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The World We WantHelping Justice-Impacted Women and Children Thrive Beyond BarriersIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Teresa Njoroge, Founder and CEO, Clean Start Africa. They discuss about Clean Start Africa’s efforts to provide employment training, psychological support, and vocational and entrepreneurship programs to communities affected by the justice system, helping them build sustainable livelihoods after release.About Teresa NjorogeTeresa Njoroge, Founder and CEO of Clean Start Africa, empowers women, girls, and children affected by the criminal justice system, promoting dignity and reintegration. Her organization provides training, psychosocial support, and entrepreneurship opportunities, helping over 4,000 women and families in Ken...2025-04-3041 minThe World We WantSmart Energy Solutions for the Future of Thermal StorageIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Luisa Cabeza, a professor and researcher at the University of Lleida. They talk about her research focus on thermal energy storage, energy efficiency, and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance sustainable energy systems and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.Luisa CabezaLuisa Cabeza is a professor and researcher at the University of Lleida. She holds a master’s in industrial management (1995) and a PhD in industrial engineering (1996) from the University Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain. She was a postdoctoral researcher at the...2024-12-1129 minThe World We WantFrom Earth's Core to Your Grid: Promising Geothermal Energy InnovationsIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews three global experts, Ronald DiPippo, Andrew Chiasson, and Luis Carlos Gutiérrez-Negrín. Their book, the 2nd edition of Geothermal Power Generation, was recently published by Elsevier. They discuss the development and potential of geothermal energy as a reliable and sustainable energy source and how their work aligns with the UN sustainable development goals.Ron DiPippo, Luis Carlos Gutiérrez-Negrín, and Andrew ChiassonRonald DiPippo is a renowned expert in geothermal power plants with over 48 years of experience and numerous influential publi...2024-12-0633 minThe World We WantGender Parity in Research: Progress and Persistent ChallengesIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Catherine Neish, Associate Professor, Western University. In this episode, they discuss how women still face lower participation in many STEM fields and unequal opportunities in funding and senior positions. They also discuss initiatives to address this gender bias and what changes are needed to attract more women in science. Catherine Neish Catherine Neish is a planetary scientist specializing in orbital radar observations to study planetary geology, particularly impact cratering. Her work focuses on planets with thick atmospheres like Ven...2024-10-1625 minThe World We WantArchitecture with Automation: A Vision for Equitable TransportationIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Michael L. Senna, founder and principal of ‘Michael L. Senna Consulting AB’, an expert in connected and automated vehicles, author of The Real Case for Driverless Mobility, and publisher and editor of The Dispatcher. In this episode they discuss about how and why we should be focusing on SDG goals that are directly related to transportation.Michael L. SennaMichael is an expert in connected and automated vehicles, digital map databases, and navigation, and holds degrees in archi...2024-09-2629 minThe World We WantOcean Guardians: Healing Waters, Empowering CommunitiesIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Marty Odlin, Founder and CEO, Running Tide. They discuss Running Tide's business model and how it plans to mitigate ocean acidification while remaining self-sustainable in the long run.Marty Odlin Marty Odlin is the founder and CEO of Running Tide, a global ocean health company. He is a systems engineer from a fourth-generation fishing family and founded the company in 2017 after witnessing the devastation caused by climate change in his own community. Running Tide, headquartered in Portland, Maine, creates and im...2024-05-2239 minThe World We WantFrom Cells to Crochet: A Biomedical Engineer’s Microbial ArtistryIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Dr. Ana Maria Porras, Assistant Prof of Biomedical Engineering, Crochet Artist, and Science Communicator. They discuss how biomedical engineering is helping develop better treatment strategies for tropical disorders, which have historically received very little attention. Ana Maria Porras Dr. Ana Maria Porras is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida and serves as an IF/THEN Ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She is well-known for creating crochet versions of mic...2024-05-2036 minThe World We WantDecoding the Patent