Best International Fund for Agricultural Development Podcasts (2025)

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Life stories from Peru: Adapting with cacao 29:35

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Adaptation can seem daunting for rural businesses, but it’s a win-win. By adopting sustainable farming techniques like agroforestry, small-scale farmers can drive economic growth while protecting their land. In the third episode in our “Life stories” mini-series, we head to the Peruvian Amazon to see adaptation in action. Join us as IFAD Recipes fo…

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Investing Where Impact Meets Financial Opportunity 37:55

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This episode features a conversation originally recorded for the Turbo Impact podcast. Paul Hailey, Head of Impact & ESG at responsAbility Investments AG, joins host Kenny Chen to explore how impact investing operates in fast-growing emerging markets. Drawing on responsAbility’s two decades as a specialist impact investor, Paul explains how the fir…

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Why resilience pays off 32:48

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For small-scale farmers, resilience isn't just about preventing loses – it's about creating lasting value. That’s why climate adaptation is the key to prosperity, stability and shared growth. As the world looks toward COP30, we unpack why adaptation is one of the smartest investments we can make – and how bold climate action drives thriving rural c…

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In the Presence of the DALAI LAMA - Doc. Director of WISDOM OF HAPPINESS Discusses her Path to Joy - Highlights 14:07

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“I can change my mind. I can reduce anger, hatred. Nothing to do with religion. All religions carry the message of love, loving kindness, and tolerance. With different views, there is a possibility to synthesize new ideas. If majority of the world leaders become female, world become safer. I feel that. Compassion is the key factor. Non-violence, co…

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WISDOM OF HAPPINESS - Heart-to-Heart w/ DALAI LAMA - Conversation w/ Director Barbara Miller 43:33

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“ Everybody wants happiness, joyfulness, peaceful world. Our 21st century will not be easy century. Fear, anger, hatred. In our mind we created distinctions. Different nationality, different color, different religion. Strong concept of “we” and “they”. Brothers and sisters of this small planet, we are same human beings. Meanwhile, global warming is…

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THE SPIRULINA REVOLUTION with FUL FOODS Co-Founder Julia Streuli & Oberon Sinclair 38:45

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What if everything you thought you knew about protein... was wrong? We grew up believing that meat, eggs, and dairy were the champions of strength. But science—and nature—have a different story to tell. From the depths of ancient lakes comes a tiny green organism so nutrient-dense, it’s redefining what real fuel means. It’s called Spirulina—and it’…

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Ensuring safe, nutritious and sustainable food for all 32:46

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Around the world, small-scale farmers are pushing our food systems to evolve. They’re the key to producing enough safe, nutritious food to feed the world sustainably. In this episode, we explore how IFAD works hand in hand with rural communities to build a more nourishing future. Learn how innovative agroecology projects are driving economic growth…

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Listening to the Planet - Writers' Perspectives on Nature, Place & Interconnectedness 12:31

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How do our environments shape who we are and how we care for the world and each other? There are many solutions to climate change, inequality, and poverty around the world. How can we learn from them and transform our society? Eiren Caffall (All the Water in the World) discusses the importance of embracing complexity and emotional flexibility in fa…

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Why investing in rural women is a trillion-dollar opportunity 37:54

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Rural women are the innovators, leaders and changemakers at the core of our planet’s food systems. That’s why supporting them is essential to building a sustainable future. In honour of the International Day of Rural Women, we’re celebrating their vital contributions. Join us as we explore how empowering women through training, access to resources …

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ESG in Practice: Tools for Portfolio Companies in Emerging Markets 27:32

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How do we ensure that our portfolio companies meet the highest standards in environmental protection and social responsibility while remaining operationally efficient and resilient? Join us for an in-depth look at our newly developed ESG Operational Toolkit: a practical, field-tested resource designed to help our portfolio companies strengthen prac…

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Who’s looking out for our farmers’ mental health? 30:13

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One quarter of the global labour force works in agriculture, and they know it’s a stressful business. As agriculture becomes increasingly unpredictable, it’s essential to support the mental well-being of our farmers. In this episode, we examine the psychological pressures facing farmers, from climate-related stress to market instability. We also hi…

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Elevating rural voices on the global stage 33:47

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World leaders will gather in New York for 80th session of the UN General Assembly – where rural communities hit hard by climate change, conflict and hunger have a chance to be heard on the global stage. In this episode, we hear from advocates who are taking action to amplify these rural voices. Join us as we discuss how rural development is finance…

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Microfinance: Then, Now and Next, with Rochus Mommartz 27:48

