Xploring

Future of Design

xploring@conservationxlabs.org (Maria Kiejnich, Amy Corinne Richards) — Wed, 4 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In this conversation with Daan Roosegaarde, a legendary Dutch designer and founder of Studio Roosegaarde, a social design lab that merges technology and art in urban environments, we dive into the future of design. Daan opens up about the foundations behind his world-recognized projects that inspire participation and showcase practical solutions to climate change. Checkout the incredible Smog Free Tower, or Van Gogh Path at studioroosegaarde.net/projects

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Future of Good Food

xploring@conservationxlabs.org (Maria Kiejnich, Amy Corrine Richards) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In this conversation with Bruce Friedrich, the Co-Founder of The Good Food Institute, an international nonprofit that is working towards a sustainable agricultural system through food innovation and accelerating the production of plant-based and cell-based meat, we deep dive into the future of 'good' food. Is there an alternative that is both healthier for us and better for the planet? This episode debunks and highlights all the facts on the innovations within plant-based and lab-based meats and proves that the future of good food is possible and that story is likely narrated by innovation. Bruce is also TED Fellow, Y Combinator alum and 2021 “American Food Hero”.

Future of Agricultural Waste

xploring@conservationxlabs.org (Maria Kiejnich, Amy Corrine Richards) — Wed, 6 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In this conversation with Kevin Kung, the Co-Founder and CTO of Takachar, winner of the first ever Earthshot Prize, we dive into the future of local waste innovations and share advice for researchers who want to create technologies together with existing communities. Takachar makes small-scale, low-cost, portable equipment to convert waste biomass into solid fuel and fertilizer, with a mission to fight climate change by transforming waste into marketable products. Kevin built Takachar’s core technology as part of his Ph.D. research at MIT, where he traveled to India extensively and designed the tech to meet specific local needs.

Discover more about Takachar at takachar.com

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Future of Science Communication

xploring@conservationxlabs.org (Maria Kiejnich, Amy Corrine Richards) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In this conversation with Andrew Merrie, Founder of Radical Ocean Futures, we talk about how art complements science, why science fiction succeeds where scientific papers fall short, what could really happen to our oceans and the magic outcomes of our imagination. Radical Ocean Futures is a project that blends art and science by presenting scientifically grounded narratives of potential future oceans through various art forms and stories.

Visit the Radical Ocean Futures at radicaloceanfutures.earth

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Future of Air Quality

xploring@conservationxlabs.org (Maria Kiejnich, Amy Corinne Richards) — Wed, 9 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

In this conversation with Robert Heinecke, CEO of Breeze Technologies, we talk about the future of local air quality, how air quality is directly tied to our health and the ways in which accurate air data can assist in mitigating climate change and prevent wildfires from spreading. Breeze Technologies is a company that provides hyperlocal air quality and climate data through smart, affordable sensors, as well as environmental intelligence for corporations and cities.

See more about Breeze Technologies at breeze-technologies.de

You can reach Robert with collaboration inquiries at robert@breeze-technologies.de

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Future of Water

xploring@conservationxlabs.org (Maria Kiejnich, Amy Corrine Richards) — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:17:07 +0000

In this conversation with Sandra Postel, Director of the Global Water Policy Project, we dive into the future of water by showcasing the remarkable initiatives that have been emerging around the world, highlighting both what is at stake and the opportunities for new innovators in the water field. Sandra researches, writes and lectures on global water issues, has served as the Freshwater Fellow of the Nat Geo Society and is the author of Replenished, a book which invites readers to explore water projects that work with, rather than against, nature’s rhythms. In 2021 Postel was awarded the Stockholm Water Prize, an award known as the Nobel Prize of the water field. Discover more about Sandra Postel’s work at globalwaterpolicy.org

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Future Revolutions - Season 2 Trailer

xploring@conservationxlabs.org (Conservation X Labs) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:07:17 +0000

Our Origin Story with Alex Dehgan and Paul Bunje

xploring@conservationxlabs.org (Amy Corrine Richards, Maria Kiejnich) — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this final episode of Season 1 we talk with Founders of Conservation X Labs, Alex Dehgan and Paul Bunje, about their beginnings and what it took to create a company that tackles the underlying drivers of extinction.

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This is just the beginning of our journey, stay tuned for Season 2 of the Xploring with Conservation X Labs podcast this Fall! Happy Xploring!