Language for Global SustainabilityIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Marco Richter, Global Head of Customer Success, LexisNexis Intellectual Property Solutions. They discuss how businesses and policymakers can leverage intellectual property (IP) frameworks to promote environment-friendly technologies and practices. Marco Richter Marco Richter is the Head of Global Customer Success and Managing Director of LexisNexis® PatentSight®, a LexisNexis Intellectual Property subsidiary. He has over 15 years of experience in the IP space, starting in the IP consulting business and running projects for DAX 30 and Fortune 500 companies. He established the Data Harmonization Team...2024-04-2934 minThe World We WantNurturing Young Minds, Empowering Tomorrow’s InnovatorsIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Karin Sempf, CEO and Founder of Innova Nation. The talk about how Innova Nation accelerates sustainability ideas from children and teenagers and provides a framework for transforming these ideas into reality. Karin Sempf Karin Sempf is the CEO and Founder of Innova Nation, an educational lab that motivates and empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and sustainability advocates. They provide interactive learning opportunities for children and teenagers, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities while also encouraging the...2024-04-1817 minThe World We WantEmpowering Communities: Diana's Vision for Sustainable Fishing and Renewable EnergyIn 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, a...2024-04-0114 minThe World We WantHow companies can move towards corporate sustainabilityIn 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. About Lene Bjorn Serpa Lene Bjorn Serpa is the Director of Head of Corporate Sustainability & ESG, A.P. Moller – Maersk. She leads Maersk's worldwide initiatives in sustainability and environmental, social, and governance strat...2024-03-2238 minThe World We WantNavigating turbulent times: Finding peace amidst global unrest from a psychosocial perspectiveIn 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.About Judy Kuriansky Dr. Judy Kuriansky is an academic, a world-renowned clinical psychologist, a Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University Teachers College, a certified sex therapist, and a popular speaker. She is also the founder of radio call-in advice, a former television reporter, and a newspaper columnist. Dr. Judy, a humanitarian an...2024-03-1339 minThe World We WantSteering through NASA's current sustainability initiatives and goalsIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Nicholas Murdock, Sustainability Program Manager, NASA. They discuss how his experience in engineering, construction, and operations contribute to the multifaceted sustainability efforts at NASA.About Nicholas Murdock Nicholas Murdock is NASA's Sustainability Program Manager, in charge of developing and implementing the agency's sustainability initiatives across all centres. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering and a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Central Florida. At NASA, Nicholas recognizes the importance of pursuing and achieving the curren...2024-03-0731 minThe World We WantIncreasing Our Understanding of Carbon Capture and Storage TechnologiesIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Filip Neele, Lead Scientist at TNO in Utrecht, the Netherlands. They discuss carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology as a “key” in energy transition and its role in supporting global sustainability.About Filip NeeleFilip Neele is the TNO's subsurface team's lead scientist on carbon dioxide (CO2) transport and storage. He holds a doctorate degree in Seismology and has been researching CCS technologies since 2006. His research focuses on the creation and management of CCS networks, as well as regional screening studies for CO2 s...2024-01-1629 minThe World We WantLeveraging Technology for Advancing The Rule of Law Across Southeast AsiaIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano speaks to Gaythri Raman, Managing Director of Southeast Asia, LexisNexis. They talk about Ms. Raman’s efforts in leveraging AI-powered legal innovations in transforming the legal business and advancing the rule of law across Southeast Asia, with the goal to address statelessness and enabling access to justice through key projects with world leaders committed to social justice even in remote jungles across Borneo. About Gaythri Raman Gaythri Raman is the Managing Director of LexisNexis Southeast Asia, responsible for the adopti...2023-12-1234 minThe World We WantIt's Not "Either/Or"—Taking a Holistic Approach to the SDGsIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano and David Emmett, from the Biodiversity Partnerships team at the Hempel Foundation, engage in a deep conversation. They discuss the importance of biodiversity conservation, and