60 acast.com Planet Hope https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope en The Times Climate,Climate change,Environment,Green,Hope,Science,Global Warming,Pollution,Change The Times Finding hope on a changing planet Rising temperatures and extreme weather have become the new normal - but all is not lost.


In this podcast series about finding hope on a changing planet, The Times's Environment Editor Adam Vaughan sets out to understand what exactly is happening to the world around us and meets the experts trying to hold back the tide.


Planet Hope is a podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative, which supports individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to safeguard and preserve our world for the next generation. The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative is rapidly expanding and now has a portfolio of over 20 partners.

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]]> Rising temperatures and extreme weather have become the new normal - but all is not lost.


In this podcast series about finding hope on a changing planet, The Times's Environment Editor Adam Vaughan sets out to understand what exactly is happening to the world around us and meets the experts trying to hold back the tide.


Planet Hope is a podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative, which supports individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to safeguard and preserve our world for the next generation. The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative is rapidly expanding and now has a portfolio of over 20 partners.

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]]> false Ella Squire ella.squire@news.co.uk 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd planet-hope serial https://assets.pippa.io/shows/63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd/1681200942945-690c64eff921daed461fccb256b37037.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope Planet Hope Rewilding Namibia – Andreia Pawel’s million-hectare conservation vision Rewilding Namibia – Andreia Pawel’s million-hectare conservation vision Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT 33:02 6908893cb3fd97de49eb34bd false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/rewilding-namibia-andreia-pawels-million-hectare-conservatio 6908893cb3fd97de49eb34bd 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd rewilding-namibia-andreia-pawels-million-hectare-conservatio Andreia is leading one of the world’s boldest rewilding projects full 3 10 Andreia Pawel is co-founder of the Orange River-Karoo Conservation Area, one of the world’s most ambitious rewilding projects. Spanning more than a million hectares in Namibia, and with the support of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, it aims to restore lost ecosystems, reintroduce species and work with local Nama communities to build a new model for conservation. She tells Adam Vaughan how, with bold ambitions, we can breathe new life into the natural world.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Andreia Pawel, Conservationist and co-founder of Orange River-Karoo Conservation Area.

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


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]]> Andreia Pawel is co-founder of the Orange River-Karoo Conservation Area, one of the world’s most ambitious rewilding projects. Spanning more than a million hectares in Namibia, and with the support of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, it aims to restore lost ecosystems, reintroduce species and work with local Nama communities to build a new model for conservation. She tells Adam Vaughan how, with bold ambitions, we can breathe new life into the natural world.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Andreia Pawel, Conservationist and co-founder of Orange River-Karoo Conservation Area.

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


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]]> Steve Boyes on resilience, recovery, and Africa’s great rivers Steve Boyes on resilience, recovery, and Africa’s great rivers Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT 36:37 690885a91c12353455c6c5b0 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/steve-boyes-on-resilience-recovery-and-africas-great-rivers 690885a91c12353455c6c5b0 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd steve-boyes-on-resilience-recovery-and-africas-great-rivers full 3 9 Explorer and Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative partner Steve Boyes has spent decades navigating Africa’s wild rivers. He tells Adam Vaughan how illness and resilience has reshaped his outlook and why protecting rivers, landscapes and communities has become his life’s mission.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Steve Boyes, Conservationist and National Geographic Explorer

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


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]]> Explorer and Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative partner Steve Boyes has spent decades navigating Africa’s wild rivers. He tells Adam Vaughan how illness and resilience has reshaped his outlook and why protecting rivers, landscapes and communities has become his life’s mission.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Steve Boyes, Conservationist and National Geographic Explorer

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


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]]> Grégoire Courtine and Jocelyne Bloch on restoring movement after paralysis Grégoire Courtine and Jocelyne Bloch on restoring movement after paralysis Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT 34:43 68ff8b6e5f8fb7ea8198fdeb false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/rewiring-the-body-gregoire-courtine-jocelyne-bloch-on-paraly 68ff8b6e5f8fb7ea8198fdeb 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd rewiring-the-body-gregoire-courtine-jocelyne-bloch-on-paraly full 3 8 In Lausanne, Switzerland, neuroscientist and Rolex Awards Laureate Grégoire Courtine and neurosurgeon Jocelyne Bloch have pioneered a “digital bridge” that translates brain signals into spinal stimulation, giving people with paralysis new ways to regain movement. They tell Tom Whipple about the science behind the technology, the patients leading the way and their hopes for the future of movement recovery after paralysis.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: 

  • Grégoire Courtine, Neuroscientist and co-founder of NeuroRestore.   
  • Jocelyne Bloch, Neurosurgeon and co-founder of NeuroRestore. 
  • Suzanne Edwards, Patient at NeuroRestore. 

Host: Tom Whipple, Science Writer, The Times.

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


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]]> In Lausanne, Switzerland, neuroscientist and Rolex Awards Laureate Grégoire Courtine and neurosurgeon Jocelyne Bloch have pioneered a “digital bridge” that translates brain signals into spinal stimulation, giving people with paralysis new ways to regain movement. They tell Tom Whipple about the science behind the technology, the patients leading the way and their hopes for the future of movement recovery after paralysis.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: 

  • Grégoire Courtine, Neuroscientist and co-founder of NeuroRestore.   
  • Jocelyne Bloch, Neurosurgeon and co-founder of NeuroRestore. 
  • Suzanne Edwards, Patient at NeuroRestore. 

Host: Tom Whipple, Science Writer, The Times.

