Ms. Christine Lins, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Global Women’s Network for Energy Transition (GWNET), joined us to discuss key questions on building a supportive energy network. Why is creating a resilient energy network so critical? What steps can facilitate the development of a strong energy community in Central Asia? What are the main challenges and opportunities in the region? These and other pressing questions were explored in our conversation.

In the episode the critical questions surrounding the role of nuclear energy in building sustainable energy systems were explored. Topics included the benefits and challenges of integrating nuclear power plants (NPPs), tools in assessing a country’s readiness for nuclear involvement, and identifying the best financial models to ensure revenue and secure financing in emerging markets. The conversation also covered key lessons learned from past experiences with NPP integration into energy systems.

How to embed sustainability in everyday business life to promote a positive change? How to build a sustainable business culture and create a social impact? The topic was explored with Co-Authors of the book Embedding Sustainability (https://www.embeddingsustainability.com) Lisen Wiren and Pia Heidenmark Cook. 

Gender equality is still one of the most sensitive topics on the energy transition pathway. What does gender equality imply and why is it so important to take immediate actions? How many generations do we still need to reach gender parity in Central Asia? Why is gender critical? All of these issues were discussed in the episode 5 of CAN SET podcast with Ms. Silvia Sartori, an international sustainable development professional and gender expert. 

What does “green” hydrogen mean for the Central Asian “energy” transition? What opportunities and challenges we face on the Central Asian “green” hydrogen pathway? Is hydrogen might be a solution for the water scarcity? Is regional cooperation in “green” hydrogen strategy possible? All of these questions we discussed with Hydrogenious Dr. Saule Zholdayakova, a leading expert in Green hydrogen, acting Head of the Competence Center for Hydrogen Energy, Head of the Laboratory for the Study of...

Размышления по вопросам устойчивого энергоперехода в Кыргызской Республике. Какой текущий статус? С какими проблемами сталкивается страна и какие возможности существуют сегодня? Каков потенциал для инвестиций? Thoughts on sustainable energy transition issues in Kyrgyz Republic. What is the status? What are the challenges that the country face and what are the opportunities? What is the potential for the investments?

Что такое “зеленое” финансирование? Как оно зародилось в Центральной Азии? Каковы проблемы и возможности для развития “зеленого” финансирования в Центральной Азии? Следите за новостями Central Asian Network for Sustainable Energy Transition в Instagram: @can_set_podcast Все эти вопросы мы обсудили с Айгуль Кусалиевой, консультантом по устойчивому финансированию, директором по устойчивому развитию МФЦА Authority. Для получения дополнительной информации / возможностей сотрудничества вы можете...

Hi! It is my first podcast on Sustainable energy transition in Central Asia. It is an introductory session on the current status and perspectives of the region in green energy transition. Please share your thoughts and comments and join our network in instagram! @can_set_podcast