The ITU Future Innovators podcast presents 'Voices That Lead: Women Shaping ITU', featuring women in diverse roles sharing their journeys, achievements, and hopes as digital transformation

The ITU Future Innovators podcast presents 'Voices That Lead: Women Shaping ITU', featuring women in diverse roles sharing their journeys, achievements, and hopes as digital transformation drivers. Host Rebecca Mzungu Saeluzika interviews Elizabeth Locatelli, Mehtap Dufour, May Thi Aye, Susan Teltscher, and Harisa Shahid, exploring their work's impact and career milestones. Essential for those interested in women's leadership in global digital policy. Listen and subscribe!

ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, drives innovation with 194 Member States and nearly 900 private sector/academic partners. Established in 1865, ITU coordinates global radio spectrum, promotes satellite orbit cooperation, improves communication infrastructure, and sets worldwide standards to connect the world.

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This ITU Tech Monthly episode explores how digital skills empower women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. It features Maryam Lawan, founder of Blue Sapphire Hub,

This ITU Tech Monthly episode explores how digital skills empower women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. It features Maryam Lawan, founder of Blue Sapphire Hub, whose "Women on Wednesday" project won an EQUALS in Tech Award for Leadership in SMEs, recognized at Mobile World Congress Barcelona in March 2026 (https://www.equalsintech.org/post/equals-in-tech-awards-at-mwc-26-meet-the-winners). The discussion highlights how digital upskilling, mentorship, and investment access drive growth for women-led businesses.

The episode also examines how emerging technologies and supportive digital ecosystems foster inclusive economic participation for women. This reflects the work of the EQUALS Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age in advancing digital skills and inclusion.

A special ITU Future Innovators podcast episode, celebrating the 15th International Girls in ICT Day, explores 'AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future.' Host Ellen Taylor speaks

A special ITU Future Innovators podcast episode, celebrating the 15th International Girls in ICT Day, explores 'AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future.' Host Ellen Taylor speaks with Malkia John, a Kenyan engineer, feminist tech advocate, and ITU160 Gender Champion.

Malkia shares her journey, from childhood tech curiosity to founding Sauti Salama. Her platform uses AI and digital tools to strengthen gender-based violence (GBV) response in Kenya. The episode highlights AI for social good, emphasizing local experiences in global tech discussions.

Listen on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kOoZz9UskxulMdyadWlBU?si=fe0d1c42013c4e1a), [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/itu-future-innovators/id1574552765?l=en-GB&i=1000763037982), or [Soundcloud](https://on.soundcloud.com/IY4XGrGCLcTNOTErha). Explore more about ITU's work for women and girls [here](https://www.itu.int/initiatives/gender-equality/).

This episode of ‘Flourish! a youth learning journey for climate resilience and regeneration’ features Jo McAndrews, a radical care practitioner from the Climate Psychology Alliance in

This episode of ‘Flourish! a youth learning journey for climate resilience and regeneration’ features Jo McAndrews, a radical care practitioner from the Climate Psychology Alliance in the UK. It offers tools to help manage climate distress and eco-anxiety, showcasing art installations like 'Enough' and 'Monument' by Regan Rosburg, and concluding with 'We live in an Ocean of Air' by Marshmallow Laser Feast.

Flourish! engaged over 160 young adults globally from September to November 2022, aiming to reduce eco-anxiety and inspire collaborative efforts for climate resilience. To learn more, visit One Resilient Earth. Support youth learning journeys through donations at this link, or subscribe to our newsletter here.

In this episode of Earthsayers in Conversation, host Shannon speaks with Alex, a pediatric nurse and activist from the Handmaids of Minnesota. What began as a protest on International Women's Day

In this episode of Earthsayers in Conversation, host Shannon speaks with Alex, a pediatric nurse and activist from the Handmaids of Minnesota. What began as a protest on International Women's Day in 2025 has evolved into a movement using the imagery from Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale to highlight the erosion of women's rights in America. Alex discusses the symbolism behind the Handmaid uniform, which represents the silencing of women's voices.

Alex shares poignant stories from her activism, including supporting a fellow nurse in a domestic violence case and witnessing tragedies that fuel her commitment to change. She emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in the movement and envisions a shift from silent protest to active rebellion. Learn more about the Handmaids at Handmaids of Minnesota.

Plastic pollution is pervasive, affecting air, soil, and our bodies, while the plastics industry continues to ramp up production. Environmental lawyer Steven Feit discusses how plastics serve as a

Plastic pollution is pervasive, affecting air, soil, and our bodies, while the plastics industry continues to ramp up production. Environmental lawyer Steven Feit discusses how plastics serve as a growth strategy for the petroleum industry, despite a global shift away from fossil fuels. Oceanographer Sarah Jeanne Royer highlights the impact of microplastics on Hawaii's coasts, while retired teacher Sharon Lavigne combats pollution and environmental racism in her community, home to major plastic production facilities.

The documentary also features a photojournalist from Kenya raising awareness about single-use plastics and a chemist from Hamburg proposing solutions to the plastics crisis. Are industry leaders taking responsibility for plastic waste? Explore these pressing questions with DW Documentary. Subscribe to DW Documentary (English) at this link and DW Documental (Spanish) at this link.

At Hot Lips Pizza in Portland, Oregon, co-founder Dave Yudkin champions sustainable business as key to quality and success. In a 6-minute video, he details how local food sourcing and

At Hot Lips Pizza in Portland, Oregon, co-founder Dave Yudkin champions sustainable business as key to quality and success. In a 6-minute video, he details how local food sourcing and energy-efficient operations have sustained both his livelihood and the community.

Yudkin illustrates how these practices transformed five pizza stores into some of Portland's busiest and most enjoyable dining spots, demonstrating that responsible business is good business.

Professor Paul Begley (Nipissing University) recently shared insights from the "Exploring the Meta-Values of Authentic Leadership: Moral Literacy in Action" conference.

In this discussion,

Professor Paul Begley (Nipissing University) recently shared insights from the "Exploring the Meta-Values of Authentic Leadership: Moral Literacy in Action" conference.

In this discussion, Begley clarified his understanding of 'authentic leadership' and addressed the increasing demand for 'moral literacy' among educational leaders. He also emphasized 'sustainability' as a critical meta-value.

Oregon is an excellent business location. The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECDD) actively promotes the state globally, focusing on retaining existing companies and

Oregon is an excellent business location. The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECDD) actively promotes the state globally, focusing on retaining existing companies and attracting new ones.

A key industry where Oregon holds competitive advantages is solar cell manufacturing. OECDD's targeted recruitment has successfully brought significant investment, with companies like Solaicx and SolarWorld establishing operations and creating hundreds of new jobs.

In this episode of Circular Snapshots, we cover key circular economy developments from August to October. Highlights include the World Circular Economy Forum's debut in South Asia and its upcoming

In this episode of Circular Snapshots, we cover key circular economy developments from August to October. Highlights include the World Circular Economy Forum's debut in South Asia and its upcoming event in New York, over 70 developing countries advocating for a robust plastics treaty, and the imminent EU Circular Economy Act. Additionally, Octopus Energy and CATL are collaborating on shared truck battery infrastructure, while a new report explores the challenges of financing textile recycling.

Thank you for watching! The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy to address critical issues like climate change and pollution. Subscribe for more insights: YouTube. Learn more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.