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


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]]> Improving sight with a smartphone – Andrew Bastawrous on ending preventable blindness Improving sight with a smartphone – Andrew Bastawrous on ending preventable blindness Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT 42:13 68f61811888566c5b0c29553 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/improving-sight-with-a-smartphone-andrew-bastawrous-on-endin 68f61811888566c5b0c29553 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd improving-sight-with-a-smartphone-andrew-bastawrous-on-endin The ophthalmologist has developed an app to increase access to eye care full 3 7 Over a billion people live with preventable vision loss. Eye surgeon and Rolex Awards Laureate Andrew Bastawrous has created a smartphone app that is transforming eyecare, facilitating sight restoration for millions and changing lives. He tells Tom Whipple, how glasses – a 700-year-old invention – have transformed his own life, and why he’s determined no one should lose their sight for lack of access.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Andrew Bastawrous, eye surgeon and founder of Peek Vision

Host: Tom Whipple, science writer, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


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]]> Over a billion people live with preventable vision loss. Eye surgeon and Rolex Awards Laureate Andrew Bastawrous has created a smartphone app that is transforming eyecare, facilitating sight restoration for millions and changing lives. He tells Tom Whipple, how glasses – a 700-year-old invention – have transformed his own life, and why he’s determined no one should lose their sight for lack of access.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Andrew Bastawrous, eye surgeon and founder of Peek Vision

Host: Tom Whipple, science writer, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


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]]> Ben Fitzpatrick’s fight to protect Australia’s Ningaloo Coast Ben Fitzpatrick’s fight to protect Australia’s Ningaloo Coast Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT 30:17 68ecdc73f513ad2b813985c8 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/ben-fitzpatricks-fight-to-protect-australias-ningaloo-coast 68ecdc73f513ad2b813985c8 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd ben-fitzpatricks-fight-to-protect-australias-ningaloo-coast The Ningaloo Coast is a pristine ecosystem and a World Heritage site full 3 6 Marine scientist Ben Fitzpatrick is fighting to protect the Ningaloo Coast and Exmouth Gulf – one of Earth’s last wild marine frontiers, home to whale sharks, dugongs, manta rays and vibrant coral reefs. Speaking with Adam Vaughan, he reflects on growing up in Western Australia and why safeguarding this rare ocean wilderness matters for future generations.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Ben Fitzpatrick, Marine Scientist and Mission Blue Hope Spot Champion

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


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]]> Marine scientist Ben Fitzpatrick is fighting to protect the Ningaloo Coast and Exmouth Gulf – one of Earth’s last wild marine frontiers, home to whale sharks, dugongs, manta rays and vibrant coral reefs. Speaking with Adam Vaughan, he reflects on growing up in Western Australia and why safeguarding this rare ocean wilderness matters for future generations.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Ben Fitzpatrick, Marine Scientist and Mission Blue Hope Spot Champion

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


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]]> The ocean’s voice - Sylvia Earle at 90 The ocean’s voice - Sylvia Earle at 90 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT 39:47 68e3c1692298c9c49d1fa994 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/the-oceans-voice-sylvia-earle-at-90 68e3c1692298c9c49d1fa994 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd the-oceans-voice-sylvia-earle-at-90 The legendary oceanographer reflects on her extraordinary career full 3 5 Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle has spent decades exploring the blue heart of our planet. From leading the first all-female aquanaut team to founding Mission Blue, she has dived deeper and stayed longer in the ocean than almost anyone alive. As she celebrates her 90th birthday, Rolex Testimonee, Sylvia reflects with Adam Vaughan on her extraordinary career, the changes she’s witnessed, and why she still believes in a future full of 'Hope Spots'.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Sylvia Earle, Marine Biologist, Oceanographer and Rolex Testimonee

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


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]]> Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle has spent decades exploring the blue heart of our planet. From leading the first all-female aquanaut team to founding Mission Blue, she has dived deeper and stayed longer in the ocean than almost anyone alive. As she celebrates her 90th birthday, Rolex Testimonee, Sylvia reflects with Adam Vaughan on her extraordinary career, the changes she’s witnessed, and why she still believes in a future full of 'Hope Spots'.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Sylvia Earle, Marine Biologist, Oceanographer and Rolex Testimonee

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> Gina Moseley – unlocking climate secrets in the caves of Greenland Gina Moseley – unlocking climate secrets in the caves of Greenland Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT 31:12 68da8066136216b12fe0eaa8 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/gina-moseley-unlocking-climate-secrets-in-the-ice-caves-of-g 68da8066136216b12fe0eaa8 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd gina-moseley-unlocking-climate-secrets-in-the-ice-caves-of-g Gina leads daring expeditions to study stalagmites and rock formation full 3 4 High in the Arctic, beneath Greenland’s ancient ice, lie caves that hold clues to our planet’s past and its future. Climate researcher and Rolex Awards Laureate Gina Moseley leads daring expeditions into these hidden worlds to uncover how our climate has changed over hundreds of thousands of years. She tells Adam Vaughan why exploring these caves matters to us all.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Gina Moseley, climate researcher and Rolex Awards Laureate

Host: Adam Vaughan, environment editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> High in the Arctic, beneath Greenland’s ancient ice, lie caves that hold clues to our planet’s past and its future. Climate researcher and Rolex Awards Laureate Gina Moseley leads daring expeditions into these hidden worlds to uncover how our climate has changed over hundreds of thousands of years. She tells Adam Vaughan why exploring these caves matters to us all.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Gina Moseley, climate researcher and Rolex Awards Laureate

Host: Adam Vaughan, environment editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> Rinzin Phunjok Lama – Protecting snow leopards and the sacred Himalayas Rinzin Phunjok Lama – Protecting snow leopards and the sacred Himalayas Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT 29:01 68c8143f5819338468d184d7 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/rinzin-phunjok-lama-protecting-snow-leopards-and-the-sacred 68c8143f5819338468d184d7 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd rinzin-phunjok-lama-protecting-snow-leopards-and-the-sacred Rinzin has dedicated his life to protecting Humla, a remote Himalayan region of Nepal full 3 3 In the remote Himalayan valley of Humla, Rinzin Phunjok Lama is protecting endangered species like the snow leopard and wild yak. Using Buddhist principles, local knowledge, and community-led conservation, he is tackling climate change in one of the world’s harshest landscapes. He tells Adam Vaughan why saving one Himalayan valley matters to the world.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Guest: Rinzin Phunjok Lama, Conservation Biologist and Rolex Award Laureate.

