WELCOME TO ONE ACTION!
A series that highlights expert voices and inspiring stories of impact
from the sustainability ecosystem in the MENA region.
THIS WAS A SEASON TO REMEMBER.... TUNE IN!
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SEASON 1
Under our FoodForThought Platform, we launched the OneAction Podcast; a series that highlights expert voices and inspiring stories of impact from the sustainability ecosystem in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. Moreover, OneAction Podcast raises awareness about the innovators and catalysts of change in our region and, along the way, helps decode some misconceptions around the industry.
Tune in to hear our very own Rona Halabi, PepsiCo’s Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager, chatting with entrepreneurs, scientists and creatives from across the Middle East region who are addressing a specific problem with action.
The 1st season consists of 12 episodes that were released every Wednesday between December 2022 and March 2023.
You can find One Action’s first season on Apple Podcast, Anghami and Spotify. Stay tuned for season 2!
Episode 1: Sustainable agriculture practices with Yazen Kodmani
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Episode 2: How Manhat is producing water without electricity, with Dr. Saeed Alhassan
Dr. Saeed Hassan from Manhat, talks about how the deep-tech startup is producing water without electricity.
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Episode 3: Athletes' responsibility towards the environment, with Nelly Attar
Nelly Attar, the first Arab woman to summit K2, sheds light on athletes’ responsibility towards the environment.
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Episode 4: Why 2023 could be the year for recycling in MENA, with Rabih El Chaar
Rabih El Chaar introduces Nadeera, the UAE-based social enterprise that won the first edition of the PepsiCo MENA Greenhouse Accelerator Program in 2022. Rabih shares why 2023 could be the year our region adopts recycling at scale.
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Episode 5: Advancing sustainability of food systems by reducing their water footprint, with Dr. Mark Tester
Dr. Mark Tester explains the challenges of the food-water-energy nexus and shares his advice with the young entrepreneurs who want to explore innovations in sustainability.
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Episode 6: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023, featuring thought-leaders
A special episode from Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023 where Dr. Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani, Dr. Nabil Alyousuf and Firas Wahbeh as well as PepsiCo representatives share their insights and key takeaways from this platform.
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Episode 7: Sourcing and respecting ingredients, with Chef Sahar Al Awadhi
Sahar Al Awadhi, first female Emirati pastry chef in the region, shares ways of how chefs can source and respect food ingredients.
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Episode 8: Rescuing 'ugly' fruits and vegetables, with Daniel Solomon
Daniel Solomon talks about how HeroGo uses technology to prevent fruits and vegetables from going to the landfills.
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Episode 9: Why oceans are critical for food security, with Dr. Reem Al Mealla
Dr. Reem Al Mealla explains why oceans are critical to food security and shares her advice with those looking to pursue a career in marine biology or ecology.
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Episode 10: Public-Private partnership for a green recovery, with Dr. Nasser Yassin
His Excellency Dr. Nasser Yassin, Minister of Environment in Lebanon, shares the role of environmental governance as a key driver for sustainable development.
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Episode 11: Empathy as a starting point of change, with Zaid Souqi
Zaid Souqi talks about how self-awareness, empathy and compassion can be a starting point of change and how art can bring people together.
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