Planet Hope
Episodes
Pablo García Borboroglu - The penguin guardian of Patagonia
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From oil spills to climate change, penguins are on the frontline of environmental change. Pablo García Borboroglu has spent more than three decades r...
Series 3 – Exploring the Frontlines of Science and Conservation
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Planet Hope returns for a third series – sharing stories of resilience, discovery and hope. Join Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor at The Times,...
Earth Day with Planet Hope
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Earth Day, discover the podcast about people protecting the planet and the hope that’s still possible. Planet Hope, in paid partnership with Ro...
Finding Hope for our Planet
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sol...
Capturing nature’s urgent calls with Paul Nicklen
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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? Environme...
Coral reef gardening with Titouan Bernicot
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Discovering the ocean's twilight zone with Luiz Rocha
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Reconnecting to nature through sound with Michel André
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just as humans depend on sound for survival and expression, animals too rely on auditory cues to navigate their environments. However, nature is incre...
Strengthening the protection of oceans with Sylvia Earle
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The acclaimed ocean explorer, scientist, conservationist and Rolex Testimonee, Sylvia Earle shares how her global network of ‘Hope Spots’ are tran...
Rewilding the Earth with Kris Tompkins
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ta...
Solving hidden hunger with Felix Brooks-Church
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 str...
Respecting reptiles and rainforests with Romulus Whitaker
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rekindling our connection to clothing with Denica Riadini-Flesch
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If the current trajectory continues, fast fashion emissions are set to surge by 50% by 2030. And with textile production becoming a greater contributo...
Safeguarding West Africa’s last untouched rainforest with Inza Koné
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Restoring ancient Andean forests with Constantino Aucca Chutas
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The High Andes are one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in the world, but without urgent intervention, this landscape and its surrounding n...
Harvesting drinking water from the air with Beth Koigi
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wor...
Series 2 of Planet Hope coming soon…
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Building corridors of life in Brazil’s rainforest with Laury Cullen Jr
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The loss of forests across earth has increased at alarming levels. Five hundred years ago, the Atlantic Forest in Brazil spanned 330 million acres - m...
Reducing food waste with Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The power of conservation photography with Cristina Mittermeier
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Capturing Polar sea ice Before It’s Gone with Felicity Aston MBE
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Protecting the planets wildlife with Paula Kahumbu
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Forecasting volcanic eruptions with Andrew McGonigle
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Mapping the future of Africa’s resources with Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An ever-increasing world population and human advancement has offset a complex balance on our natural resources, one which is damaging the way many pe...
Alleviating human-wildlife conflict with Krithi Karanth
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the world population continues to surge, conflicts between people and wildlife over food, resources and space for living are heightening. Envi...
Predicting the Earth’s climate with Tom Matthews
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 climat...
Establishing a healthier global population with Mark Kendall
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Medical inequity jeopardises the safety of everyone and contributes to growing inequalities in and between countries. Take vaccinations for example, w...
Revolutionising the world's plastic waste problem with Miranda Wang
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 truc...
Navigating The Great Spine of Africa with Steve Boyes
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The balance between wilderness areas and the species that depend on them are fragile and are being threatened. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam ...
Coming soon - Planet Hope
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Planet Hope - a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Follow the podcast now to never ...