SLP7 #13: Empowering Sustainable Transitions: Insights on Just Energy Transition, Ioana Petrescu, Pur si Simplu Verde
In this insightful episode of the Green Female Voices season on the Sustainable Living Podcast, we sit down with Ioana Petrescu, President of the NGO Pur și Simplu Verde and European Climate Pact Ambassador. Ioana brings a wealth of experience in sustainability and public policy, making her an influential voice in the field. About the Guest: Ioana Petrescu is a distinguished Romanian economist and public policy scholar. She currently leads the Center for Leadership and Innovation at the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) in Bucharest, focusing on the space industry and AI regulatory policy. Ioana is the President of Pur și Simplu Verde, supporting local governments in transitioning to a greener economy, and serves as Romania's European Climate Pact Ambassador. Previously, Ioana was Romania's first female Finance Minister and later joined Harvard Kennedy School as a researcher, with appointments at the Ash Center, Mosavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, and Taubman Center for State and Local Government. She has also served as an expert for the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. Ioana holds a PhD in economics from Harvard and has taught at the University of Maryland. Her publications include the 2017 book Essays on Taxation and International Relations and the forthcoming Adolescent Democracies: A Former Finance Minister's Guide to Policy-Making. Join us for an engaging conversation on how Ioana Petrescu combines her passions for politics, economics, and the space industry to drive sustainability and equitable development, aiming for a brighter future globally. About Sustainable Living Podcast: The Sustainable Living Podcast (SLP) is proud to announce the launch of Season 7: FEMALE GREEN VOICES: THE CHANGEMAKERS. This season, we are spotlighting the voices of female sustainability leaders who are forging pathways to a greener and more equitable future. SLP is not just a podcast; it's a global platform for impactful conversations about sustainability. We are privileged to announce that the Swedish Embassy is not only a founding partner but also a supporter of the Sustainable Living Podcast for this season. This support underscores their commitment to advancing sustainability and promoting women's leadership. For more information and to listen to the latest episodes, visit https://www.sustainableliving.ro/ Website: www.sustainableliving.ro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rI4agY YouTube: https://bit.ly/2QWCPuB Facebook: www.facebook.com/SustainableLiving.ro Instagram: www.instagram.com/SustainableLiving.ro #sustainablelivingpodcast #sustainability #sustainableliving #circulareconomy #circularity #sustainablebusiness #nicoletatalpes #ioanapetrescu