What does it take to build a fair and sustainable energy future? ⚡
In this episode, hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez talk with Deborah Fadeyi, founder of REES Africa and Decarbonization Lead at Thames Water, about the journey from local activism to global impact.
🌍 From powering off-grid communities to reshaping climate finance, Deborah’s work shows how youth leadership and inclusive innovation can redefine energy access across Africa and beyond.
🔥 Highlights:
🌱 Clean energy for rural communities
💰 Climate finance as a force for equity
🏛 Empowering youth & women in sustainability
🌍 Building South–South climate collaboration
💬 Real stories of resilience and innovation
📌 Timestamps:
00:00–01:51 Childhood, Energy Poverty & The Spark for Change
01:52–03:46 Meet Deborah Fadeyi: Building an Equitable Energy Future
03:47–06:44 From Tragedy to Purpose: Creating Clean Energy Access in Nigeria
06:45–09:08 From Passion to Leadership: Mentoring Youth & Building Capacity
09:09–13:32 Lived Experience in Climate Models: Why Context Matters
13:33–17:41 Entering Policy: From Community Action to Government Collaboration
17:42–21:22 Activism, Anxiety & Innovation: Finding Balance in the Climate Space
21:23–25:46 EcoWise & REES Africa: Financing Clean Energy Access for All
25:47–30:31 Modeling, Carbon Pricing & The Cost of Delay
30:32–37:36 Hope, Intergenerational Collaboration & The Road to COP30
37:37–39:20 Final Thoughts, Music & Closing Outro
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