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Line of Sight

Line of Sight

Written by: ADSW
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Line of Sight takes listeners on a journey through the cutting-edge ideas and actions of sustainability leaders from around the world. Each episode uncovers how these experts are finding the clear path toward a more resilient and sustainable world, honing in on the most effective solutions and strategies. The conversations serve as our line of sight to our collective goal of driving positive impact. By exploring the work of our guests, listeners gain valuable insights into the efforts shaping the trajectory of sustainability, helping to chart a course for lasting change. Brought to you by Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and Masdar, Line of Sight isn’t just a podcast – it’s your guide to the clear path toward a resilient and sustainable world. We distill complex policies, key statistics, and transformative trends into a compelling listen, making sense of the critical shifts required to address our most pressing challenges. Line of Sight explores game-changing energy solutions, the surprising role of finance in engineering change, and the ecosystems that will drive lasting progress. From biodiversity conservation and resilient food systems to reimagined industries like fashion and sports, each episode sheds light on the bold innovations defining our future. If you want to learn more about groundbreaking initiatives and the innovators, activists, and leaders making it happen, subscribe and listen today. About Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is a global platform supported by the UAE and its clean energy leader, Masdar, to address the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges through crucial conversations accelerating responsible development and fostering inclusive economic, social and environmental progress. For more than 15 years, ADSW has convened decision-makers from governments, the private sector and civil society to advance the global sustainability agenda through dialogue, cross-sector collaboration and impactful solutions. Throughout the year, ADSW conversations and initiatives facilitate knowledge sharing and collective action that will ensure a sustainable world for future generations. About Our Host Charlotte Kan is a seasoned journalist and podcaster with a passion for uncovering the stories that shape our world, specializing in economics, finance, technology, and sustainability. With experience at top global media organizations like Bloomberg TV, Standard & Poor’s, and Reuters, she brings unparalleled insight and expertise to every conversation. Charlotte’s talent for connecting with guests and exploring their journeys, ambitions, and visions makes her a compelling guide to the bold ideas and innovations driving the future.© 2025 ADSW Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • From Moonshot to Mainstream: Greg Manuel on scaling smarter energy systems

    From Moonshot to Mainstream: Greg Manuel on scaling smarter energy systems
    Dec 9 2025

    The world’s largest machine, the electricity grid, is due for a radical upgrade.

    In this episode of Line of Sight, Charlotte Kan speaks with Greg Manuel, Head of Climate and Energy Commercialization at Google X, about how AI, systems thinking, and bold collaboration can rewire our energy future.

    They explore Tapestry, X’s moonshot platform that helps governments and grid operators unlock new efficiencies, speed up clean energy deployment, and build smarter, more equitable infrastructure. From wildfire forecasting to grid interconnectivity, Greg shares how technology can help us modernize energy systems, and why doing so is essential for climate resilience, economic competitiveness, and energy equity worldwide.

    Additional Resources:

    • X (The Moonshot Factory)
    • Tapestry at X
    • Bellwether
    • Tapestry Website
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    36 mins
  • Racing for Impact: Fiona Morgan on How SailGP Is Redefining Sport

    Racing for Impact: Fiona Morgan on How SailGP Is Redefining Sport
    Nov 11 2025

    What happens when elite sailing, bold leadership, and sustainability collide? You get SailGP, a sport powered by nature and driven by purpose.

    In this episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan speaks with Fiona Morgan, Chief Purpose Officer at SailGP, about how the global sailing championship is rewriting the rules of sport and setting a new standard for sustainability. From launching the pioneering Impact League to promoting gender equity and ocean advocacy, Fiona shares how sport can influence culture, shift business models, and accelerate climate action.

    They explore how to embed purpose into performance, the commercial value of sustainability, and why being an “imperfect activist” is exactly what the world needs right now.

    Links:

    ADSW | Line of Sight Podcast
    ADSW | How sports can advance climate action
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    32 mins
  • From Mangroves to Market Access: a Conversation with Emirates Nature–WWF

    From Mangroves to Market Access: a Conversation with Emirates Nature–WWF
    Oct 14 2025

    Biodiversity underpins food systems, water security, climate stability, and even half of global GDP.

    In this episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan speaks with Laila Mostafa Abdullatif, Director General of Emirates Nature–WWF, about what it means to live in true harmony with nature and how we can design conservation efforts that also drive economic and social impact.

    The conversation explores how nature-based solutions like mangrove restoration and climate-resilient farming can improve livelihoods, enhance community resilience, and support sustainable development. From citizen science to policy reform, from heritage farming to future-focused partnerships, Laila demonstrates how conservation can be not only systemic and scalable, but also deeply collaborative.

    This is a story of hope, action, and how one of the UAE’s most prominent conservation leaders is helping reimagine what’s possible for people and planet alike.

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    29 mins
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