JET News Ep 10: GIZ’s Raffael Held

Talanoa with the Traveling Diplomat, hosted by John “Jay-J” Taukave, brings you a special episode recorded aboard the SV Juren Ae in Majuro, Marshall Islands, during the inaugural Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership Ministerial Council Meeting.

This episode features Mr. Raffael Held, a maritime engineer and Project Director at GIZ, leading the Low Carbon Sea Transport Program in the Marshall Islands. Join us as Mr. Held shares his inspiring journey—from his upbringing in Bavaria, Germany, to his work across the Pacific. Hear his story, experiences, and reflections on maritime sustainability, innovation, and life in the Pacific.

Watch the full episode below: