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Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSANavigating Tariffs and the Canadian-American Partnership ft. Bart EdesIn times like these, staying informed and engaged with political developments is more crucial than ever. With tensions between the US and Canada escalating over tariffs and trade wars, we need to tune in and understand the underlying issues at play.
If there's one expert who can shed light on our current political climate, it's Bart W. Édes. As a Professor at McGill University, Bart brings invaluable insights into the dynamics shaping global politics and economics. At McGill, he contributes to the Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID), focusing on social protection in developing Asia, digital technologies for d...2025-03-101h 08
Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Wenjie Chen: Capitalising on the Critical Mineral Opportunity in Sub-Saharan AfricaIn this episode, we’re honoured to welcome Wenjie Chen, Deputy Division Chief in the IMF African Department, for an in-depth discussion on the region’s emerging role in the global clean energy transition. We begin by defining Sub-Saharan Africa and outlining the countries and territories that make up this vibrant, resource-rich region. Chen provides an overview of Sub-Saharan Africa’s current economic standing, highlighting both the region’s potential and challenges within the global development context.
How can rising global demand for critical minerals, like cobalt, lithium, and nickel transform the region’s economies? From investment opportunities to the potential...2024-10-2752 min
Ehi, Erica! Parliamo di PFAS?Il rischio ambientale, con Stefano Polesello (CNR - IRSA) | S.2 Ep.01Edoardo Slavik a colloquio con uno dei massimi esperti di PFAS che ci spiega perché queste molecole sono pericolose per l'ambiente e perché possiamo ritrovarle…anche nei nostri bicchieri d'acqua.2024-10-2417 min
Ricardo's Rules of ResilienceSeason 2 Episode 8 Creating Something from Nothing with RAM Co Founder JP Mone!Its a pleasure to have on JP Mone, co founder of RAM Fit, on the podcast for this weeks episode. The Irishman shares his story of travelling overseas in hopes of marketing his new product, meeting Yancy Culp at an Irsa Convention, the development process of the RAM, the unique ethos of Gaelic Football and how that translated over into his business life and so many more entertaining stories. Learn about JP's unique tools of resilience used during his days as an athlete and now as a successful entrepeneur.PERSONALIZED DEKA COACHING WITH COACH ALTON:2024-10-141h 02
Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Jonathan Beynon: Unlocking Climate Finance and Understanding the Future of the NCQGIn this episode of the Global Get Down, host Gaurav is joined by climate finance expert Jonathan Beynon from the Center for Global Development for a primer on climate finance. They address the current scale of ambition to finance climate mitigation and adaptation, and discuss the different sources for the trillions of dollars in investment needed to address the impacts of climate change. They also speak about a third pillar of climate finance which goes beyond the traditional categories of mitigation and adaptation to address losses and damages.
Together, they delve into the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) and what...2024-10-0736 min
BackTable Vascular & InterventionalEp. 466 Exploring IR in Australia with Dr. Chris RoganEver wonder what it’s like to practice interventional radiology down under? Dr. Chris Rogan joins us on the BackTable Podcast this week to tell us about his IR practice in Australia, with special emphasis on healthcare system and interventional practice model differences between our two countries.---SYNPOSISWe cover a wide range of topics, including the differences in IR training pathways between Australia and the U.S., the impact of healthcare models on IR practice, and the cooperation between public and private he...2024-07-2337 min
Zimmerman en SpaceDyson spheresWe leven in een tijd dat science fiction opeens science fact kan worden. Zo ook met de zogenaamde Dyson spheres. Ooit een verzinsel in een spannend boek, en nu iets waar daadwerkelijk naar gezocht wordt. En... en en en... er is zelfs wat gevonden!Dyson Spheres:https://saj.matf.bg.ac.rs/200/pdf/001-018.pdfInfrarood:https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrarood"Star Maker" in Project Gutenberg:https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0601841.txt"Star Maker" als boek:https://www.bol.com/nl/nl...2024-06-1719 min
Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Mark Plant: Recycling the IMF's Special Drawing Rights for Climate and DevelopmentEver come across the term ‘Special Drawing Rights’ or ‘SDRs’ and felt completely bewildered? Check out this latest episode of the Global Get Down, where Host Gaurav has a conversation with an expert on the IMF and the SDRs.
