07/06/2026
In this episode of , Future skills: how to thrive in a greener, more inclusive digital world, host Christine Wilson speaks with William Mutero, Director of the Center for Inclusive Digital Transformation of Africa at Carnegie Mellon University Africa in Rwanda. He shares how digital transformation and climate action are reshaping societies and opportunities around the world. Together, they explore the growing connection between digital and green skills, the importance of inclusive innovation, and why Africa is central to conversations about the future of technology and sustainability.
We also hear a personal perspective from Amanda Da Cruz Costa. She is a Youth Advisor for the British Council’s Climate Skills programme and the founder of Instituto Perifa Sustentável in Brazil. Amanda reflects on how her experiences in education, climate activism, and community leadership have shaped her understanding of sustainability, technology, and social justice.
The episode explores:
✨ what are the skills young people will need to thrive in a greener, more inclusive digital future
✨ why local knowledge and youth voices matter in building more resilient futures
✨ how education, collaboration and representation can help ensure digital futures are more sustainable, inclusive and human-centred.
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