278I_Nadun Hennayaka, founder and CEO of Gaia Project Australia

"The world is a city on its own, we are not really disconnected." Are you interested in technology which enhances urban food production? What do you think about the world as a city on its own? How can we be responsible for everything we use? Interview with Nadun Hennayaka, founder and CEO of Gaia Project Australia. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, adaptability, faith in humanity, hope, and many more. With over two decades of expertise in engineering and technology, Nadun Hennayaka has forged influential partnerships with leading companies such as Acer, Apple, HP, Microsoft, and Cisco. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Business Management from the University of Auckland, along with certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, and GOTAFE, Nadun brings a wealth of knowledge to his endeavors. In 2017, Nadun founded Gaia Project Australia, a pioneering initiative dedicated to addressing climate change and environmental degradation. Gaia Project Australia is at the forefront of integrating renewable energy, ocean conservation, and cutting-edge agricultural technologies. The project collaborates with scientists, engineers, government agencies, and non-profits to develop innovative solutions that advance sustainability and improve the health of our planet. Currently, Gaia Project Australia is leading the development of autonomous crop cultivation systems designed for both terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments. This ambitious work exemplifies Gaia’s commitment to revolutionizing agriculture through technology, reflecting the belief that transformative change can be driven by visionary solutions and dedicated effort. Find out more about Nadun through these links: Nadun Hennayaka on LinkedIn; @HennayakaNadun as Nadun Hennayaka on X; Gaia Project Australia website Gaia Project Australia on LinkedIn Gaia Project Australia on Instagram Gaia Project Australia Youtube channel Founder story: Nadun Hennayaka from Gaia Project at Standard Ledger Connecting episodes you might be interested in: No.171 - Interview with Nicole Garofano about circular economy No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about already existing great technologies No.238 - Interview with Paul Bevan from Magic Valley No.250 - Space Cities panel conversation No.277R - Future food-production systems: Vertical farming and controlled-environment agriculture What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sho⁠w⁠notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are also available. I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