Biodiversity underpins food systems, water security, climate stability, and even half of global GDP.
In this episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan speaks with Laila Mostafa Abdullatif, Director General of Emirates Nature–WWF, about what it means to live in true harmony with nature and how we can design conservation efforts that also drive economic and social impact.
The conversation explores how nature-based solutions like mangrove restoration and climate-resilient farming can improve livelihoods, enhance community resilience, and support sustainable development. From citizen science to policy reform, from heritage farming to future-focused partnerships, Laila demonstrates how conservation can be not only systemic and scalable, but also deeply collaborative.
This is a story of hope, action, and how one of the UAE’s most prominent conservation leaders is helping reimagine what’s possible for people and planet alike.
Can an industry built on waste, chemicals, and pollution reinvent itself without losing the glamour of fashion?
In this episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan sits down with Veronica Chou, investor and former fashion brand executive, and Roni Gamzon, co-founder of plant-based materials startup BioFluff, to explore how new fibers and forward-thinking policy can reshape what we wear and how we make it.
From regenerative silk farms to bio-based alternatives, they reveal the environmental and health costs of synthetic materials, and why recycled polyester isn’t the green solution it seems. With a shared mission to bring natural materials back to the heart of fashion, Veronica and Roni envision an industry where human health is a priority and sustainability becomes a driver of creativity, not a constraint.
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What if solving world hunger isn’t about more resources but about smarter, fairer food systems?
In this episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan speaks with Dr. Agnes Kalibata, former Rwandan Agriculture Minister, UN Food Systems Summit Special Envoy, and past President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. From growing up on a smallholder farm in Uganda to leading global policy conversations, Dr. Kalibata brings a rare, ground-level understanding of what truly drives agricultural transformation.
Together, Kan and Kalibata explore why farmers must be at the center of the green transition and how rethinking agro-finance, empowering local leadership, and building stronger public-private partnerships can turn small farms into engines of inclusive economic growth.
Unpacking the consortium model she helped pioneer, Dr. Kalibata discusses how bringing together farmers, businesses, and governments can boost production, investment, and resilience across underserved regions. Her insights offer a powerful roadmap for creating sustainable, equitable food systems that nourish both people and the planet.
Clean energy isn’t just about addressing climate challenges, it’s a chance to build a more prosperous, equitable future for everyone.
In this debut episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan sits down with Alicia Eastman, co-founder of InterContinental Energy and a trailblazer in global renewables, cleantech, and decarbonization to explore the future of energy. They dive into how green technologies can unlock new markets, drive economic resilience, and advance energy equity, especially in emerging markets. Alicia, who is also Managing Director of APC Investors and a Board member of ChipX, explains why the path to net zero depends not only on clean technologies like green hydrogen, but also on smarter systems, bold policy, and global collaboration.
Together, they unpack the "missing middle" in climate finance, explore how emerging economies can leapfrog straight into a green future, and examine the systems – from shipping ports to insurance markets – that must be reimagined to make it all possible.
Line of Sight takes listeners on a journey through the cutting-edge ideas and actions of sustainability leaders from around the world. Each episode uncovers how these experts are finding the clear path toward a more resilient and sustainable world, honing in on the most effective solutions and strategies. The conversations serve as our line of sight to our collective goal of driving positive impact. By exploring the work of our guests, listeners gain valuable insights into the efforts shaping the trajectory of sustainability, helping to chart a course for lasting change.
Brought to you by Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and Masdar, Line of Sight isn’t just a podcast – it’s your guide to the clear path toward a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable world. We distill complex policies, key statistics, and transformative trends into a compelling listen, making sense of the critical shifts required to address our most pressing challenges.
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