Hello, it's Mannveen and today we're bringing you an episode from the new series of

Planet Hope from the Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet

Initiative. In this podcast series you'll hear Adam Vaughan, the

Environment Editor for the Times, speaking to leading experts from around the world who

are committed to finding solutions to protect the planet.

Amid the global threats at our planet faces,

this podcast reminds us that hope remains boundless.

Planet Hope is brought to you by The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet

Initiative. Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, used the world as a testing ground for his watches, sending

them to the most extreme locations supporting 20th century explorers in their quest for discovery.

As the 21st century unfolds, Rolex continues the legacy of its founder,

supporting the explorers of today on their new mission to make the planet perpetual.

Each project is evaluated according to its history, results the potential to make a significant contribution to the preservation of the planet and our life on Earth.

Rolex's selection process includes peer review, internal assessment and interviews.

The Earth is dependent on the individuals and organizations committed to finding solutions

to preserve our home.

If not for us, then for future generations.

And with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative,

we're one step closer to a planet with this hope.

Discover more about the Rolex perpetual planet initiative on Rolex.org. I'm Adam Vaughan, the environment editor for the, and this is Planet Hope in partnership with Rolex and its perpetual planet initiative.

In this podcast, we meet the leading experts from around the world who are committed to finding solutions

to protect the planet and to benefit humanity.

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