gender perspectives into climate change discussions with Cynthia Kemigisha; the Founder of Climate Skaters Uganda and a member of the Uganda Council of Foreign Relations. Discover how climate change uniquely impacts men and women and the importance of inclusive solutions for a sustainable …
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EP 07: The role of wetland conservation in achieving environmental sustainability with John Robert Turyakira
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In this episode, we explore the critical role wetlands play in environmental sustainability. Discover how wetlands support biodiversity, water purification, control floods, and minimize the negative impacts of climate change. Robert, is the deputy ED of Environmental Shield with over 10 years experience in environmental sustainability and activism …
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EP 06: E-Mobility and environmental sustainability with Hakim Owiny from eBee.Uganda
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In this episode I sit down with Hakim Owiny(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owiny_Hakim) a passionate cyclist from eBee.Uganda to talk about; 1. The electric bicycles from eBee.Uganda. The e-mobility company operating in Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda. 2. How greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector can be reduced by adopting e-mobility transport…
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Bonus: Adjust to Changing Weather Conditions During the School Term at Uplands High School Mutundwe
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Recently, Centre for Eco Preservation and Adaptation Strategies, a civil society organisation, started an environment club in Uplands High School, Mutundwe-Kampala. The Inaugural activity delved into sharing tips that school-going children, students and teachers can implement to adapt to the changing and uncertain weather changes during a school te…
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Introducing Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast By Grace Eron
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A 40 second debrief on the 360 deepdive of this podcast by the Host herself Grace Eron A lawyer who is passionate about environmental sustainability and climate change. Join me on this insightful journey where we talk about everything environmental sustainability, conservation ,climate change with myself and various guests who are knowledgeable in …
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Let's talk about the material footprint and its significance for sustainability
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In this episode of About Sustainability, we talked to Heinz Schandl, who joined us from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), which is an Australian Government agency responsible for scientific research. He is an expert on natural resource use, and international resource flows. Among other things, Heinz explained…
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EP 05: Overview of the Climate finance Landscape in Uganda with Paul Mugerwa
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In this episode I sit down with Mugerwa Paul a Financial Economist as he shares a few nuggets about climate finance and the recently launched ESG Framework; launched by the Uganda Bankers Association. The episode highlights: 1. What amounts to climate finance 2. Regulation of Climate finance in Uganda 3. Climate finance products that banks have int…
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Live From Bonn (SB60): CCS, the UNFCCC Process and International Policy Developments
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Serving as a mid-way point ahead of COP, and as one of the most crucial climate convenings, the Bonn Climate Change Conference brings together the UNFCCC’s permanent subsidiary bodies, inclusive of both the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI). Working in tandem to address …
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Graduation is a chance to celebrate students' enormous achievement in completing a degree, but it's one that can come with bittersweet feelings for many international students as they prepare to enter into a new chapter of their lives. In this final episode of the Lund University International Podcast's third season, we invited three graduating int…
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Interview with Brian Sheng, CEO of Aquaria
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Aquaria produces Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) that create clean drinking water out of thin air.Autor: Scott Amyx
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Lund University Abroad: Showcasing LU students across the globe!
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The Lund University Abroad Instagram account (@lund_university_abroad) highlights the varied and exciting journeys of Lund University students as they go abroad on exchange, and the many international opportunities open to students at Lund. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to guests Ivette Nogués and Bea Ulfving…
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Interview with Petri Laakso, CEO of Soletair Power
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Soletair Power enables buildings to capture carbon dioxide from air by retrofitting HVAC with direct air capture technology.Autor: Scott Amyx
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EP 04: Kampala Youth ABCs for Waste and Climate Action with Liberty Christopher
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In this exciting episode I sit down with Liberty Christopher, a Chevening alumnus from London School of Economics, an educationist, economist and social impact award winner for an in depth discussion about the recently concluded project; Kampala Youth ABCs for Waste and Climate Action implemented in Kansanga Seed Secondary School by the Chevening A…
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Studying an exchange at Lund University
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In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to guests and current exchange students Maria Bennato and Chi Wai Tiffany Cheung about their experience of studying an international exchange at Lund University. Maria, from Italy, and Tiffany, from Hong Kong, discuss how their studies at Lund compare to their home universities, …
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Migration support for international students
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Many international students often feel somewhat daunted by the prospect of applying for residency as part of their journey to Lund and Sweden, and while this is indeed a crucially important and sometimes complex part of preparing for your studies, it's not a process you need to handle all by yourself. In this episode, host Maria Lindblad (LU Intern…
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Interview with Blaine Collison, Executive Director of the Renewable Thermal Collaborative
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Renewable Thermal Collaborative is the leading coalition for organizations committed to scaling up renewable heating and cooling at their facilities and cutting carbon emissions.Autor: Scott Amyx
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Shaping the CCS Resurgence in Canada
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Canada is no stranger to carbon capture and storage, having launched CCS projects in Alberta and Saskatchewan. As the country looks to scale-up the technology to support its climate targets, tackling policy and regulatory roadblocks, picking up on lessons learned and rolling out financial incentives will be a key focus.Listen in as we speak with Be…
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Interview with Tim Weiss CEO of Optera
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While the obvious choice for Lund University students would be to live in Lund itself, many students choose to look further afield, finding accommodation in Malmö, Helsingborg, or other towns in Skåne. In this episode, host Rebecca van der Steen (LU International Office) speaks to current international student Julia Hampel about her experience of l…