how our efforts toward preserving wildlife species should not ignore the human communities that surround and rely on them.David EmmettFor the past two years, David has been a driving force at the Hempel Foundation, where he has helped champion the protection of some of the world's most precious ecosystems. David is also involved in m...2023-10-1337 minThe World We WantConveying the Urgency of Meeting the SDGs With Science-Based Factual InformationIn this episode of “The World We Want” podcast, Robert Skinner, Deputy Director and Chief of Partnerships and Global Engagement at the Outreach Division of the United Nations Department of Global Communications, reminds us that it is not too late to take action against climate change. In a lively conversation with Márcia Balisciano, he touches upon the importance of spreading awareness about the SDGs and making sure that global policymakers and stakeholders understand how imperative it is to act, and act now.Robert SkinnerRobert Skinner is the Deputy Director and Chief of Pa...2023-10-0429 minThe World We WantThe Undeniable Reality of Climate Change: How Do We Adapt?"We're no acme or pinnacle of anything, we're just simply evolutionary steps," says this week's "World We Want" podcast guest, Dr. Gabriel Filippelli, of the human hubris surrounding climate change. In a long conversation, Márcia Balisciano and Dr. Filippeli, author of Climate Change and Life, touch upon the history of the world, both in terms of climate change and in the patterns of evolution and extinction, as well as what the presently changing climate means for human beings. Balancing pragmatism and optimism, this episode serves as a stark look at the reality of climate change and the will—pol...2023-08-2238 minThe World We WantAccelerating Progress Toward Sustainability by Making it InvestableIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano speaks to Dr. Christian Leitz, Managing Director, Secretary of Corporate Culture and Responsibility Committee, and Group Historian and Lead for Long-Term Archives at UBS. During the course of their conversation they cover the challenges to achieving sustainability from all aspects—from historical lessons to providing financial impetus to invest in sustainability. Christian LeitzDr. Christian Leitz is Managing Director, Secretary of Corporate Culture and Responsibility Committee, and Group Historian and Lead for Long-Term Archives at UBS. He is t...2023-08-0139 minThe World We WantEnding Hepatitis Before 2030: Challenges and Ways ForwardOn the occasion of World Hepatitis Day 2023, this "World We Want" podcast episode focuses on the public health threat of hepatitis and the urgent need to address it to achieve SDG3: Good Health and Well-Being. Here, Márcia Balisciano speaks to Rob Brierly, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology to understand the ongoing challenges to achieving this goal, including medical, infrastructural, financial, and other roadblocks. Rob BrierleyRob Brierley is Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Rob studied molecular and cellular biochemistry and clinical pharmacology at the University of Ox...2023-07-2623 minThe World We WantOceans and Human Health: Opportunities and ImpactsIn this episode of the "World We Want" podcast series, Márcia Balisciano speaks to Professor Lora Fleming, Professor Lota Creencia, Professor Helena Solo-Gabriele, and Jake Keast who advocate the need for a world where protecting the seas, the coasts, and the oceans is essential for human health and wellbeing. Lora Fleming Professor Lora Fleming is the founder of the European Centre for Environment and Human health and Chair of Oceans, Epidemiology and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School. Professor Fleming is an occupational and environmental health physician and epidemiologist with...2023-06-0634 minThe World We WantCompanions in Care: Exploring the Transformative Role of Service Animals in Mental Health TreatmentIn this episode of the “World We Want” podcast series, Dr. Eric Altschular and Simone Emmons talk to Márcia Balisciano about the their book Animal Assisted Therapy and the importance of service animals in treating a large array of mental health disorders. Eric Altschuler, MD, PhD is Associate Chief and Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Metropolitan Hospital and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at New York Medical College. Dr. Altschuler is also an Associate Editor of the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Re...2023-05-1929 minThe World We WantHealth as an Investment: A Conversation with Samy Ahmar on World Health DayIn this episode of "The World We Want" podcast series, Samy Ahmar—who is Head of Global Health at Save the Children UK, where he and his team oversee a wide portfolio of maternal, newborn, and child health projects across 20 countries in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa—speaks with Márcia