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> In the remote Himalayan valley of Humla, Rinzin Phunjok Lama is protecting endangered species like the snow leopard and wild yak. Using Buddhist principles, local knowledge, and community-led conservation, he is tackling climate change in one of the world’s harshest landscapes. He tells Adam Vaughan why saving one Himalayan valley matters to the world.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Guest: Rinzin Phunjok Lama, Conservation Biologist and Rolex Award Laureate.

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> Meet Fernando Trujillo – Omacha, ‘the dolphin who became a man’ Meet Fernando Trujillo – Omacha, ‘the dolphin who became a man’ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT 31:27 68c7e37b9445f7a951aad0e1 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/meet-fernando-trujillo-omacha-the-dolphin-who-became-a-man 68c7e37b9445f7a951aad0e1 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd meet-fernando-trujillo-omacha-the-dolphin-who-became-a-man Fernando on protecting the Amazon’s pink river dolphins full 3 2 Deep in the Amazon, the mysterious pink river dolphins are under threat from pollution, mining, and habitat loss. Marine biologist Fernando Trujillo, known locally as Omacha, has dedicated more than 30 years to protecting them. From satellite-tagging dolphins to training fishermen and lobbying governments, he tells Adam Vaughan what it takes to safeguard one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Guest: Fernando Trujillo, Founder of the Omacha Foundation and Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year 2024

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> Deep in the Amazon, the mysterious pink river dolphins are under threat from pollution, mining, and habitat loss. Marine biologist Fernando Trujillo, known locally as Omacha, has dedicated more than 30 years to protecting them. From satellite-tagging dolphins to training fishermen and lobbying governments, he tells Adam Vaughan what it takes to safeguard one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Guest: Fernando Trujillo, Founder of the Omacha Foundation and Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year 2024

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> Pablo García Borboroglu – The penguin guardian of Patagonia Pablo García Borboroglu – The penguin guardian of Patagonia Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT 40:04 68b59d10993d10acb98384c7 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/pablo-garcia-borboroglu-the-penguin-guardian-of-patagonia 68b59d10993d10acb98384c7 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd pablo-garcia-borboroglu-the-penguin-guardian-of-patagonia Pablo has spent more than 30 years protecting penguins in Patagonia full 3 1 From oil spills to climate change, penguins are on the frontline of environmental change. Pablo García Borboroglu has spent more than three decades rescuing colonies, moving shipping lanes, and protecting over 32 million acres of penguin habitat. He joins Adam Vaughan to share what it takes to keep these charismatic seabirds alive in a rapidly changing world.


Guest: Pablo García Borboroglu, Founder of the Global Penguin Society and Rolex Award Laureate

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia 

Sound Designer: David Crackles


This podcast is advertiser funded. 

Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 

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]]> From oil spills to climate change, penguins are on the frontline of environmental change. Pablo García Borboroglu has spent more than three decades rescuing colonies, moving shipping lanes, and protecting over 32 million acres of penguin habitat. He joins Adam Vaughan to share what it takes to keep these charismatic seabirds alive in a rapidly changing world.


Guest: Pablo García Borboroglu, Founder of the Global Penguin Society and Rolex Award Laureate

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia 

Sound Designer: David Crackles


This podcast is advertiser funded. 

Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 

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]]> Series 3 – Exploring the Frontlines of Science and Conservation Series 3 – Exploring the Frontlines of Science and Conservation Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT 1:40 68b5c347c4be5312d26c4f10 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/series-3-exploring-the-frontlines-of-science-and-conservatio 68b5c347c4be5312d26c4f10 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd series-3-exploring-the-frontlines-of-science-and-conservatio trailer 3 Planet Hope returns for a third series – sharing stories of resilience, discovery and hope. Join Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor at The Times, as he meets extraordinary people from penguin guardians in Patagonia to pioneering neuroscientists giving new hope to people with paralysis.


New episodes drop every Friday. 


Planet Hope is brought to by The Times in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 

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]]> Planet Hope returns for a third series – sharing stories of resilience, discovery and hope. Join Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor at The Times, as he meets extraordinary people from penguin guardians in Patagonia to pioneering neuroscientists giving new hope to people with paralysis.


New episodes drop every Friday. 


Planet Hope is brought to by The Times in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 

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]]> Earth Day with Planet Hope Earth Day with Planet Hope Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 1:05 680103acf4bf76eb417508cc false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/680103acf4bf76eb417508cc 680103acf4bf76eb417508cc 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full This Earth Day, discover the podcast about people protecting the planet and the hope that’s still possible. Planet Hope, in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative returns this September.


Catch up on previous episodes now and hear from leading voices like ocean explorer Sylvia Earle, conservationist Steve Boyes, photographer Paul Nicklen, social entrepreneur Beth Koigi, and many more who are shaping a more sustainable future.

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]]> This Earth Day, discover the podcast about people protecting the planet and the hope that’s still possible. Planet Hope, in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative returns this September.


Catch up on previous episodes now and hear from leading voices like ocean explorer Sylvia Earle, conservationist Steve Boyes, photographer Paul Nicklen, social entrepreneur Beth Koigi, and many more who are shaping a more sustainable future.

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]]> Finding Hope for our Planet Finding Hope for our Planet Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:00:05 GMT 49:34 673ddaf7fc7e86ea70a56316 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/673ddaf7fc7e86ea70a56316 673ddaf7fc7e86ea70a56316 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd bonus In this special episode of Planet Hope we reflect on the insights shared in the series about the future of our planet from the individuals finding solutions to the challenges we face - the explorers, naturalists and conservationists who are ensuring a brighter future for Planet Earth.


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


This podcast is advertiser funded.