United Innovation with David Jensen

xploring@conservationxlabs.org (Conservation X Labs, Maria Kiejnich) — Fri, 28 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

David Jensen leads Digital Transformation at the United Nations Environment Programme, harnessing digital technologies to accelerate action in nature protection and pollution prevention. David is also the Co-founder of MapX, a mapping software which collects and verifies scientific data, helps stakeholders visualize, analyze and monitor natural resources & environmental change using planetary data and open source software. He is the co-founder of the UN Biodiversity Lab, as well as Earth School and the Environmental Peacebuilding Association. The work David has been leading spans many countries, many organizations and many different conflicts, but what seems to link all together is the overwhelming positive change that he sees in technology bringing to each different challenge. In this episode David shares what his experiences on the ground have taught him, why he began focusing on technological solutions for the environment in the first place and what he finds uniquely exciting about being part of the digital innovation ecosystem.

Learn more about Digital Transformation at the UN sparkblue.org/digitalplanet

Explore Earth School https://ed.ted.com/earth-school

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All things plant-based with Nicole Rawling

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Nicole Rawling, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Material Innovation Initiative (MII), an organization that fast tracks the development of next-generation sustainable materials, joins us for an upbeat conversation about plant-based materials and foods. Nicole parted with her upstanding career as a lawyer, to serve first as Director of International Engagement at The Good Food Institute, and then to accelerating innovation within the fashion sector by Co-Founding MII. In this episode Nicole shares her personal story, her view on the future of plant-based foods and plant-based materials, and why we are likely emerging into a clean industrial revolution now.

Explore the Microfiber Challenge at conservationxlabs.com/microfibers

Learn more about the Materials Innovation Initiative at https://www.materialinnovation.org/our-work

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What is really happening in the Amazon with Luis E. Fernandez

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Luis E. Fernandez is a tropical ecologist and the Executive Director of the Center for Amazonian Scientific Innovation (CINCIA), developing solutions on how to reforest and restore degraded areas in one of the most biodiverse places on earth, the Peruvian Amazon. Luis has spent extensive years studying the effects of artisanal mining in the Amazon. In this conversation we learn what is really happening in the region, how it impacts not just the local communities, but us too, and why technological solutions bring him hope for the near future.

Explore the Artisanal Mining Challenge at artisanalminingchallenge.com

Learn more about Center for Amazonian Scientific Innovation at cincia.wfu.edu/en/

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Changing the hearts of a nation with Dr. Paula Kahumbu

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Paula Kahumbu leads a powerful Kenyan conservation NGO, WildlifeDirect, focused on community development, children’s education, impact storytelling, wildlife justice campaigns, and action for new legislation and policy.

Their famous Hands Off Our Elephants Campaign to protect elephants and end elephant trafficking in Kenya has reduced elephant poaching by 80% and began a truly impactful shift at all levels of society from rural communities to business leaders and political decision makers. This kind of shift in behavior change is what we’re diving into in this conversation with Dr. Kahumbu, who shares what her work taught her about changing the hearts of a nation.

Learn more about Wildlife Direct at wildlifedirect.org/programs/

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From Scientist to Entrepreneur with David Breslauer

Fri, 2 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Bolt Threads, David Breslauer invents new materials inspired by nature, with a mission to keep our planet healthy and materials innovative. Today, David shares how he started Bolt Threads as a PhD student 12 years ago and what he didn’t know back then about entrepreneurship, VC funding, and more. If you’re a rising entrepreneur, or a scientist curious to learn about different opportunities, this one's for you!

Bolt Threads is a partner with Conservation X Labs on the Microfiber Innovation Challenge, which will award $650,000 in prizes for solutions that will prevent or replace plastic in our clothing & textiles.

Explore the Microfiber Challenge at conservationxlabs.com/microfibers

See more about Bolt Threads https://boltthreads.com/about-us/

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Reinventing yourself with Asher Jay

xploring@conservationxlabs.org (Maria Kiejnich) — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Asher Jay has created dozens of captivating paintings, installations, animations, photography, and more. She has developed campaigns to influence global action for wildlife conservation for which she was named the United Nations Women Design Star. We talk with Asher about her journey towards transformation, why she doesn’t conform to titles, and how her early beginnings shaped her into the courageous explorer she is today.

View Asher’s work at http://www.asherjay.com/the-work

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Bringing together music artists to uncover the secret stories of the ocean

xploring@conservationxlabs.org (Ian Urbina, Conservation X Labs, Maria Kiejnich) — Thu, 4 Mar 2021 22:08:55 +0000

Investigative journalist Ian Urbina has spent more than 5 years at sea to tell the stories of lawlessness and now joins us for a candid conversation about creative journalism, the power of music and the hidden reality of our oceans. We explore the Outlaw Ocean Music Project, which convenes hundreds of musicians from dozens of countries to raise awareness about the abuses that occur on our oceans through music.

The Outlaw Ocean Project is a non-profit organization solely dedicated to publishing more of these stories, so please consider supporting the work at theoutlawocean.com/.

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