Nov 26, 2022
The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s most important and diverse ecosystem – representing 10% of known species and 34m people. On average, a “new” species of animal or plant is discovered in the Amazon every 3 days. So, what’s it like to find the largest tree in the Amazon and how can technology, particularly...
Nov 16, 2022
Given climate change, rapid urbanization and food supply/security issues, how will we feed ourselves as we move into the future? Can we continue to just rely on traditional farming given weather-related issues and the impact on climate change? What role can vertical/indoor farming play in addressing the challenges? In...
Nov 6, 2022
Rewilding has emerged as one of the most promising strategies to mitigate Climate Change and restore Biodiversity. But how do Rewilding and Carbon Offsetting fit into the Climate Action & Environmental agenda? What are the key benefits, challenges, and success stories? In this brand new episode of The Global List,...
Sep 27, 2022
When it comes to reducing emissions and pollution, air travel remains one of the last remaining frontiers. So, can we make air travel sustainable? What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and can it power commercial airlines in the near future? In this brand new episode of The Global List, we fly to Amsterdam, Holland,...
Sep 21, 2022
As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. So, how do you create your own COVID vaccine when you don’t have access to the intellectual property? In this episode of The Global List, I travel to Cape Town, South Africa, to speak with Dr. Petro Terblanche, the Managing Director of Afrigen Biologics and...