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]]> In this special episode of Planet Hope we reflect on the insights shared in the series about the future of our planet from the individuals finding solutions to the challenges we face - the explorers, naturalists and conservationists who are ensuring a brighter future for Planet Earth.


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


This podcast is advertiser funded.



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]]> Capturing nature’s urgent calls with Paul Nicklen Capturing nature’s urgent calls with Paul Nicklen Thu, 04 Jul 2024 03:00:29 GMT 42:12 668528cb04b201dd342b9e63 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/668528cb04b201dd342b9e63 668528cb04b201dd342b9e63 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 2 12 In a world undergoing a rapid transformation due to climate change, a big question remains- is it possible to undo the damage to our planet? Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by National Geographic photographer and acclaimed conservationist Paul Nicklen to hear how he endeavours to safeguard our planet through photography. 


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.



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]]> In a world undergoing a rapid transformation due to climate change, a big question remains- is it possible to undo the damage to our planet? Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by National Geographic photographer and acclaimed conservationist Paul Nicklen to hear how he endeavours to safeguard our planet through photography. 


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.



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]]> Coral reef gardening with Titouan Bernicot Coral reef gardening with Titouan Bernicot Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:00:25 GMT 40:14 6679440f7e9b353ae2abdffe false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/6679440f7e9b353ae2abdffe 6679440f7e9b353ae2abdffe 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 2 11 Coral reefs are some of the most diverse and vibrant ecosystems on our planet. Occupying less than 0.1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs are home to a quarter of all marine life and play a crucial role in protecting coastlines. However, over the last three decades, the world has lost half of its reefs from a combination of climate change, ocean acidification, overfishing and pollution. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by marine environmentalist and entrepreneur, Titouan Bernicot to hear how he’s offering a life line to reefs through coral gardening. 


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.



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]]> Coral reefs are some of the most diverse and vibrant ecosystems on our planet. Occupying less than 0.1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs are home to a quarter of all marine life and play a crucial role in protecting coastlines. However, over the last three decades, the world has lost half of its reefs from a combination of climate change, ocean acidification, overfishing and pollution. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by marine environmentalist and entrepreneur, Titouan Bernicot to hear how he’s offering a life line to reefs through coral gardening. 


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> <![CDATA[Discovering the ocean's twilight zone with Luiz Rocha]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:00:39 GMT 43:17 66716bf22c0e0737efcf9b09 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/66716bf22c0e0737efcf9b09 66716bf22c0e0737efcf9b09 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 2 10 The ocean's twilight zone is one of the most important marine areas you’ve most likely never heard of. Home to marine life yet to be discovered and integral to carbon sequestration, it is vital that we protect this layer of ocean that spans across the Earth. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by ocean explorer, Luiz Rocha, to learn more about his pioneering diving expeditions in the depths of our oceans and how he is safeguarding this area for the future of our planet.


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


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]]> The ocean's twilight zone is one of the most important marine areas you’ve most likely never heard of. Home to marine life yet to be discovered and integral to carbon sequestration, it is vital that we protect this layer of ocean that spans across the Earth. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by ocean explorer, Luiz Rocha, to learn more about his pioneering diving expeditions in the depths of our oceans and how he is safeguarding this area for the future of our planet.


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> Reconnecting to nature through sound with Michel André Reconnecting to nature through sound with Michel André Thu, 13 Jun 2024 03:00:17 GMT 35:44 6669c38c9264d00012144248 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/6669c38c9264d00012144248 6669c38c9264d00012144248 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 2 9 Just as humans depend on sound for survival and expression, animals too rely on auditory cues to navigate their environments. However, nature is increasingly disrupted by human generated noise, from roaring engines to clanking machinery, disturbing the delicate balance of sound in the natural world. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by bioacoustics scientist and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Michel André as he strives to restore the balance of human-generated noise and wildlife survival.


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Sound clips: Prof. Michel André, Director of Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics (LAB)


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]]> Just as humans depend on sound for survival and expression, animals too rely on auditory cues to navigate their environments. However, nature is increasingly disrupted by human generated noise, from roaring engines to clanking machinery, disturbing the delicate balance of sound in the natural world. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by bioacoustics scientist and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Michel André as he strives to restore the balance of human-generated noise and wildlife survival.


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Sound clips: Prof. Michel André, Director of Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics (LAB)


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> Strengthening the protection of oceans with Sylvia Earle Strengthening the protection of oceans with Sylvia Earle Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:00:47 GMT 48:33 666079b2aa134f00127aaf79 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/666079b2aa134f00127aaf79 666079b2aa134f00127aaf79 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 2 8 The acclaimed ocean explorer, scientist, conservationist and Rolex Testimonee, Sylvia Earle shares how her global network of ‘Hope Spots’ are transforming ocean conservation. Sylvia tells Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor of The Times, how our oceans span over 70% of the Earth’s surface, and serve as a crucial life source - providing oxygen, sustenance, and climate regulation - and yet escalating human activities now threaten this vital ecosystem. 


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]]> The acclaimed ocean explorer, scientist, conservationist and Rolex Testimonee, Sylvia Earle shares how her global network of ‘Hope Spots’ are transforming ocean conservation. Sylvia tells Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor of The Times, how our oceans span over 70% of the Earth’s surface, and serve as a crucial life source - providing oxygen, sustenance, and climate regulation - and yet escalating human activities now threaten this vital ecosystem. 


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> Rewilding the Earth with Kris Tompkins Rewilding the Earth with Kris Tompkins Thu, 30 May 2024 03:00:01 GMT 41:08 665703005166a80012ddba9d false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/665703005166a80012ddba9d 665703005166a80012ddba9d 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 2 7 The Southern Cone of South America is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse ecosystems in the world. However, decades of exploitation have taken their toll. Expansive lands left destroyed from ranching and species like the jaguar teetered on the brink of extinction. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by one of the most successful conservation philanthropists in history, Kris Tompkins, to hear how she’s committed her life to making this corner of the world wilder.