Balisciano about providing quality and inclusive healthcare to people across the world.Samy Ahmar is Head of Global Health at Save the Children UK. Samy has over 15 years of experience in international development, global health, and evidence-based programming. At Save the Children UK, Samy and his team...2023-04-0741 minThe World We WantLeadership Insights: Kume Chibsa, CEO & Co-Founder of AfrovalleyKume is an astute leader with global experience across four continents with over fifteen years of experience and significant achievements in Corporate IT transformation and social impact entrepreneurship initiatives. Kume is CEO & founder of Afrovalley, the blockchain agro, cross-border commodity trading and logistics platform and ecosystem that will serve as the peer-to-peer marketplace connecting farmers with wholesalers and retailers, assuring quality and quantity to the buyer while opening direct financing, market opportunities, and greater return for farmers. Previously, Kume has successfully founded & exited more than 3 start-ups in different countries in areas ranging from waste management digital platforms to supply c...2023-03-0639 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Shiv Gaglani, Co-Founder & CEO, OsmosisShiv Gaglani is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Osmosis.org, a leading health education platform with an audience of millions of current & future clinicians as well as their patients and family members. Shiv’s primary passion is developing innovative and scalable solutions in the fields of healthcare and education. To this end he curated the Smartphone Physical, which debuted at TEDMED, and the Patient Promise, a movement to improve clinician-patient relationship through partnership in pursuing healthy lifestyle behaviors. Shiv is also an avid writer who has written two educational books, Success with Science and Standing out on th...2023-02-2238 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Christopher Grant Kirwan, Urban Planner and ProfessorChristopher Grant Kirwan is a multidisciplinary professional and educator with more than 30 years’ experience spanning the fields of urban planning, architecture, new media, and branding. Living and working in international hubs of innovation—Milan, New York, Dubai, Beijing, Bangkok, Rio de Janeiro, and London—he has been involved in all phases of project implementation including the research, planning, design, and business of technology integration, urban development, and smart cities. He is currently a Visiting Professor at Henley Business School Informatics Research Centre, University of Reading, United Kingdom, and has previously taught at Parsons School of Design, Harvard GSD, and Tsingh...2023-01-3039 minThe World We WantLeadership: insights from Helen McGeough, Senior Analyst at ICISHelen McGeough is Senior Analyst for Plastics Recycling at Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS). Helen leads market analysis and consulting for global recycled PET markets, working with contacts across the supply chain from collection, reclamation through to end users. She has 20+ years’ experience in consultancy, having worked initially in the Digital Technology industry and for the past 15 years in recycled PET within ICIS and Wood Mackenzie (previously PCI).Prior to joining ICIS Helen has developed supply demand database for recycled PET markets, including forecasts for collection, reclamation, and end use of recycled PET products. Helen has been res...2022-11-2927 minThe World We WantInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women PodcastIn this episode of the “World We Want” podcast series, Joslyn Chaiprasert-Paguio, Senior Acquisitions Editor at Elsevier, talks to Alan Berkowitz and Lindsay Orchowski about the causes for violence against women and the potential solutions for society.Alan Berkowitz is an independent consultant with expertise in culture change, gender issues, behavioral health, ending men’s violence, and fostering social justice. He has received five national awards for his scholarship and innovative programs on substance abuse and sexual assault prevention, men’s role in ending violence against women, gender issues, sexual harassment prevention, bystander intervention theory and skills, and soci...2022-11-1646 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Corey Peterson, Chief Sustainability Officer, University of TasmaniaIn this episode of the “World We Want” podcast series, RELX’s Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, Dr. Márcia Balisciano, talks to Corey Peterson, ahead of COP 27 which is being held in Egypt in November 2022, an opportunity for stakeholders to tackle effectively the global challenge of climate change.Corey Peterson is Chief Sustainability Officer at the University of Tasmania, Australia. He specializes in holistic institutional sustainability initiatives, which has resulted in University of Tasmania recently ranking number one