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How companies can move towards corporate sustainability

In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Lene Bjorn Serpa, Director, Head of Corporate Sustainability & ESG, A.P. Moller - Maersk. They discuss how her work at Maersk aligns with the United Nations sustainable development goals and how companies can contribute to a positive change by engaging with sustainability from a corporate standpoint.

SDG:

Goal 17: Partnership for the goals; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action

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Academia; Institutional Frameworks and international cooperation for Sustainable Development; Sustainable consumption and production; Sustainable Development, Global

Navigating turbulent times: Finding peace amidst global unrest from a psychological perspective

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In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Judy Kuriansky, an award-wining journalist, clinical psychologist, lecturer, and United Nations NGO representative. They discuss sustainable development and global goals for education, health, peace, and gender equality.

SDG:

Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Gender equality and women's empowerment; Institutional Frameworks and international cooperation for Sustainable Development; Academia, Global

Empowering Communities: Diana's Vision for Sustainable Fishing and Renewable Energy

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In this special edition of "The World We Want," Márcia Balisciano interviews Diana Mbogo, the Founder and Managing Director of Millennium Engineers in Tanzania. Diana, an award-winning entrepreneur, focuses on renewable energy solutions and is currently implementing the Sardine Fishing Industry Business Project. The project aims to transition the traditional, environmentally harmful methods of the sardine fishing industry toward more sustainable practices using solar drying facilities. Diana emphasises the critical connection between access to energy, particularly for women, and the broader goal of achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Throughout the discussion, Diana shares her journey, challenges, and the transformative impact of her work on communities, highlighting the positive changes brought about by her innovative approach to the sardine industry.

SDG:

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 14: Life below water

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Gender equality and women's empowerment; Sustainable consumption and production; Environmental Protection, Global

International Women's Day Panel 2024

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This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024, join the United Nations in celebrating under the theme Invest in women: Accelerate progress. In this special episode of RELX's "The World We Want" series Dr Márcia Balisciano, Chief Sustainability Officer, is joined by guests Andrea "Andy" Blair, Co-Founder and President of New Zealand based geothermal research and innovation company, Upflow and Susan Blanchet, Founder and CEO of Origen Air. Both Andy and Susan are two of the 2023 awardees of the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge.

SDG:

Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Gender equality and women's empowerment; Sustainable Business Practices; Global Partnerships, Global

International Women's Day 2024 Podcast Collection

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The International Women's Day "World We Want" Podcast Collection features the latest episodes in the RELX podcast series featuring renowned female leaders from across the globe.

New episodes include Dr Judy Kuriansky, an internationally known clinical psychologist, humanitarian, author and United Nations NGO representative and Lene Bjorn Serpa, Head of Corporate Sustainability & ESG at Maersk, an international shipping and logistics company operating in 130 countries.

SDG:

Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Gender equality and women's empowerment; Academia, Global

World Immunization Week

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World Immunization Week 2025: Uniting for Universal Vaccine Coverage

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Global Health; Health and wellbeing; Health and population; Access to Health Care; Health Impact, Global

World Malaria Day 2025

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World Malaria Day 2025: United Against Malaria

World Malaria Day, celebrated every April 25th, is a crucial event aimed at raising awareness about the global effort needed to defeat malaria. Instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly in 2007, this day emphasizes the importance of continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention, control, and elimination.

The Genesis of World Malaria Day

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Global Health; Health and population; Health Impact, Global

World Health Day 2025

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World Health Day 2025: Global Action for Universal Health

World Health Day is celebrated each year on April 7th, marking the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about critical health issues facing the world and mobilizing efforts to address them.

The Essence of World Health Day