On the 10th of March, podcast @ Risk released their episode Global Catastrophic Risks with Jens Orback, staring none other then our Executive Director Jens Orback.
In the podcast they talked about global governance and global catastrophic risks such as; nuclear warfare, super-volcanic eruptions and much more. Some of the questions being discussed was:
- Is humankind the biggest threat to humankind?
- What does success look like for the Global Challenges Foundation?
- How does the Foundation’s Global Catastrophic Risks report complement the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report?
- Has there ever been a time in our history when humankind has been simultaneously successful on multiple policy fronts?
- What is the role of governance in the successful management of global catastrophic risks?
About
Canada 2020 was founded in 2006, aiming to be a conversation starter, host events, and develop research for the brith future of Canada. They are a Non-Governmental Organization and on their website they describe themselves as ” Canada’s leading, independent progressive think-tank”.
Is on of many podcast series on The 2020 Network by Canada 2020 launched in 2020. The series is hosted by the creator Jodi Butts. Together with guests @Risk highlights the importance of understanding that we need to protect the things we care most about by discussing various different risks. In-depth conversations with guests on topics like climate change, finances and education is discussed out of both daily life and up to a global governance level.
Jodi Butts
As earlier mentioned Jodi Butts is the host of the podcast @Risk, and her background is in governance, law and a true entrepreneur at heart. Currently active as an Board member at WATSON, independent director of Canada Goose Inc. and Tilray, Inc., and as chair of The Walrus Board of Directors. Jodi also holds advisory roles with Bayshore Home Healthcare, and the Canadian Centre for the Purpose of the Corporation.
Previously, Jodi served as CEO of Rise Asset Development, and Senior Vice-President Corporate Affairs and Operations for Mount Sinai Hospital and is a retired member of the University of Windsor Board of Governors.
