Line of Sight

About Line of Sight

Line of Sight takes listeners on a journey through the cutting-edge ideas and actions of sustainability leaders from around the world. Each episode uncovers how these experts are finding the clear path toward a more resilient and sustainable world, honing in on the most effective solutions and strategies. The conversations serve as our line of sight to our collective goal of driving positive impact. By exploring the work of our guests, listeners gain valuable insights into the efforts shaping the trajectory of sustainability, helping to chart a course for lasting change. Brought to you by Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and Masdar, Line of Sight isn’t just a podcast – it’s your guide to the clear path toward a resilient and sustainable world. We distill complex policies, key statistics, and transformative trends into a compelling listen, making sense of the critical shifts required to address our most pressing challenges. Line of Sight explores game-changing energy solutions, the surprising role of finance in engineering change, and the ecosystems that will drive lasting progress. From biodiversity conservation and resilient food systems to reimagined industries like fashion and sports, each episode sheds light on the bold innovations defining our future. If you want to learn more about groundbreaking initiatives and the innovators, activists, and leaders making it happen, subscribe and listen today. About Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is a global platform supported by the UAE and its clean energy leader, Masdar, to address the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges through crucial conversations accelerating responsible development and fostering inclusive economic, social and environmental progress. For more than 15 years, ADSW has convened decision-makers from governments, the private sector and civil society to advance the global sustainability agenda through dialogue, cross-sector collaboration and impactful solutions. Throughout the year, ADSW conversations and initiatives facilitate knowledge sharing and collective action that will ensure a sustainable world for future generations. About Our Host Charlotte Kan is a seasoned journalist and podcaster with a passion for uncovering the stories that shape our world, specializing in economics, finance, technology, and sustainability. With experience at top global media organizations like Bloomberg TV, Standard & Poor’s, and Reuters, she brings unparalleled insight and expertise to every conversation. Charlotte’s talent for connecting with guests and exploring their journeys, ambitions, and visions makes her a compelling guide to the bold ideas and innovations driving the future.

Publisher

ADSW

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jul 2025

Latest episode

9 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Dec 2025

   From Moonshot to Mainstream: Greg Manuel on scaling smarter energy systems

   The world’s largest machine, the electricity grid, is due for a radical upgrade. In this episode of Line of Sight, Charlotte Kan speaks with Greg Manuel, Head of Climate and Energy Commercialization at Google X, about how AI, systems thinking, and bold collaboration can rewire our energy future. They explore Tapestry, X’s moonshot platform that helps governments and grid operators unlock new efficiencies, speed up clean energy deployment, and build smarter, more equitable infrastructure. From wildfire forecasting to grid interconnectivity, Greg shares how technology can help us modernize energy systems, and why doing so is essential for climate resilience, economic competitiveness, and energy equity worldwide. Additional Resources: X (The Moonshot Factory) (https://x.company/) Tapestry at X (https://x.company/projects/tapestry/) Bellwether (https://x.company/projects/bellwether/) Tapestry Website (https://www.tapestryenergy.com/en)

2. 

   11 Nov 2025

   Racing for Impact: Fiona Morgan on How SailGP Is Redefining Sport

   What happens when elite sailing, bold leadership, and sustainability collide? You get SailGP, a sport powered by nature and driven by purpose. In this episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan speaks with Fiona Morgan, Chief Purpose Officer at SailGP, about how the global sailing championship is rewriting the rules of sport and setting a new standard for sustainability. From launching the pioneering Impact League to promoting gender equity and ocean advocacy, Fiona shares how sport can influence culture, shift business models, and accelerate climate action. They explore how to embed purpose into performance, the commercial value of sustainability, and why being an “imperfect activist” is exactly what the world needs right now. Links: ADSW | Line of Sight Podcast (https://abudhabisustainabilityweek.com/en/knowledge-hub/line-of-sight-podcast) ADSW | How sports can advance climate action (https://abudhabisustainabilityweek.com/en/media/articles/game-on-how-sports-can-advance-climate-action)

3. 

   14 Oct 2025

   From Mangroves to Market Access: a Conversation with Emirates Nature–WWF

   Biodiversity underpins food systems, water security, climate stability, and even half of global GDP. In this episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan speaks with Laila Mostafa Abdullatif, Director General of Emirates Nature–WWF, about what it means to live in true harmony with nature and how we can design conservation efforts that also drive economic and social impact. The conversation explores how nature-based solutions like mangrove restoration and climate-resilient farming can improve livelihoods, enhance community resilience, and support sustainable development. From citizen science to policy reform, from heritage farming to future-focused partnerships, Laila demonstrates how conservation can be not only systemic and scalable, but also deeply collaborative. This is a story of hope, action, and how one of the UAE’s most prominent conservation leaders is helping reimagine what’s possible for people and planet alike.

