• Overview: Roadmap to close the marine data pollution gap
    Mar 12 2024

    Ocean pollution is a complex and multifaceted problem. It threatens ecosystems, human health and economies, but a lack of data about its impact means relatively little is being done to prevent and address it. That’s why Back to Blue has published A global ocean free from the harmful impacts of pollution: Roadmap for action. Here to talk about the roadmap and why it matters is Jessica Brown, Back to Blue’s head of engagement.


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    Back to Blue is an initiative of Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation.


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    25 mins
  • Clean construction: Tackling marine chemical pollution through technology
    Feb 26 2024

    "The core concept really is that everything that gets discharged to the sewer, ends up in the environment, in one way or another" (Andrew Crimston, Founder and CEO of Washbox Global)


    Chemical pollution in the ocean tends to be much less talked about than the highly visible plastics pollution, but is as equally, if not even more harmful. Back to Blue have published a comprehensive 100-page report on the state of marine chemical pollution in “The Invisible Wave”. This episode will give a deep-dive into marine chemical pollution in the construction industry. Back to Blue's lead editor Naka Kondo speaks to Andrew Crimston, Founder and CEO of Washbox Global.


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    19 mins
  • Funding impact in Asia-Pacific
    Dec 18 2023

    Increasingly more financial players are interested in tapping into the potential of ESG and impact investments in Asia-Pacific. To address social and environmental challenges effectively, key stakeholders need to ensure that impact capital is deployed strategically, matching with the right opportunities.


    What are the opportunities investors can leverage to generate social and environmental value along with economic returns? What is the role of innovative models of business and financing in unlocking the potential of impact-driven investments?


    Our guests are:

    ● Hannah Lee, Head of Asia-Pacific ESG Equity Research, J.P. Morgan

    ● Natasha Garcha, Senior Director of Innovative Finance, Impact Investment Exchange


    “Shelter from the storm: Investing in the era of uncertainty” is a ten-part podcast series, supported by EquitiesFirst.


    The episode is hosted by Bilge Arslan, analyst, Policy and Insights at Economist Impact.


    The podcast has been prepared for informational purposes only. This episode is not an offering of a financial product or investment advice. It is not intended for residents in any jurisdiction where its use is not authorised or is unlawful.


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    28 mins
  • Behind the Scenes: the sustainability of Australia's production ecosystem
    Nov 27 2023

    Australia’s screen industry has been on a trajectory of an investment boom and demand for skilled production workers. This podcast features three industry experts Ken Crouch (head of industry development at Screen Australia), Carly Heaton (head of scripted at Fremantle, Australia), and Ishmael Khan (director and writer) to explore the current state of Australia’s production growth, flow-on effects for the sector, the role of training and capacity-building programs to address critical skills shortages, and what more is required to support the long term sustainability of the sector.


    This episode is part of "culture and the creative economy", a three-episode series, supported by Netflix.


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    22 mins
  • Unlocking entrepreneurship in Asia-Pacific
    Nov 13 2023

    On the global stage, India and China are becoming key players in terms of total number and valuation of startups, following the United States. Indonesia and Vietnam’s progress have been remarkable as well. Can Asia-Pacific create the next generation Silicon Valley and become a centre for entrepreneurship and innovation? In this episode, we talk about the startup ecosystem in Asia-Pacific. We also discuss how investors and founders can unlock entrepreneurship opportunities in the region. 


    Our guests are:


    Amra Naidoo, Co-Founder and General Partner, Accelerating Asia

    Jeffrey Paine, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Golden Gate Ventures


    “Shelter from the storm: Investing in the era of uncertainty” is a ten-part podcast series, supported by EquitiesFirst.


    The episode is hosted by Bilge Arslan, analyst, Policy and Insights at Economist Impact.


    The podcast has been prepared for informational purposes only. This episode is not an offering of a financial product or investment advice. It is not intended for residents in any jurisdiction where its use is not authorised or is unlawful.


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    26 mins
  • Ensuring the role of science in the plastics treaty: insights from Global Plastics Summit
    Nov 12 2023

    At our inaugural Global Plastics Summit held on Oct 11-12th in Bangkok, Naka Kondo, the lead editor of Back to Blue Initiative spoke to Winnie Lau, project director, preventing ocean plastics at The Pew Charitable Trusts and Margaret Spring, chief conservation and science officer and Monterey Bay Aquarium. They discussed their impressions of the summit, and shared their recommendations and aspirations for the role of science and evidence in the treaty moving forward. 


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    17 mins
  • India’s time to shine? Opportunity and risk in India
    Sep 27 2023

    In the last six years, India’s business environment rankings rose 10 places among the 82 countries assessed by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Expanding investments will be crucial in maintaining the country’s favourable position for investors. To achieve this, India needs to keep improving regarding ease of doing business and governance transparency. Transforming the infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing economy is also key. In this episode, we discuss business and investment opportunities and risks in India. 


    Our guests are: 


    Taimur Baig, Managing Director and Chief Economist, Group Research at DBS Bank

    Ben Mathias, Managing Partner at Vertex Ventures SEA & India


    “Shelter from the storm: Investing in the era of uncertainty” is a ten-part podcast series, supported by EquitiesFirst. 


    The episode is hosted by Bilge Arslan, analyst, Policy and Insights at Economist Impact.


    The podcast has been prepared for informational purposes only. This episode is not an offering of a financial product or investment advice. It is not intended for residents in any jurisdiction where its use is not authorised or is unlawful.


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    29 mins
  • Boosting ocean life's resilience to human impact - a conversation with Azul Bio
    Sep 19 2023

    Back to Blue’s lead editor, Naka Kondo speaks to Ben Alva, the founder of Azul Bio, a startup developing microbiome-based treatments and probiotics from nature that give ocean life

    immunity to human impact, such as coral resilience. They are planning their first pilot in November.


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    22 mins