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Sustainability Daily Podcast 11/09/2025
Welcome back! Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Riau Islands turn marine wealth into blue economy success
From value-added snacks like Tamban Menari to digital payments and export-ready branding, MSMEs in Indonesia’s Riau Islands are turning local catch into higher-value products that support over 300,000 livelihoods. With training, QRIS cashless adoption, and stronger market links, the region is shifting from extraction to a people-centered blue economy that balances income growth with sustainable marine management.
Stories Residential Building / Olaf Gipser Architects
Completed in 2021, this 5,500 m² housing project in Amsterdam blends contemporary design and careful materiality through collaboration with landscape specialists. Positioned as a model for high-quality, sustainable urban living, it tackles density with resilient details and thoughtful integration into the city fabric.
Kiefer supports AI innovation in Greece with NVIDIA
KIEFER is deploying NVIDIA DGX BasePOD infrastructure powered 100% by renewable energy to build Greece’s sovereign AI ecosystem, including a Greek-specific LLM (Sophea.ai). With startup acceleration, an AI innovation summit, and sector pilots (from construction robotics to renewable energy), the initiative aims to pair world-class compute with sustainable operations and regional tech leadership.
5,800 women farmers benefit from Louis-Dreyfus Foundation’s project in Rajasthan’s Tonk district
Backed by the Louis Dreyfus Foundation and CmF, 5,800 women across 69 villages adopted sustainable practices that tripled incomes over five years and lifted yields in key crops (mustard up 80%, gram up 140%). With micro-irrigation, biogas plants, and nutrition gardens now widespread, households report better diets, higher productivity, and stronger confidence among rural women.
Urbanica Furniture redefines workspace simplicity with modular, eco-adaptive designs
Urbanica’s Modular Eco-Adaptive Collection uses FSC-certified wood, recycled aluminum, and low-VOC finishes to create durable, reconfigurable workspaces that reduce waste and extend product life. Designed around human ergonomics and circular principles—plus a mangrove-restoration program—the line blends clarity, comfort, and sustainability for hybrid work realities.
Green revolution 2.0: Transforming farming and unlocking smarter yields through high-precision drone data
AI-enabled drones with multispectral and thermal sensors are pinpointing water stress, nutrient needs, and pest pressures, turning aerial imagery and cloud analytics into precise, timely actions. Early results—including yield forecasting and soil-carbon mapping—show strong promise despite cost and data hurdles, helping farmers cut inputs, boost resilience, and grow more with less.
Indonesia, Verra discuss voluntary carbon trade at COP30
Indonesia’s new framework under Presidential Regulation No. 110/2025 recognizes carbon as a primary commodity and opens wider pathways for voluntary carbon trading. With implementing rules and a cross-ministerial steering committee underway—and Verra signaling strong interest—the country aims to build a high-integrity market that attracts investment and delivers durable climate benefits.
Indonesia boosts HR governance to support quality tourism growth
Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry is sharpening HR planning, training, and career pathways to deliver quality, sustainable tourism services nationwide. Regular staffing reviews and 287 internship placements are designed to align talent with workload and prepare a new generation for an evolving visitor economy.
Game developers can now strengthen player loyalty and security with Xsolla’s expanded fintech ecosystem this holiday season
Xsolla is rolling out owned payment methods—from Xsolla Gold gift cards in 10,000 U.S. stores (now spendable globally) to a checkout-integrated holiday loyalty program—alongside network tokens that cut fraud and boost approvals. For developers, the package promises stickier players and smoother, more secure transactions during peak season and beyond.
