Zebr Future: Recent Episodes
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Does the future seem to be a string of crises? How can we get ahead of them before it's too late? In this podcast, we interview a variety of voices from politics, NGOs, academia and beyond to find useful intersections for solutions-oriented conversations. Our first mini-series will highlight the global food crisis stemming from the Ukrainian-Russian Conflict.
What does the situation look like on the ground in a country with high exposure to the food crisis? Hint: it's complicated. This episode looks to Lebanon for observations and solutions regarding soaring food prices and the threat of shortages. You will hear from Wadiaa Khoury, a Lebanese professor with a mind for society.
Even before February 2022, the world faced problems on many fronts. How does the War in Ukraine fit into the preexisting humanitarian crises facing us? Who should help, and how much? We speak to Norwegian Parliament member and Minister of International Development for the previous administration, Dag Inge Ulstein, for a perspective that crosses politics, international development and charity.
Meet Pauline Weil from the Brussels-based economic think tank, Bruegel. This episode covers the food crisis' economics side and policy possibilities—with a perspective as seen from the heart of Europe and the EU capital.
What would a transformed food system look like globally? Can we find a sustainable intersection between health, climate and production? Olav Kjørven, Chief Strategy Officer at EAT, lends his expertise to the issue, which directs us toward a future that needs to become greener sooner.
Are there ways to make food production less wasteful? From the farm to the kitchen, maybe there's a way to do this better. Ivar Pettersen, an advisor, research fellow and assistant professor, explains the options available in the field of agriculture.
What is the conflict at the root of it all? To understand the food crisis, we should understand the war causing it. Lisa Yasko, a member of the Ukrainian parliament, explains the conflict and what life is like for an everyday citizen inside Ukraine.
Generally speaking, what's going on with the global food supply right now? Matthieu Favas, a reporter with The Economist, takes us through what has already happened as well as the short and long-term consequences of the war in Ukraine.
Want to stay updated on what the global food crisis means for all of us? As the war in Ukraine unfolds, as well as the response from the world, follow this season of Zebr Future where we investigate the issue from all angles.