The GreenWave Podcast

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 29: EC Climate Law Amendment Quadruple Down - Part 2

SYNI launches into Part 2 of our mini-series on the European Commission’s proposed 2040 Climate Law amendment, a plan that would legally bind the European Union to cut its net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by the year 2040. This week we’re zooming in on the Iberian Peninsula, unlocking the likely impact of the EU’s initiative specifically on Spain and Portugal, and then circling back to the traditional European heavyweights of Germany and France. We’ll also dive into carbon credits, market design, and climate governance shifts under this 2040 proposal. It’s a statement that the EU is not taking the foot off the accelerator after 2030 but rather pressing harder. The direction is set, towards deep decarbonisation.

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 28: EC 2040 Climate Law Amendment Doubles Down, then Doubles Down Again!

SYNI, your host, tackles the European Commission’s 2040 Climate Law amendment – a plan that would legally bind the European Union to cut its net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by the year 2040. Now, that’s a hefty goal and a mouthful of policy-speak, but fear not: we’re going to unpack what this 2040 target really means in this Part 1 of a 2 part mini-series, why it matters right now in 2025, and how it could reshape everything from how Europeans get their energy to how they travel, manufacture goods, grow food, and even how businesses plan for the future.

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 27: Sustainable Tourism Part 2 - Reshaping Eco Travel

This week, SYNI is zooming out to look at sustainable tourism on a broader scale in Part 2 of a mini-series. We’ll discuss the global trends that are reshaping travel in the name of sustainability, examine if all these green ideas are making a dent in the tourism industry’s environmental impact, and see what’s being done about the not-so-sustainable side of mass tourism. Plus, we’ll take a little tour of some of the world’s most environmentally friendly resorts – from rustic eco-lodges to high-end retreats – and tackle a thorny question: is eco-tourism becoming just another luxury good for the rich, or can it be accessible to everyone? So, grab your reusable coffee mug and settle in, because we’re about to ride the green wave into the world of sustainable travel.

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 26: Van Life - Does it Live Up to Its Eco-Conscious Image?

This week, SYNI drives into the topic of sustainable tourism with a focus on the van life phenomenon, that romantic vision of waking up by the ocean or in mountains in the back of a camper van. We’ll explore the rising trend of “van life” among surfers in Portugal and skiers in Utah, USA – and ask the big question: Does living on four wheels really align with the eco-conscious image it projects? It’s about peeling back the layers of van life through key sustainability lenses: vehicle emissions, campsite conservation, renewable energy for daily living, waste and water management, and off-grid technology. So grab your favourite beverage, settle into that hammock (or driver’s seat), and let’s hit the road on this green journey!

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 25: Sustainable Secrets of Three Iconic Sporting Venues

 SYNI, your host, is unveiling sustainability in sports, viewed through the lens of three very different but equally iconic stages: Allegiant Stadium in the shimmering furnace of Las Vegas, the meticulously manicured lawns of Wimbledon in southwest London, and the soon‑to‑be‑reborn Camp Nou—now officially Spotify Camp Nou—on the Mediterranean rim of Barcelona. Together these venues form a kind of sustainability triathlon: What unites them is a shared conviction that sport’s future depends on shrinking footprints even while spectator numbers, broadcast audiences, and commercial expectations grow larger than ever. In short, they are trying to prove that the phrase “big game” and the phrase “net‑zero” do not have to live on different planets. 

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 24: The Global Green Hydrogen Subsidy Race, Part 3

SYNI is taking us on the third and last leg of our global tour through the green hydrogen subsidy race. This week, we’re focused on South America. Grab your virtual passport as we head south. We’ll start in Brazil – the powerhouse that’s as big in clean energy as it is in carnival spirit – then hop across the Andes to Chile’s deserts and winds, swing by Argentina’s Patagonia plains, and finish in the Colombian highlands. For any of our listeners that thought we were geographically challenged by not mentioning South America in our first two series pods, we're sorry to have disappointed by saving South America for our finale. But never fear, SNYI is here to set it all right! 

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 23: The Global Green Hydrogen Subsidy Race, Part 2

SYNI finishes Part 2 of our magical tour through the global green hydrogen subsidy race secure in the knowledge that all this political jockeying is indeed a very heavy load to bear for the universe's lightest particle. This week, we’re focused on Asia, India, Africa and the Middle East, regions which account for the vast majority of humanity both in demographic weight and future growth. Surely if green hydrogen is a big “game changer” for the future, then these governments should be drivers enabling this progress for their vast populations and economic development. And the results show they surely are!

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 22: The Global Green Hydrogen Subsidy Race, Part I

SYNI is taking you on a whirlwind tour through the global green hydrogen subsidy race. If that sounds like a mouthful, well, it's because the world is biting off quite a lot – pouring unprecedented funds into turning the lightest element in the universe into a heavyweight climate solution. Green hydrogen is touted as a game-changer for decarbonising heavy industries and storing renewable energy, but there's a catch: it's still significantly more expensive to produce than its polluting predecessors. The solution? Governments around the world opening their coffers with all the subtlety of a kid in a candy store. In this episode, we'll navigate the twists and turns of this international contest – from massive tax credits and grants to clever auctions and even a bit of geopolitical jockeying – all aimed at making green hydrogen commercially viable.

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 21: MENA - New Sustainable Energy Powerhouse

Join SYNI, your host, for a fast-paced look at the MENA region’s emergence as a global leader in sustainable energy production. Yes, the Middle East and North Africa – once known mainly for oil – is fast becoming a powerhouse of renewable energy and green innovation. It’s a fascinating and unexpected story, full of big ambitions, mega-projects, and even a few geopolitical twists. 

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 20: Elephant in the Dressing Room - Fast Fashion

SYNI is threading together two seemingly opposite worlds: the ever-changing realm of fashion and the urgent, steady mission of sustainability. Fashion is all about trends and fast change, while sustainability demands long-term thinking and slow, careful progress. Can these two walks of life stitch themselves together? By the end of this episode, we’ll have unravelled the issues, spun some solutions, and maybe even patched up a few holes in the narrative of sustainable style.