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Episode 34: A globe-spanning eye into the deep past
The SKAO, or Square Kilometre Array Observatory, will allow scientists to peer through time into the universes distant past. Its telescope arrays in South Africa and Australia, along with its HQ at J
Ocean Decade 24 – Science and solutions for a Clean, Healthy and Resilient Ocean
The UN Ocean Decade conference took place in Barcelona in April 2024. The Planet Beyond team was there, recording episodes at our on-site studio. During the conference, we released three short episode
Short: Dakota Peebler on youth activism in ocean conservation
What will be the future of our planet? Dakota Peebler, an 18-year-old leader in ocean conservation, emphasises the crucial role of collective youth action in shaping a better future for our planet. Da
IPF 2024: Winds of change: Inside the offshore wind revolution
The Planet Beyond podcast is heading to New Orleans for the International Partnering Forum (IPF) 2024. IPF brings together global leaders and businesses in the wind energy supply chain. And well be t
Ocean Decade 24 – Collaboration and determination
This week, Planet Beyond is recording live at the 2024 Ocean Decade conference in Barcelona. In this last of our three daily live episodes, we speak to Jyotika Virmani, executive director of the Schmi
Ocean Decade 24 – Inspire the blue economy
This week, Planet Beyond is recording live at the 2024 Ocean Decade conference in Barcelona. In this second of our three daily live episodes, we look back over the first day of the event, and look for
Ocean Decade 24 – Setting the Scene
This week, the Planet Beyond team are recording live at the 2024 Ocean Decade conference in Barcelona. At the event, delegates will focus on delivering essential science for sustainable oceans. This e
Episode 33: Epic Swim Maui and the value of our ocean
In a little over a week, Planet Beyond will be recording live at the UN Ocean Decade conference in Barcelona. In the run up to the event, were considering the value of oceans. In our last episode, we
Short: Femke De Jager on failing better
How do we innovate? Often, says Femke De Jager, by failing. The keys to success are resilience and persistence. Its all about trying things out, sometimes failing, but always learning. Throughout her
Episode 32: Mangroves, drones, and data
We need to manage our coast lines to reduce the impact of climate change. But coastal areas, and mangroves in particular, also offer one of the most effective naturebased mechanisms for capturing carb