Shows
Asia In-DepthInsights into the Indian Elections with Dr. Ronojoy SenWith over 970 million eligible voters, the ongoing Indian elections mark the world's largest democratic exercise. As the six-week-long election process unfolds, Farwa Aamer, director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute, sits down with Dr. Ronojoy Sen, senior research fellow and research lead in Politics, Society, and Governance at the Institute of South Asian Studies and the South Asian Studies Program at the National University of Singapore, to discuss the key factors shaping the Indian elections, voter perceptions on the ground, and the priorities for the new government. 2024-05-2719 min
Energy InsightsWomen and the Just Energy TransitionEnergy Insights speaks with Farwa Aamer about all things women, energy, and climate change. Farwa is the director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York. Prior to this, she led research on security, political, and socio-economic dimensions of transboundary river governance in the Himalayan region, along with other issues revolving around water, energy, climate change, and sustainable development across South Asia. Topics included climate change and its disproportionate impacts on women; energy poverty and the impacts of energy poverty, just energy transition in the context of women, how women can play...2024-03-0831 minAsia In-DepthShombi Sharp on India's Leadership in Development, Climate, and EquityAhead of COP28, host and Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Managing Director Rorry Daniels and guest co-host, Director of South Asia Initiatives of ASPI Farwa Aamer, talk to the UN Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sharp, who shares his insights about the role of India on the global stage. The conversation covers a range of topics including India's perspective on G20 leadership, innovative development strategies, climate action, and inclusive policies. They also explore India’s multifaceted approach that shapes its role in global affairs.2023-11-3058 min
Asia Inside OutShombi Sharp on India's Leadership in Development, Climate, and EquityIn the latest episode of Asia Inside Out, ahead of COP28, host and Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Managing Director Rorry Daniels and guest co-host, Director of South Asia Initiatives of ASPI Farwa Aamer, talk to the UN Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sharp, who shares his insights about the role of India on the global stage. The conversation covers a range of topics including India's perspective on G20 leadership, innovative development strategies, climate action, and inclusive policies. They also explore India’s multifaceted approach that shapes its role in global affairs....2023-11-3058 min
Conversation SixFarwa Aamer and Parag KhannaFarwa Aamer and Parag Khanna on the Glasgow Pact and how climate change is impacting global migration patterns2021-12-0105 minConversation SixBrigitta Schuchert and Farwa AamerBrigitta Schuchert and Farwa Aamer on gender and climate change in light of COP262021-11-1205 minConversation SixFarwa Aamer and Giulio BoccalettiFarwa Aamer and Giulio Boccaletti on Dr Giulio Boccaletti's new book Water: A Biography2021-10-1305 min