Xploring

Future of Design

In this conversation with Daan Roosegaarde, a legendary Dutch designer and founder of Studio Roosegaarde, a social design lab that merges technology and art in urban environments, we dive into the future of design. Daan opens up about the foundations behind his world-recognized projects that inspire participation and showcase practical solutions to climate change. Checkout the incredible Smog Free Tower, or Van Gogh Path at studioroosegaarde.net/projects Learn more about the Xploring podcas...

Future of Good Food

In this conversation with Bruce Friedrich, the Co-Founder of The Good Food Institute, an international nonprofit that is working towards a sustainable agricultural system through food innovation and accelerating the production of plant-based and cell-based meat, we deep dive into the future of 'good' food. Is there an alternative that is both healthier for us and better for the planet? This episode debunks and highlights all the facts on the innovations within plant-based and lab-based meats...

Future of Agricultural Waste

In this conversation with Kevin Kung, the Co-Founder and CTO of Takachar,  winner of the first ever Earthshot Prize, we dive into the future of local waste innovations and share advice for researchers who want to create technologies together with existing communities. Takachar makes small-scale, low-cost, portable equipment to convert waste biomass into solid fuel and fertilizer, with a mission to fight climate change by transforming waste into marketable products. Kevin built Takachar’s cor...

Future of Science Communication

In this conversation with Andrew Merrie, Founder of Radical Ocean Futures, we talk about how art complements science, why science fiction succeeds where scientific papers fall short, what could really happen to our oceans and the magic outcomes of our imagination. Radical Ocean Futures is a project that blends art and science by presenting scientifically grounded narratives of potential future oceans through various art forms and stories. Visit the Radical Ocean Futures at radicaloceanfutur...

Future of Air Quality

In this conversation with Robert Heinecke, CEO of Breeze Technologies, we talk about the future of local air quality, how air quality is directly tied to our health and the ways in which accurate air data can assist in mitigating climate change and prevent wildfires from spreading. Breeze Technologies is a company that provides hyperlocal air quality and climate data through smart, affordable sensors, as well as environmental intelligence for corporations and cities.  See more about Breeze ...

Future of Water

In this conversation with Sandra Postel, Director of the Global Water Policy Project, we dive into the future of water by showcasing the remarkable initiatives that have been emerging around the world, highlighting both what is at stake and the opportunities for new innovators in the water field. Sandra researches, writes and lectures on global water issues, has served as the Freshwater Fellow of the Nat Geo Society and is the author of Replenished, a book which invites readers to explore wa...

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Our Origin Story with Alex Dehgan and Paul Bunje

In this final episode of Season 1 we talk with Founders of Conservation X Labs, Alex Dehgan and Paul Bunje, about their beginnings and what it took to create a company that tackles the underlying drivers of extinction. To learn more about Conservation X Labs visit conservationxlabs.com To stay up-to-date with intriguing stories about conservation innovation and ways to get involved, sign up for the Lemur Conspiracy newsletter https://conservationxlabs.com/our-newsletter This is just the be...

United Innovation with David Jensen

David Jensen leads Digital Transformation at the United Nations Environment Programme, harnessing digital technologies to accelerate action in nature protection and pollution prevention. David is also the Co-founder of MapX, a mapping software which collects and verifies scientific data, helps stakeholders visualize, analyze and monitor natural resources & environmental change using planetary data and open source software. He is the co-founder of the UN Biodiversity Lab, as well as Earth Sch...

All things plant-based with Nicole Rawling

Nicole Rawling, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Material Innovation Initiative (MII), an organization that fast tracks the development of next-generation sustainable materials, joins us for an upbeat conversation about plant-based materials and foods. Nicole parted with her upstanding career as a lawyer, to serve first as Director of International Engagement at The Good Food Institute, and then to accelerating innovation within the fashion sector by Co-Founding MII. In this episode Nico...

What is really happening in the Amazon with Luis E. Fernandez

Luis E. Fernandez is a tropical ecologist and the Executive Director of the Center for Amazonian Scientific Innovation (CINCIA), developing solutions on how to reforest and restore degraded areas in one of the most biodiverse places on earth, the Peruvian Amazon. Luis has spent extensive years studying the effects of artisanal mining in the Amazon. In this conversation we learn what is really happening in the region, how it impacts not just the local communities, but us too, and why technolo...

Changing the hearts of a nation with Dr. Paula Kahumbu

Dr. Paula Kahumbu leads a powerful Kenyan conservation NGO, WildlifeDirect, focused on community development, children’s education, impact storytelling, wildlife justice campaigns, and action for new legislation and policy.   Their famous Hands Off Our Elephants Campaign to protect elephants and end elephant trafficking in Kenya has reduced elephant poaching by 80% and began a truly impactful shift at all levels of society from rural communities to business leaders and political decision ma...

From Scientist to Entrepreneur with David Breslauer

Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Bolt Threads, David Breslauer invents new materials inspired by nature, with a mission to keep our planet healthy and materials innovative. Today, David shares how he started Bolt Threads as a PhD student 12 years ago and what he didn’t know back then about entrepreneurship, VC funding, and more. If you’re a rising entrepreneur, or a scientist curious to learn about different opportunities, this one's for you! Bolt Threads is a partner with Conserv...

Reinventing yourself with Asher Jay

Asher Jay has created dozens of captivating paintings, installations, animations, photography, and more. She has developed campaigns to influence global action for wildlife conservation for which she was named the United Nations Women Design Star. We talk with Asher about her journey towards transformation, why she doesn’t conform to titles, and how her early beginnings shaped her into the courageous explorer she is today.  View Asher’s work at http://www.asherjay.com/the-work Learn more a...

Bringing together music artists to uncover the secret stories of the ocean

Investigative journalist Ian Urbina has spent more than 5 years at sea to tell the stories of lawlessness and now joins us for a candid conversation about creative journalism, the power of music and the hidden reality of our oceans. We explore the Outlaw Ocean Music Project, which convenes hundreds of musicians from dozens of countries to raise awareness about the abuses that occur on our oceans through music.  The Outlaw Ocean Project is a non-profit organization solely dedicated to publis...