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Planet Visionaries – Ep 4: Carrying Jane Goodall’s Legacy Forward With Anna Rathmann

Anna Rathmann argues that Jane Goodall's legacy is carried forward through the Jane Goodall Institute's community-led conservation and youth empowerment programs, emphasizing that listening to local communities is essential for effective environmental protection. She highlights the institute's work in Central Africa, including the Tchimpounga sanctuary and forest-monitoring projects, and stresses the importance of hope and perseverance, as exemplified by Jane's mantra to 'just keep going.'

Rolex & BBC – Arts in Motion – Ep. 1: Jakub Józef Orliński – Beyond the Curtain Call

Jakub Józef Orliński argues that a singer's voice is a full-body instrument requiring thousands of hours of solitary practice to master, and that this intense preparation is necessary to meet the legacy of great singers like Pavarotti. He also believes there is room for both traditional and modern baroque opera, exemplified by his program 'Beyond', which tells a dramatic story of a lover's journey and aims to provide emotional release and hope to audiences.

Planet Visionaries – Ep 3: Reviving New York Harbor With Pete Malinowski

Pete Malinowski argues that restoring oyster reefs in New York Harbor is both an environmental and educational mission, aiming to rebuild a keystone species that filters water and provides habitat while engaging students in hands-on restoration. He explains that oysters are ecosystem engineers, and the Billion Oyster Project works to reach a critical population threshold where the oysters can sustain themselves, with 186 million already restored. He emphasizes that hyperlocal restoration efforts can inspire people to see their local environment as something they can positively impact.

Planet Visionaries – Ep 2: Power to the People With Honnold Foundation’s Emily Teitsworth

Emily Teitsworth argues that the most effective philanthropy starts with community-led solutions rather than top-down interventions, and that centering people's needs also yields environmental benefits. She highlights a solar project in Ilha das Cinzas, Brazil, that not only brought power but reversed climate migration as young people returned, illustrating the ripple effects of trusting local organizations. The Honnold Foundation's approach includes flexible funding, long-term partnerships, and a willingness to take risks, which Teitsworth says is rare in philanthropy.

Rolex presents: Opéra de Paris – The Greatest Stage

The Opéra de Paris is not a museum but a living institution that must constantly train and support young artists to ensure opera's future, argues its management. The Academy's Palais Garnier concert is a crucial test for emerging singers and conductors, who must meet the highest professional standards in just three days of rehearsal. The institution also preserves its heritage through in-house workshops that maintain productions like Romeo and Juliet in their original state.