Planet Visionaries
Rolex and Sony Music Entertainment
Planet Visionaries spotlights climate innovators who are helping to solve some of the world’s most challenging environmental issues. In each episode, host Alex Honnold, an adventure rock climber and outdoor advocate, will talk to one of those leaders to learn about their work, background and what motivates them to preserve the earth. Listeners will hear from the world’s most renowned ocean explorer, a man who has dedicated his life to protecting penguins, a volcanologist who found a way to predict eruptions and a Peruvian biologist who is safeguarding sea life with the help of coastal communities. Taken together, the podcast will offer an intimate portrait of the diverse and dynamic people who are at the forefront of the quest to keep the planet perpetual.
Episodes
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Dec 3, 2024 • 30min
The climber who conquered the world’s toughest peaks — without extra oxygen
From Everest to Annapurna, Ed Viesturs has summited the world’s highest mountains without supplemental oxygen. Now he joins Alex Honnold for a conversation about the meaning of climbing in the face of climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 14, 2024 • 12min
Steve Boyes returns to tell how he’s finding hope on the rivers of Africa
The Great Spine of Africa expeditions are an unprecedented survey of Africa’s rivers. Biologist Steve Boyes and his team are paddling 40,000 kilometers in dugout canoes to gather groundbreaking data on some of the world’s least-explored waterways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2024 • 27min
What one explorer has learned in a lifetime on the poles
The first woman to solo ski across Antarctica, Felicity Aston knows better than anyone how to survive on the ice. Now she tells Alex Honnold how her latest expedition unlocked new truths about climate change in the Arctic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 3, 2024 • 24min
To save the Amazon, an explorer studies dolphins
Join 2024 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year, Fernando Trujillo, as he passionately discusses his mission to protect the Amazon's pink river dolphins. He reveals the vital role these majestic creatures play in the ecosystem and shares personal inspirations driving his conservation efforts. Trujillo addresses urgent threats like pollution and deforestation, emphasizing the need for international cooperation. Through magical encounters with these dolphins, he highlights the importance of hope and individual responsibility in safeguarding our planet's future.
Sep 5, 2024 • 19min
The secrets of a uniquely vibrant reef
Marine biologist Ben Fitzpatrick has spent decades protecting the coastlines and coral reefs of Western Australia. Today he joins Alex Honnold to talk about his ongoing work to conserve one of the ocean’s most precious habitats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 22, 2024 • 12min
Conservationists return with a message of hope
Wildlife photographers Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen tell Alex Honnold how they’re using storytelling to inspire a new generation of conservationists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 8, 2024 • 17min
To ease thirst, she pulls water from the air
When her country was stricken by drought, Kenyan entrepreneur Beth Koigi developed a machine that uses condensation to produce water. She tells Alex Honnold how this technology can reduce water scarcity around the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 25, 2024 • 12min
“Her Deepness” returns to discuss the future of the sea
Since she last spoke to Alex Honnold in 2021, legendary explorer Sylvia Earle has made great progress in her efforts to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Now she’s back to explain how Mission Blue’s Hope Spots provide safe haven for sea creatures worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2024 • 19min
To preserve the Andes, he’s planted millions of trees
Biologist Constantino Aucca Chutas has spent two decades coordinating a continent-wide tree planting effort in South America. He joins Alex Honnold to explain how he’s preserving this magnificent landscape using one very special tree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2024 • 22min
Using tradition to make clothing sustainably
Fashion touches every person on Earth. Denica Riadini-Flesch, an Indonesian entrepreneur, tells Alex Honnold how she’s reimagining it as a force for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