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Rochus Mommartz, the outgoing CEO of responsAbility who has been leading the company from 2016 to 2025, shares insights from over three decades in impact investing — reflecting on milestones, challenges, and the transformative power of financial inclusion. Guest: Rochus Mommartz, Chief Executive Officer 2016-2025, responsAbility Investments AG Host…

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Building a Vital Earth for Everyone with President of Environmental Defense Fund’s EDF Action DAVID KIEVE 46:32

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“I think my role and where I'm most comfortable is focusing on the economic harms that the choices this administration is making will limit access to affordable, clean energy. Affordable energy overall, and that they will wind up harming the American people. EDF is standing up and fighting the Trump administration in court every single day. We beli…

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How do we feed more people with the food we already grow? 36:51

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In 2022, 1 billion meals a day were wasted, while 783 million people were affected by hunger. There’s plenty of food to go around – it’s just not getting to those who need it. In this episode, we explore three powerful and distinct approaches to transforming our global food systems. Tune in to hear about blending traditional knowledge with modern i…

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What Do We Do with the One Life We’re Given? - Environmentalists, Scientists, Writers & Philosophers Share their Stories 16:09

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In this time of rapid technological change, how do we hold onto our humanity? How do stories, traditions, and community help us find meaning in loss and face an uncertain future? How can science, art, and spirituality open new pathways to understanding ourselves and the human experience? PAUL SHRIVASTAVA (Co-President, The Club of Rome) discusses t…

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Are we ready to listen to young rural people? 27:54

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Around the world, young rural people aren't just waiting for change – they're making it happen themselves. In this special International Youth Day episode, we spotlight the next generation of agricultural leaders. Join us as we explore how young people are transforming food systems – and how organizations like IFAD support their vision. Find out mo…

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From 'Bee: Wild' to the 'Kiss the Ground' Regenerative Agriculture Documentary Trilogy - Highlights 15:03

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"For the last two decades, I've made over 20 films about the environment, starting with oil and carbon emissions. Those films, Kiss the Ground and now Common Ground, talk about how we can stabilize the climate, reverse climate change, grow nutrient-dense food, and help farmers make a profit through biodiversity and regenerative practices and princi…

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All About Bees, Soil & Regeneration with Documentary Filmmaker REBECCA TICKELL 1:00:46

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“I didn't really appreciate bees until I became a farmer, and then I started to understand how essential bees are for our food. They pollinate 70% of our food, and that feeds 90% of the world. There's a whole world of insects that creates the color in our food; it's what creates the flavor in our food. It's part of our biodiversity, and it's essent…

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Revolutionizing Investment Strategies with Carbon Tracker - MARK CAMPANALE - Highlights 11:11

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“We're living in a fascinating time, and unfortunately, to an extent, Europe and, very much so, North America are trying to hold onto the past while other parts of the world, like China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan, are looking to the future. As an Italian citizen and an English citizen, I feel that we’ve left ourselves behind and that others are taki…

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Can Finance Revolutionize Climate Action? with MARK CAMPANALE, Founder of Carbon Tracker 45:54

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“Carbon Tracker is a non-profit financial think tank focused on change and the energy transition. I set it up because I spent 20 years working in the financial world, and I noticed that a lot of coal, oil, and gas projects, even with all the evidence we know about climate change, were getting financed through banks and the stock market. It was almo…

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Slow food, steady change 31:52

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In this episode, we sit down with IFAD’s newest Recipes for Change chef, Ana Villota whose journey from Ecuador to Canada has shaped her zero-waste, slow-food approach to baking. We also hear from IFAD’s Goodwill Ambassador, Sabrina Elba, about why small-scale farmers are key to climate action, and Talking Foreign Affairs host, Adil Cader, about ho…

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Exploring Organic, Biodynamic & Regenerative Agriculture with LOUIS DE JAEGER - Highlights 11:50

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“We as humans can destroy things in a couple of years that have taken thousands or even millions of years to form. So in the snap of a finger, we can destroy so much work. That's an observation I’ve seen in all biomes, and it's pretty scary. On the other hand, nature regenerates pretty fast. It heals itself. If humans help this healing process, it …

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SOS: Save Our Soils: How regenerative food & farming will save your health & the planet w/ LOUIS DE JAEGER 1:02:35

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“The Earth started as one big rock, and soil did not exist. Without soil, you can't really grow trees or any crops whatsoever. We are depleting soils super fast, and it is predicted that in less than 25 years, 90% of our soils will be degraded. We as humans, we can destroy things in a couple of years that have taken thousands or even millions of ye…