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A few perspectives on UNEP's 6th Environment Assembly and its "OECPR"
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In this episode Alice and Andre talked to Simon about the United Nations Environment Assembly, also known as UNEA, which is the decision-making body of the United Nations Environment Programme. UNEA takes place in Nairobi every second year and it is always preceded by the so-called OECPR, which stands for the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Repre…
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Proximity to Copenhagen means that students at Lund University have access to many exciting opportunities beyond those available in Sweden and Skåne alone. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to current international student Israa Hassane, who has been undertaking an internship at the UN City in Copenhagen while co…
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Interview with Kimberly Ann Flynn, President at XA Investments
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XA Investments LLC is a Chicago-based investment manager to pursue a single goal: provide investors with access to institutional-caliber alternative investments.Autor: Scott Amyx
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EP 03: Food Security vs Scarcity; Does Environmental Preservation Play a Role? with Kagoya Maria
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In this episode I sit down with Kagoya Maria, a legal practitioner, food security and agro-ecology expert and development economist to explore the role played environmental sustainability and human activities in accelerating food (in) security in Uganda . Have you wondered about the facets of food security, how climate change amplifies food insecur…
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Cultural adjustments as an international student
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When moving abroad for study, it's very typical that international students will experience some form of culture shock, whether it's from the weather, social norms, food and drink or even just homesickness. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to current international students Areej Al-Sabban and Farwa Aslam about t…
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You may be considering coming to Lund to study an international programme, or already on your way - but even if you'll be studying in English, the burning question many students have been asking is: 'Should I learn Swedish?' In this episode, host Maria Lindblad (Lund University International Office) speaks to guest Frank Schreier, who is a Lund alu…
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Studying an International Bachelor's programme at Lund
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Whether you're considering an international Bachelor's programme or have just been admitted to one, there's lots to discover about the experience of studying at Lund University. In this episode, we feature a discussion between three of our current Bachelor's students: host Marie Morales (BSc Mathematics), Leonie Feick (BSc Biomedicine) and Ngoc Quy…
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Interview with Alison Malmqvist, Director, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Climate Health Lead, PSI Global
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Today I am joined by Alison Malmqvist, Director, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Climate Health Lead, PSI Global. She has 20 years of experience developing and leading integrated public health programs in Africa and the Caribbean with a focus on designing, implementing, managing and monitoring social marketing and health communication programs for se…
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Sustainability Week at Lund University
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Sustainability Week is an annual event in Lund organised as a joint venture by Lund University and Lund municipality. The week serves as a platform for bringing together ideas, for cross-disciplinary collaborations, for raising public awareness and for inspiring sustainable change. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) spea…
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Interview with Stefan Schwab, CEO of Enlighted
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Enlighted, a Siemens company, integrates cognitive environmental IoT sensors and lighting controls connecting to intelligent workplace experience apps, offering a scalable, interoperable solution to address a spectrum of building, space, and productivity needs.Autor: Scott Amyx
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Interview with Dr. John J. Berger, Environmental Science and Policy Specialist
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Dr. John J. Berger, Ph.D. is an environmental science and policy specialist, prize-winning author, and journalist.Autor: Scott Amyx
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Finding housing as an international student
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Finding housing can be a daunting prospect as a newly admitted international student, but at Lund, you have many options and a housing guarantee if you're a non-EU/EEA student. In this episode, host Daniel Gunnarsson (LU International Office) speaks to student Marie Morales about her experience having lived in Lund for two years, covering topics fr…
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Looking back on the career of emeritus IGES Executive Director, Hideyuki Mori
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On this episode of About Sustainability…, Andre, Alice and Simon celebrate the contribution of an IGES legend, Mr Hideyuki Mori. Mori-san has been a leader at IGES for most of the institute’s history, following diverse experience at other institutions including the United Nations Environment Programme and Asian Development Bank. He retired last yea…
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Meet newly admitted students with Goin'
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The Goin' app provides a community space exclusively for newly admitted students at Lund University, helping you to connect even before you've arrived in Lund! In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to two current Lund University students, Daniela Mendoza and Megan Phillips, about their experience using Goin'. Togethe…
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Admission results: Next steps for admitted students
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As of the 21 March, admission results are now out for Master's applications to study at Lund University starting Autumn 2024! In this podcast episode, Lund University's Maria Lindblad and Rebecca van der Steen cover everything you need to know and what you need to do next, whether you're an admitted applicant or on a reserve list. Together they dis…
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EP 02: Advancing action for Biodiversity Conservation with Hannington Sserwanga
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In this Episode, I dive into Advancing action for biodiversity conservation with Hannington Sserwanga, the founder of Marafiki Green Youth Initiative as he journeys us through his contribution to biodiversity conservation through bamboo tree planting and the making of the smart cooking bag that repurposes textile and fabric waste. Understand why yo…
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Interview with Osprey Orielle Lake, Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network
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Osprey Orielle Lake, Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), released her new book The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis. The dominant cultural worldview is based upon extraction and exploitation practices that have brought us to the precipice of social, enviro…
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