Planet Hope

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

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. 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.

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 PearceThis podcast is advertiser funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 PearceThis podcast is advertiser funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.