On Renewables
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLooking towards a sustainable future powered by renewable energy with Her Excellency Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, the UAE's Permanent Representative to IRENA, and guests. Twitter: @NAH_208Instagram: @nah_208
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Spain’s Vision for the Energy Shift with HE Teresa Ribera
February 15, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBHer Excellency Teresa Ribera, Spain’s Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge of Spain, explains how Spain is working to meet its 2050 objective of national climate neutrality, in conversation with Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany. Ahead of COP28 in the UAE, the two diplomats discuss why the global community must collaborate to help mobilise collective action and deliver a solutions-oriented UN climate conference, against the backdrop of the fi...
All Aboard the Blue Economy
February 13, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBGreen maritime transport is a major aspect of global efforts to stem the tide of climate change. In this episode of On Renewables, H.E. Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany hosts Gunter Pauli to discuss the future of our oceans, sustainable vessels, and the blue economy on board the world’s largest solar ship MS Porrima’s Blue Odyssey.
The Climate Promise with Achim Steiner
February 13, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB"We're in the midst of an energy revolution, we're transitioning to an electricity-based economy," - the UN Development Programme's Administrator, Achim Steiner, discusses how the United Nations is setting out to tackle the multiple challenges facing society today – from pandemic recovery efforts and bridging the energy access gap, to rebuilding social cohesion and the climate crisis. In discussion with Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, Steiner reflects on a career in sustainable human development tha...
Towards a sustainable energy transition: In conversation with HE Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar
February 13, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn the wake of two extremely challenging years for the energy industry, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy has demonstrated its agility and readiness to adapt to the new normal. But how? And what does the global energy transition mean for economies in the heart of the hydrocarbon landscape? Joining the On Renewables podcast to answer this question and more, is His Excellency Engineer Awaidha Murshed Ali Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy.
Leading with sustainable impact: in conversation with Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy
February 13, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn episode five of “On Renewables” we discuss how the UAE is putting sustainability at its core with Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, Director-General of Expo 2020 Dubai and Chairperson of Dubai Cares. Her Excellency Al Hashimy offers a glimpse into her everyday life, explains the responsibilities of each of her high-level leadership roles, and how renewable energy and sustainability have become the north star of a nation pursuing a...
Singapore’s Sustainability Solutions with Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment
February 13, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB“As a small island surrounded by water, we need to understand the impact of global warming on the sea water level. We are looking for change; change in the ways we produce and consume things. The way that we generate energy will determine the carbon footprint of almost 100% of the people in Singapore, so we’re looking to renewables, electrification and smarter grids.” - Ms. Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, discusses the country’s policymaking plans and ...
How not why: The UAE’s renewable energy journey
February 13, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe UAE is often asked why it is on a renewable energy drive, and not how. Perhaps because of preconceptions of The Emirates as an oil-rich land that doesn’t need to diversify its energy production. In this episode, Masdar CEO, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi and Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany explore how Masdar, the UAE’s leading developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, is working to help the UAE realise its ambition of achieving a 50% contribution of clean energy to the UAE’s total...
Taking Action: a conversation with Christina Figueres
February 13, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBWe’re talking global climate action with one of the world’s most prominent voices and activists in the movement, Christiana Figueres, the former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change whose work on the Paris Agreement saw 195 nations sign the historic accord. In this episode, the UAE Mission to IRENA discusses the emergence of more women in diplomatic and STEM careers, the role of soft power in accelerating climate action and the reasons to be optimistic about t...
The right leader for the right moment: In conversation with Damilola Ogunbiyi
February 13, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn the last decade before the UN Sustainable Development Goals need to be realized, the challenge of meeting global energy goals at the speed and scale that is needed is a tough task. So, who better to talk about how we achieve them than Damilola Ogunbiyi, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for SDG7 and CEO of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). We explore the challenges and choices SRSG Ogunbiyi has made, personally and professionally, to lead the charge on sec...
It's all about energy: A conversation with Francesco La Camera
February 13, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn episode six of “On Renewables”, we discuss how the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is globally spearheading the renewable energy movement with Francesco La Camera, Director-General of IRENA. Francesco offers a glimpse into his past, his early beginnings as a footballer, his transition to public affairs, his journey with sustainability and renewable energy and his role as Director-General of IRENA.
Recharging climate action in the Covid era
February 13, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.39 MBIn episode one of “On Renewables” we explore the climate challenges facing the UAE with His Excellency Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Located amid one of the hottest regions on the planet, the UAE faces a unique set of challenges, from extreme heat to sustainable agriculture. We discuss the nation’s plans to forge a greener, cleaner future with the cabinet minister. *New York Times article referenced: “This Is Inequity at th...
The right leader for the right moment: In conversation with Damilola Ogunbiyi
July 29, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn the last decade before the UN Sustainable Development Goals need to be realized, the challenge of meeting global energy goals at the speed and scale that is needed is a tough task. So, who better to talk about how we achieve them than Damilola Ogunbiyi, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for SDG7 and CEO of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). We explore the challenges and choices SRSG Ogunbiyi has made, personally and professionally, to lead the charge on sec...
Singapore’s Sustainability Solutions with Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment
January 31, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MB“As a small island surrounded by water, we need to understand the impact of global warming on the sea water level. We are looking for change; change in the ways we produce and consume things. The way that we generate energy will determine the carbon footprint of almost 100% of the people in Singapore, so we’re looking to renewables, electrification and smarter grids.” - Ms. Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, discusses the country’s policymaking plans and ...
How not why: The UAE’s renewable energy strategy
January 17, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 18 MBThe UAE is often asked why it is on a renewable energy drive, and not how. Perhaps because of preconceptions of The Emirates of an oil-rich land that doesn’t need to diversify its energy production. In this episode with Masdar CEO, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi and Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany explore how Masdar, the UAE’s leading developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, is working to help the UAE realise its ambition of achieving a 50% contribution of clean energy to the UAE’s t...
Taking Action: a conversation with Christina Figueres
November 12, 2020 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWe’re talking global climate action with one of the world’s most prominent voices and activists in the movement, Christiana Figueres, the former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change whose work on the Paris Agreement saw 195 nations sign the historic accord. In this episode, the UAE Mission to IRENA discusses the emergence of more women in diplomatic and STEM careers, the role of soft power in accelerating climate action and the reasons to be optimistic about t...
Recharging climate action in the COVID-19 era
September 28, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 10.1 MBIn episode one of “On Renewables” we explore the climate challenges facing the UAE with His Excellency Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Located amid one of the hottest regions on the planet, the UAE faces a unique set of challenges, from extreme heat to sustainable agriculture. We discuss the nation’s plans to forge a greener, cleaner future with the cabinet minister. To watch the videocast of this episode, you can see it righ...