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


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]]> The Southern Cone of South America is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse ecosystems in the world. However, decades of exploitation have taken their toll. Expansive lands left destroyed from ranching and species like the jaguar teetered on the brink of extinction. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by one of the most successful conservation philanthropists in history, Kris Tompkins, to hear how she’s committed her life to making this corner of the world wilder.


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> Solving hidden hunger with Felix Brooks-Church Solving hidden hunger with Felix Brooks-Church Thu, 23 May 2024 03:00:19 GMT 42:37 66473112b9914900124fe125 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/66473112b9914900124fe125 66473112b9914900124fe125 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 2 6 Amidst a population of 8 billion, a staggering quarter silently live with hidden hunger every day. And with over a billion people living in Africa struggling to afford a healthy diet, a crucial question remains- how can hidden hunger be eliminated? Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by social entrepreneur and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Felix Brooks Church to hear how his ingenious system is on track to eliminating hidden hunger.


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


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]]> Amidst a population of 8 billion, a staggering quarter silently live with hidden hunger every day. And with over a billion people living in Africa struggling to afford a healthy diet, a crucial question remains- how can hidden hunger be eliminated? Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by social entrepreneur and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Felix Brooks Church to hear how his ingenious system is on track to eliminating hidden hunger.


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> Respecting reptiles and rainforests with Romulus Whitaker Respecting reptiles and rainforests with Romulus Whitaker Thu, 16 May 2024 03:00:49 GMT 38:19 66448eb8254df100129b337a false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/66448eb8254df100129b337a 66448eb8254df100129b337a 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 2 5 The Agumbe, known as one of the rainiest places in India and a sanctuary to King Cobras, holds one of the last surviving low-land rainforests. However, after years of logging and hunting native reptiles the rainforest, which plays a crucial role key to India’s rain patterns, is under threat. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by one of India’s leading conservationists and renowned herpetologists, Romulus Whitaker, to learn more about the research centres that are bringing hope to the future of the Agumbe and beyond. 


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


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]]> The Agumbe, known as one of the rainiest places in India and a sanctuary to King Cobras, holds one of the last surviving low-land rainforests. However, after years of logging and hunting native reptiles the rainforest, which plays a crucial role key to India’s rain patterns, is under threat. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by one of India’s leading conservationists and renowned herpetologists, Romulus Whitaker, to learn more about the research centres that are bringing hope to the future of the Agumbe and beyond. 


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> Rekindling our connection to clothing with Denica Riadini-Flesch Rekindling our connection to clothing with Denica Riadini-Flesch Thu, 09 May 2024 03:00:36 GMT 43:20 663b48a3fe81360012548c92 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/663b48a3fe81360012548c92 663b48a3fe81360012548c92 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 2 4 If the current trajectory continues, fast fashion emissions are set to surge by 50% by 2030. And with textile production becoming a greater contributor to climate change than international aviation and shipping combined, a crucial question remains - how can the textiles industry harness the power of the circular economy to make global change. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by social entrepreneur and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Denica Riadini-Flesch, live at the Royal Geographical Society, to hear how she is rekindling our connection to the land and creating societal and environmental change, one stitch at a time. 


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> If the current trajectory continues, fast fashion emissions are set to surge by 50% by 2030. And with textile production becoming a greater contributor to climate change than international aviation and shipping combined, a crucial question remains - how can the textiles industry harness the power of the circular economy to make global change. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by social entrepreneur and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Denica Riadini-Flesch, live at the Royal Geographical Society, to hear how she is rekindling our connection to the land and creating societal and environmental change, one stitch at a time. 


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> Safeguarding West Africa’s last untouched rainforest with Inza Koné Safeguarding West Africa’s last untouched rainforest with Inza Koné Thu, 02 May 2024 03:00:17 GMT 39:14 662fcca3fdc68b0012184529 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/662fcca3fdc68b0012184529 662fcca3fdc68b0012184529 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 2 3 In Côte d’Ivoire, the Tanoé-Ehy Forest stands as one of West Africa’s last untouched rainforests, a refuge for unique flora and fauna. Despite boasting West Africa's highest biodiversity, aggressive human activities have spared only 2% of the country’s forests. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by Primate Conservation Biologist Inza Koné, a 2023 Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate, as he strives to restore the balance between nature's resilience and humanity's unchecked greed, offering hope to the endangered wildlife and surrounding communities that thrive in the Tanoé-Ehy Forest.


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


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]]> In Côte d’Ivoire, the Tanoé-Ehy Forest stands as one of West Africa’s last untouched rainforests, a refuge for unique flora and fauna. Despite boasting West Africa's highest biodiversity, aggressive human activities have spared only 2% of the country’s forests. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by Primate Conservation Biologist Inza Koné, a 2023 Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate, as he strives to restore the balance between nature's resilience and humanity's unchecked greed, offering hope to the endangered wildlife and surrounding communities that thrive in the Tanoé-Ehy Forest.


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> Restoring ancient Andean forests with Constantino Aucca Chutas Restoring ancient Andean forests with Constantino Aucca Chutas Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:00:59 GMT 34:41 6629116ad8674c00121b81ac false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/6629116ad8674c00121b81ac 6629116ad8674c00121b81ac 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 2 2 The High Andes are one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in the world, but without urgent intervention, this landscape and its surrounding natural beauty will be lost. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by conservationist and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Constantino Aucca Chutas to hear how he is working with local communities to restore ancient cloud forests on the Andean mountain range, which play a vital role in the fight against climate change.



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]]> The High Andes are one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in the world, but without urgent intervention, this landscape and its surrounding natural beauty will be lost. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by conservationist and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Constantino Aucca Chutas to hear how he is working with local communities to restore ancient cloud forests on the Andean mountain range, which play a vital role in the fight against climate change.



This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.



