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In Episode 60 of Voices of Sustainability, host Anita Erskine speaks with Dr. Jason Arora, physician, public health expert and health technology leader, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping global health systems.
From misinformation and health literacy to ethics, trust and equitable access, the conversation explores how AI can support stronger, more resilient healthcare systems when grounded in human centred design and real world needs.
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In Episode 59 of Voices of Sustainability, host Anita Erskine is joined by two of the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize winners — Daniel Magallon from BASE Foundation and Björn Söderberg from Build up Nepal — to discuss what it takes to scale solutions that last.
From energy access that transforms daily life to affordable housing designed to withstand disasters, this episode explores how impact is built, and sustained, on the ground.
The conversation highlights a critical reality: scaling solutions is not just about innovation, but about affordability, local ownership, trust and the broader systems that enable change. Through real-world examples, both organisations share how they work with communities, entrepreneurs and local systems to turn proven ideas into lasting impact.
Watch now to hear how these solutions are being built — and scaled — in practice.
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In Episode 58 of Voices of Sustainability, host Anita Erskine speaks with Gary White, Co-founder and CEO of Water.org.
Drawing on over three decades of experience in water sustainability, Gary shares insights from his work expanding access to safe water for communities around the world.
He explores why, despite existing solutions, billions of people still lack access, and outlines the critical role of investment, innovation and collaboration in closing this gap.
From community-level impact to global systems change, this conversation offers a grounded perspective on what it takes to scale solutions — and why the time to act is now.
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In Episode 57 of Voices of Sustainability, moderator Omar Butti is joined by three 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize winners —Didi Gan of N&E Innovations (Food), Ronaldo Cohin of JADE (Health) and Marília Lara of Stattus4 (Water).
Together, they explore the entrepreneurial journeys behind their innovations, the influence of family and community in shaping purpose-driven work, and the realities of scaling sustainable solutions across global markets.
From personal beginnings to measurable impact, this conversation offers an honest look at how innovation moves from idea to implementation — and the people driving that progress forward.
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In Episode 56 of Voices of Sustainability, actor, filmmaker and environmental advocate Adrian Grenier explores how creativity, culture and lifestyle can become powerful forces for environmental action. In conversation with Anita Erskine and Omar Butti, Grenier reflects on his personal transition from entertainment to environmental stewardship — from regenerative farming and land management to storytelling as a tool for cultural change. He shares why meaningful solutions begin with humility and observation, how living in rhythm with nature can reshape everyday life, and why regeneration must grow organically from communities and place. Discover how creativity, stewardship and intergenerational thinking can help shift sustainability from anxiety to renewal — and from abstract ambition to lived experience.
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For more than 50 episodes, Voices of Sustainability has featured global leaders and thinkers — exploring the ideas, opportunities and solutions shaping our world.
Meet your new hosts, Anita Erskine and Omar Butti, as Voices of Sustainability enters its next chapter.
Together, they will industry experts into more candid, grounded and human conversations — creating space for deeper dialogue.
Presented by the Zayed Sustainability Prize.
New episodes coming soon.
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In Episode 55 of Voices of Sustainability, Ajaita Shah, Founder and CEO of Frontier Markets explores how inclusive entrepreneurship and digital innovation are transforming opportunity in rural communities across emerging economies.
With women as a driving force behind rural business networks — reshaping access to clean energy, essential goods and digital services — this episode highlights how community insight, local leadership and data-driven platforms designed around real lives can unlock sustainable growth at scale.Discover how purpose-driven business models and women changemakers at the last mile are building resilient markets and delivering measurable impact.
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In Episode 54 of Voices of Sustainability, Dr Arunabha Ghosh, Founder and CEO of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and Selection Committee Member at the Prize, explores how economies can grow while building the resilience needed to withstand escalating climate shocks.
From rethinking food, energy and water systems to embracing nature-based solutions and celebrating experimentation, this episode makes the case for development models that are adaptive, grounded in community knowledge and designed for uncertainty.
Discover how innovation, traditional wisdom and strategic policy can work together to build economies that last.
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In Episode 53 of Voices of Sustainability, Kate Hampton — CEO of the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and Zayed Sustainability Prize Jury member — examines how finance, governance, investment and innovation can be reimagined to create a fairer and more sustainable world.
From tackling the global debt crisis and empowering youth-led innovation to investing in resilience and equity, this episode highlights why capital flows must align with climate and social justice.
Discover how collaboration between philanthropy, policy and communities can drive meaningful reform and unlock opportunity for all.
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In Episode 52 of Voices of Sustainability, we explore the future of global energy systems at a time of rising demand and deep uncertainty.
Guest speaker Narendra Taneja, Chairman of the Independent Energy Policy Institute, shares powerful insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead, the game-changing role of innovation and the urgent need to secure inclusive access to energy.
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In Episode 51 of Voices of Sustainability, we explore the transformative power of youth-led action in advancing sustainability.
