SEI Asia Podcast

Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)

SEI Asia’s podcast series is a platform for dialogue on critical environmental challenges in Asia and how to address them. Our guests range from environmental experts, think tanks, researchers and policymakers to journalists and civil society who explore collaborative pathways towards improving policy and practice on sustainability challenges in the region. Show art image credit: Quang Nguyen Vinh / Pexels

  1. Ep17. Why heat is the defining climate challenge for cities

    11/30/2025

    Ep17. Why heat is the defining climate challenge for cities

    This podcast episode with Andreas Hoy, climatologist at SEI Tallinn, and Winston Chow, Co-Chair of IPCC Working Group II and Professor of Urban Climate at Singapore Management University unpacks the harsh climate realities unfolding in streets, homes and neighbourhoods from Tallinn to Singapore to Manila.  Episode host: Charmaine Caparas Sound editing: Teerawan Atipattrakul and Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Teerawan Atipattrakul Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic  Show art image credit: Wallace Chuck / Pexels Read the feature of the episode ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

    46 min
  2. Ep16. Water politics, not politicization: Negotiating transboundary water governance in the Mekong River Basin

    03/20/2025

    Ep16. Water politics, not politicization: Negotiating transboundary water governance in the Mekong River Basin

    This podcast episode with Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun, former CEO of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat, unpacks the challenges and approaches of the MRC for transboundary water governance of thevital Mekong River Basin upon which millions depend for their livelihoods. Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: My Le Artwork: Alyzza Albay Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic  Show art image credit: Manos Fikaris / iStock by Getty Images Read the feature of the episode ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

    28 min
  3. Ep15. Navigating science and policy: A conversation on building climate resilience in the Mekong Region

    12/09/2024

    Ep15. Navigating science and policy: A conversation on building climate resilience in the Mekong Region

    In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with Dr. Pichamon Yeophantong about the intricate relationship between scientific research and policymaking, particularly in the Mekong Region, and the challenges researchers face in translating science into impactful action.  Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Alyzza Albay Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic  Show art image credit: Variya Plungwatana / SEI Asia Read the feature of the episode ⁠here⁠.

    32 min
  4. Ep14. Achieving sustainable hydropower financing in the Mekong Region

    09/11/2024

    Ep14. Achieving sustainable hydropower financing in the Mekong Region

    In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with Bernadette Victorio (Bea) from Fair Finance Asia, a network dedicated to ensuring that financial institutions in Asia operate in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. The episode presents a nuanced discussion on the role of commercial banks funding hydropower in the Mekong Region, and how banks can ensure transparency and accountability.  Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic  Show art image credit: Rajesh Daniel / SEI Asia Read the feature of the episode here.

    25 min
  5. Ep13. Empowering change - Thailand's pioneering citizen-led legislation for cleaner air

    03/25/2024

    Ep13. Empowering change - Thailand's pioneering citizen-led legislation for cleaner air

    In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with Dr. Kaneungnich Sribuaim about drafting Thailand's groundbreaking legislation to empower citizens in the battle against air pollution.  Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic  Show art image credit: Casper1774Studio / iStock by Getty Images Read the feature of the episode here.

    24 min
  6. Ep12. Monitoring air quality is crucial in the fight against pollution

    03/18/2024

    Ep12. Monitoring air quality is crucial in the fight against pollution

    In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with AirGradient, a Thailand-based company using technological innovations to enhance air quality monitoring globally. Episode host: Charmaine Caparas Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic Show art image credit: BradCalkins / Getty Images via Canva    Read the feature of the episode here.

    36 min
  7. Ep11. Critiquing knowledge co-production in disaster risk reduction

    02/29/2024

    Ep11. Critiquing knowledge co-production in disaster risk reduction

    In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked to Minh Tran and Dayoon Kim of SEI Asia, who reflect on their work in climate and disaster research to critique knowledge co-production and find ways for research, policy and action to be more equitable.  Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic  Show art image credit: ⁠Variya Plungwatana / SEI Asia Read the feature of the episode here.

    37 min
  8. Ep10. Working on the ground for social and environmental justice [Women Environmental Defenders - Part 2]

    11/18/2022

    Ep10. Working on the ground for social and environmental justice [Women Environmental Defenders - Part 2]

    In this second episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on women environmental defenders, we talk with Indira Shreesh from Indigenous Women Legal Awareness Group (INWOLAG) in Nepal and Kakay Tolentino from Bai Indigenous Women’s Network in the Philippines.  Episode host: Dayoon Kim Episode guests:  Indira Shreesh and Kakay Tolentino Episode producers: Variya Plungwatana and Dayoon Kim Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana  Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic Show art image credit: ⁠Jireh Foo⁠ / Unsplash  Read the feature of the episode here.

    13 min
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SEI Asia’s podcast series is a platform for dialogue on critical environmental challenges in Asia and how to address them. Our guests range from environmental experts, think tanks, researchers and policymakers to journalists and civil society who explore collaborative pathways towards improving policy and practice on sustainability challenges in the region. Show art image credit: Quang Nguyen Vinh / Pexels

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  • Creator
    Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
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    SEI Asia Podcast