globally in Sustainable Development Goal 13 - Climate Action in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings and number 25 overall. The uni...2022-11-0240 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Dr Rickey Yada, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British ColumbiaIn this episode of the “World We Want” podcast series, RELX’s Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, Dr. Márcia Balisciano, talks to Dr Rickey Yada for World Food Day 2022.Professor Rickey Yada has been Dean of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia since 2014. Prior to UBC, Dr. Yada was at the University of Guelph where he held numerous leadership roles, including Chair, Department of Food Science, Assistant Vice President Research, Canada Research Chair in Food Protein Structure, and Scientific Director of the Advanced Foods and Materials Network (Networks of Centres...2022-10-1038 minThe World We Want[Bonus episode] International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Interview: Jean Chawapiwa and Sara BodisonFor International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2022, Márcia Balisciano, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility at RELX speaks to Jean Chawapiwa and Sara Bodison about the importance of developing diverse supply chains.2022-06-0136 minThe World We Want[Bonus episode] World Health Day Interview: Dr. Rebecca KatzFor World Health Day 2022, Márcia Balisciano, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility at RELX, speaks to Dr. Rebecca Katz, Professor and Director of the Center for Global Health Science and Security at Georgetown University Medical Center. 2022-06-0134 minThe World We Want[Bonus episode] COP26 Interview: Prof Trevor Letcher, Prof Carolina Arlota & Prof Hirdan Costa2022-06-0149 minThe World We Want[Bonus episode] International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021For International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021, Stacy Masucci, publisher for bioscience and translational medicine at Elsevier speaks to Richard Mankin and Kate Nash about the challenges, barriers and opportunities for people who live with disabilities in the context of the global pandemic. Richard MankinRichard is a research entomologist with the US Department of Agriculture. He uses crutches to get around since his legs are missing several muscles and require braces. His research focuses on detecting and controlling hidden insect infestations. He also works on questions about how insects use t...2022-06-0123 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Ruzanna Tarverdyan, Chief Executive Officer of The Geneva Consensus FoundationIn this episode of the “World We Want” podcast series, RELX’s Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, Dr. Márcia Balisciano, talks to Ruzanna Tarverdyan about how we measure progress of the Sustainable Development Goals.Ruzanna Tarverdyan is an expert in international economics and sustainable development. She is Founding President and CEO of The Geneva Consensus Foundation, which under her leadership gained Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Social and Economic Council. She is an economist-mathematician with 30 years of professional work. She served the government of Armenia, holding senior positions in the ministries of finance and economy...2022-05-1627 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder and Chief Policy and Government Relations Officer at Global CitizenIn this episode of the “World We Want” podcast series, RELX’s Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, Dr. Márcia Balisciano, talks to Michael Sheldrick about leadership. Michael Sheldrick is a Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Relations Officer at Global Citizen. Over the past decade, Global Citizen’s campaigns have led to over $35 billion distributed to anti-poverty efforts around the world.Michael leads Global Citizen’s campaigns to rally support from governments, businesses and foundations to get the world on track to end extreme poverty. Michael has worked on campaigns globally with artists...2021-07-0246 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Kariuki Ngari, Chief Executive Officer at Standard Chartered Bank KenyaIn this episode of the “World We Want” podcast series, RELX’s Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, Dr. Márcia Balisciano, talks to Kariuki Ngari about leadership. Kariuki Ngari is an accomplished career banker with over 29 years of banking experience. He earned his recognition through successfully transforming the consumer banking divisions of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and Standard Chartered Regional Africa.A seasoned financial professional, he has held various senior leadership roles across the industry. Prior to his current role as Chief Executive Officer at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, Kariuki was the Global