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]]> Harvesting drinking water from the air with Beth Koigi Harvesting drinking water from the air with Beth Koigi Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:00:59 GMT 36:30 661fd2dfdcaddc00122e63ca false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/661fd2dfdcaddc00122e63ca 661fd2dfdcaddc00122e63ca 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 2 1 Even for countries with adequate water resources, water scarcity is not uncommon. But for those who live in remote and poverty struck areas of the world, water scarcity can be the difference between life and death. With reports suggesting that by 2025 half of the world's population could be living in areas facing water scarcity, is there a way to turn the tide? Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by Kenyan entrepreneur and Laureate of the 2023 Rolex Awards for Enterprise Beth Koigi to learn more about her commitment to provide water access for those in need with her innovative solution, harvesting drinking water from the air. 


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> Even for countries with adequate water resources, water scarcity is not uncommon. But for those who live in remote and poverty struck areas of the world, water scarcity can be the difference between life and death. With reports suggesting that by 2025 half of the world's population could be living in areas facing water scarcity, is there a way to turn the tide? Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by Kenyan entrepreneur and Laureate of the 2023 Rolex Awards for Enterprise Beth Koigi to learn more about her commitment to provide water access for those in need with her innovative solution, harvesting drinking water from the air. 


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.



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]]> Series 2 of Planet Hope coming soon… Series 2 of Planet Hope coming soon… Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:00:43 GMT 2:51 66190ae9379c4700175b3792 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/66190ae9379c4700175b3792 66190ae9379c4700175b3792 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd trailer 2 Planet Hope from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Follow the podcast now to never miss an episode.


Rising sea levels, increasingly extreme weather patterns, alarming extinction of species—these headlines surround us everyday and are intensifying far more rapidly than we had ever feared.


Yet, amidst these global threats, hope remains boundless.


In this podcast series Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor for The Times, meets the leading experts from around the world who are committed to finding solutions to protect the planet and to benefit humanity. 


From the deepest oceans to the highest peaks, these explorers, scientists, entrepreneurs and citizens are committed to a common goal - to protect our home, Earth.


You can listen to new episodes of Planet Hope every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.


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]]> Planet Hope from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Follow the podcast now to never miss an episode.


Rising sea levels, increasingly extreme weather patterns, alarming extinction of species—these headlines surround us everyday and are intensifying far more rapidly than we had ever feared.


Yet, amidst these global threats, hope remains boundless.


In this podcast series Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor for The Times, meets the leading experts from around the world who are committed to finding solutions to protect the planet and to benefit humanity. 


From the deepest oceans to the highest peaks, these explorers, scientists, entrepreneurs and citizens are committed to a common goal - to protect our home, Earth.


You can listen to new episodes of Planet Hope every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.


This podcast is advertiser funded.



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]]> Building corridors of life in Brazil’s rainforest with Laury Cullen Jr Building corridors of life in Brazil’s rainforest with Laury Cullen Jr Thu, 06 Jul 2023 03:00:27 GMT 31:48 64a5582ab7d1560011f48a0e false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/64a5582ab7d1560011f48a0e 64a5582ab7d1560011f48a0e 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 1 12 The loss of forests across earth has increased at alarming levels. Five hundred years ago, the Atlantic Forest in Brazil spanned 330 million acres - more than three times the size of California- and by the 1970s, 80 percent of the woodland had been lost. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by entrepreneur and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Laury Cullen Jr to hear how he is building corridors of trees to help revive the Atlantic Forests unique biosphere.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Clips: Al Jazeera, CGTN America, Carbon Brief


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> The loss of forests across earth has increased at alarming levels. Five hundred years ago, the Atlantic Forest in Brazil spanned 330 million acres - more than three times the size of California- and by the 1970s, 80 percent of the woodland had been lost. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by entrepreneur and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Laury Cullen Jr to hear how he is building corridors of trees to help revive the Atlantic Forests unique biosphere.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Clips: Al Jazeera, CGTN America, Carbon Brief


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> Reducing food waste with Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu Reducing food waste with Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:00:51 GMT 36:04 649b02da97b8660011a3fb21 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/649b02da97b8660011a3fb21 649b02da97b8660011a3fb21 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 1 11 It is estimated that 37 percent of Nigerian agriculture is lost due to inefficient or non-existent cold chains. And this food spoilage - due to a lack of cold storage - costs 93 million small farmers in Nigeria a quarter of their annual income. The food production crisis in Nigeria is a serious issue that has significant implications for the country’s economy and the livelihoods of the most populous country in Africa. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by entrepreneur and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu to learn more about how he has transformed the food cycle in Nigeria, and beyond, from farming through to consumption. 


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> It is estimated that 37 percent of Nigerian agriculture is lost due to inefficient or non-existent cold chains. And this food spoilage - due to a lack of cold storage - costs 93 million small farmers in Nigeria a quarter of their annual income. The food production crisis in Nigeria is a serious issue that has significant implications for the country’s economy and the livelihoods of the most populous country in Africa. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by entrepreneur and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu to learn more about how he has transformed the food cycle in Nigeria, and beyond, from farming through to consumption. 


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> The power of conservation photography with Cristina Mittermeier The power of conservation photography with Cristina Mittermeier Thu, 22 Jun 2023 03:00:14 GMT 36:47 64913f588fc2310011f70349 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/64913f588fc2310011f70349 64913f588fc2310011f70349 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 1 10 We have all seen the images of bleached coral reefs, fishermen throwing back inadvertent catches and overflow waste pipes being pumped out to sea. But how do these photographs help to conserve the planet and has time run out to truly make a difference? Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by photographer, conservationist and Rolex-partner, Cristina Mittermeier, to learn how she aims to save the Earth’s oceans through storytelling, education and the power of photography.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce 


Clips: PBS, Sky News


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]]> We have all seen the images of bleached coral reefs, fishermen throwing back inadvertent catches and overflow waste pipes being pumped out to sea. But how do these photographs help to conserve the planet and has time run out to truly make a difference? Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by photographer, conservationist and Rolex-partner, Cristina Mittermeier, to learn how she aims to save the Earth’s oceans through storytelling, education and the power of photography.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce 


