The Women of the Future Podcast: Dr. Sweta Chakraborty
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Dr. Sweta Chakraborty is a behavioural scientist whose work is motivated by the need for clear, credible, science communication to urgently and proactively manage the risks that threaten human security and well-being, encompassing everything from climate change to COVID-19. Sweta brings a unique blend of academic, as well as public and private sector expertise, as a communicator and consultant, merging science, policy, and the media, to get decision-makers the information they need for better behavioural outcomes, with the intention of having a positive impact on the planet. Currently the U.S. Representative for “WE DON’T HAVE TIME”, the world’s largest climate action network known for launching Greta Thunberg to global renown. She is also the host of ‘Risky Behavior’, a dynamic podcast that explores controversial issues and discusses a variety of topics ranging from nutrition and climate change to sex and prescription drugs. Sweta is a correspondent for multiple publications, a book author, a TEDx and globally recognized keynote speaker, and is regularly featured on global media outlets such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and the BBC. In her own words, she has: ‘chosen to be an unapologetic communicator of sciences and facts’ and she thrives in it.
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