Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the remarkable journey Erchana Murray-Bartlett, an athlete and environmental advocate who ran across Australia for a cause. Erchana started her 5 and a half month journey in August 2022 and finished in January 2023.  Discover how her sporting background shaped her passion for the environment and the inception of her 'Running to End Extinction' campaign. Erchana shares personal experiences connecting her with Australia's wildlife, the...

Dive deep into the world of climate tech funding with Annelieke de Wit, PhD, and Joey Faust in this insightful episode of Life on Planet A. Discover why climate tech is unique, its challenges, and potential solutions. Learn about the Australian and NZ context, the role of government, and the power of collaboration. Timestamps included for key topics. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more!  Link to their journey - https://fundinginnovationinclimatetech.substack.com/ 0:00 - Joey...

🌱 Episode Highlights: The Oxygen Project's Mission: Vasser Seydel sheds light on the Oxygen Project's mission to ignite a community of climate champions and accelerate collective action through digital storytelling, activist trainings, and impact campaigns to build a climate-resilient tomorrow. Deep Sea Mining Demystified: Delve into the fascinating world of Deep Sea Mining as we unravel its intricacies. Vasser Seydel provides insights into the extraction processes, debunk the need for...

In this enlightening episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Jae Lubberink from the Blueprint Institute. We dive into a compelling conversation about Australia's energy policies, nuclear energy prospects, public private policy, policy and tech the importance of biodiversity conservation. 🔍 Key Highlights: - Discover Jae's journey through the Startmates Fellowship and his impactful research at Blueprint Institute. - Delve into the complex world of nuclear energy in Australia and its...

Delve into the intriguing world of deep sea mining and the complex negotiations surrounding it, with our guest Emily Tewes,  from Sustainable Ocean Alliance.    Join Life on Planet A as we plunge beneath the waves to uncover the untold stories of the International Seabed Authority,(ISA) the international body overseeing deep sea mining regulations. In episode,  we spotlight the compelling stories of nations that are championing a call for moratorium in deep sea mining. With climate change...

 In this episode, we are joined by Juliet Kirby, the CEO of Gentoo.Earth, a carbon removal intelligence platform. We will explore the ins and outs of carbon credits, providing you with valuable insights on how to navigate the complex landscape of carbon markets and make informed choices when purchasing offsets. We will discover what it truly means to be a quality offset. Juliet provides share her extensive knowledge and experience, shedding light on the importance of high-quality offsets and...

🎙️ESG Podcast! 🌍🌱 Join us for an insightful podcast episode with Moana from Alphinity, where we delve into the fascinating world of ESG within factories in Bangladesh and Vietnam. 🎧✨ Discover the social cost of ESG in factories across Bangladesh and Vietnam. We will learn from Moana about the impact of ESG policy on workers, labor conditions, and the overall well-being of the local communities. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that sheds light on the intersection of...

Imagine you could eat a marbled eye-fillet steak, with the omega 3 of a salmon fillet with the smoky taste of woolly mammoth... AND no animals were harmed in the process and the meat was 98% more carbon efficient than native meat, with no paddocks involved.  Sounds like a dream right?  This could very soon be an exciting reality thanks to the team at Vow.  Vow is a Sydney-based start-up that is creating cultured meat with the aim to make sustainable food both irresistible and available to...

How healthy is pet food? What if you could give your pet food that was good for them AND good for the planet? Well... you can, thanks to the team at Lyka. This episode we'll stepping into the paws of our canine companions to learn about how we can improve their diet and the planet with Lyka. We'll be on this journey with this week's guest: Gabriel Guedes, COO and CFO at Lyka.  About Lyka: Lyka is Australia's only carbon NEGATIVE dog food! All emissions are offset through Green Fleet, the...

Ep 1 for our theme on Great Global Start-Ups! out from life on planet A! To kick this off we’ve travelled to the great USA to speak with Zach Stein, co-founder of Carbon Collective. Zach is a wealth of knowledge which is helpful when running a start-up all about investing!  Carbon collective helps American citizens to invest their money into stocks and companies that are working to solve climate change or helping the planet to reach net zero.  Useful links: - Carbon collective website -...

NEW EPISODE NOW UP: Part 3 of our epic journey across the vast and expansive Pacific. This week we’ll hear about traditional knowledge in the Pacific and how it can aid us in managing te environment. Our guest was the inspiring, Salanieta Kitolelei.  You’ll learn: - what it’s like fishing with indigenous groups in Fiji? (A crucial part of Sala’s research!)  - different fishing methods  - cultural keystone species  - the relationship between government and indigenous groups in Fiji Some...

What does renewable energy look like in the Pacific? What more needs to be done to help these nations in the transition? Join us with our captain, Associate Professor Atul Raturi  as we take a virtual flight over the Pacific. We'll learn the good, the bad and the hopeful for renewable energy in this beautiful region.  You'll learn: How much of the Pacific is currently powered by renewable energy?What are the challenges to increasing this amount?Is the Global North doing enough?What is a CDM...