Clips: PBS, Sky News


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> Capturing Polar sea ice Before It’s Gone with Felicity Aston MBE Capturing Polar sea ice Before It’s Gone with Felicity Aston MBE Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:00:00 GMT 47:19 6489e2d542f0e0001173168c false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/6489e2d542f0e0001173168c 6489e2d542f0e0001173168c 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 1 9 The Earth’s average surface temperature has risen by one Celsius since the late 19th century, an increase which has a lasting impact on our entire planet, not to mention some of the world's coldest and extreme areas. With reports suggesting that Arctic sea ice is now shrinking by 12.6% per decade, crucial data found in polar sea ice which can help predict future climate change is disappearing before our eyes. The Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by explorer, climate scientist and Rolex-partner Felicity Aston MBE, to hear how she has witnessed Polar landscapes change in recent years and what critical data she anticipates to capture in her latest expedition ‘Before It’s Gone North’. 


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


Clips: New Scientist, Sky News, BBC World Service


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]]> The Earth’s average surface temperature has risen by one Celsius since the late 19th century, an increase which has a lasting impact on our entire planet, not to mention some of the world's coldest and extreme areas. With reports suggesting that Arctic sea ice is now shrinking by 12.6% per decade, crucial data found in polar sea ice which can help predict future climate change is disappearing before our eyes. The Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by explorer, climate scientist and Rolex-partner Felicity Aston MBE, to hear how she has witnessed Polar landscapes change in recent years and what critical data she anticipates to capture in her latest expedition ‘Before It’s Gone North’. 


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


Clips: New Scientist, Sky News, BBC World Service


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> Protecting the planets wildlife with Paula Kahumbu Protecting the planets wildlife with Paula Kahumbu Thu, 08 Jun 2023 03:00:46 GMT 53:08 647f3b325ac7e90011ac9f4f false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/647f3b325ac7e90011ac9f4f 647f3b325ac7e90011ac9f4f 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 1 8 There is no denying that humans have an obligation to protect animals and the ecosystems that they live in, but with an estimated 8.7 million species of plants and animals in existence on Earth the question is, where do we start? Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by wildlife conservationist and Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year in 2021, Paula Kahumbu, to learn how her work has and continues to shift years of unjust treatment towards nature in Africa.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> There is no denying that humans have an obligation to protect animals and the ecosystems that they live in, but with an estimated 8.7 million species of plants and animals in existence on Earth the question is, where do we start? Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by wildlife conservationist and Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year in 2021, Paula Kahumbu, to learn how her work has and continues to shift years of unjust treatment towards nature in Africa.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Forecasting volcanic eruptions with Andrew McGonigle Forecasting volcanic eruptions with Andrew McGonigle Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:00:22 GMT 41:58 646b9888b6ca3800116fb7d2 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/646b9888b6ca3800116fb7d2 646b9888b6ca3800116fb7d2 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 1 7 In 2022 Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupted on Hawaii's Big Island. Fortunately this event didn't result in any fatalities - but the same can't be said for other recent eruptions in places like Indonesia, Tonga and the Philippines. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by volcanologist and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Andrew McGonigle to learn more about the handheld technology he has developed to predict early warning signs of volcanic eruptions, enabling people living in some of the poorest countries to survive deadly disasters.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> In 2022 Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupted on Hawaii's Big Island. Fortunately this event didn't result in any fatalities - but the same can't be said for other recent eruptions in places like Indonesia, Tonga and the Philippines. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by volcanologist and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Andrew McGonigle to learn more about the handheld technology he has developed to predict early warning signs of volcanic eruptions, enabling people living in some of the poorest countries to survive deadly disasters.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


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]]> Mapping the future of Africa’s resources with Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim Mapping the future of Africa’s resources with Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim Thu, 25 May 2023 03:00:41 GMT 32:55 64660b4d03f42200116e1171 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/64660b4d03f42200116e1171 64660b4d03f42200116e1171 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 1 6 An ever-increasing world population and human advancement has offset a complex balance on our natural resources, one which is damaging the way many people live. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan visits environmental advocate and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim who has experienced first-hand the effects of climate change with Lake Chad drying up - changing the way the Mbororo community had to live after relying on the water for their survival.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> An ever-increasing world population and human advancement has offset a complex balance on our natural resources, one which is damaging the way many people live. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan visits environmental advocate and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim who has experienced first-hand the effects of climate change with Lake Chad drying up - changing the way the Mbororo community had to live after relying on the water for their survival.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Alleviating human-wildlife conflict with Krithi Karanth Alleviating human-wildlife conflict with Krithi Karanth Thu, 18 May 2023 03:00:05 GMT 36:51 6464b208f867e70011cc52ca true https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/6464b208f867e70011cc52ca 6464b208f867e70011cc52ca 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 1 5 As the world population continues to surge, conflicts between people and wildlife over food, resources and space for living are heightening. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by conservationist and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Krithi Karanth to explore how she is using technology to help local communities in India mitigate animal attacks and lessen animosity between wildlife and humans. 


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


Clips: CBC


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]]> As the world population continues to surge, conflicts between people and wildlife over food, resources and space for living are heightening. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by conservationist and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Krithi Karanth to explore how she is using technology to help local communities in India mitigate animal attacks and lessen animosity between wildlife and humans. 


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


Clips: CBC


This podcast is advertiser funded.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Predicting the Earth’s climate with Tom Matthews Predicting the Earth’s climate with Tom Matthews Thu, 11 May 2023 03:00:50 GMT 42:22 645b7e653699f600112c749f false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/645b7e653699f600112c749f 645b7e653699f600112c749f 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 1 4 The Earth’s climate has been known to change in the past, but it’s only since the industrial revolution that there have been changes to our climate which have been driven by humans. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan joins climate scientist and National Geographic Explorer Tom Matthews to investigate how his work, mapping the planet’s most extreme climates, can help us to better understand how our climate is changing and most importantly, evaluate whether we can change the course that we’re on. 


