Carbon Conversations

About Planboo The founding team became friends in 2015 sharing a passion for sustainability, agriculture, technology and the outdoors. After varied careers working in NGOs, sustainable construction and bamboo planting across Africa, India and Sri Lanka, COVID brought them together again with a joint ambition to take action. They first entered Stockholm’s ClimateTech scene after joining STING’s Cli...

Simon Bager is the Co-founder and Chief Impact Officer at Klimate.co. In his role at Klimate, Simon is tasked with overseeing the company's carbon removal offerings. He is instrumental in the development of products tailored for clients and the selection of projects and technologies to engage with. His work involves a collaborative effort with suppliers, partners, and clients to procure the mo...

Bian Li is an award-winning thought leader, futurist and educationist, and a champion of building startups for sustainability, long before Covid-19 accelerated the global shift in this direction. Her work breathes life into world-changing ideas at the intersection of technology, social innovation and entrepreneurship.  Bian founded The Hungry Lab to Reshape, Re-imagine and Re-build a better, Regen...

Mart de Bruijn is an Environmental Economist with a passion for the emerging market dynamics and policies that shape the Carbon Economy. He is particularly fascinated by biochar, a subject close to his heart. As Co-Founder of Dutch Carboneers, Mart is at the forefront of innovative environmental solutions, combining his expertise and love for the field in his ongoing endeavors. About Dutch Carbone...

Join us in this episode as we explore the Global Artisan Carbon Sink Standard with Hans-Peter Schmidt from the Ithaka Institute. We delve into the science behind this unique carbon removal approach, its impact on local communities, and why it's a reliable choice for buyers. Whether you're in the carbon removal market or interested in sustainable development, this episode offers valuable in...

Anne-France is a former senior business executive with international experience born and raised within the globalisation and linear economy framework. Passionate about the positive impact that businesses could have on our lives, she was disappointed by the limitations of the shareholder value profit model. In the early 2000s, she was inspired by the social enterprise model and the solutions offere...

In this episode of Carbon Conversations, we delve deep into the innovative work of Dr. David Hughes, an eminent authority on global food security and a distinguished professor at Penn State University. Harnessing his extensive research in both agriculture and computer science, David spearheads PlantVillage⁠ , an innovative platform that fuses cutting-edge AI technology and robust ground networks o...

In this episode we sit down with Kwanpiromtara (Aom) Suksri, the passionate Thai Country Manager for Biochar Life. With over a decade of experience at the Warm Heart Foundation, Aom is an inspiring leader in sustainable farming and rural development. Join us as we delve into Aom's transformative work - empowering Thai and African farmers to harness the potential of biochar as an alternative to...

At just 17 years old, student Freddie Hedegaard founded Dungbeetle , a business dedicated to combating greenwashing in the voluntary carbon markets. Based in Bali, the company supports small-scale carbon projects that cannot afford certification from major accreditors like Verra and Gold Standard. By collaborating with genuine, climate-friendly initiatives driven by purpose rather than profit, Dun...

Dr. Dana Brown holds a BA in Political Science from Rutgers University, an M.Phil. in Russian and East European Studies from Oxford University and a PhD in Political Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Professor Dana Brown is the Dean of the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. In addition to experience working in academic institutions, Dana has...