Explore the global movement towards a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Join Professor Danielle Logue, Director UNSW Centre for Social Impact, as she delves into the most pressing social and environmental challenges of our time and asks: how can we make a just transition toward a more sustainable and inclusive economy? Each episode unpacks critical conversations with global thought leaders, innovators and change-makers to learn about ideas that may contribute to Australia achieving a just transition.
A partnership podcast series project between Radio 2SER FM and UNSW Centre for Social Impact.
UNSW Centre for Social Impact Director: Professor Danielle Logue
2SER Audio Producer: Annamarie Reyes
Public Trust and Corporate Social Impact Insights from David Gonski
How can businesses navigate responsibility whilst also balancing short-term profitability and long-term social commitments? Hear from renowned business leader and Chair of the CSI Advisory Council David Gonski AC (https://www.unsw.edu.au/governance/council-committees/council-members-biographies) and gain insights into the challenges facing boardrooms across Australia as companies shift their focus to social impact and environmental accountability.
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5 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ethics and the Morality of Social Impact Does Australia Need to Improve its Ethical Infrastructure?
What defines "good" social impact, and how do we navigate the ethics behind it? Would a national ethics institute help bolster a more just and sustainable future? Join Professor Danielle Logue (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/danielle-logue), Rev Graham Long (http://www.revgrahamlong.com/about/), UNSW CSI academic Lee Cooper (https://www.unsw.edu.au/business/our-research/research-centres-institutes/unsw-csi/our-team), and Dr. Walter Jarvis (https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Walter.Jarvis), to find out more on the moral frameworks underpinning impact measurement, governance, and decision-making
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22 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
Empowering Indigenous Business: Learning from the Next Generation
Did you know New Zealand’s First Nations business sector surpasses Australia’s by $45 billion dollars? In this episode, Professor Danielle Logue (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/danielle-logue) speaks with Alex Sanderson (https://www.unsw.edu.au/news/2024/08/unsw_fnbs_alex_sanderson) and Carlos Brennan (https://www.unsw.edu.au/news/2024/08/unsw_fnbs_carlos_brennan) about UNSW First Nations Business Society (https://www.unsw.edu.au/business/student-life/community/clubs-societies/unsw-first-nations-business-society)’s mission to upskill Indigenous students, build industry partnerships, and redefine business as a platform for community-driven impact
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8 Jan 2025
Economic Equality: Gender Equity in Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship
Why do women entrepreneurs receive only 4% of venture capital in Australia? Join Professor Danielle Logue (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/danielle-logue), entrepreneur Noga Edelstein (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nogaedelstein/?originalSubdomain=au), and CEO of Investing in Women (https://investinginwomen.asia/) Hannah Birdsey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-birdsey-9689a485/?originalSubdomain=ph), to hear about the systemic barriers facing female founders and learn about programs like Investing in Women (https://investinginwomen.asia/about/#:~:text=Ms%20Birdsey%20is%20the%20Chief,economic%20empowerment%20in%20Southeast%20Asia.) that are helping empower women entrepreneurs.
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25 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT
The Insurance Crisis: Affordability, Climate, and a Just Transition
With 15% of Australian households facing extreme insurance stress (https://actuaries.asn.au/public-policy-and-media/our-thought-leadership/reports/home-insurance-affordability-and-home-loans-at-risk), Professor Danielle Logue (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/danielle-logue) brings together Vicki Mullen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-mullen-gaicd-8b77b12a/?originalSubdomain=au) and Calise Liu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/calise-liu-7b8944248/) from Finity (https://www.finity.com.au/) and Associate Professor Melissa Edwards (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/melissa-edwards) UNSW Centre for Social Impact, to discuss how Australia’s escalating insurance crisis is shaping lives, communities, and financial systems.
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11 Dec 2024
Peaceshaping: How can we address climate, conflict, and peace?
Is there a diplomatic way to tackle the world’s most complex social and environmental challenges?
In this episode, Professor Neil Stott (https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/people/neil-stott/) from the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation (https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/faculty-research/centres/social-innovation/) and Dr. Jarrod Pendlebury (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jarrod-Pendlebury), UN and Royal Australian Air Force (https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/2024/high-honour-for-social-innovation-fellow/), discuss the groundbreaking concept of 'peaceshaping (https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/faculty-research/centres/social-innovation/peace-and-climate-lab/)'.
Discover how sustainable solutions can address both conflict and climate challenges together.
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27 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT
Civic Wealth Creation A New Approach to Community Development?
What if investing in communities could improve not just finances but the future of people and the planet?
Join globally recognized expert Professor Sophie Bacq (https://www.imd.org/faculty/professors/sophie-bacq/),Chair in Sustainable Development (https://www.imd.org/initiatives/social-entrepreneurship-initiative/) at IMD Switzerland (https://www.imd.org/), and Dr Yi Zhao UNSW (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/yi-zhao), as they explain how civic wealth creation transforms communities beyond financial prosperity.
Could this approach be the key to driving a just transition? Join the conversation and explore how this innovative framework could shape a more sustainable and equitable future for all.
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13 Nov 2024
Intergenerational Equity Does Australia need a Commissioner for Future Generations
Leading Australia’s Just Transition
Explore the global movement towards a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Join Professor Danielle Logue, Director UNSW Centre for Social Impact, as she delves into the most pressing social and environmental challenges of our time and asks: how can we make a just transition toward a more sustainable and inclusive economy? Each episode unpacks critical conversations with global thought leaders, innovators and changemakers to learn about ideas that may contribute to Australia achieving a just transition.
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Inter-generational Equity: Does Australia need a Commissioner for Future Generations?
How can governments ensure today’s decisions benefit future generations? Derek Walker, Wales' Future Generations Commissioner, shares how the 'Wellbeing of Future Generations Act' is putting people and the planet first to drive lasting social impact and create a national culture of long-term thinking. Tune in to find out if Australia could be next to embrace this bold, purpose-driven approach and create change for our communities.
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Public Trust and Corporate Social Impact Insights from David Gonski
Published 19 Feb 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] How have these stakeholders looked at each thing? Well, I've got to say, in my opinion, the consumer is certainly in my life with some of the companies I've been associated with, have been the ones who've demanded most. For example, in packaging, people have said, I don't want to just be littering. […]
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