In the final episode of this season’s Global South Climate Tech Podcast, hosts Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang reflect on their journey speaking with climate entrepreneurs at COP28.  Amongst the shortcomings and disappointments of COP28, Marilyn and Andrew find hope in the innovative technologies emerging from change makers in the Global South. They share their key takeaways from the season, including the crucial role of location in shaping climate action and the importance of community-based solutions. As the season draws to a close, Marilyn and Andrew urge us to harness this momentum and translate it into tangible action, emphasizing the need for increased support and investment in startups building sustainable futures for the Global Majority. Together, we forge a path towards a future where innovation, solidarity, justice, and equity drive forth our collective response to climate change. The Global South Climate Tech podcast is hosted by Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang, and produced by FRQNCY Media.

Live from COP28, Andrew Chang is joined by Tiago Chavez Ribeiro, founder and CEO of C9 Tech. A Brazil-based company, C9 Tech utilizes blockchain technology to democratize access to information on carbon footprints, facilitating the decarbonization process and carbon transparency. Together, Tiago and Andrew discuss the challenges in the Brazilian market, carbon emissions in the transportation sector in Brazil, and the potential for green bonds as a financing solution. You can keep up with Tiago Chavez Ribeiro and C9 Tech on LinkedIn and X (Twitter). The Global South Climate Tech podcast is hosted by Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang, and produced by FRQNCY Media.

Live from COP28, Marilyn Waite is joined by Ayoola Dominic, founder and CEO of Koolboks. With only 17% of people in Sub-Saharan Africa having access to refrigeration, Ayoola and his co-founder recognized the need to create accessible and affordable refrigeration in the Global South. Koolboks utilizes solar and water technology to store energy as ice instead of batteries. During their discussion, Marilyn and Ayoola explore the challenges in the cold chain infrastructure, emphasize the importance of local manufacturing, and discuss the impact refrigeration solutions have in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, from food waste elimination to energy conservation. You can keep up with Ayoola Dominic and Koolboks on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. The Global South Climate Tech podcast is hosted by Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang, and produced by FRQNCY Media.

Live from Cop28, Marilyn Waite is joined by Meenakshi Vashisht, founder and CEO of TekUncorked. With over 30 years of experience leading global tech programs in space research, telecom equipment, and semiconductor designs, Meenakshi founded TekUncorked, driven by the vision of establishing a reliable and integrated platform across utility grids in India. Together, Marilyn and Meenakshi discuss the unique climate challenges facing India, the gender gap in entrepreneurship, and the importance of unifying our electric grids in preparation for net zero transitions. You can keep up with Meenakshi Vashisht and TekUncorked on LinkedIn. The Global South Climate Tech podcast is hosted by Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang, and produced by FRQNCY Media. 

Live from Cop28, Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang sit down with Taj Ahmad Eldrige, a poet, musician, and managing director of Climate Innovation, an incubated practice at JFFLabs. With over 25 years of experience as an investment professional, his work focuses on the intersection of climate and the workforce. Together, Marilyn, Andrew, and Taj discuss the importance of community-led action, how technology can help address climate change in the Global South, the vital role of art in communicating climate issues, and the creation of a climate-focused workforce. You can keep up with Taj Ahmad Eldridge and JFFLabs on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.  The Global South Climate Tech podcast is hosted by Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang, and produced by FRQNCY Media.

Live from Cop28, Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang are joined by the founder and CEO of Suncast, Constanza Levicán. After seeing a need for innovative technology in Chile’s clean energy industry, Constanza founded Suncast to provide a solution based on artificial intelligence for renewable energy companies. Together, they discuss the importance of AI and forecasting in renewable energy, the challenges countries such as Chile face in their journey to becoming carbon neutral, and the undeniable benefits that access to renewable energy can bring to local communities. You can keep up with Constanza Levicán and Suncast on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. The Global South Climate Tech podcast is hosted by Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang, and produced by FRQNCY Media. 

Live from Cop28, Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang are joined by Eric Ma (马嬴超) and Remoca Shi (施怡然), co-founders of WeCarbon. A China based tech firm, WeCarbon offers a carbon data platform to assist compliance, disclosure, and value creation for green certification, financing, energy management, and carbon assets. Together, they discuss the role voluntary carbon markets play in the wider energy transition, the complexities of climate financing, and the policies and regulations that are in place to ensure that companies are being held accountable for the carbon emissions.  You can keep up with updates on WeCarbon via their website,  email info@we-carbon.com, and can also follow WeCarbon on WeChat @wecarbon_esg The Global South Climate Tech podcast is hosted by Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang, and produced by FRQNCY Media. 

Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang are joined by Olou JP Kucoi, founder and CEO of the mobility startup Zed Motors. An innovative company changing the landscape of electric vehicles, Zed Motors is serving the needs of taxi and delivery service drivers one country at a time. Together, Marilyn, Andrew, and Olou dive into topics such as what it takes to make clean energy work for the African continent, the challenges Zed Motors faces in not only bringing clean energy to West Africa but also in bringing in more gender equity in the process, and the need for an enforced African Union.  You can keep up with Zed Motors on LinkedIn and their Website. The Global South Climate Tech podcast is hosted by Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang, and produced by FRQNCY Media. 

In this inaugural episode of the Global South Climate Tech podcast, hosts Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang introduce themselves and share their mission for the show: to explore the groundbreaking startups shaping a sustainable future for the global majority. Drawing on their diverse backgrounds in civil engineering, venture capital, and climate finance, Marilyn and Andrew are excited to be on the ground at COP28 in Dubai to talk with the trailblazers leading the charge in clean energy innovation for the Global South. Ahead of their trip to Dubai, they dissect the controversies around COP28 while maintaining an unwavering optimism about the impact innovators will have on global climate action.  Global South Climate Tech is produced by FRQNCY Media.