Pardon My Planet

Jaksot

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  Episode 3 (FR): La pollution des sols en Europe: menaces et solutions 26.08.2026 44min

  Invités : Virginie Derycke, ingénieure géochimiste, experte en sites et sols pollués au BRGM, le service géologique national, et Michel Chalot, professeur à l'université Marie et Louis Pasteur et chercheur spécialisé dans le développement des solutions basées sur la nature. Dans cet épisode, nous nous penchons sur l'une des menaces les plus pressantes, et souvent invisibles, qui pèsent sur nos sols : la pollution. La contamination des sols touche des millions d'hectares en Europe, des anciens sites industriels et zones minières aux terres agricoles exposées aux pesticides et aux métaux lourds. Elle met en péril la biodiversité, la qualité de l'eau, la sécurité alimentaire et la santé humaine. Et pourtant, elle reste l'un des enjeux environnementaux les moins visibles de notre époque. Nous explorons ce que recouvre réellement la pollution des sols dans le contexte européen, comment les sites contaminés sont détectés et caractérisés, et ce que la science, et la nature, peuvent faire pour réparer les dégâts. Liens de l'épisode : Projet ISLANDR Projet EDAPHOS Web-série « Sites et sols pollués : tout comprendre »
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  Episode 3 (EN) - Polluted soils in Europe: Challenges and solutions 26.08.2026 35min

  Guests: Virginie Derycke, geochemical engineer and expert in contaminated sites and soils at BRGM, the French geological survey, and Michel Chalot, professor at the Université Marie et Louis Pasteur and researcher specialising in the development of nature-based solutions. In this episode, we turn to one of the most pressing and often invisible threats to our soils: pollution. Soil contamination affects millions of hectares across Europe, from former industrial sites and mining areas to agricultural land exposed to pesticides and heavy metals. It threatens biodiversity, water quality, food safety, and human health. And yet, it remains one of the least visible environmental challenges of our time. We dive into what soil pollution actually means in the European context, how contaminated sites are detected and characterised, and what science, and nature, can do to help restore what's been damaged.  Links of the episode:   * ISLANDR project [https://islandr-project.eu/] * EDAPHOS project [https://edaphos.eu/] * Web-serie on polluted soil and sites (in French) [https://www.brgm.fr/fr/actualite/video/sites-sols-pollues-web-serie-tout-comprendre]
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  Episode 2: From lab to land: the realities of soil health 02.03.2026 22min

  In this episode, we focus on what happens once knowledge about soils leaves research papers and experimental plots and begins to shape real-world decisions, from farming practices to risk assessment and policy. The conversation explores how scientific understanding translates into action, where gaps and tensions emerge along the way, and what helps bridge science, practice, and decision-making. The episode also reflects on scientific careers and representation in soil science, following the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and highlights the experiences and perspectives of women working in the field today.Links of the episode:
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  Episode 1: The invisible foundation of our ecosystem 02.03.2026 25min

  This episode aims to set the foundations of the series by exploring what soil really is: a living, complex, and fragile ecosystem that underpins our food systems, climate regulation, and biodiversity. Together, we will unpack why soil health matters today, why it is under pressure in Europe, and how science and policy are beginning to respond.
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  Développer la chaîne de valeur des minéraux en Afrique 21.07.2025 25min

  Invitée : Marit Kitaw, économiste du secteur minier à la Commission Économique pour l'Afrique [https://www.uneca.org/fr] (CEA) Le podcast Pardon My Planet présente sa première série en français, consacrée aux partenariats entre l'Afrique et l'Europe autour des matières premières critiques. À travers trois épisodes, cette série explore les enjeux de souveraineté, d'inclusion, et de développement durable dans le secteur minier africain. Pourquoi l'Afrique, malgré ses ressources naturelles immenses, continue-t-elle à exporter la majorité de ses matières premières à l'état brut ? Cet épisode explore les freins structurels et les opportunités pour localiser davantage de valeur ajoutée, encourager la transformation locale et bâtir une industrie minière africaine plus intégrée, plus durable et mieux adaptée à la diversité du continent. Retrouvez plus d'informations sur lgi.earth/fr/podcast [https://lgi.earth/fr/podcast]
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  L'exploitation minière artisanale et l'inclusion des femmes 21.07.2025 29min

  Invitées : Pascaline Balbine Makani, présidente de l'Association des femmes du secteur minier du Cameroun [https://www.afemic.org/], et Rosine Atafeinam Abalo, présidente de l'Association des femmes du secteur minier et en entreprise du Togo [https://www.facebook.com/people/Association-des-Femmes-du-secteur-Minier-et-en-Entreprise-du-Togo/100066457520364/?_rdc=1&_rdr], et vice-présidente d'AWIMA (African Women in Mining Association) Le podcast Pardon My Planet présente sa première série en français, consacrée aux partenariats entre l'Afrique et l'Europe autour des matières premières critiques. À travers trois épisodes, cette série explore les enjeux de souveraineté, d'inclusion, et de développement durable dans le secteur minier africain. Le secteur de l'exploitation minière artisanale et à petite échelle (EMAPE) représente aujourd'hui la première source d'emploi minier au monde, avec plus de 45 millions de personnes [https://stateofthesector23.delvedatabase.org/]. En Afrique, 13,4 millions de femmes y travaillent, souvent dans l'ombre, avec peu de reconnaissance. Cet épisode met en lumière leurs rôles essentiels, les défis spécifiques qu'elles rencontrent, et les leviers pour rendre ce secteur plus inclusif et mieux intégré aux politiques de développement. Retrouvez plus d'informations sur lgi.earth/fr/podcast [https://lgi.earth/fr/podcast]
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  Les minéraux critiques, pourquoi et pour qui? 21.07.2025 22min

