Ex-Silicon Valley CEO Yishan Wong says that using technology to combat climate change is not a realistic solution. He is convinced that trees are the simplest, most obvious and logically proven answer to CO2 pollution. One that needs a worldwide approach to be viable – and he has the answer to that too.
Forest Man Jadav Payeng: The Power of One
Jadav Payeng of India created a forest singlehandedly on a sandbar in Majuli to restore ecology and biodiversity in barren land. The reforestation efforts starting with bamboo plants brought back tigers, elephants, reptiles and birds. The conservation effort in Molai Forest sadly creates human-wildlife conflict.
Irina Fedorenko: Reforestation with Drones
The Story Behind Lewis Pugh’s Activism To Protect Antarctica
Extreme swimmer Lewis Pugh is planning his next conquest, to lobby for a massive marine protected area surrounding Antarctica. Facing enormous threats from melting sea ice and industrial fishing, the region is under severe threat. Mallika Naguran speaks to the ocean advocate on his activism, advocacy and next mission—Antarctica2020.
Jeff Goodell on Climate Change: The Water Will Come
Michel Rawicki: Fragile Nature Through the Lens
Nature and wildlife photographer Michel Rawicki shares with Gaia Discovery what he has observed about nature in the Polar Regions, and how the climate is changing the environment in parts. Rawicki is a guest of Voilah! festival, which presents his large scale prints in an outdoor exhibition themed Touched by the Cold.
Jane Goodall: Act to Conserve, Prevent Climate Change
Dr Jane Goodall speaks of conservation, climate change issues and solutions, involving youths through Roots & Shoots. Gaia Discovery meets the legendary activist. Mallika Naguran reports.
Prof Lye Lin-Heng: Why Attend the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2016 in Singapore?
In an exclusive interview with Gaia Discovery, Assoc. Prof Lye Lin-Heng, Director of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law (APCEL) and chairperson of the organising committee and highlights the significance of the first-of-its-kind conference on "Attaining the UN Sustainable Development Goals - Environmental Law, Policy and Management" in Singapore.
