SEI Asia’s podcast series is a platform for dialogue on critical environmental challenges in Asia and how to address them. Our guests range from environmental experts, think tanks, researchers and policymakers to journalists and civil society who explore collaborative pathways towards improving policy and practice on sustainability challenges in the region.
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Ep19. Shifting Power: Trust-Based Philanthropy and the Future of Locally Led Adaptation
In this second episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on adaptation action hosted by the Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA), the episode explores how philanthropy can share power with grassroots communities, moving beyond treating vulnerable populations as passive aid recipients to positioning them as active agents in designing and implementing their own climate solutions.
Episode host: Preeti Abraham
Episode guests: Juliana Tinoco (Allianza Socioambiental Fondos Del Sur), Paula Sevilla-Núñez (IIED) and Ericka Lynne Nava (PACSII)
Episode producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic
Show art image credit: Man Fong Wong / Pexels
Read the feature of the episode here.
8 May 2026
Ep18. Making the Invisible - visible: Locally Led Adaptation as CARE
In this first episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on adaptation action hosted by the Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA), three experienced leaders from the Global South: Sheela Patel (Founder of SPARC and Slum Dwellers International), Shehnaaz Moosa (Director at South South North and CEO of CDKN), and Victoria Matusevich (Programme Manager at Fundación Avina) explain why prioritising care is not a "soft" social preference, but a rigorous necessity for effective Locally Led Adaptation (LLA).
Episode host: Preeti Abraham
Episode guests: Sheela Patel, Shehnaaz Moosa and Victoria Matusevich
Episode producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic
Show art image credit: Natalija Gormalova / Climate Visuals Countdown Africa
Read the feature of the episode here.
30 Nov 2025
Ep17. Why heat is the defining climate challenge for cities
This podcast episode with Andreas Hoy, climatologist at SEI Tallinn, and Winston Chow, Co-Chair of IPCC Working Group II and Professor of Urban Climate at Singapore Management University unpacks the harsh climate realities unfolding in streets, homes and neighbourhoods from Tallinn to Singapore to Manila.
Episode host: Charmaine Caparas
Sound editing: Teerawan Atipattrakul and Variya Plungwatana
Artwork: Teerawan Atipattrakul
Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic
Read the feature of the episode here (https://www.sei.org/podcasts/why-heat-defining-climate-challenge-cities/).
20 Mar 2025
Ep16. Water politics, not politicization: Negotiating transboundary water governance in the Mekong River Basin
This podcast episode with Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun, former CEO of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat, unpacks the challenges and approaches of the MRC for transboundary water governance of thevital Mekong River Basin upon which millions depend for their livelihoods.
Episode host: Rajesh Daniel
Sound editing: My Le
Artwork: Alyzza Albay
Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic
Read the feature of the episode here (https://www.sei.org/features/podcast-water-politics-not-politicization-mekong-river-basin/).
9 Dec 2024
Ep15: Navigating science and policy: A conversation on building climate resilience in the Mekong Region
In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with Dr. Pichamon Yeophantong about the intricate relationship between scientific research and policymaking, particularly in the Mekong Region, and the challenges researchers face in translating science into impactful action.
Episode host: Rajesh Daniel
Sound editing: Alyzza Albay
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic
Read the feature of the episode here (https://www.sei.org/features/podcast-navigating-science-policy/).
11 Sept 2024
Ep14: Achieving sustainable hydropower financing in the Mekong Region
In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with Bernadette Victorio (Bea) from Fair Finance Asia, a network dedicated to ensuring that financial institutions in Asia operate in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. The episode presents a nuanced discussion on the role of commercial banks funding hydropower in the Mekong Region, and how banks can ensure transparency and accountability.
Episode host: Rajesh Daniel
Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic
Read the feature of the episode here.
25 Mar 2024
Ep13: Empowering change - Thailand's pioneering citizen-led legislation for cleaner air
In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with Dr. Kaneungnich Sribuaim about drafting Thailand's groundbreaking legislation to empower citizens in the battle against air pollution.
