Planet Visionaries – SEASON 5

In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold talks with Fernando Trujillo, marine biologist and 2024 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year, about protecting pink river dolphins in the Amazon and Orinoco basins. Trujillo highlights the challenges and solutions of Amazon conservation, sharing insights from decades of research on how these dolphins signal river health, the threats they face and why their protection benefits both ecosystems and local communities.

For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth.

Credits:

Stills and footage courtesy: Fernando Trujillo

To find out more about Omacha Foundation

Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel.

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Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production.

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In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold explores the future of ocean conservation with legendary marine biologist and founder of Mission Blue, Dr. Sylvia Earle, and Titouan Bernicot, founder of Coral Gardeners. The two Rolex Testimonees share insights on protecting marine ecosystems by blending science, technology and local culture to empower communities, discuss reef restoration and exchange ideas on how to inspire the next generation of ocean leaders.

 

For nearly a century, Rolex has supported explorers, evolving from celebrating discovery to advancing planetary protection. Through its Perpetual Planet Initiative, the company supports people dedicated to securing a better future for all life on Earth.

 

Credits:

Stills and footage courtesy: Sylvia Earle, Titouan Bernicot and Noe Langronier for Coral Gardeners

To find out more about Mission Blue and  Coral Gardens

Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel.

Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts.

Thank you to On Air Presents. for their creative, branding and marketing support.

Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production.

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In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold talks to neuroscientist and Rolex Awards Laureate Grégoire Courtine and neurosurgeon Jocelyne Bloch. Both are pioneers in neurotechnology, using their expertise to help paralyzed people walk again. They explain the groundbreaking science behind their implants and how communication between the brain and the spinal cord can be restored. This episode explores the power of perseverance, innovation and hope in redefining what is possible for recovery.

For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of
discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative,
Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth.

Credits:

Stills and footage courtesy: Grégoire Courtine & Jocelyne Bloch

Find out more about NeuroRestore

Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel.

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In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold sits down with Joe McNeil, CEO of Sage Development Authority of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. His mission is economic and deeply cultural: to restore long-term stability for the next generation of Lakota people by reclaiming control of their energy future through wind and solar projects designed to keep revenue and opportunity within the community, as well as reshaping land ownership.

 

For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth.

 

Credits:

Stills and footage courtesy: Lightspring Solar and The Honnold Foundation.  

Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel. 

Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts. 

Thank you to On Air Presents. for their creative, branding and marketing support.  

Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production. 

Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production. 

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In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold sits down with Indigenous environmental advocate Xiye Bastida. A global youth leader and co-founder of the Re-Earth Initiative who brings ancestral knowledge into modern climate action, she explains why hope, culture, and collective action are essential to protecting our planet.

 

For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth.

Credits: 

Stills and footage courtesy: Xiye Bastida 

To find out more about the Re-Earth Initiative  

Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel. 

Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts. 

Thank you to On Air Presents. for their creative, branding and marketing support.  

Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production. 
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