Global leadership, trade and conflict are evolving at a breakneck pace. What does it all mean for climate and security? Three experts dig into how changes in the world order ripple through climate negotiations, social movements, the energy sector and the global economy, reflecting on theirhopes and fears for the coming year.
Expert guests featured in this episode:
Leo Horn-Phathanothai is a Bangkok-based author, strategist and non-profit leader, working to accelerate green transitions in Southeast Asia. He is an Affiliate Researcher with the Stockholm Environment Institute in Asia and with the Chiangmai University, a Professor at London University, andFounder of Just Transition Incubator.
Philip Osano is the Centre Director of SEI Africa. His interest is in environmental policy, development and international affairs. Philip has 15 years of experience in a range of issues including biodiversity and ecosystem governance, climate change adaptation, land use and integrated environmental planning. He has worked in numerous countries in Africa, and in Canada and the United States.
Katie Browne is a Research Fellow and Team Lead for the International Climate Risk and Adaptation Team at SEI Headquarters. Her research focuses on global governance, international climate finance and inequality.
Hosting this episode is Lauri Tammiste, the Director of SEI’sTallinn Centre.
This episode is part of SEI’s series, Currents in sustainability, capturing conversations between experts who discuss the most impactful forces they foresee shaping climate policy and sustainable development in the year ahead.
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Music: Ballinger Thought Process (Alt Music) (Instrumental) via Triple Scoop Music / Getty Images.
Voiceover: Intro and outro by Arati Davis, SEI Senior Fellow.