Mark Plant joins us as Senior Policy Fellow at the Center for Global Development, where he currently dedicates the bulk of his research on making the case that Central Banks should Recycle their excess SDRs issued by the IMF, to promote international development and climate finance goals and prevent these potential assets from “sitting around” in a “clumsy” financial order.
They cover the basics...2024-06-1253 min
Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Adam Hochschild: Resource Curse in the Congo: The Case Against King Leopold IIRenowned American historian, journalist and author Adam Hochschild joins us for a deep dive into the colonial history of what is today the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and to help explain how the 'Resource Curse' phenomenon has shaped this tragic history of exploitation.2024-06-071h 39Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Rachel Bonnifield: Global Action to Counter Lead PoisoningRachel Silverman Bonnifield, currently Senior Fellow at the Center for Global Development in Washington DC joins us to talk about her extensive research on addressing neglected global health crises: specifically, her work on Widespread Lead Poisoning of Children.
Rachel and Host Gaurav cover, among other things, the scope of the problem, a brief history of action to address Lead Poisoning, specific case studies of action around the world, what the role of institutions like hers can be to help make this issue more visible, and the scale of global financing required to address this issue by 2030.2024-05-2750 minGlobal Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Karen Mathiasen: Deep Dive into Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) ReformKaren Mathiasen, Project Director at the Center for Global Development (CGD) in Washington DC, joins us for a Deep Dive into Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Reform.
She discusses, among other things, shareholder dynamics at the World Bank, the Bridgetown Agenda, the recently concluded Spring Meetings, her appraisal of the World Bank’s reform agenda and some of the issues to watch out for in MDB Reform, with Host Gaurav.2024-05-1751 min
Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSARecruiter Perspective: Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) at UBC ft. Jonathan TeeToday, the Global Get Down podcast is joined by Jonathan Tee, Recruiter for the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program at UBC, who talks to Host Gaurav about what recruiters and the admissions team at the program are looking for. They talk about the ideal student profile for applicants and how they can aim to set themselves apart in this very competitive program.2024-05-0933 minGlobal Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAStudent Perspective: Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) at UBC ft. Mercy MuthuuriIn the first part of our 2-day collaboration with the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program at UBC, we are joined by Mercy Muthuuri. She is a current student in the MPPGA program with a background in climate finance and talks to Host Gaurav about how the program is structured, student life and coursework in the MPPGA.
This episode is immensely helpful to anyone looking at MA programs in Canada, to help compare how the MPPGA fits into the mix and the unique experiences it can provide.2024-05-0827 minGlobal Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Adva Saldinger: A Primer on the Spring Meetings and World Bank ReformAdva Saldinger, Senior Reporter at Devex, who covered the recently-concluded Spring Meetings of the World Bank and IMF on the ground from Washington DC, joins us for a primer on the Meetings and discusses World Bank Reform with our Host Gaurav.
They cover the main outcomes and announcements from the Spring Meetings and talk about who attended, touching on both the high profile personnel and the various civil society actors who made their presence felt.
Tune in to get a sense of the issues currently being discussed at the meeting of the two biggest multilateral development institutions, and get a...2024-05-0228 min
Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Jonathan Arnold: Canadian Climate Taxonomy: A Sorting Hat for Clean InvestmentsJonathan Arnold from the Canadian Climate Institute joins us to kickstart the mini-series on Sustainable Finance Taxonomies.
Our host Gaurav asks Jonathan about the premise of a Climate Taxonomy in Canada, the bureaucratic process it took to set this up and the current political holdup this taxonomy is facing.
They also touch upon how the Canadian Taxonomy is unique because of its 'transition' label that includes certain controversial oil and gas projects. Tune in to better understand this unique financial sorting instrument, and witness a 'Sorting Hat' exercise for clean investments.2024-04-2547 min
Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Ibrahim Muradov: Navigating the History of the Invasion of UkraineJoin hosts Sriya and Ishita as they explore the history of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in this special episode of the Global Get Down. Our guest, esteemed professor and expert on the topic, Professor Ibrahim Muradov, takes center stage to shed light on the intricacies of this geopolitical saga. His expertise and thorough analysis shed new light on the multifaceted aspects of the conflict.