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Art, Sustainability & The First Artist-Led Global Summit w/ NICOLA LEES, Director of Aspen Art Museum 9:04

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“For us, I think it really is about trust and commitments, and I don't think that has necessarily changed over the years. As we work on that, obviously, we are very much invested in how we can engage an audience and spark the curiosity that people are looking for. The most important thing often is how we can spark that curiosity in ourselves. As a …

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Life stories from Bangladesh and Colombia 25:48

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Sometimes, building the future of farming means drawing on centuries-old traditions. Indigenous small-scale farmers can help rural communities around the world forge a new, sustainable path forward. In the second episode of our “Life stories” mini-series, we meet Pallab Chakma from Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts and Dayana Domicó from Colombia…

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The Theory of Water with LEANNE BETASAMOSAKE SIMPSON 43:15

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“So I think that part of colonialism for Indigenous peoples has been this idea that Indigenous peoples aren't thinking peoples and that we don't have thought on a kind of systemic level. One of the things that I was interested in doing is intervening in that because I think Indigenous people have a lot of beautiful, very intellectual, theoretical c…

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Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune, 2052-2072 w/ M. E. O’BRIEN & EMAN 44:10

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In this episode on Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks with M. E. O’Brien and Eman Abdelhadi about their dazzling and challenging book, Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune, 2052 to 2072. They imagine a world haunted by genocide, ecocide, disease, fascism, and viral capitalism, but rather than…

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Ten Cases of Hope for Our Future w/ MONICA FERIA-TINTA - Highlights 15:14

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“I guess the book was about giving hope because I realized how much we could do together. I believe that ordinary people are the ones bringing changes here. I believe that the communities gathering together – for example, I am seeing that in this country around the protection of rivers – are the ones that will mark the change. It's not going to com…

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A Barrister for the Earth: Ten Cases of Hope for Our Future w/ MONICA FERIA-TINTA 58:34

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“I like young people to know that they're extremely powerful. So I'm one person, but I think I always had this positive idea about my role. You cannot let anyone tell you what limitations are there, so you shouldn't feel limited by anyone telling you this is as far as you can go, or this is what you can do. I think only you know about that, and I t…

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Another World Is Possible: Lessons for America From Around the Globe w/ NATASHA HAKIMI ZAPATA 54:55

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“ It's a really dangerous time we're living through, and I do think that when we talk about these progressive policies, a huge problem in the US is that we still have a lot of stigma left over from the Cold War that keeps us from really great ideas because they're branded as socialist or communist. And I’ve seen, in the time I've been a journalist …

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What’s next for development finance? 26:00

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What’s next for development finance? It’s increasingly clear the answer must go beyond traditional models. Just look at remittances: the money sent home by migrants now surpasses official aid to low- and middle-income countries. Our challenge is ensuring these flows drive lasting change. As global leaders prepare to meet at the fourth International…

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Investing In Change: Reducing Pesticide Risks for People and the Environment 26:54

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Pesticides remain a central tool in global agriculture, used by both large companies and smallholder farmers to protect crops and ensure food production. Yet the widespread use of certain chemicals, especially those classified as Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs), raises serious concerns about their long-term impact on human health, ecosystems, an…

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Same sky, different soil 28:19

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Rural communities around the world farm a diverse range of land under one sky. But no matter their varying challenges, they are united by the resilience and ingenuity of their solutions. This episode tells their stories. We talk to British chef and TV presenter Si King – one half of eloved culinary duo The Hairy Bikers – as he meets Mongolian herde…

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"We're connected to the lives of every creature on the planet" EIREN CAFFALL - Highlights 15:07

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“The more that you have that evolving relationship with the natural world, that's dynamic and alive to the moment you're in, and that's not afraid of the feelings of fear, hopelessness, grief, or pain that attend paying close attention to the world as it is evolving around you, the better we are able to be flexible in the relationship we need to fo…

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All the Water in the World with Writer & Musician EIREN CAFFALL 1:00:18

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“We are in a complex and delicately balanced relationship of connection to everything else on the planet. We begin to recognize, write into, and speak into the complex interdependence and interconnection of every gesture that we make on the planet. Most storytelling that I really respond to, whether it's from my own culture or from previous civiliz…

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From farm waste to green fashion 35:37

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Fashion doesn't just start on the runway. It can have origins deep in a forest or even in the leftovers of yesterday’s meal. On this episode, we’re looking at how communities and creators are turning farm waste into cutting-edge fashion. In the Peruvian Amazon, Indigenous members of the Awajún community are creating Shiringa BioLeather, an eco-frie…

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