Why We Care

In today’s episode I’m speaking with Anne-Sophie Roux, a French researcher and activist who has been leading a campaign against deep sea mining for the past few years (you might remember her from an episode we did on this back in 2023!) Anne-Sophie recently came back from an expedition to Antarctica and has just launched, alongside organisations including Under The Pole and Malizia Explorer, a petition calling on governments around the globe to better protect key foraging habitats for whales, seals, penguins, and seabirds, as well as important underwater ecosystems in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. The Southern Ocean is the biggest freshwater reserve on Earth, and one of our main allies in the fight against climate change as it absorbs 75% of the excess heat generated by human activity.

Through the Antarctic Treaty, Antarctica was designated in the 1960s as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science. And yet, damage is being caused by a few corporations who are plundering it for resources and overfishing. But there is reason for hope: we have a window to act for Antarctica and just a few weeks ago the European Parliament proposed a five year moratorium on krill fisheries in the Southern Ocean. Listen to hear more about Anne-Sophie's expedition, what it was like being in Antarctica, the beautiful underwater forest ecosystems, and also practical tips on what you can do to support the campaign and help protect Antarctica and the many species who call it home.

Hope you will enjoy listening - thanks so much for tuning in!

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Want to dive deeper?
Sign the petition (takes 30 seconds!!) – https://www.change.org/p/an-urgent-call-to-save-antarctica-create-a-protected-area-domain-1
Follow Anne-Sophie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ansroux/
Follow Under The Pole on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/underthepole/
Follow Malizia Explorer on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/team_malizia/
Follow Camille Etienne on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camilleetienne_/
Listen to our previous podcast episode: Deep sea mining and why we need to stop it – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BghdQXFJV4mC2zeP3gFK0?si=IhTNYTN4QICA0IO0H3d9qA

Let’s keep in touch
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Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/

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Anne-Sophie’s photo credit: Marin Le Roux / PolaRYSE / Team Malizia
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In today’s episode I’m speaking with Ronda Carnegie, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Project Dandelion, a global women-led climate campaign that amplifies the leadership of those most impacted by the climate crisis and most equipped to drive change. Ronda was also previously part of the original executive team at TED, where she helped transform the organisation from a single conference into a global media company.

We spoke about her approach to leadership and how to overcome imposter syndrome, and she also shared why the dandelion was chosen as a symbol for her organisation, and the stories of the women she works with all around the globe.

This episode is filled with hope, solutions and optimism - hope you will enjoy listening to it! Thanks so much for tuning in!

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Want to dive deeper?
Projet Dandelion’s website – https://www.projectdandelion.com/
Follow Project Dandelion on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/projdandelion/
Subscribe to the Dandelion Digest newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/projectdandelion/dandelion-digest

Let’s keep in touch
Subscribe to my newsletter – https://whaleswolves.substack.com/subscribe
Why We Care on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/
Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/

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In today’s episode I’m speaking with Rosie Steer, an author and photographer based in Edinburgh. A few years ago I came across Rosie’s book in my local bookshop and ever since it has become one of those comfort books I keep going back to. The book is an invitation to reconnect with the natural world and align with the rhythms of the seasons and the Celtic Wheel of the Year. It is filled with reflections as well as craft ideas, recipes and seasonal celebrations inspired by ancient traditions.

When I was planning this new season of the podcast I felt like an episode with Rosie would be perfect for this time of year - as I personally always long for more balance between the busy, festive days of December and the long, quieter winter months that follow. Rosie shared her advice on how to slow down and align with the seasons, but also how to honour and make the most of the colder months - how to romanticise winter and bring light into the darkness.

Recording this conversation was so comforting and cosy, so I hope you will enjoy listening to it! Make yourself a cup of your favourite tea and wrap yourself in a warm blanket before we dive in!! Happy holidays and see you in the new year, sending love <3

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Want to dive deeper?
Follow Rosie on Substack – https://everythinglooksrosie.substack.com/ (subscribe to her monthly newsletter or join her paid community for weekly updates: seasonal recipes, crafts and activities)
Follow Rosie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/everythinglooksrosie
Rosie’s website – https://www.everythinglooksrosie.com/ (find out more about seasonal gatherings and slow living writing archive)
Buy the book – https://m.shortstack.page/ZnCx49

Let’s keep in touch
Subscribe to my newsletter – https://whaleswolves.substack.com/subscribe
Why We Care on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/
Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/

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In today’s episode I’m speaking with actress and activist Bonnie Wright – we discussed her new project, Hello Earthling, a platform that focuses on helping children foster their relationship with nature and never let go of their sense of wonder and playfulness. We talked about how being around kids can remind us to take ourselves less seriously and use our imagination. Bonnie also shared memories from her own childhood, and reflected on the evolution of her activism throughout the years.

I hope you will enjoy listening to this conversation as much as we enjoyed recording it!

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Want to dive deeper?
Follow Hello Earthling on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/helloearthling/
Listen to the Hello Earthling podcast – https://open.spotify.com/show/2JXqHIk2i47JHEtT68BmAi?si=b24c531d094947fd
Subscribe to Hello Earthling on Substack – https://helloearthlingworld.substack.com/
Bonnie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thisisbwright/

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Let’s keep in touch
Subscribe to my newsletter – https://whaleswolves.substack.com/subscribe
Why We Care on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/
Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/

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If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for tuning in and sending you lots of love!

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Why We Care is back for a new season! Thank you so much for tuning in, and see you very soon with new episodes.

Subscribe to my newsletter – https://whaleswolves.substack.com/subscribe
Why We Care on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/
Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/
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