Professor Muradov shares insights into his research journey and personal connection to the topic, highlighting key gaps in existing research that drove his investigation. He discusses the role of internal politics in Ukraine, the differences between the...2024-04-1245 min
Everyday Medicine with Dr LukeSpecial Episode 16. Interventional Radiology with Dr Yen ChiengInterventional radiology is an innovative and rapidly growing medical profession that enables radiologists to blend clinical interaction, procedural work, and imaging. It stands as an exciting domain within modern medicine, offering precise, targeted treatments for complex diseases and conditions throughout the body. Interventional radiologists seamlessly integrate various specialty interests, including gastroenterology, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, pain management, gynecology, and more. Moreover, they've pioneered treatment techniques using state-of-the-art technology like MRI, CT scans, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and plain X-rays.
Their scope of practice encompasses a broad range of procedures such as biliary intervention, cholecystostomy, chemo and radioembolization of tumors...2024-01-2339 min
Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Chairperson Mark Goldsmith: Understanding the World Bank Inspection PanelIncoming Chairperson of the World Bank Inspection Panel, Mark Goldsmith joins our hosts Belle and Gaurav on this special episode of the Global Get Down to introduce the organisation and tell us about the work it has done in its 30 years of existence.
Mark gives us an outline of what the Inspection Panel is and how it functions and talks through his personal journey and the career path that led him to this point. He answers questions about the legacies of the Panel and the impacts he hopes to have in his year of chairmanship. He also briefly touches on...2024-01-181h 00Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Naoko Ellis: Is Carbon Capture and Storage a Viable Option to Mitigate Climate Change?Back for our third episode in the Environmental Policy series running parallel to COP 28, Professor Naoko Ellis from the Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) Department at UBC joins us to explain how Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) works.
Hosts Gaurav and Sriya get Professor Ellis's view on when and under which circumstances CCS is a good policy option to encourage, and get a primer on how this technology works, along with learning what the different options to capture, sequester and utilise Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere are.
This is the Global Get Down's first attempt at instituting an interdisciplinary bridge...2023-12-1039 minGlobal Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Peter Arcese: Cashing in on Conservation: Finance's Role in Protecting the PlanetOur Team spoke to Dr. Peter Arcese from the Faculty of Forestry at The University of British Columbia to help understand what Biodiversity Credits are, how they work and how they link to the more traditional Carbon Credits.
Co-hosts Gaurav and Alyssa get Dr. Arcese's take on the inter-disciplinarity involved to make Biodiversity Credits a reality, and dig into the complex researcher-financier-policymaker nexus that this involves. This episode also gets into some of the global diplomacy that has been involved in the pursuit to cash in on conservation.
This episode is Part 2 in our Environment Policy series running parallel to...2023-12-0442 minGlobal Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Simon Donner: Reflections on COP 27 and Expectations for COP 28As COP 28 kicks off in Dubai, our team sat down with Professor Simon Donner, host of the Podcast Pacific Voices (that highlights his engagement with the Pacific Island of Kiribati) and a Lead Author for the most recent 6th Assessment Report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Professor Donner joins your hosts Alessia and Gaurav and reflects on his time spent at COP 27 in Sharm-el-Sheikh last year. They connect this journey to the now ongoing COP 28 in Dubai and discuss some realistic expectations we could have from the Event, especially dealing with the much-awaited "operationalisation of a...2023-12-0152 min
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Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAFAQs about the Canadian Undergraduate Policy Competition (CUPC)Starting today, the UBC IRSA, PSSA and VSEUS Clubs are hosting this year's rendition of the Canadian Undergraduate Policy Competition (CUPC) on the theme 'Emerging Technologies'. The event shall run from November 24th-26th, 2023.
Join us in our conversation with Bridget Chu, one of the co-chairs for CUPC 2023 as we address some FAQs about the event.
Register here for the Minister's Box Free Workshop on November 24th, 2023: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBYi3Urd15iyEe3NzKRF2lDsF_aGX_BphADlOUmc9oc0ldRQ/viewform
Access previous years' CUPC archives through their website: https://www.thecupc.ca/
Thanks for listening!2023-11-2408 minGlobal Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAAction Plan for the South Asian Air Pollution Crisis: Discussing the World Bank Report (Part 2 of 2)In Part 2 of 2 of our very special collaboration with the World Bank’s Air Quality Management (AQM) team on South Asia, based in New Delhi, co-hosts Gaurav and Thalin go deeper into the report ‘Striving for Clean Air’ with guests Jostein Nygard and Sayantan Sarkar.
