The Athlete Climate Academy

Huw talks to Marc Oliva, a permafrost researcher, about the importance of studying permafrost in polar regions and mountainous areas. They discuss the impact of permafrost on climate change, the differences between permafrost in Antarctica and the Arctic, and the challenges of studying permafrost. They also explore the Perma Pyrenees project and the future of permafrost research.

In this episode of Athlete Climate Academy Estelle Cheuk, an assistant producer at the BBC's Natural History Unit, discusses the impact of natural history documentaries and the power of storytelling in raising awareness about the climate crisis. She highlights the importance of balancing the realities of environmental issues with messages of hope and motivation. Estelle also addresses the challenge of reducing the carbon footprint in documentary production and the need to amplify diverse voices in the field. She emphasises the role of conversations and storytelling in creating impact and inspiring action.

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In this weeks Athlete Climate Academy, Huw speaks to Francesco Puppi, a distinguished distance runner and environmental advocate, discusses how his background has shaped his approach to both athletics and environmental activism. He talks about his influence for positive environmental impact, advocating for mindfulness in travel, race selection, and engagement with eco-conscious sponsors.

For more on Francesco visit: https://www.instagram.com/francesco.puppi

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In this episode of Athlete Climate Academy, Huw speaks to The North Face athlete, Stephanie Howe, about the urge to do more and involve yourself with climate issues and the feeling of hypocrisy that might come with that.

Find out more about Steph at www.instagram.com/stephaniemariehowe

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This podcast is French language.

Mael Besson talks about how important is the collaboration between the different players in sport (federations, local and national administrations, athletes, organizers) to make a real change on how sport is conceived to be more sustainable and adapted to the realities of today’s world.

Huw speaks to Anna Pitman, current CSR Manager at Montane. With a career in both design and sustainability, Anna is perfectly place to talk about the next steps in making outdoor apparel less impactful and edging us closer to a lower carbon future for the outdoor industry.

Find out more about Montane at https://montane.com/

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Kilian and Andy Symonds talk about an athletes role in the climate crisis and what we can do by sharing positiveness online. They also talk about calculating your carbon footprint as an athlete and travelling to races.

For more about Andy head to https://linktr.ee/andysymonds

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In this Athlete Climate Academy episode, Huw talks to NASA Engineer and Ultra Runner Dr. Brianna Rita Pagán about the adaptability and resilience of our communities with the climate crisis looming.

For more about Brianna's work head to https://www.briannapagan.com/

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In this Athlete Climate Academy episode, Kilian talks to Piolets d'Or winner Christophe Ogier about his life of climbing and glacier science. Christophe believes climbers can play a vital role in talking about climate change through bringing back stories they witness in the outdoors.

In this Athlete Climate Academy episode, Huw talks with climber Sasha DiGiulian about sustainability in sports. Sasha shares insights from her journey as a climber and environmental advocate, emphasising the importance of sustainable practices in outdoor activities. She discusses her efforts in lobbying for environmental protection and the need for collective action towards climate change. Highlighting the balance between professional athleticism and environmental advocacy, Sasha inspires with her commitment to preserving natural spaces and advocating for policy changes.

For more about Sasha head to https://sashadigiulian.com/

And to learn more head to www.athleteclimateacademy.com

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