Head, Re...2021-06-2938 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Tessy Antony de Nassau, Founder of Finding Butterflies Consultancy and President and Co-Founder of Professors Without BordersIn this episode of the “World We Want” podcast series, RELX’s Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, Dr. Márcia Balisciano, talks to Tessy Antony de Nassau about leadership. Tessy is the Founder of Finding Butterflies Consultancy Ltd, a global strategic communication firm which aims to support governments, institutions and business leaders with impact projects, educational campaigns, gender inclusion, and conference attendance and organisation. Tessy is also an associate at LSEideas at the London School of Economics, a globally recognised educational institution in London. Tessy is the Co-Founder of an investment vehicle which focuses o...2021-06-0439 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Irina Bokova, former Director-General of UNESCO, Board member of the Ban Ki-Moon Centre for Global Citizens and visiting lecturerIn this episode of the “World We Want” podcast series, RELX’s Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, Dr. Márcia Balisciano, talks to Irina Bokova about leadership. Irina Bokova, born in Sofia (Bulgaria), has been two terms the Director- General of UNESCO from 2009 to 2917. Having graduated from Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Irina Bokova was a Fellow at the University of Maryland, Washington, and followed an executive program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. As Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova was actively engaged in the UN efforts to adopt Agenda 2...2021-03-2233 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, New York Attorney and Solicitor of England & Wales, writer, public speaker and political commentatorIn this conversation of the “World We Want” podcast series, RELX’s Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, Dr Márcia Balisciano, talks to Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu about leadership. Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu is a New York Attorney and Solicitor of England & Wales with broad expertise in the financial services industry, writer, public speaker and political commentator featured in mainstream and online media.A political and women’s rights activist, she has taught intersectional feminism to female refugees and asylum seekers; scrutinises government policies from a gender and diversity inclusion perspective; and co-organises women's marches and social...2021-02-2331 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Dr. Heinz Fischer, former President of Austria and co-chair of the Ban Ki-Moon Centre for Global CitizensIn this conversation of the “World We Want” podcast series, RELX’s Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, Dr Márcia Balisciano, talks to Dr. Heinz Fischer about leadership. The Ban Ki-Moon Centre for Global Citizens’ co-chairman Heinz Fischer was President of Austria from 2004 to 2016. In April 2010, Dr. Fischer was re-elected as President, winning a second six-year term in office with almost 79% of the votes. From 1963 to 1975 Heinz Fischer was Secretary, from 1975 to 1983 Executive Chairman of the Social Democratic Party in the Austrian Parliament, and from 1971 to 2004 a member of the Austrian National Assembly. Dr. Fischer served as...2021-02-0936 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and current Adjunct Professor for Climate Justice in Trinity College DublinIn this second conversation of the “World We Want” podcast series, RELX’s Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, Dr Márcia Balisciano, talks to Mary Robinson about leadership.Mary Robinson is Adjunct Professor for Climate Justice in Trinity College Dublin and Chair of The Elders. She served as President of Ireland from 1990-1997 and from 1997-2002. She is a member of the Club of Madrid and the recipient of numerous honours and awards including the Presidential Medal of Freedom from the President of the United States Barack Obama. Between 2013 and 2016 Mary served as the UN Secretary General’s Special...2021-01-2632 minThe World We WantLeadership: Insights from Georg Kell, Chairman of Arabesque and founding Director of the United Nations Global CompactIn this first episode of the “World We Want” podcast Leadership series, RELX’s Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, Dr Márcia Balisciano, talks to Georg Kell. Georg Kell is Chairman of Arabesque, an ESG Quant fund manager that uses self-learning quantitative models and big data to assess the performance and sustainability of globally listed companies. Arabesque was launched in 2013 following a management buyout from Barclays Bank. It is dedicated to taking sustainability into the mainstream by using finance as a catalyst for change.Georg is the founding Director of the United Nations Global Compact, the worl...2021-01-1234 min