4. 

   16 Sept 2025

   Fashion’s Turning Point: Rethinking materials with Veronica Chou & Roni Gamzon

   Can an industry built on waste, chemicals, and pollution reinvent itself without losing the glamour of fashion? In this episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan sits down with Veronica Chou, investor and former fashion brand executive, and Roni Gamzon, co-founder of plant-based materials startup BioFluff, to explore how new fibers and forward-thinking policy can reshape what we wear and how we make it. From regenerative silk farms to bio-based alternatives, they reveal the environmental and health costs of synthetic materials, and why recycled polyester isn’t the green solution it seems. With a shared mission to bring natural materials back to the heart of fashion, Veronica and Roni envision an industry where human health is a priority and sustainability becomes a driver of creativity, not a constraint. Links: ADSW | Line of Sight Podcast (https://abudhabisustainabilityweek.com/en/knowledge-hub/line-of-sight-podcast) Veronica Chou | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-chou-6b212894/?originalSubdomain=uk) Veronica Chou | Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronica_Chou) BioFluff (https://bio-fluff.com/) Roni Gamzon | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-gamzon/?originalSubdomain=fr)

5. 

   19 Aug 2025

   Seeds of Sustainable Change: Dr. Agnes Kalibata on Farming and the Collaborative Future of Food

   What if solving world hunger isn’t about more resources but about smarter, fairer food systems? In this episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan speaks with Dr. Agnes Kalibata, former Rwandan Agriculture Minister, UN Food Systems Summit Special Envoy, and past President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. From growing up on a smallholder farm in Uganda to leading global policy conversations, Dr. Kalibata brings a rare, ground-level understanding of what truly drives agricultural transformation. Together, Kan and Kalibata explore why farmers must be at the center of the green transition and how rethinking agro-finance, empowering local leadership, and building stronger public-private partnerships can turn small farms into engines of inclusive economic growth. Unpacking the consortium model she helped pioneer, Dr. Kalibata discusses how bringing together farmers, businesses, and governments can boost production, investment, and resilience across underserved regions. Her insights offer a powerful roadmap for creating sustainable, equitable food systems that nourish both people and the planet. ADSW | Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (https://abudhabisustainabilityweek.com/) Dr Agnes Kalibata (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-agnes-kalibata-a38296122/) AGRA (https://agra.org/)

6. 

   22 Jul 2025

   Are We Designing the Energy Systems We Actually Need? Investing in a Just and Scalable Energy Future with Alicia Eastman

   Clean energy isn’t just about addressing climate challenges, it’s a chance to build a more prosperous, equitable future for everyone. In this debut episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan sits down with Alicia Eastman, co-founder of InterContinental Energy and a trailblazer in global renewables, cleantech, and decarbonization to explore the future of energy.  They dive into how green technologies can unlock new markets, drive economic resilience, and advance energy equity, especially in emerging markets. Alicia, who is also Managing Director of APC Investors and a Board member of ChipX, explains why the path to net zero depends not only on clean technologies like green hydrogen, but also on smarter systems, bold policy, and global collaboration. Together, they unpack the "missing middle" in climate finance, explore how emerging economies can leapfrog straight into a green future, and examine the systems – from shipping ports to insurance markets – that must be reimagined to make it all possible. ADSW | Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (https://abudhabisustainabilityweek.com/) Alicia Eastman (http://linkedin.com/in/aliciaeastman) InterContinental Energy (https://intercontinentalenergy.com/) APC Investors (http://www.apcinvestors.com/) ChipX (http://www.chipxglobal.com/)

7. 

   7 Jul 2025

   Introducing Line of Sight – the podcast brought to you by Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

   Line of Sight takes listeners on a journey through the cutting-edge ideas and actions of sustainability leaders from around the world. Each episode uncovers how these experts are finding the clear path toward a more resilient and sustainable world, honing in on the most effective solutions and strategies. The conversations serve as our line of sight to our collective goal of driving positive impact. By exploring the work of our guests, listeners gain valuable insights into the efforts shaping the trajectory of sustainability, helping to chart a course for lasting change. Brought to you by Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and Masdar, Line of Sight isn’t just a podcast – it’s your guide to the clear path toward a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable world. We distill complex policies, key statistics, and transformative trends into a compelling listen, making sense of the critical shifts required to address our most pressing challenges. Line of Sight explores game-changing energy solutions, the surprising role of finance in engineering change, and the ecosystems that will drive lasting progress. From biodiversity conservation and resilient food systems to reimagined industries like fashion and sports, each episode sheds light on the bold innovations defining our future. If you want to learn more about groundbreaking initiatives and the innovators, activists, and leaders making it happen, subscribe and listen today.

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