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Planet Hope

The Times

Rising temperatures and extreme weather have become the new normal - but all is not lost.


In this podcast series about finding hope on a changing planet, The Times's Environment Editor Adam Vaughan sets out to understand what exactly is happening to the world around us and meets the experts trying to hold back the tide.


Planet Hope is a podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative, which supports individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to safeguard and preserve our world for the next generation. The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative is rapidly expanding and now has a portfolio of over 20 partners.

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  • Sep 2, 2025 · 1 min

    Series 3 – Exploring the Frontlines of Science and Conservation

    Planet Hope returns for a third series – sharing stories of resilience, discovery and hope. Join Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor at The Times, as he meets extraordinary people from penguin guardians in Patagonia to pioneering neuroscientists giving new hope to people with paralysis. New episodes drop every Friday. Planet Hope is brought to by The Times in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Apr 21, 2025 · 1 min

    Earth Day with Planet Hope

    This Earth Day, discover the podcast about people protecting the planet and the hope that’s still possible. Planet Hope, in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative returns this September. Catch up on previous episodes now and hear from leading voices like ocean explorer Sylvia Earle, conservationist Steve Boyes, photographer Paul Nicklen, social entrepreneur Beth Koigi, and many more who are shaping a more sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Nov 21, 2024 · 49 min

    Finding Hope for our Planet

    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 solutions to the challenges we face - the explorers, naturalists and conservationists who are ensuring a brighter future for Planet Earth. This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. This podcast is advertiser funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2 · E12
    Jul 4, 2024 · 42 min

    Capturing nature’s urgent calls with Paul Nicklen

    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? Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by National Geographic photographer and acclaimed conservationist Paul Nicklen to hear how he endeavours to safeguard our planet through photography. This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Series producer: Anya Pearce This podcast is advertiser funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2 · E11
    Jun 27, 2024 · 40 min

    Coral reef gardening with Titouan Bernicot

    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 quarter of all marine life and play a crucial role in protecting coastlines. However, over the last three decades, the world has lost half of its reefs from a combination of climate change, ocean acidification, overfishing and pollution. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by marine environmentalist and entrepreneur, Titouan Bernicot to hear how he’s offering a life line to reefs through coral gardening. This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Series producer: Anya Pearce This podcast is advertiser funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2 · E10
    Jun 20, 2024 · 43 min

    Discovering the ocean's twilight zone with Luiz Rocha

    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 integral to carbon sequestration, it is vital that we protect this layer of ocean that spans across the Earth. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by ocean explorer, Luiz Rocha, to learn more about his pioneering diving expeditions in the depths of our oceans and how he is safeguarding this area for the future of our planet. This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Series producer: Anya Pearce This podcast is advertiser funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2 · E9
    Jun 13, 2024 · 35 min

    Reconnecting to nature through sound with Michel André

    Just as humans depend on sound for survival and expression, animals too rely on auditory cues to navigate their environments. However, nature is increasingly disrupted by human generated noise, from roaring engines to clanking machinery, disturbing the delicate balance of sound in the natural world. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by bioacoustics scientist and Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Michel André as he strives to restore the balance of human-generated noise and wildlife survival. This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Sound clips: Prof. Michel André, Director of Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics (LAB) Series producer: Anya Pearce This podcast is advertiser funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2 · E8
    Jun 6, 2024 · 48 min

    Strengthening the protection of oceans with Sylvia Earle

    The acclaimed ocean explorer, scientist, conservationist and Rolex Testimonee, Sylvia Earle shares how her global network of ‘Hope Spots’ are transforming ocean conservation. Sylvia tells Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor of The Times, how our oceans span over 70% of the Earth’s surface, and serve as a crucial life source - providing oxygen, sustenance, and climate regulation - and yet escalating human activities now threaten this vital ecosystem. This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Series producer: Anya Pearce This podcast is advertiser funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2 · E7
    May 30, 2024 · 41 min

    Rewilding the Earth with Kris Tompkins

    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 taken their toll. Expansive lands left destroyed from ranching and species like the jaguar teetered on the brink of extinction. Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by one of the most successful conservation philanthropists in history, Kris Tompkins, to hear how she’s committed her life to making this corner of the world wilder. This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Series producer: Anya Pearce This podcast is advertiser funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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