The Athlete Climate Academy
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The State of Play with Kilian and Huw
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Athlete Climate Academy, both hosts, Huw James and Kilian Jornet, come together to reflect on an eventful 2024 and look ahead t...
Powder and Protest with Calum Macintyre
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Athlete Climate Academy, we sit down with Calum Macintyre, an environmental advocate, snowboarder, and climate activist. Calum ...
Songs of the Sea with Natalie Sinclair
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Athlete Climate Academy, we sit down with Dr. Natalie Sinclair, a marine biologist, conservationist, and National Geographic Ex...
Connecting People to the Planet with Rob Nelson
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Athlete Climate Academy, we sit down with Rob Nelson, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, biologist, and science communicator. Rob...
Running for Change with Ajay Hanspal
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Athlete Climate Academy, we sit down with Ajay Hanspal, a former Royal Marine and co-founder of the Green Runners. Ajay shares ...
The Future of Snow with Dr. Giulia Mazzotti
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Giulia Mazzotti from the Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research. She shares insights into how snow ...
Rethinking Carbon with Rob Palmer and UNDO Carbon
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk with Rob Palmer, Director of Innovation at Undo Carbon, about the revolutionary technology of enhanced rock weathering. Discover ho...
The Climate Challenge Facing Our Coasts with Julia Guimond
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Huw James speaks with Dr. Julia Guimond, an assistant scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, about her research on c...
Exploring a Vanishing World with The Last Ride Project
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Last Ride project is an initiative combining adventure and environmental advocacy. Ed Salisbury and Will Tucker, along with John Moy, are climbing...
From Plastic to Policy: How We Fight for the Planet with Lilly Woodbury
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lilly Woodbury, an environmental communicator and campaigner, discusses her journey into environmentalism and her work in provoking radical action for...
Permafrost with Marc Oliva
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Marc Oliva, a permafrost researcher, about the importance of studying permafrost in polar regions and mountainous areas. They discuss the...
The Power of Story with Estelle Cheuk
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Athlete Climate Academy Estelle Cheuk, an assistant producer at the BBC's Natural History Unit, discusses the impact of natural...
Running Toward a Greener Future with Francesco Puppi
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks Athlete Climate Academy, Huw speaks to Francesco Puppi, a distinguished distance runner and environmental advocate, discusses how his ba...
The Urge To Do More with Stephanie Howe
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Athlete Climate Academy, Huw speaks to The North Face athlete, Stephanie Howe, about the urge to do more and involve yourself with ...
La transition ecologique du sport avec Mael Besson
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is French language. Mael Besson talks about how important is the collaboration between the different players in sport (federations, loca...
Outdoor Gear Design and Sustainability with Anna Pitman
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Huw speaks to Anna Pitman, current CSR Manager at Montane. With a career in both design and sustainability, Anna is perfectly place to talk about the ...
An Athletes Place in the Climate Crisis with Andy Symonds
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian and Andy Symonds talk about an athletes role in the climate crisis and what we can do by sharing positiveness online. They also talk about calc...
Climate and Communities with Brianna Rita Pagán
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Athlete Climate Academy episode, Huw talks to NASA Engineer and Ultra Runner Dr. Brianna Rita Pagán about the adaptability and resilience of ...
Science in the High Mountains with Christophe Ogier
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Athlete Climate Academy episode, Kilian talks to Piolets d'Or winner Christophe Ogier about his life of climbing and glacier science. Chri...
Climbing for Change with Sasha DiGiulian
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Athlete Climate Academy episode, Huw talks with climber Sasha DiGiulian about sustainability in sports. Sasha shares insights from her journey...
Climate Communication and Community Action with Peyton Thomas and Dakota Jones
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in the French Alps, Huw speaks to scientist and runner Peyton Thomas about her research and how she engages people with Science Communication...
The Changing Himalaya with ICIMOD
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks to Amina Maharjan and Jakob Steiner from ICIMOD, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. The Himalayan mountains ar...
White Flow with Fernanda Maciel
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Fernanda Maciel about her work. as an environmental lawyer, her speed ascents and her project White Flow. Fernanda links social justice a...
Outdoor Events with Mike Seaman and Charlie Cotton
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huw is joined by Mike Seaman of Raccoon Media Group and Charlie Cotton of eCollective. They discuss the carbon footprint of outdoor events and the ste...
Climate Journeys with Leanna Carriere
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huw speaks to track athlete turned endurance athlete Leanna Carriere. Leanna has turned her attention to long distance journeys with a purpose and her...
Long Distance Adventures with Andrea Sinfreu
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian speaks to athlete Andrea Sinfreu about their long distance cycling journeys from country to country, and being a young athlete in the midst of ...
Caring About Our Planet with Sam Branson
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to adventurer and filmmaker Sam Branson on how we can educate our way through the climate crisis. Sam organises multiple expeditions for peo...
The Future of Glaciers with Matthias Huss
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian speaks to geographer Matthias Huss about the future of our glaciers and what it means for the planet. The demise of glaciers can't be rever...
Air Pollution with Jess Clark
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huw speaks to Environmental Health Advocate and Adventurer, Jess Clark. We might see the mountains as a haven of clean air and pristine landscapes but...
Athlete Activism with Nikolai Schirmer
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian speaks to free skier and activist Nikolai Schirmer about being an athlete and an activist and the pitfalls of the two. Learn more with The Ath...
