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The Grand Challengers Podcast

Peter Marcus Bach
Climate Change
Water Management
Stormwater Management
Urban Heat
Community Engagement
Blue-Green Infrastructure
Nature-Based Solutions
Sustainable Drainage Systems
Green Infrastructure
Flood Risk Management
Urban Flood Risk
Platinum Group Metals
Biodiversity
Urban Heat Mitigation
Policy Instruments
Hydrology
Plastic Pollution
Energy Efficiency
Podcasting
Storytelling

In a world facing climate change, urbanization, and population growth, inspiring individuals are stepping up with innovative solutions. Each episode features passionate guests working at the cutting edge of science, engineering, technology, and design. Through their journeys, they share insights and personal growth while creating new ways of thinking for an uncertain future. Tune in for actionable... more

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Rob Wreglesworth, Associate Ecologist and Innovation Lead at The Environment Bank, Co-Founder of No Longer Known and Host of the Innovate Eco Podcast, based in the UK, goes deep on biodiversity and conservation from both the economic and social lense... more

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To celebrate 50 episodes of The Grand Challengers Podcast (main series), we return with another "Tables Turned" episode, this time featuring 26 questions from guests as early as Episode 2. Guests from across the show got to ask me a question of their... more

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Nadja Kunz, Associate Professor at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada shares her insights on the role of water in mining and the importance of critical minerals for the sustainable energy tran... more

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Christoph Ort, Group Leader and Head of the Urban Water Maangement Department at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology dives into the world of wastewater surveillance or wastewater-based epidemiology, techniques, intricacies, use-cases and the br... more

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Don Weatherbee
CEO of Regenx Tech Corp with over 20 years of experience in mining, construction, and technology sectors.
Regenx Tech Corp
Episode: #41 - Don Weatherbee: "Catalyzing" change beyond the mine - scaling up metals regeneration to enable the future circular economy
João Paulo Leitão
Senior Researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science & Technology, Eawag, and Professor at ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich
Episode: #40 - João P. Leitão: Studying the extremes - "when it rains, it floods", and "just add water" when "the heat is on"
Lucas Gobatti
PhD researcher focused on urban planning and sustainable solutions
ETH Zurich and Eawag
Episode: #39 - Lucas Gobatti: Spinoza, science, spirituality - confronting ‘displacements’ in planning urban nature, climate and heat
Patricia Cuervo
Regional Delivery Manager at Binnies in the UK, Chartered Planner, and member of SIWAM with over 18 years of experience in flood risk management.
Binnies
Episode: #38 - Patricia Cuervo Uría: The human side of planning and flood risk in London - the challenge of embedding history into policy
Brett Ferrin
Vice President of Sales in North America at Traffic Logix, with 35 years of experience in traffic safety.
Traffic Logix
Episode: #37 - Brett Ferrin: "Safeguarding the ordinary" - achieving traffic safety planning and management in a data-rich, AI-powered world
Yannick Back
Research fellow at the Unit of Environmental Engineering at Innsbruck University
Innsbruck University
Episode: #35 - Yannick Back: The answers are beyond the "clouds" - the water-energy link for climate adaptation in a world of data ubiquity
Denise Mitrano
Assistant Professor in the Environmental System Science Department at ETH Zurich, focuses on the impacts of anthropogenic materials in technical and environmental systems.
ETH Zurich
Episode: #34 - Denise Mitrano: A world of plastics from macro and micro to nano - should zero plastics be the long-term goal?
Tobias Baur
Professor in Landscape Architecture and Design at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
Episode: #30 - Tobias Baur: From tropical Singapore to Europe - the "ABC Waters" of sponge cities and climate adaptive design
Katrin Pakizer
Research associate at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and postdoctoral research fellow at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science & Technology
Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science & Technology
Episode: #29 - Katrin Pakizer: Grassroots movements, policy instruments and timing for transforming water, biodiversity and underground management

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Peter Markus Bach
Host of The Grand Challengers Podcast, engaging with industry experts to explore innovative solutions for grand challenges.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I really enjoy the content and diversity of this podcast. I’ve been a regular listener and have recommended it to friends in the industry. Keep up the great work, Peter!

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#34 - Denise Mitrano: A world of plastics from macro and micro to nano - should zero plastics be the long-term goal?
Q: What advice would you offer to young scientists?
Take a chance and don't just stick to the status quo; be willing to innovate and learn from failures, as they are opportunities for growth.
#34 - Denise Mitrano: A world of plastics from macro and micro to nano - should zero plastics be the long-term goal?
Q: What is one of the most challenging situations you've faced in your career?
Facing interpersonal differences and challenges related to being a woman in science, I focus on overcoming these challenges and finding satisfaction in that progress instead of dwelling on them.
#34 - Denise Mitrano: A world of plastics from macro and micro to nano - should zero plastics be the long-term goal?
Q: What would you change if you had a magic wand?
I would wave my wand to decrease polarization in the world, encouraging more understanding and openness between people.
#34 - Denise Mitrano: A world of plastics from macro and micro to nano - should zero plastics be the long-term goal?
Q: What inspired you to go into the environment in the first place other than the camping?
My inspiration started during my Bachelor's in Rhode Island when I participated in a summer exchange in Colorado and became interested in geochemistry for its blend of outdoor activity and analytical chemistry.
#36 - Tables Turned: Part 1 - Guests ask me questions on the podcast origin story, life choices and more
Q: What is the worst advice you've ever received?
Peter reflects that advice without actionable steps can be the most frustrating and unhelpful, highlighting the need for tangible guidance.

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2. João Paulo Leitão
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