Energy Voices

Student Energy

The Energy Voices podcast is a mini-series produced by Student Energy in partnership with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) helps youth unpack the energy system and explore today’s most pressing issues.

Episodes

  1. 2 APR

    Episode 5: Emerging Energy Solutions: Closing the gap from pilot to scale

    This episode dives into emerging energy solutions and their potential to redefine the energy transition. Moving beyond the mainstream focus on solar and wind, we explore hurdles facing technologies like Green Hydrogen, CCUS, and nature-based solutions. We shift the conversation from "what exists" to "how it scales," examining the friction caused by rising energy competition from AI, the necessity of strategic resource allocation, and the need for localized infrastructure. Featuring: ⚡ Lou Albano  - Environmental Journalist; Member, Oxford Climate Journalism Network ⚡ Giorgia Rambelli - Director, Mission Innovation's Urban Transitions Mission ⚡ Shiladitya Ghosh - Co-founder & Chief Operations Officer, Mission Zero Technologies Brought to you by Student Energy , in partnership with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

    34 min

  2. 18 FEB

    Episode 4: What sectors are actually hard to decarbonize, and why?

    This episode dives into the so-called “hard-to-abate” sectors of the economy, from steel and cement to long-haul transport and aviation. Our guests explore why decarbonizing these industries is so complex, looking at the technical, economic, and policy limitations that make change challenging. They also discuss the innovative solutions and emerging technologies that could help transform these essential parts of our global infrastructure. We are joined by guest host Helen Watts, Executive Director of Student Energy , for this conversation. Featuring: ⚡ Felipe Sanchez — Partnerships Lead, Leadership Group For Industry Transition; Policy Fellow, Stockholm Environmental Institute ⚡ Rana Ghonheim — Director, Division for Energy and Climate Action at UNIDO Brought to you by Student Energy , in partnership with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy

    29 min

  3. 30 JAN

    Episode 3: What does it mean to "keep it in the ground"? Can we actually do it?

    In this episode, our guests are climate leaders and a youth advocate who explore why climate science calls for a shift away from fossil fuel extraction, the real tensions around energy, jobs, and communities, and what a fair transition could realistically look like. They examine the forces driving continued oil and gas expansion and what it will take to move toward a cleaner energy future without leaving people behind. Featuring: ⚡Tzeporah Berman ( @tzeporahberman ) - Chair & Founder, Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty; Co-Founder, Stand Earth ⚡Caroline Brouillette ( @carobrouillette ) - Executive Director, Climate Action Network Canada ⚡Skw'akw'as (Sunshine) Dunstan-Moore ( @skwakwaslillian ) - Indigenous Projects Manager, Finance Engage Sustain (FES); 2022–23 Environment & Climate Change Canada Youth Council Chair Brought to you by Student Energy in partnership with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

    26 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    Episode 2: The Amazon’s energy dilemma: Can development and decarbonization save the rainforest?

    In this episode, youth leaders and regional experts dive into the complex energy dilemma facing the Amazon. They explore the push and pull between development, decarbonization, and community-led action, and unpack what it really means to protect the rainforest while building a just energy future. Featuring: ⚡Eduarda Zoghbi - Founder, MPower Brasil; Member, Student Energy Board of Directors ⚡Joyce Mendez - Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Lead, Youth Climate Justice Fund ⚡Lucas Nassar Sousa - Executive Director, Laboratório da Cidade Brought to you by Student Energy, in partnership with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

    30 min
  5. Episode 1: “What are the synergies and tensions between city-level and international climate policies and treaties?”

    24/11/2025

    Episode 1: “What are the synergies and tensions between city-level and international climate policies and treaties?”

    In this premiere episode, youth advocates and local leaders reflect on how climate action plays out across different levels of power, where alignment is working, and where things are falling short. Featuring: ⚡Sofía Morán (Former President, Student Energy UADY; G100 Member) ⚡Eric St-Pierre (Member of Parliament, Honoré-Mercier, Québec) ⚡Pablo Francisco Chávez Ochoa (Former President, Student Energy at Tecnológico de Monterrey) ⚡Dr. Eckart Würzner (Mayor, City of Heidelberg, Germany; GCoM Regional Ambassador) Brought to you by Student Energy in partnership with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

    29 min
  • 5 Episodes

About

The Energy Voices podcast is a mini-series produced by Student Energy in partnership with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) helps youth unpack the energy system and explore today’s most pressing issues.

Information

  • Creator
    Student Energy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Student Energy
  • Show Website
    Energy Voices