Through its Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex supports Tom Matthews as part of the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Mount Everest Expedition and the Amazon Expedition.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


Clips: Sky News, BBC, Channel 4 News


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> The Earth’s climate has been known to change in the past, but it’s only since the industrial revolution that there have been changes to our climate which have been driven by humans. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan joins climate scientist and National Geographic Explorer Tom Matthews to investigate how his work, mapping the planet’s most extreme climates, can help us to better understand how our climate is changing and most importantly, evaluate whether we can change the course that we’re on. 


Through its Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex supports Tom Matthews as part of the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Mount Everest Expedition and the Amazon Expedition.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


Clips: Sky News, BBC, Channel 4 News


This podcast is advertiser funded.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Establishing a healthier global population with Mark Kendall Establishing a healthier global population with Mark Kendall Thu, 04 May 2023 03:00:55 GMT 40:31 645268b2cba1b400113692a7 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/645268b2cba1b400113692a7 645268b2cba1b400113692a7 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 1 3 Medical inequity jeopardises the safety of everyone and contributes to growing inequalities in and between countries. Take vaccinations for example, we know how important they are for ensuring a longer and healthier life, yet during the Covid-19 pandemic statistics have shown that of the more than 10 billion doses of the coronavirus vaccine distributed worldwide, only one percent have been administered in low-income countries.


Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan talks with biomedical engineer and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Mark Kendall to investigate how his medical innovations are revolutionising modern medicine and allowing for more accessible health care worldwide- from vaccinations in the form of a patch, to micro-wearables that can show early warning signs of a heart attack. 



This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Medical inequity jeopardises the safety of everyone and contributes to growing inequalities in and between countries. Take vaccinations for example, we know how important they are for ensuring a longer and healthier life, yet during the Covid-19 pandemic statistics have shown that of the more than 10 billion doses of the coronavirus vaccine distributed worldwide, only one percent have been administered in low-income countries.


Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan talks with biomedical engineer and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Mark Kendall to investigate how his medical innovations are revolutionising modern medicine and allowing for more accessible health care worldwide- from vaccinations in the form of a patch, to micro-wearables that can show early warning signs of a heart attack. 



This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Revolutionising the world's plastic waste problem with Miranda Wang]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:00:41 GMT 41:18 644920fb46804f0011fc949d false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/644920fb46804f0011fc949d 644920fb46804f0011fc949d 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 1 2 With estimates suggesting that there are more than 5 trillion pieces of micro and macro plastics in our seas and continued reports stating that a truckload of plastic enters our oceans every minute, we can no longer turn a blind eye to the life cycle of plastic products once they are thrown in the bin. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by scientist, tech entrepreneur and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Miranda Wang to learn how her innovative upcycling technology is paving the way for plastic to have a second, third… maybe even evergreen life.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> With estimates suggesting that there are more than 5 trillion pieces of micro and macro plastics in our seas and continued reports stating that a truckload of plastic enters our oceans every minute, we can no longer turn a blind eye to the life cycle of plastic products once they are thrown in the bin. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by scientist, tech entrepreneur and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Miranda Wang to learn how her innovative upcycling technology is paving the way for plastic to have a second, third… maybe even evergreen life.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Navigating The Great Spine of Africa with Steve Boyes Navigating The Great Spine of Africa with Steve Boyes Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:00:52 GMT 39:50 643ffaaddcef590011ac913b false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/643ffaaddcef590011ac913b 643ffaaddcef590011ac913b 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd full 1 1 The balance between wilderness areas and the species that depend on them are fragile and are being threatened. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan joins conservationist and National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes in Zimbabwe to investigate why Africa’s greatest water sources - the rivers that run through the heart of the continent - are crucial to a prosperous future environment in Africa and beyond. 


Through its Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex supports the Great Spine of Africa expeditions that traverse and document thousands of kilometres of rivers never scientifically documented before.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.

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]]> The balance between wilderness areas and the species that depend on them are fragile and are being threatened. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan joins conservationist and National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes in Zimbabwe to investigate why Africa’s greatest water sources - the rivers that run through the heart of the continent - are crucial to a prosperous future environment in Africa and beyond. 


Through its Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex supports the Great Spine of Africa expeditions that traverse and document thousands of kilometres of rivers never scientifically documented before.


This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Coming soon - Planet Hope Coming soon - Planet Hope Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:00:31 GMT 1:39 6436c3d93b34ac00119a6b45 false https://shows.acast.com/planet-hope/episodes/6436c3d93b34ac00119a6b45 6436c3d93b34ac00119a6b45 63ff1daf33712200112bb7cd trailer 1 Introducing Planet Hope - a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Follow the podcast now to never miss an episode.


Each day we watch as rising temperatures, extreme weather and extinctions are accepted as the new normal. The list of bleak headlines feels endless.


It’s no wonder hope is wavering. But all is not lost.


In this podcast series, Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor for The Times, asks why our planet is changing so rapidly and meets leading experts from around the world who are trying to change the tide.


Through its Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex supports individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to safeguard and preserve our planet for the next generation. 


The Initiative is rapidly expanding and now has a portfolio of more than 20 partners.


You can listen to new episodes of Planet Hope every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.


This podcast is advertiser funded.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Introducing Planet Hope - a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Follow the podcast now to never miss an episode.


Each day we watch as rising temperatures, extreme weather and extinctions are accepted as the new normal. The list of bleak headlines feels endless.


It’s no wonder hope is wavering. But all is not lost.


In this podcast series, Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor for The Times, asks why our planet is changing so rapidly and meets leading experts from around the world who are trying to change the tide.


Through its Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex supports individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to safeguard and preserve our planet for the next generation. 


The Initiative is rapidly expanding and now has a portfolio of more than 20 partners.


You can listen to new episodes of Planet Hope every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.


This podcast is advertiser funded.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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