In conversation with Dr. Aderinsola Adio-Adepoju, an educator, coach, academic, entrepreneur, SDGs, and global opportunities expert. She is the founder of I-Train Africa, an Edtech social enterprise, and is working towards cultivating a generation of African youths armed with the knowledge, skills, and direction to shape a promising future.

In this episode of DevDive, we speak about SDGs and how they are connected to people and their lived realities. We delve into SDG 8 and try and unpack what is meant by decent work and economic growth. We learn about I-Train Africa and the interconnections between SDG 4 and 8, and talk about an inclusive approach to the goals. We also hear about Dr. Aderinsola's d-dream.

In conversation with Shayna Vayser, Low Income Program Manager at the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU), where she leads the investment of millions of dollars in energy efficiency upgrades for affordable housing across the District of Columbia. Her work at the intersection of emerging technology, equity, and sustainability includes serving as a Web3 Advisory Board Member at Salesforce, as well as the Senior Policy Advisor on Sustainable Development at the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA).  In her role at UNA-NCA, Shayna leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of the Global Goals at Home program, which localizes the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in order to establish a proxy framework for data collection and analysis on sustainable development across DC, MD, and VA. Shayna earned her MA in International Relations from American University.

In this episode of DevDive, we delve into SDG 7 through Shayna's journey in the energy sector. We talk about the targets and challenges of the goal, the need to balance localisation with global targets, and the importance of collecting and using data effectively. We also discuss the relationship between energy and climate change.