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Through this series, we speak with Sustainability Ambassadors about the work they are doing as corporate executives, government leaders, non-profit professionals, academics, or entrepreneurs to solve the environmental, social, and economic challenges faced. Episodes are grounded in experience, with our goal to engage and inspire viewers to take the “next steps” on their own sustainability journey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Sustainability with Indigenous Knowledge and Leadership

    MAR 27

    Sustainability with Indigenous Knowledge and Leadership

    In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Prabindra Shakya about Rethinking Sustainable Development with Indigenous Leadership — and why climate progress, energy transitions, and the Sustainable Development Goals must move beyond top-down technical models. Prabindra, a human rights and Indigenous rights defender with nearly two decades of experience, argues that sustainable development will only succeed when Indigenous leadership and traditional knowledge are placed at the center of decision-making. Drawing from his work in Nepal and across Asia, Prabindra explains how many modern development projects — from hydropower and mining to carbon markets — continue patterns of dispossession under the banner of progress. While the impacts are often local, the drivers are global: international finance, supply chains, and legal systems that fail to recognize Indigenous peoples as rights-holders. We explore what real balance looks like in the energy transition, why “green” solutions can still cause harm if communities are excluded, and how Indigenous-led energy and development models offer practical alternatives. The conversation also dives into the realities of advocacy — pushing multilateral banks, leveraging international standards, and securing small but meaningful wins for communities. If we are serious about climate action and equitable development, we must rethink sustainable development — and ensure Indigenous leadership shapes the path forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  2. Indigenous Rights Must Be Core to Climate Solutions

    MAR 20

    Indigenous Rights Must Be Core to Climate Solutions

    In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Eriel Deranger of Indigenous Climate Action about why protecting Indigenous rights and lands must be central to any real climate solution. Through this discussion we unpack the tension between urgency and intention in climate action, why “inclusion” often becomes assimilation, and what it takes to build climate solutions that are equitable, durable, and grounded in real community power. This conversation is a call to look back in order to move forward—so we don’t rebuild the future using the same systems that created today’s crises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  3. Climate Change, Heat and Brain Health

    MAR 13

    Climate Change, Heat and Brain Health

    Burcin Ikiz, Neuro Climate Working Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  4. How Climate Change and Pollution Impact the Heart

    MAR 6

    How Climate Change and Pollution Impact the Heart

    In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, I sit down with Professor Mark Miller of the University of Edinburgh to explore how climate change and pollution impact the heart — and what really happens inside the body when we’re exposed to environmental stress. From air pollution to rising temperatures, we unpack how a warming world is placing measurable strain on the cardiovascular system. For decades, we’ve known polluted air damages the lungs. But Mark’s research shows something deeper and more systemic: even short-term exposure to diesel exhaust can stiffen blood vessels, elevate blood pressure, and disrupt heart rhythms — effects that resemble years of accumulated cardiovascular stress. As climate change increases heatwaves and alters pollution patterns, these stressors don’t act alone. They interact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  5. Power of Benchmarks to Accelerate Corporate Action

    FEB 7

    Power of Benchmarks to Accelerate Corporate Action

    In this episode, we speak with Gerbrand Haverkamp, Executive Director and co-founder of the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA), about what benchmarking is for—and of the power benchmarks have to accelerate corporate action. Gerbrand explains why WBA was founded in the wake of the SDGs, how WBA translates evolving standards into comparable measures of performance, and how change happens through a mix of learning, pressure, and ultimately norm-setting. The conversation closes with a grounded message to sustainability leaders: focus on what actually reduces emissions, restores nature, and improves lives—because that’s what will stand the test of time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  6. Making Climate Progress in the Midwest

    JAN 25

    Making Climate Progress in the Midwest

    In this episode, we speak with Heather Navarro about her work at the Midwest Climate Collaboration to support a spectrum of stakeholders making climate progress in the Midwest. Through our discussion, we explore why the Midwest may be one of the most consequential regions in the world for climate progress — and why the most effective work happening there often doesn’t look like “climate action” at all. Along the way, you’ll hear practical lessons from the intersection of advocacy, governance, and implementation — including why solutions break down without the people who have to live with them, enforce them, and maintain them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  7. What If Sustainability Isn't Enough?

    10/11/2025

    What If Sustainability Isn't Enough?

    In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we dive into the concept of degrowth with John Mulrow, founder of the Degrowth Institute and adjunct professor at Purdue University, as a way to answer the question "What if sustainability isn't enough?" A question many sustainability professionals have begin to reflect on as they seek to better understand true impact of their work—and question whether efficiency gains and carbon reductions are enough— at the same time the topic of degrowth is emerging as a conversation about what the wider goals should be. John unpacks what degrowth really means—beyond the buzzword—and why it's essential for achieving ecological sustainability and social justice. We explore the shortcomings of traditional sustainability frameworks, the role of economic savings in fueling further consumption, and how professionals and organizations can begin to challenge the growth paradigm in their own work. With thoughtful insights into equity, historical responsibility, and systems thinking, this episode pushes us to reimagine prosperity in a world of limits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  8. The Conservative Case for Climate Action

    10/04/2025

    The Conservative Case for Climate Action

    In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, Rich Brubaker speaks with Bob Inglis, former U.S. Congressman and founder of republicEn.org, about the growing opportunity for conservative leadership in the fight against climate change. The conversation explores the cultural and linguistic barriers that have historically kept conservatives from engaging with the climate movement—and how those are beginning to shift. Bob shares his personal journey, explains how conservatives view climate risk and solutions, and outlines why pricing mechanisms and free enterprise are central to a conservative climate strategy. Throughout the episode, Bob challenges both sides to overcome outdated narratives and come together around pragmatic, economically sound climate action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
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Through this series, we speak with Sustainability Ambassadors about the work they are doing as corporate executives, government leaders, non-profit professionals, academics, or entrepreneurs to solve the environmental, social, and economic challenges faced. Episodes are grounded in experience, with our goal to engage and inspire viewers to take the “next steps” on their own sustainability journey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Collective Responsibility
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Collective Responsibility
  • Show Website
    Sustainable Ambassador Podcast