High Energy Planet

Sheila Herrling, international development expert, discusses challenges in development finance, supporting diverse entrepreneurship, and building organizational culture. Topics include safe spaces for curiosity, aligning funds with community needs, and fostering diversity in decision-making. The conversation also touches on quantifying impact in policy work, building relationships, and entrepreneurship challenges. Sheila emphasizes the importance of empathy in problem-solving and shares personal reflections in a rapid-fire round at the end.

Murefu Barasa, founder and managing partner at EED Advisory, comes on the show to discuss starting one of the only Pan-African energy consulting firms, how the energy sector has changed for the better (and worse) in the last decade, and the differences between the energy transition in Africa and the US.  Visit our website for more information, including the full show notes and transcript. Follow us on LinkedIn, X/Twitter and subscribe to our newsletter.

Hannah Ritchie discusses the importance of ending energy poverty, scientists in activism, and the role of data quality in addressing climate change. She shares her journey from climate anxiety to optimism, highlights disparities in data quality between nations, and emphasizes the significance of transparent data sources for global problem-solving. The rapid-fire round covers various topics including productivity tips, insights about Scotland, and a message for young people.

Hosts Katie and Rose answer listeners' questions on topics including Kenya's role in clean energy, advice for energy professionals, children's engagement with energy, Iceland's fisheries management system, empathy, motherhood, comfort food, music preferences, advice and food dislikes, seafood preferences, and planning an energy dinner party.

Tisha Schuller, oil & gas expert working towards decarbonization, discusses building trust and common ground in high-conflict situations. She highlights the power of a soft heart. They explore bridging divides to achieve decarbonization goals and emphasize the importance of respectful conversations. The hosts appreciate the guest for their bravery and engaging in thought-provoking discussions.

Habiba Ahut Daggash, Senior Associate at the Rocky Mountain Institute, discusses Nigeria's energy transition, the importance of decarbonization and development balancing, and the need for new ideas in addressing energy poverty. The podcast also explores the speaker's upbringing and influences, rethinking Nigeria's energy transition plan, and includes fun quick questions about their favorite sport and surprising career aspect.

Tim McDonnell, Climate & Energy Editor at Semafor, discusses his approach to climate reporting, the role of renewables in Ukraine's energy security, and his journey from geotagging rattlesnakes to reporting on climate and energy. They also cover empathy in climate change, rapid-fire questions on global energy transition, and engage in a light-hearted conversation covering various topics like Britney Spears and bread baking.

Vijaya Ramachandran, Director for Energy and Development at the Breakthrough Institute, discusses her interest in energy, rich country hypocrisy in energy choices, and the demystification of climate finance.

Dayal, Senior Vice President of Power & Climate and The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet at The Rockefeller Foundation, discusses how he got into working on energy, why he believes in raising the definition of energy access, and the power of philanthropy.

Blimpo, Senior Fellow at the University of Toronto's Munk’s School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, discusses his experiences turning policy into real-world impact, his evolving views on dominant development narratives, and what climate justice means to him.