They address the methodology recommended in the report, which speaks of three policy priorities that South Asian governments should follow to effectively attain cleaner air across airsheds by 2030. Also discussed are lessons from AQM in the rest of the world, synergies and tradeoffs between national strategies on AQM and climate action, and positive actions that the Wo...2023-11-0948 minGlobal Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Kathryn Harrison: Introduction to Canadian Climate PoliticsJoin your host Gaurav as he gets a 101 on Canadian Climate Politics from UBC Professor Kathryn Harrison.2023-11-0132 minGlobal Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAAir Pollution Management in South Asia: Discussing the World Bank Report (Part 1 of 2)Welcome to Part 1 of 2 of a very special collaboration that the Global Get Down conducted with the World Bank’s Air Quality Management (AQM) team in South Asia. We discuss their report ‘Striving for Clean Air’ on how best to combat the deteriorating condition of Air Pollution in the region (encompassing India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and parts of Afghanistan and Iran).
This episode, co-hosts Gaurav and Thalin introduce the contentious topic of Air Pollution with our guests, Jostein Nygard and Sayantan Sarkar and talk to them about the approach they followed in their report. They discuss the basic economic, social and po...2023-09-1741 minGlobal Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Christopher Kam: Demographic Decline: The Pitfalls of Aging SocietiesIn this episode, host Belle is joined by Professor Christopher Kam, a researcher on comparative politics, to explore the demographic challenge that advanced industrial democracies worldwide are currently experiencing: the problem of simultaneously aging societies and falling birth rates. Integrating topics such as tax regimes, cultural shifts, economic productivity, and immigration, we discuss what smaller labour cohorts mean for national policy planning in the future, as well as the medium- and long-term consequences of the new way we think about children and families.2023-04-1347 minGlobal Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Dr. James Jay Carney: The Role of The Church In Central African GovernanceIn this episode, cohosts Gaurav and Thalin are joined by Dr. James Jay Carney to explore the intersection of religion and politics in Central Africa.
The Catholic Church has become an integral part of African national identity. It plays a significant role in the daily lives of communities at the grassroots level in post-colonial Africa. However, this position is not without conflicts and issues that revolve around society. With a focus on Uganda and Rwanda, we discuss the impact of Catholicism and the Church on national identity, social welfare, and political discourse in these countries and globally.
Dr. Jay Carney...2023-03-261h 05
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Since the 2008 global food crisis, African governments, with the help of foreign donors, have financed the agriculture sector. Initially, this was a programme centred on the efforts of smallholder farmers as they recognized that these farmers were pivotal to the economy. However, these programmes failed to bring much...2022-12-021h 17
Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSAGet Down with Dolapo Makinde: Can AI Help Take Down Corporate Corruption?The fact that Western Corporations engage heedlessly in corrupt
activities in Africa and the rest of the Global South fail to get
enough mention in mainstream IR discourse. Cases such as the $10.35
million fine imposed upon Griffiths Energy International, an oil-and-gas
exploration firm (operating out of Calgary) in 2013 for their attempts
to win over foreign officials from Chad (courtesy of a "consulting fee."
paid to the Ambassador's wife) are largely unknown amongst scholars and
students alike.
In keeping with our new season theme of ‘Unconventional IR,’ hosts Belle
and Gaurav sit down with Dolapo Makinde, a Liu Scholar and current PhD
...2022-11-0542 min
The Metaworker Podcast011 | Ink Runs in Our Veins: Editor Chat Part 1Matthew, Elena, Mel, and new intern Cerid talk about how they fell in love with reading, then move into a history lesson about how The Metaworker got started, and how Mel and Cerid joined the team.Referenced in this episode: Treesong by Melissa Reynolds on The Metaworker websiteCerid’s photo featured in A Fair Deal by Jon Kemsley on The Metaworker websiteA translated poem, A Passage by Irsa Ruçi...2022-07-1350 min