Let's take a deep dive into life in the Pacific with Fijian researcher and environmental advocate, Danian Singh.  We're kicking off Pacific Islands month with a virtual trip to Fiji where we'll learn from Danian about fish and climate change, resilience and adaptation to climate change in the Pacific and the exciting opportunities the world has to embrace and amplify Pacific Islands voices and perspectives.   You’ll learn: About Sustainable Ocean Alliance Pacific Hub: the SOA Hub for all...

AUSSIES, it’s TIME TO VOTE. But the big questions on everyone’s mind is: who to vote for? And why?  This week Heidi spoke to Blair Palese, Managing Director & Global Climate Editor, Climate & Capital Media.  You’ll learn: - the independent movement in Australia  - the risks of Australia not meeting  the climate goals - who is on track to help us meet our climate goals  Tune in before you have to vote on May 21st, 2022, to learn more about the Australia parties and what they stand...

This week we're transporting you to the lush, wandering hills and palm tree horizons of Papua New Guinea. Here, we'll discover some tiny freshwater fish ponds that are providing huge social and economic benefits to the local communities. All of this amazing work is made possible by our guest Associate Professor Jes Sammut and his teams and collegues at the University of New South Wales, ACIAR, ANSTO and the Papua New Guinean National Fisheries Authority (NFA). You'll learn: What does...

You're 75 miles offshore of the Big Island in Hawaii in a floating sphere and you're surrounded by 2,000 of your friends. That's what life is like as a Kampachi fish in Ocean Era's offshore aquaculture fish pen (Velella Beta/Gamma/Epsilon). This week Heidi and Bella spoke with Neil Sims, co-founder and chief executive officer of Ocean Era - a Hawaii-based mariculture company focused on expanding the environmentally sound production of the ocean's finest fish. You'll learn: What is offshore...

Imagine you're Larry the cow and you're uncontrollably burping methane into the atmosphere each day. It's not your fault, its all the good bacteria in your microbiome just doing their thing. But what if eating just 50g of a little red seaweed could change all that? This week Heidi and Bella speak with Dr Javed Khan, the Aquaculture Manager for CH4 in New Zealand to learn all about Asparagopsis aramata, the little red seaweed making a big difference. CH4's goal is for agriculture to have...

For March we're turning away from farming the land for a journey out to sea to discuss aquaculture!!  This week, Heidi and Bella spoke with Thierry Chopin; presently Professor of Marine Biology at the University of New Brunswick. Dr. Chopin’s research focuses on the ecophysiology, biochemistry and cultivation of seaweeds of commercial value and the development of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems for environmental and economic sustainability. Thierry focuses his research...

Get ready to have your tastebuds tingling and mouth watering in our most delicious episode yet! This week, Heidi and Bella spoke with Craig Squire; renowned chef, owner of Ochre Restaurant and Aussie bush food connoisseur. For our last week on sustainable agriculture we're learning  about the last stop from paddock to plate: restaurants. Ochre restaurant celebrates Australia's native flora and fauna by using them in innovative and delicious ways (think wattle seed pavlova, lemon...

For Ep2 of Regenerative Farming month Heidi and Bella are taking you on a virtual road-trip to Brookfarm in the hinterlands of Byron Bay - think birds tweeting, owls hooting and juicy macadamies falling softly to the ground. We're speaking with Will Brook, CEO of Brookfarm and member of the Book family, about how the family has restored the land to its native sub-tropical rainforest and made sustainable choices in every aspect of their journey. You'll learn: What is regenerative farming to...

We're back baby and with a brand NEW THEME song written by local creative genius, Joseph Smallman. Listen to it on replay and let us know what you think @lifeonplanetapodcast Joseph Smallman is a local musician and filmmaker who produces a variety of content for both commercial use and entertainment. With an idiosyncratic style and creative approach, Joseph creates unique original works with a smile and makes sure he is proud of every project he works on. Find Joe on Youtube...

Starting 2022 with a loud MOOOO, we'll be hearing from Tim Wright, holistic and regenerative farmer at Lana Farm in the northern Tablelands of NSW. Over 95% of Tim's farm is in constant recovery mode, meaning that the land has time to heal and regenerate. Despite being a cattle and sheep farm, Lana farm is carbon negative! How is this possible? Listen to find out... You'll learn: What is holistic farming (why don't we say wholistic?) How are oranges involved?What is natural capital...

For our final week of climate change Heidi and Bella take a dive underwater with Dr Alex Campbell to see whether there’s a blue solution to the climate crisis and... there is!  Seaweed and seagrass could be an unlikely hero in the battle against climatic change and not just because of carbon storage;  this slimy macroalgae is used in food, make-up, plastic-alternatives and so much more.  Through the work of research centres such as the USC Seaweed Research Group, we’ve found countless...