Planet Visionaries
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.
How protecting bats protects the planet (and us)
Bats play a pivotal role in the well-being of people, ecosystems and the planet. Rodrigo Medellín, Mexico’s “bat man,” tells Alex Honnold how he’s saving several species from extinction.
Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:01:00 +0000
A promising new discovery in the Amazon
A never-before-documented ecosystem in the Amazon coastal area could present new solutions for climate resilience. Explorer Angelo Bernardino explains why.
Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:01:00 +0000
Finding life under Arctic ice
A deep dive into Arctic waters uncovered an uncharted underwater forest. Meet the explorers who found it and hear how this unusual ecosystem contributes to overall ocean health.
Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:01:00 +0000
What ice might reveal about our climate future
A daring expedition to extract a record-breaking ice core could help us prepare for future climate transitions. Hear from the scientist who led the project.
Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:01:00 +0000
Why the Mediterranean needs more protection
Alex Honnold meets two scientists using new technologies to protect the Mediterreanean’s marine life.
Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:01:00 +0000
Live episode: Revolutionizing how we preserve the world underwater
Ocean health is crucial to our planet. Listen to three young visionaries discuss their boundary-breaking conservation of marine ecosystems with Alex Honnold and hear a special appearance from legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle.
Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000
A powerful new tool for protecting the ocean
Climate influencers Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen on how social media is inspiring a new generation of ocean protection.
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000
Bringing ecosystems back to life
How Tompkins Conservation is rewilding millions of acres and restoring key species in South America.
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000
A new key to climate resilience
Meet the biologist canoeing 40,000km of Africa’s under-researched rivers to solve water and food security concerns for millions.
Thu, 04 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000
Season 3 Trailer
Join host Alex Honnold for Season 3 of “Planet Visionaries.” Hear the stories of the explorers, adventurers and scientists solving Earth’s biggest climate challenges in this podcast.
Thu, 04 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000
Putting Indigenous expertise on the map
Mapping Indigenous knowledge could help a nation adapt to climate change. Geographer and climate action advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim explains how.
Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:35:54 +0000
Engineering an end to ‘hidden hunger’
Malnutrition is a global problem with global consequences. Could this machine fix it?
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:13:15 +0000
The small town taking on climate change
High in the Himalaya, a tiny community is testing a new conservation model that could have far-reaching effects.
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:01:00 +0000
What are ‘deep' reefs’?
The ocean’s murky and difficult-to-reach “middle light” zone is teeming with undiscovered species. Meet the man on a mission to find them.
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:01:00 +0000
Exploring Earth’s underground secrets
Two scientists are searching the world’s most remote caves for clues to our climate’s past — and future.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:01:00 +0000
Diving to Chile’s hidden depths
A daring diver discovers new life — and a unique ecosystem — in Patagonia’s remote fjords.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000
Meet Africa’s “Father of Turtles”
Trailblazing conservationist Tomas Diagne on why protecting turtles protects the planet.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000
How one man is saving hundreds of species
Meet Rohan Pethiyagoda, the pioneering naturalist reclaiming Sri Lanka’s mysterious cloud forests.
Fri, 27 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000
Two pioneers talk bold new solutions to wildlife conservation
These legendary conservationists champion innovative new solutions for protecting threatened species.
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0000
Season 2 Trailer
Join Alex Honnold for season 2 of Planet Visionaries, featuring more incredible individuals helping to solve global conservation issues.
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 03:30:00 +0000
The scientist turning plastics into possibility
Scientist Miranda Wang is using innovative chemistry to upcycle discarded plastics.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Using sound technology to protect the rainforest
Technologist Topher White is using audio in new ways to help find and stop deforestation.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 03:53:28 +0000
A glaciologist's unexpected discovery
Glaciologist Joseph Cook discovered an unusual contributor to sea level rise.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Peru's protector of the seas
Inside conservation biologist Kerstin Forsberg’s community-based approach to saving the majestic manta ray.
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000
The man who predicts eruptions
Andrew McGonigle has leveraged digital technology in an effort to better forecast volcanic activity, learn about the planet and save lives.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000
The penguin protector
Pablo García Borboroglu blends direct action, research, advocacy and education to safeguard penguins.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000
The ocean explorer turned environmentalist
Meet Sylvia Earle, a legendary explorer, oceanographer and Rolex Testimonee, who has dedicated her life to protecting marine habitats.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Planet Visionaries Trailer
A sneak peek at Planet Visionaries, the groundbreaking podcast that spotlights the people who are at the forefront of the quest to keep the planet perpetual.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:45:34 +0000
