Student Podcast: Sustainably Speaking Beyond the Aula
Early 2023, the IIIEE launched its first student-led podcast on sustainability called "Sustainably Speaking Beyond the Aula. The initiators were Inés Oort Alonso and Malek Al Jebaie, at the time part of the MESPOM program.
Current hosts of Season 3 are the students Maria del Carmen Nuñez Salazar, Marianna Pilecka, Nana Usami, Nicole Friedman, Karl Rasmus Sayre, Simon Hirzel, Sofie Bergset Janols, and Yookyung Oh from the EMP program.
In each episode, they bring you conversations between sustainability change-agents at the IIIEE and its network. With themes ranging from food, industry, business innovation, and urban sustainability, this podcast is the perfect way to stay informed and inspired on the latest developments in the field of sustainability research, practices as well as policy and legislation.
Previous hosts were EMP & MESPOM students Ari Ronai-Durning, Justine Auvrignon, Marleen Mammen, Gabby McGuinty Cañete.
So what are you waiting for? Join us to learn more about and to spread sustainability insights, challenges and opportunities!
LISTEN TO THE EPISODES!
María del Carmen
María is half Peruvian and half Spanish, with a background in environmental engineering. With insight into the impacts of mining and manufacturing industries, she’s committed to finding practical and sustainable solutions that draw on diverse perspectives.
Marianna Pilecka
Marianna is from Gdańsk, Poland. She studied international business and she was heavily engaged in the startup community, mentoring students in starting their own company. By choosing a management consulting career she hopes to leverage business to solve environmental issues.
Nana Usami
Nana is born in Japan, raised in Bali, and now living in Sweden, Nana is the founder of a sustainable jewelry brand. With a background in BSc Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science from Lund University, she’s all about ethical business, environmental justice, and uplifting marginalized and indigenous communities.
Nicole Friedman
Nicole grew up in San Francisco, California in the United States. She has a background in environmental policy and international conservation, and joined the EMP program to gain a deeper understanding into how the private and public sectors can work together towards a just transition.
Rasmus Sayre
Rasmus is half Swedish and half American, and has studied Political Science and Economics. He is excited by the opportunity to disseminate the cutting edge climate theory discussed at the IIIEE, and make it fun and relatable to listeners' everyday lives.
Simon Hirzel
Simon from Stuttgart, Germany. With a bachelor’s in economics he is passionate about aligning our economic actions with environmental responsibility. Do we need to degrow and consume less for this reason? We’ll see…
Sofie Bergset Janols
Sofie grew up in Oslo, Norway, and is one of the programme’s half-swedes. She holds a BSc in International environment and development studies, as well as a one-year study in Media science. Sofie has a background in, and a passion for, journalism and communications. She however applied to the EMP programme looking for a more hands-on role in sustainability transitions, particularly the one to a circular economy.
Yookyung Oh
Yookyung is from South Korea. She studied Art History and Creative Writing at her bachelor's, and previously worked at Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Embassy, and Asia Pacific urban stakeholder association called CityNet. With a background in working with urban governance and public engagement, she is committed to discover creative sustainable urban solutions and connect people with policies.