Episode host: Rajesh Daniel
Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic
Read the feature of the episode here (https://www.sei.org/features/podcast-th-legislation-cleaner-air/).
18 Mar 2024
Ep12: Monitoring air quality is crucial in the fight against pollution
In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked with AirGradient, a Thailand-based company using technological innovations to enhance air quality monitoring globally.
Episode host: Charmaine Caparas
Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic
Read the feature of the episode here (https://www.sei.org/features/podcast-th-legislation-cleaner-air/).
29 Feb 2024
Ep11: Critiquing knowledge co-production in disaster risk reduction. Featuring Dayoon Kim, Minh Tran and Rajesh Daniel
In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked to Minh Tran and Dayoon Kim of SEI Asia, who reflect on their work in climate and disaster research to critique knowledge co-production and find ways for research, policy and action to be more equitable.
Episode host: Rajesh Daniel
Sound editing: Variya Plungwatana
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic
Read the feature of the episode here (https://www.sei.org/features/podcast-knowledge-co-production-drr/).
30 Nov 2022
Asia podcast miniseries: Optimizing Urban Food Systems Resilience│Ep03: Reinforcing sustainable food consumption through outdoor environmental education
In the last episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on optimizing urban food systems resilience, we talk with Alex Rendell from the Environmental Education Centre (EEC) Thailand on the topic of outdoor education for children and its contribution to changing behavior towards more sustainable consumption.
Episode host: Pimolporn Jintarith
Episode guests: Alex Rendell
Episode producers: Variya Plungwatana, Dimas Fauzi, Kohei Yamada, Pimolporn Jintarith
Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Read the feature of the episode here.
Learn more and follow Alex on his social media:
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28 Nov 2022
Asia podcast miniseries: Air pollution in the world of work │ Ep03: Air pollution and just transitions to green economy
In the last episode of the podcast miniseries on air pollution and the world of work, we talk with Eric Roder of International Labour Organization (ILO) about just transitions to green economy, how we can ensure green transitions in the labour sector, and how it can help address issues relating to occupational air pollution.
Episode host: Diane Archer, SEI Senior Research Fellow in the urban clusterEpisode guest: Eric Roder, an specialist on green jobs, climate action and resilience through just transitions from ILOSeries producers: Rajesh Daniel and Kade ThossaphonpaisanArtwork: Kade Thossaphonpaisan
Read the feature for this episode here.
Other episodes in this miniseries:
Ep01: Intersectionality and air pollution in the world of work
Ep02: Impacts of air pollution on health of workers
24 Nov 2022
Asia podcast miniseries: Optimizing Urban Food Systems Resilience│Ep02: Building resilience in food systems by preserving local knowledge
In this second episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on optimizing urban food systems resilience, we talk with Khairunnisa from Bakudapan Food Study Group, about food sovereignty and the need to support communities who are preserving and archiving their knowledge of edible plants.
Episode host: Sofia Cavalleri
Episode guest: Khairunnisa from Bakudapan Food Study Group
Episode producers: Variya Plungwatana, Sofia Cavalleri, Dimas Fauzi, Kohei Yamada, Pimolporn Jintarith
Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Cover photo: Wichai Juntavaro
Read the feature of the episode here.
18 Nov 2022
Asia podcast miniseries: Women Environmental Defenders│Ep02: Working on the ground for social and environmental justice
In this second episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on women environmental defenders, we talk with Indira Shreesh from Indigenous Women Legal Awareness Group (INWOLAG) in Nepal and Kakay Tolentino from Bai Indigenous Women’s Network in the Philippines.
Episode host: Dayoon Kim
Episode guests: Indira Shreesh and Kakay Tolentino
Episode producers: Variya Plungwatana and Dayoon Kim
Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Photo: SAMDHANA / Anggit Saranta
Read the feature of the episode here.
8 Nov 2022
Asia podcast miniseries: Air pollution in the world of work │ Ep02: Impacts of air pollution on health of workers
In this episode of SEI Asia's podcast miniseries on "Air Pollution in the World of Work", we speak to Chandath Him from Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment on the efforts to address the impact of air pollution on workers’ health in the textile industry. Chandath is also one of our research partners in the project “The impact of air pollution on the world of work for women and youth in East and Southeast Asia”.