Mountains for All with Rachael Crewesmith
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huw speaks to Rachael Crewesmith about her journey as a professional mountain leader. She shares her stories of working with other women in the indust...
Climate Solutions with Julian Kraus-Polk
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Climate and environmental issues don’t have a unique solution. We ralk with Julian Kraus-Polk about the necessity of multiple and parallel solutions...
The Future of Sustainable Running Gear with Michael Doughty
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Michael Doughty of Hylo Athletics about what the future has in store for material science in running shoes. They talk about the difficult...
La condición de nuestro planeta con Fernando Valladres
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fernando Valladares nos explica que quiere decir que hayamos superado el límite planetario del agua verde, cuales son las sinergías entre los distin...
How we talk about Climate Change with Briony Latter
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to climate change researcher Briony Latter about the best ways to engage with people in good faith conversations about the climate crisis. T...
Climbing and Climate Action with Alex Honnold
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks to climber and Honnold Foundation founder Alex Honnold about his journey getting to grips with being an athlete and a vocal advocate for ...
Climate Activism with Dan Yates
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to athlete and activist Dan Yates about his journey in the white water rafting world and how he ended up at Save Our Rivers and ultimately P...
The Climate and Climbing Worlds with Natalie Berry
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to writer and climber Natalie Berry about how the media tackles climate. And specifically how the outdoor world can start to roll climate co...
The North Face and CSR with Julian Lings
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Julian Lings about how he got into Corporate Social Responsibility and how he sees the role for big outdoor brands. They look at what TNF...
Green Running with Jasmin Paris
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks to Jasmin Paris about her journey as an ultra runner but also setting up The Green Runners who think you don’t need to be perfect, just...
Protect Our Winters and More with Graham Zimmerman
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Graham Zimmerman about his life in the outdoors and how it led him to his climate advocacy and the work he now does alongside Protect Our...
COP26 Special with Lena Mueller
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lena Mueller looks at Climate Change Awareness and Sustainable Outdoor Sports. A climber, a PhD Researcher and more! She joins Kilian in this COP26 sp...
The Honnold Foundation with Kate Trujillo
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks to Kate Trujillo of the Honnold Foundation. Solar Energy is changing the game when it comes to cheap accessible energy for all. The Honno...
Solar and Storage with Chanelle Mayer-Donato
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Chanelle Mayer-Donato about the hurdle of storing renewables when we pivot to greener energy. It's clear that a break through is coming a...
The Athletes Perspective with Adam Campbell
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks to Adam Campbell. Every Athlete is an expert on the things they personally see and experience. Adam is an athlete who's seen a lot. He sh...
The Next Generation with Katie Brazier and Sebastian Salsbury
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks to two passionate young athletes about the future of trail running. Will the new athletes compete in races around the globe, will they ma...
Mountain Biodiversity with Hillary Gerardi
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks to athlete Hillary Gerardi who is Development Manager at CREA Mont-Blanc, the Research Center for Alpine Ecosystems. The mountains are ch...
Mountain Festivals with Steve Scott
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Director of Kendal Mountain Festival, Steve Scott, about the role Mountain and Film Festivals play in the impact on our environment and g...
Art and Plastic with Max Romey
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks to Max Romey about his journey as a filmmaker, painter and artist. His most recent projects covering the land and sea scapes of Alaska. H...
Changing the Outdoor Industry with Debbie Read
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Rab Outdoor CSR Manager Debbie Read about the impact the outdoor industry has on our planet and how it will need to change in the future ...
Trees Not Tees with Jim Mann
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks to Jim Mann about The Future Forest Company and what Trees Not Tees are doing to give athletes the option to have a tree planted instead ...
Air Pollution with Nick Muller
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Nick Muller about air pollution. When we burn fossil fuels we put pollutants in to the atmosphere. But even natural disasters like wild f...
Environmental Health with Alex More
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Alex More about how the climate crisis will effect our health. Rising temperatures are happening all over the world but more so in develo...
Ocean Currents with Tracy Fanara
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Tracy Fanara about our oceans and the role they play in climate change. How can we expect them to change going forward with their role in...
Climate YouTube with Tom Carroll
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Tom Carroll about how we talk about climate change on social media. A lot of us make content for Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. So how d...
Glaciers with Pascal Egli
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian chats with Pascal Egli about the state of our glaciers. Glaciers are rapidly receding worldwide but what does that mean for people who live nea...
Soil with Moira Hough
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks to Moira Hough about soil!! Our planet lives on a few inches of top soil and we need it to survive. As athletes we run across it a lot bu...
Microfibres with Imogen Napper
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Imogen Napper about Microplastics. The clothes we create, especially in the outdoor industry, shed microfibres that end up in our waterwa...
Snow Algae with Eric Maréchal
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks to Eric Maréchal of Laboratoire de Physiologie Cellulaire et Végétale in Grenoble. Snow Algae is important to understand when thinking...
The Outdoor Industry with Marcel Höche
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks with Marcel Höche about the state of the Outdoor Industry and it's role in the climate problem. How will it need to change to make sure ...
Antarctica with Huw Griffiths
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Huw talks to Huw Griffiths about the entire Antarctic continent! Both Huw's love Antarctica but one of them knows more. It's seeing a lot of changes w...
Climate Activism with Caroline Gleich
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kilian talks to Caroline Gleich about her work as a professional athlete and climate activist. Should those of us who use the mountains the most be fi...