Guest speakers Kehkashan Basu, Founder-President of Green Hope Foundation, and Mukudzeiishe Madzivire, Columbia University student, share their journeys as young leaders, the lessons they have learned and their advice for others eager to create change.
The conversation is moderated by Jackline Wambua, Research Fellow at Stanford University, who brings her expertise and perspective as a youth leader.
Through this youth-led conversation, the episode highlights how young innovators are mobilising peers, shaping mindsets, and building solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
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In episode 50 of Voices of Sustainability, we hear from newly appointed Zayed Sustainability Prize Selection Committee members Natasha Ramkirpal, Water Security Strategist and Sareen Malik, Vice Chair, Sanitation and Water for All, as they highlight the urgent need for collaboration and investment to build resilient and secure water systems that are essential to a healthier and more equitable in Africa.
Discover the challenges that are unique to Africa and how government, business and civil society can come together to implement solutions that can be used in the region and beyond.
The episode is moderated by Tom Freyberg, Founder of Atlantean Media and Zayed Sustainability Prize Selection Committee member in the Water category.
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In the 49th episode of Voices of Sustainability, Dr. Burt Guo, CEO & Chief Scientist at AEROFUGIA, explores how electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could redefine urban mobility and advance sustainable development.
Dr. Guo discusses the overlap between EV and eVTOL infrastructure, the role of communication networks like 5G/6G in air traffic systems, and how flying taxis could reduce noise pollution and carbon emissions, while offering faster, more inclusive transport options.
Learn how public acceptance, regulatory pathways, and scaled production are critical to bringing clean aviation to life, and what this next frontier in transportation could mean for cities around the world.
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In Episode 48 of Voices of Sustainability, Paul Duan, Founder and President of Bayes Impact, and Stefano Maffulli, Executive Director of Open Source Initiative, explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in advancing sustainable development and social good.
Through a dynamic conversation, they unpack how open-source principles – such as transparency, accessibility, and community ownership – can help build ethical, trustworthy AI systems. The episode features real-world applications of AI in social work, education, and healthcare, particularly in underserved communities, and highlights the importance of responsible data practices, energy-efficient models, and inclusive design to ensure AI becomes a force for global equity and progress.
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In Episode 47 of Voices of Sustainability, we explore the future of energy access in Africa and the opportunities ahead in building inclusive, sustainable energy systems. This episode features insights from Angela Homsi, Founder, Ignite Energy Access, and Dr. Al-Hamndou Dorsouma, Acting Director for Climate Change and Green Growth, African Development Bank.
From decentralised solutions and impact capital to policy frameworks and community engagement, the conversation reveals what’s working, what’s missing, and what’s next in Africa’s energy transition.
Watch now to discover how collaboration, innovation, and grassroots action are powering progress.
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In the 46th episode of Voices of Sustainability, Hon. Senator Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action & Constituency Empowerment for St. Kitts & Nevis, shares how Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are leading the way in climate resilience and sustainable development.
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In the 45th episode of Voices of Sustainability, John Kerry, Former U.S. Secretary of State and Co-executive Chair at Galvanize Climate Solutions, shares his insights on accelerating global climate action. He discusses the critical role of AI, clean energy transitions, and public-private collaboration in shaping a more sustainable future.
Drawing from decades of leadership in climate diplomacy, Kerry highlights key shifts in policy, investment, and emerging technologies that are driving progress. From positioning climate investment as a smart and profitable opportunity to highlighting the role of emerging technologies, this conversation explores how strategic funding and innovation are driving the transition to a net-zero world.
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In Episode 44 of Voices of Sustainability, we spotlight our 2025 winners in Health, Food, Water and Climate Action.
Join us as we discuss their pioneering solutions with Veena Moktali of Periwinkle Technologies, AbdulLateef Olaosebikan of NaFarm Foods, Rhett Butler of SkyJuice Foundation and Innocent Maholi of OpenMap Development Tanzania.
Tune in to explore how their solutions are changing lives and addressing global sustainability challenges.
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In Episode 43 of Voices of Sustainability, we spotlight innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture and food security.
Join us as we discuss groundbreaking projects with Dr. Serge Raemaekers of ABALOBI, Dr. Gang Chen of Xinjiang Shawan Oasis Sustainable Development Institute, and AbdulLateef Olaosebikan of NaFarm Foods.
Tune in to explore how their initiatives are building resilience and addressing global food challenges.
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In episode 42 of Voices of Sustainability, we explore the transformative role of AI in sustainability.
Join Tunde Adeyemi, CEO & Co-founder of D-Olivette Enterprises; Jane Glavan, Co-founder of Distant Imagery; and Asif Ansari, President & CTO of Hyera, as they discuss breakthroughs in smart waste management solutions, environmental monitoring and carbon capture technology.
Tune in to see how AI is addressing global challenges and paving the way for a more sustainable future.
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