Despite the harking of some foreign policy wonks on the end of globalisation, the greater interconnectedness of global affairs and business beckons to differ. And with a great connected world, even during a pandemic, means greater need for diplomacy. On this episode, we discuss the new diplomacy and emergence of diplomatic divisions in both businesses and tech.
Episode 44: Updates on climate change - can businesses help save the planet?
The UN has released a report this week with very dire news - we're failing to meet the Paris Agreement Goals. The threats of climate change continues to loom but is there a chance that businesses can help pick up the slack from governments in saving the planet? We speak with climate activist Chiara Soletti on the recent UN report and updates during Climate Week this past September as well as food for thought for businesses to get on board.
Episode 40: We need partnerships to achieve the SDGs
With almost 10 years to go before the deadline for the SDGs, we're still very much behind in achieving them; this is why partnership is key. In light of our recent article published on Modern Diplomacy, we're making the case for the need for partnership if we want a more sustainable world.
Episode 38: Brexit and Sustainable Development
Brexit has been looming over the British conscience since the 2016 referendum. With many things unclear about what will happen in the supposed 31 October deadline to leave the European Union, equally uncertain is the status of the future of sustainable development in the UK. With British NGOs uncertain of their place with DFID and an unclear British strategy towards achieving the SDGs, we look at what is going on in the UK concerning sustainable development around Brexit and what could the future bring.
Episode 36: Humanitarian diplomacy revealed
UN agencies such as the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights have immortalised the role of the humanitarian diplomat and the crucial role they play in safeguarding the interests of marginalised communities. But can diplomats for sustainable development be considered humanitarians as well? Or is there a fine line between humanitarian aid and sustainability? We uncover the definition of both and see if both actors have a similar approach in their way of saving the world.
As mentioned in the episode: Osterman, C. "How globalisation didn't start with the local". Social Value UK. 2019.
Episode 29: Hot Talks with Chiara Soletti - Climate change and Brazil
On this inaugural series of Hot Talks, where we invite experts to discuss key themes pertinent to diplomacy in international development, we sit down with Chiara Soletti of the Italian Climate Network to discuss recent threats made by the Bolsonaro administration in Brazil against both the Amazon and the indigenous populations. We discuss the potential threat to the global climate that this move could have and highlight the opportunity that is present for both businesses and NGOs in taking up the role where government may be missing.
Episode 2: Conversations with d'Arcy Lunn on governments and the SDGs
In this episode, we speak with international humanitarian and Founder of Teaspoons of Change, d’Arcy Lunn on how to get governments onboard for adopting the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.
