Paul's guest in this episode is Oliver Steeds, founder, Chief Executive and Mission Director of Nekton, dedicated to the exploration and protection of the ocean. Oliver explains the importance of widespread ‘ocean literacy’ and international marine conservation efforts, and shares why it was so important for ocean protection to be included as a key pillar in the G7 Fashion Pact. This episode is part of a new series exploring sustainability in fashion, created in partnership with Ralph Lauren. Throughout this series, we’re inviting key leaders, academics, creatives and entrepreneurs to share their stories and views on the challenges and opportunities of today’s fashion industry. We’ll look at how brands, influencers and media can pull together to deliver much-needed positive change, and explore the collaborations and innovations shaping a more sustainable future. This series is inspired by ‘Design The Change’, Ralph Lauren’s global strategic roadmap to create timeless style, protect the environment and champion better lives, in line with the G7 fashion pact and the United Nations Global Compact.

Paul's guest in this episode is sustainability and conservation expert, Dr Helen Crowley. Helen breaks down the historic importance of the G7 Fashion Pact, explains the key steps we need to take to create more sustainable supply chains and shares why she will always have faith in the brilliance and resilience of nature. This episode is part of a new series exploring sustainability in fashion, created in partnership with Ralph Lauren. Throughout this series, we’re inviting key leaders, academics, creatives and entrepreneurs to share their stories and views on the challenges and opportunities of today’s fashion industry. We’ll look at how brands, influencers and media can pull together to deliver much-needed positive change, and explore the collaborations and innovations shaping a more sustainable future. This series is inspired by ‘Design The Change’, Ralph Lauren’s global strategic roadmap to create timeless style, protect the environment and champion better lives, in line with the G7 fashion pact and the United Nations Global Compact.

Paul's guest in this episode is Peter Semple, Chief Marketing Officer at Depop, the fashion marketplace app with a cult Gen-Z following and 20 million users worldwide. He delves into what lies behind the astronomic growth of the second-hand apparel market, reflects on the role of traditional brands in creating a more sustainable fashion industry and shares why community is so important to Depop's success. This episode is part of a new series exploring sustainability in fashion, created in partnership with Ralph Lauren. Throughout this series, we’re inviting key leaders, academics, creatives and entrepreneurs to share their stories and views on the challenges and opportunities of today’s fashion industry. We’ll look at how brands, influencers and media can pull together to deliver much-needed positive change, and explore the collaborations and innovations shaping a more sustainable future. This series is inspired by ‘Design The Change’, Ralph Lauren’s global strategic roadmap to create timeless style, protect the environment and champion better lives, in line with the G7 fashion pact and the United Nations Global Compact. For more information on Ralph Lauren’s sustainability charter, visit www.ralphlauren.com and to learn more about their Design the Change programme, please visit https://corporate.ralphlauren.com. For more information on The Conduit and our community of changemakers, including our new digital membership, please visit www.theconduit.com.

Paul's guest in this episode is Gillian Tett, chair of the editorial board and editor-at-large, US, of the Financial Times. They look at the ways in which the coronavirus pandemic is transforming the impact investing landcape, the ways in which the crisis might shape the US presidential election in November 2020 and whether or not our behavioural shifts will have a long-lasting positive effect on the climate. This episode was recorded remotely to respect social distancing. Learn more about The Conduit and our new digital membership here: https://theconduit.com/digital-membership/. You can sign up to the FT's Moral Money newsletter here:  https://www.ft.com/newsletter-signup/moral-money

This episode of Conduit Conversations was recorded live at The Conduit in January, when Paul van Zyl moderated an expert panel on the geopolitical consequences of the latest events in the Middle East. From explaining the origins of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to predicting the Trump administration's long-term strategy in regards to Iran, this was an in-depth and vital discussion about a core crisis of our time. We were delighted to welcome back previous Conduit Conversations guest Christiane Amanpour, Chief International Anchor for CNN, and host of CNN International and PBS’s nightly interview programme Amanpour. Christiane and Paul were joined by Dr Sanam Vakil, Deputy Director and Senior Research Fellow for the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House, and Ellie Geranmeyah, Senior Policy Fellow and Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Don't forget to subscribe to be the first to hear new episodes of Conduit Conversations! If you're enjoying this podcast, please consider leaving us a rating and review so that more people can discover our guests and their extraordinary work.

Get inspired for a new decade as host Paul van Zyl revisits five memorable moments from the first two series of Conduit Conversations. Hear from CNN's Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour on fake news; learn how Allbirds CEO Joey Zwillinger reacted when Amazon produced a copycat shoe design; understand why internationally-recognised climate change leader Christiana Figueres wants us to get excited about changing our habits; get to know how actor Chiwetel Ejiofor balances Hollywood stardom with his activism, and be uplifted by novelist Elif Shafak's unusual take on optimism versus pessimism. Don't forget to subscribe to be the first to hear Season 3 of Conduit Conversations when we return in a few weeks' time! If you're enjoying this podcast, please consider leaving us a rating and review so that more people can discover our guests and their extraordinary work.

Paul's final guest of Season 2 is Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor. They talk about his work with the GEANCO Foundation and Brightland Academy, a school in Nigeria founded by his mother; delve into the real life inspiration behind his directorial debut, The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind; and Chiwetel shares how his work in the film industry intersects with his activism.

Paul's guest this week is legendary English actor, writer and director, Simon Callow. They discuss his first taste of activism in Northern Ireland, the stage and screen roles that shaped his life, and the continuing significance of being an openly gay actor in Hollywood. This episode was recorded at The Conduit before Simon's appearance in a special production of 'Whodunnit [Unrehearsed]' in our Speakeasy, presented in partnership with Park Theatre.

In today's episode, Paul speaks to Sian Sutherland, Co-Founder of A Plastic Planet and Founding Member of The Conduit. Sian explains why consumers aren't to blame for the plastic crisis, shares why she hates the term 'recyclable' and reveals the innovative biomaterials being developed as single-use plastic alternatives.

This episode is part of our special Ralph Lauren Cancer Conversations series. Throughout this series, we will invite people touched by cancer to share their stories. We will also be delving into the science behind cancer research, the role of technology in early detection and prevention, and how innovative collaborations in cancer research and philanthropy can achieve amazing results. Paul's guest today is Cally Palmer, Chief Executive of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. Cally tells Paul about the importance of philanthropy and personalised patient care, shares the plans for the new Oak Cancer Centre and gives an insight into her approach to leading a team under pressure.