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SUMERNET aims to improve policies and practices in reducing water insecurity in the Mekong Region. Our podcasts highlight our work on research, policy engagement, capacity building and communications for environmental sustainability.

  1. 08/06/2025

    Ep 14 Vietnam’s equitable energy transition with Ms. Minh Nguyen

    In this 14th episode of the SUMERNET 4 All series, Ms. Minh Nguyen shares how the alliance is pioneering renewable energy solutions with communities at the heart of the transition.   This episode was co-initiated and supported by Amperes. Guest: Ms. Minh Nguyen, Vietnam Country Manager, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Rajesh Daniel, Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Cover photo: Zinko Hein on Unsplash   Read the feature of the episode here.   SUMERNET podcasts highlight different aspects of our work on research, policy engagement, capacity building and communications in the Mekong Region. Visit our website www.sumernet.org to find out more about our work to improve policies and practices in reducing water insecurity in the Mekong Region. SUMERNET 4 All series │ Ep 14 Vietnam’s equitable energy transition with Ms. Minh Nguyen by SUMERNET is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

    19 min

  2. 05/29/2025

    Ep 13 Messaging for gender equality and disability-inclusive climate policy with Dr. Kien Nguyen-Trung

    In this 13th episode of the SUMERNET 4 All series, Dr. Kien Nguyen-Trung from Monash Sustainable Development Institute shares insights on how strategic messaging can advance gender equality and disability inclusion in climate policy. Drawing from a case study in Vietnam, the conversation highlights how we talk about climate change can empower people with disabilities during extreme weather events.   Guest: Dr. Kien Nguyen-Trung, Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Research Lead at Water Sensitive Cities Australia (Monash Sustainable Development Institute) Episode host: My Le Sound editing: My Le Series producers: Rajesh Daniel, Variya Plungwattana Episode advisors: Karen Delfau, Boripat Lebel Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Cover photo: Zinko Hein on Unsplash   Read the feature of the episode here.   SUMERNET podcasts highlight different aspects of our work on research, policy engagement, capacity building and communications in the Mekong Region. Visit our website www.sumernet.org to find out more about our work to improve policies and practices in reducing water insecurity in the Mekong Region. SUMERNET 4 All series │ Ep 13: Messaging for gender equality and disability-inclusive climate policy with Kien Nguyen-Trung by SUMERNET is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

    23 min

  3. 08/20/2024

    SUMERNET Young Professionals (SYP) miniseries│Ep 12: Communicating your research to influence policymaking in the Mekong Region with Bin Liang

    In the second episode of the SUMERNET Young Professionals (SYP) miniseries, Bin Liang from the China General Certification Center shares her experiences and insights about communicating and engaging with policy.   Guest: Bin Liang Episode host: Khaing Su Lwin Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Cover photo: Zinko Hein on Unsplash   Read the feature of the episode here.   SUMERNET podcasts highlight different aspects of our work on research, policy engagement, capacity building and communications in the Mekong Region. Visit our website www.sumernet.org to find out more about our work to improve policies and practices in reducing water insecurity in the Mekong Region. SUMERNET Young Professionals (SYP) miniseries │ Ep 12: Communicating your research to influence policymaking in the Mekong Region with Bin Liang by SUMERNET is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

    12 min

  4. 05/15/2024

    SUMERNET Young Professionals (SYP) miniseries│Ep 11: How young professionals in the Mekong can be agents of change through research with Dr. Preeyaporn Muenratch

    In the first episode of the SUMERNET Young Professionals (SYP) miniseries, Dr. Preeyaporn Muenratch explains her work researching solutions to improve groundwater governance in the Mekong region.   Guest: Dr. Preeyaporn Muenratch Episode host: Bouanong Lathouly Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Variya Plungwatana Cover photo: Zinko Hein on Unsplash   Read the feature of the episode here.   SUMERNET podcasts highlight different aspects of our work on research, policy engagement, capacity building and communications in the Mekong Region. Visit our website www.sumernet.org to find out more about our work to improve policies and practices in reducing water insecurity in the Mekong Region. SUMERNET Young Professionals (SYP) miniseries │ Ep 11: How young professionals in the Mekong can be agents of change through research with Dr. Preeyaporn Muenratch by SUMERNET is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

