What's Now. What's Next.

GHD

Hosted by GHD's Future Communities team, What's Now. What's Next. is a snackable podcast series exploring today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities for our communities – and importantly, how we can support thriving places and spaces that put people first.

  1. Three mega shifts shaping the Brisbane 2032 Games

    10 SEPT

    Three mega shifts shaping the Brisbane 2032 Games

    In this episode, we’re explore the three mega shifts shaping the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games — infrastructure delivery, crowd movement planning and a new era of delivery partnerships. Joining us from Brisbane, GHD’s Max Goonan (Marketing and Communications Lead - Major Events) and Brad Wood (Growth Leader - Major Games and Events) unpack the urgency, complexity and opportunity behind one of Australia’s most ambitious mega event undertakings. From navigating multi-layered funding and labour shortages to building a lasting legacy for Queenslanders, this conversation dives into how collaboration and systems thinking will define the next seven years — and beyond. Download the report and explore how Brisbane can set a new global standard for mega event delivery: https://info.ghd.com/3-Mega-Shifts This podcast is not commissioned, sponsored or approved by the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games ('Brisbane 2032'), the Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, the International Olympic Committee or the International Paralympic Committee. GHD is not associated or affiliated with Brisbane 2032, the Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia or the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032.

    15 min
  2. Community Resilience in the Pacific

    13/12/2024

    Community Resilience in the Pacific

    GHD’S Climate Resilience and Adaptation Lead, Emma Newland, discusses the natural resilience in the Pacific Islands against severe weather events and how we can adapt natural disaster relief efforts to suit urban and rural communities.

    21 min
  3. Innovative solutions through digital transformation

    04/11/2024

    Innovative solutions through digital transformation

    GHD’s Senior Advisor for Simulation and Decision Science, Brendan Langfield, explores insights from the CROSSROADS research report, demonstrating how digital transformation is solving complex infrastructure challenges.

    11 min
  4. Digital innovators leading change

    04/11/2024

    Digital innovators leading change

    Jackie Lee-Joe, a digital and media expert, discusses working with youth grappling with eco-anxiety and economic uncertainty. As young leaders step up, they address critical issues for a brighter future.

    15 min
  5. Navigating the energy shift to renewables

    04/11/2024

    Navigating the energy shift to renewables

    GHD’s Future Energy Lead, Tom Foley, explains the 21st-century transition to renewable energy and its implications for social and infrastructure development, promoting community support for a fair transition.

    19 min
  6. Transforming urban landscapes for social equity

    04/11/2024

    Transforming urban landscapes for social equity

    María Fernández, Head of Sustainability at Multiplex in the UK, tackles urgent urban development issues. In this episode, Maria focuses on decarbonisation, Net Zero transitions and social equity to evolve urban environments.

    25 min
  7. Global water challenges: A deep dive

    04/11/2024

    Global water challenges: A deep dive

    GHD’s Water Market Lead, Gemma Dunn, examines global water issues like aging infrastructure, population growth and climate change, assessing their impact on equitable water access.

    18 min
  8. Nurturing tomorrow's leaders: Inspiring collaborative innovation

    04/11/2024

    Nurturing tomorrow's leaders: Inspiring collaborative innovation

    Jennifer Weerasinghe from York University and Professor Franz Newland from Ottawa University highlight academia's crucial role in crafting a vibrant, equitable future. Emerging leaders are creating community-focused solutions driven by a strong sense of responsibility.

    19 min
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Hosted by GHD's Future Communities team, What's Now. What's Next. is a snackable podcast series exploring today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities for our communities – and importantly, how we can support thriving places and spaces that put people first.

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