Episode host: Jessica Slater, SEI York Researcher on air pollution and human healthEpisode guest: Chandath Him, a Deputy Director on Air Quality, Noise and Vibration Management Department of the Ministry of Environment in Cambodia.Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Kade ThossaphonpaisanArtwork: Kade Thossaphonpaisan
Read the feature for this episode here.
Other episodes in this miniseries:Ep01: Intersectionality and air pollution in the world of work
6 Nov 2022
Asia podcast miniseries: Women Environmental Defenders│Ep01: Solidarity and alliances by women environmental defenders
In this first episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on women environmental defenders, we talk with Tami Alvarez from Sabokahan Unity of Lumad Women and Lia Mai Torres from Center for Environmental Concerns – Philippines about building solidarity and empowerment.
Episode host: Dayoon Kim
Episode guests: Tami Alvarez and Lia Mai Torres
Episode producers: Variya Plungwatana and Dayoon Kim
Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Photo: SAMDHANA / Anggit Saranta
Read the feature of the episode here.
3 Nov 2022
Asia podcast miniseries: Optimizing Urban Food Systems Resilience│Ep01: Food Waste Minimization
In this first episode of the SEI Asia miniseries on optimizing urban food systems resilience, we talk with Louis Alban, co-founder of Yindii, on how the food and hospitality industries can help towards minimizing food loss and waste. Yindii is a food surplus delivery app that connects restaurants, cafés and hotels in Bangkok with consumers at a highly discounted price of up to 80% off the normal price.
Episode host: Kuntum Melati
Episode guests: Louis Alban
Episode producers: Variya Plungwatana, Dimas Fauzi, Kohei Yamada, Pimolporn Jintarith
Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Cover photo: Wichai Juntavaro
Read the SEI website feature for this episode here.
25 Oct 2022
Asia podcast miniseries: Air pollution in the world of work │Ep01: Intersectionality and air pollution in the world of work
In the first episode of SEI Asia's podcast miniseries on "Air Pollution in the World of Work", we talk about how an intersectionality lens helps us better understand the impacts of air pollution on different groups of workers in Vietnam's craft villages who are disproportionately exposed to air pollution. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Thanh Vu from Hanoi’s Institute of Human Studies. She is also one of our research partners in the project “The impact of air pollution on the world of work for women and youth in East and Southeast Asia”.
Episode host: Jenny Yi-Chen Han, SEI Asia Research Associate (Gender, Environment, and Development)
Episode guest: Thanh Vu, Institute of Human Studies in Hanoi
Series producers: Rajesh Daniel and Kade Thossaphonpaisan
Artwork: Kade Thossaphonpaisan
Read the feature of the episode here.
29 Nov 2021
Ep02. Gender, equity and climate policy
In Episode 02 of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked about how climate solutions needs to recognize the interconnections between gender, equity, poverty and sustainability. This episode features Teddy Baguilat Jr., Indigenous Filipino policymaker and activist talking to Ha Nguyen, Research Fellow with the Gender, Environment and Development research cluster, and Charmaine Caparas, Communications Officer, SEI Asia.
Episode host: Charmaine Caparas
Sound editing: Rajesh Daniel
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic
Read the feature of this episode here (https:/https://www.sei.org/featured/podcast-intersectionality-climate/).
14 Sept 2021
Ep01. Urban climate governance: Cities in Southeast Asia
In Episode 01 of SEI Asia's podcast series on “Environment and Policy in Asia”, we talked about cities in Asia and urban climate governance with Dr. Danny Marks, Assistant Professor of Environmental Politics and Policy in the School of Law and Government of Dublin City University.
Episode host: Rajesh Daniel
Sound editing: Rajesh Daniel
Artwork: Variya Plungwatana
Series producers: Charmaine Caparas, Rajesh Daniel and Variya Plungwatana
Podcast music: WinkingFox, WinkingFoxMusic
Read the feature of this episode here (https://www.sei.org/featured/disaster-justice-and-climate-planning-in-cities-in-asia/).
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