    17 min

  5. 08/03/2023

    Ep 10 How can researchers work together with media with My Le

    In Episode 10 of the SUMERNET "Research 4 All" podcast series, we talked with Ms. My Le, a young journalist from Vietnam who received a SUMERNET media-research partnership grant to work with SUMERNET researchers and produce environmental stories. She shares her perspectives from her experience working together with SUMERNET researchers in the Mekong Delta to produce a story about climate change and water management in the delta’s wetlands.   Guest: My Le Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Kadesiree Thossaphonpaisan Cover photo: Diego Gennaro on Unsplash   SUMERNET podcasts highlight different aspects of our work on research, policy engagement, capacity building and communications in the Mekong Region. Visit our website www.sumernet.org to find out more about our work to improve policies and practices in reducing water insecurity in the Mekong Region. Ep 10 How can researchers work together with media with My Le by SUMERNET is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

    16 min

  6. 05/03/2023

    Ep 09 Flood risks and local participation with Dr. Yanyong Inmuong

    This podcast explores how flood risks can be managed better if local communities are involved in the planning and design of flood protection and management measures especially for early warning systems. In this episode, we talked with Dr. Yanyong Inmuong, Director of GMS Research Center for Environment and Sustainability, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahasarakham University, Thailand. Dr. Yanyong is working with local communities in flood risk management in northeast Thailand. He shares his perspectives on how local communities can be brought into official flood management design and planning in particular, on flood preparedness and early warning systems.   Guest: Dr. Yanyong Inmuong Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Kadesiree Thossaphonpaisan Cover photo: Diego Gennaro on Unsplash   SUMERNET podcasts highlight different aspects of our work on research, policy engagement, capacity building and communications in the Mekong Region. Visit our website www.sumernet.org to find out more about our work to improve policies and practices in reducing water insecurity in the Mekong Region. Ep 09 Flood risks and local participation with Dr. Yanyong Inmuong by SUMERNET is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

    20 min

  7. 02/10/2023

    Ep 08 Epistemic injustice in water governance with Karen Delfau

    This podcast explores the concept of epistemic injustice. What is it, when does it occur, and how can researchers address this in research projects? In this episode, we talked with Karen Delfau, a lecturer and researcher exploring water governance and the inclusion of different ways of knowing and understanding water and rivers. She has also been working with SUMERNET, looking at how co-creation and co-production of knowledge operate within water governance processes in the Mekong.   Guest: Karen Delfau, Water Governance, Gender, Knowledge Co-Creation Specialist  Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Rajesh Daniel and Kadesiree Thossaphonpaisan Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Kadesiree Thossaphonpaisan Cover photo: Diego Gennaro on Unsplash   SUMERNET podcasts highlight different aspects of our work on research, policy engagement, capacity building and communications in the Mekong Region. Visit our website www.sumernet.org to find out more about our work to improve policies and practices in reducing water insecurity in the Mekong Region. Ep 08 Epistemic justice in water governance with Karen Delfau by SUMERNET is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

    26 min
  8. Ep 07 Co-creation of knowledges for water governance with Prof. Kanokwan Manorom

    01/30/2023

    Ep 07 Co-creation of knowledges for water governance with Prof. Kanokwan Manorom

    In this episode of the SUMERNET "Research 4 All" podcast series, we are joined by Prof. Kanowan Manorom, a lecturer and field researcher at Ubon Ratchathani University of Thailand. We talk about how a co-creating knowledge approach helps water-related policies and governance more inclusive and allow for deep participation in local communities, including marginalized people. Prof. Kanokwan also shared her experience in implementing this approach in policy-making processes for water governance in Northeastern Thailand.     Guest: Prof. Kanowan Manorom, a lecturer and field researcher at Ubon Ratchathani University of Thailand Episode host: Rajesh Daniel Sound editing: Rajesh Daniel and Kadesiree Thossaphonpaisan Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana Artwork: Kadesiree Thossaphonpaisan Cover photo: Diego Gennaro on Unsplash   SUMERNET podcasts highlight different aspects of our work on research, policy engagement, capacity building and communications in the Mekong Region. Visit our website www.sumernet.org to find out more about our work to improve policies and practices in reducing water insecurity in the Mekong Region. Ep 07 Co-creation of knowledges for water governance with Prof. Kanokwan Manorom by SUMERNET is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

    18 min
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SUMERNET aims to improve policies and practices in reducing water insecurity in the Mekong Region. Our podcasts highlight our work on research, policy engagement, capacity building and communications for environmental sustainability.

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    SUMERNET
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
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