The GreenWave Podcast

GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International Episode 14: The Current State of Bank and Fund Commitment to a Sustainable Future

SYNI, your host, takes on another big issue in our 14th episode, diving into the current state of banking and financial commitment to a sustainable future. This conversation arises in part because of some disconcerting news making the rounds. Over recent months, large institutional investors and major global banks have been peeling away from the sustainability-focused alliances and organisations they once trumpeted. So, why are they backing out now? Is it all just political drama, or do these departures herald a bigger retreat by finance from the sustainability agenda? Don't worry, SNYI and a nice cuppa of matcha will help you sort it all out. 

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 13: The Impact of SDGs Today and Tomorrow.

SYNI, your host, discusses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—affectionately known as the SDGs—and how they might shape our path to a net-zero, sustainable future, despite the swirling political currents of 2025. Grab a comfy seat, because SYNI has a lot to unpack, and she's determined to keep it enlightening, a little cheeky, and most of all, relevant to the decisions we must make now. And SYNI also asks to please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice to help us spread the positive vibes and words!!  

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 12: Trillions of Reasons to Know about Sustainable Bonds

SYNI dives into the deep end of sustainable finance, the sustainable bond market. We’re going to unravel it through examples and history that bring this market to life. Once you have a better understanding of how sustainable bonds work, you’ll see how they can help fund solutions to the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll be a more confident advocate for sustainability—able to explain to your friends, colleagues, or family how their investments can have a lasting positive impact. Our SI team has many years of experience arranging sustainable finance for global investment banks and sustainable projects, giving us a front-row seat to how this market evolved. 

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 11: China's Green Energy Golden Dragon

SYNI's topic for Episode 11 is a big one: China’s rise to dominant status in sustainable energy. Her goal today is to walk you through how China achieved its ascendant position, how the rest of the world is reacting, and what it all means for the future of the global clean energy transition. China’s dominance in sustainable energy is not an accident. It’s the product of a brilliant and deliberate industrial policy spanning solar, wind, EVs, hydrogen, and a massive network of supporting infrastructure. Let’s dive in.

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 10: EU Goes Big on CSRD and Industrial Policy

SYNI dives into two major developments from the European Union, which went BIG with its Omnibus Bill and €100 billion Clean Industrial Deal. The first proposes significant changes to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, known as the CSRD, streamlining regulations for small- and mid-sized companies. The second is intended to supercharge Europe’s industrial policy in green technology. We’ll examine what each of these initiatives means for sustainability, business, and the evolving landscape of global competition in clean tech.

The GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International Episode 9: France's Energy Future at a Crossroads?

Your host SYNI explores how France became a global force in nuclear energy, the political and environmental forces behind that development, and how the country’s aspirations are evolving in an era increasingly focused on sustainable energy—particularly the rise of green hydrogen. This story of France’s energy policy is more than just an account of reactors and renewables. It’s also a tale of politics, history, national identity, and the world’s journey toward a new, carbon-neutral reality.

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 8: Exploring the Blue and Green of the Azores

SYNI invites you on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean to The Azores, a place that is incredibly significant from a conservation and sustainability perspective. We dive strait into a comprehensive look at the Azores’ distinct character, culture, biodiversity, drawing back the curtain on natural wonders and conservation priorities, highlighted the Blue Azores Programme's Marine Protection Area. We’ll explore how local communities, NGOs, government leaders, and global philanthropic institutions are converging to protect one of the most biologically rich and geologically remarkable regions in the Atlantic. So tune your imagination to the Atlantic breeze, and let’s step onto the lush and lava-sculpted shores of the Azores.
 

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 7: Africa's Sustainable Energy Future

In this episode, SYNI dives into a landmark event that could shape Africa’s energy future, the African Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam – a gathering of African leaders, policymakers, and partners focused on accelerating the continent’s sustainable energy transition. We explore the significance of this summit in Africa’s energy journey, unpack key announcements and commitments made by African leaders, examine the role of the African Guarantee Fund in mobilising investment, take a closer look at Zambia as a case study of energy shortfalls and potential, and discuss the broader implications for Africa’s economies and climate resilience. 

The GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International Episode 6: Spain Leads European Championship in Green H2 Infrastructure

Let’s all give Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez a robust "Olé" as SYNI expands upon the significance of the Spanish government’s latest initiatives in sustainable energy industrial policy. We're also recap a divided Davos Economic conference where the European-China corporate divide became more evident, more UK sustainable reform indigestion, Vietnamese wind farms, and linking up our Linked In posts from the week. Find links more information about Spanish policy on Green Hydrogen https://www.enagas.es/en/press-room/news-room/press-releases/third-hydrogen-day-enagas/ And follow the GreenWave Gazette here for link to all the stories mentioned in the pod: https://www.greenwavegazette.com
 

The GreenWave Podcast by Synergy International Episode 5: Hot Takes and Electrolysers

SYNI is back with hot takes from the world of sustainable development, focused this week on advancements in Electrolyzers technology and updates from our Linked In posts and GreenWave Gazette. Notably, this pod is nearly-free from content concerning The Donald, aka President Trump. Links to the reports mentioned in the pod: https://www.greenwavegazette.com and https://www.science.org/content/article/will-new-generation-water-splitting-devices-help-green-hydrogen-replace-fossil-fuels