  Invitée : Lika Scott Sow, fondatrice de Women in Mining Sénégal et membre d'AWIMA [https://awimaafrica.com/language/fr/] (African Women in Mining Association) Le podcast Pardon My Planet présente sa première série en français, consacrée aux partenariats entre l'Afrique et l'Europe autour des matières premières critiques. À travers trois épisodes, cette série explore les enjeux de souveraineté, d'inclusion, et de développement durable dans le secteur minier africain. À quoi sert le lithium, le cobalt ou les terres rares ? Pourquoi sont-ils qualifiés de « critiques » ? Cet épisode revient sur la dépendance européenne, les enjeux de souveraineté industrielle, et la nécessité de forger des partenariats équilibrés avec les pays africains producteurs. Il aborde aussi l'évolution des critères ESG qui redéfinissent les règles du jeu dans le secteur minier mondial. Retrouvez plus d'informations sur lgi.earth/fr/podcast [https://lgi.earth/fr/podcast]
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  Fostering responsible extraction in the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining sector 19.06.2025 32min

  This episode is part of our series Bridging Continents: The Africa-Europe Partnerships for Critical Raw Materials. In this episode of Pardon My Planet, we turn the spotlight on Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Africa, a sector that provides millions of jobs but still operates largely informally and faces significant challenges. We explore a training programme held in Zimbabwe, part of broader efforts to foster responsible and sustainable practices in ASM through knowledge exchange and capacity-building. From participants' needs to the surprises encountered during the workshops, Shahrzad Manoochehri, Programme Director at the World Resources Forum, and Robin Gili, Project Manager at WRF, reflect on the lessons learned and what it takes to ensure long-term impact. More information on: lgi.earth/podcast [https://lgi.earth/podcast/]
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  From mineral exploration to sustainable mining: the future of critical raw materials 10.02.2025 38min

  Mining often conjures up negative imagery: environmental damage, pollution, and disruption to local communities. Yet, as we've explored in previous episodes of Pardon My Planet, critical raw materials are essential to modern life. They power solar panels and wind turbines, are at the core of smartphones and electric vehicles, and even play a crucial role in medical technologies, from MRI machines to lithium batteries used in mental health treatments. And these are just a few examples. So, how can we meet this growing demand while ensuring mineral exploration and mining are more responsible and sustainable? To explore this question, we're joined by Jamie Newall, CEO of Quest Critical Metals and involved in EIS, an EU-funded project focused on making mineral exploration more precise and less disruptive, and Stéphane Bourg, president of PROMETIA, an association promoting innovation in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. Stéphane is also involved in SCRREEN3, a Horizon Europe project working to strengthen Europe's critical raw materials strategy. More information on: lgi.earth/podcast [https://lgi.earth/podcast/]
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  Transforming recycling for a sustainable textile industry 23.01.2025 21min

  The fashion industry has a huge impact on our planet, from the waste it generates to the resources it consumes. Fortunately, change is happening. Recycling, innovation, and collaboration across the supply chain are key to transforming the way we produce, manage textiles. Today our guest is Jyotsna Gopinath, innovation analyst at Fashion For Good, a global initiative dedicated to transforming the fashion industry into a more sustainable and circular system.
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  How to finance CRM projects in Africa 03.01.2025 29min

  This last episode of the AfricaMaVal series illustrate the tangible impact AfricaMaVal can have through the selection of 100 project opportunities.
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  Introduction to the AfricaMaVal project 03.01.2025 18min

  The introduction episode features the project coordinator and offers an overview of the series and the key issues at hand.
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  Geopolitics in critical minerals in africa 03.01.2025 19min

  This episode provides us with essential background information on the geopolitics of critical minerals and highlight the importance of the EU developing partnerships with resource-rich countries.
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  ESG conditions and women in mining in Africa 03.01.2025 33min

  This episode is focusing on ESG conditions along the CRM value chain in Africa, placing special emphasis on women in mining in Africa.
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  Adapting to climate challenges: insights from Mozambique's farmers 29.11.2024 21min

  In this episode of Pardon My Planet, we explore how climate services, genetic research, and collaboration with local farmers are helping communities in Mozambique adapt to climate change. Our guests, Valentina D'Amico, a socio-economic researcher, and Marta Da Graca Eugenio Solemanegy, a Mozambican PhD student specialising in agronomy and genetics, share their on-the-ground experiences. They discuss the challenges faced by farmers, from limited access to climate information to the need for better crop varieties, and explain how tailored climate services are shaping a more resilient future. More information on: lgi.earth/podcast [https://lgi.earth/podcast/]
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  From crisis to innovation: Exploring renewable solutions with LEAP-RE 27.06.2024 22min

  We are joined by Sigfried Tivana, assistant director at the Department of Science and Innovation in South Africa and co-coordinator of LEAP-RE. Sigfried discusses the pressing energy challenges facing South Africa, from access issues to the sustainability of current energy practices. He also shares the challenges of piloting such a large program as LEAP-RE and what the future holds for this initiative. More information on: lgi.earth/podcast [https://lgi.earth/podcast/]
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  Quality & equity in electricity access across Africa 27.06.2024 24min

  This episode explores the critical issues of sustainability and equity in electricity access. Marine Cornelis, an expert in energy policy and public affairs, discusses her work on the EURICA project in Madagascar and Burkina Faso, two regions facing significant yet different energy challenges. Marine's insights into the practicalities of providing quality electricity access offer a sobering look at the hurdles that remain in the quest for energy equity. More information on: lgi.earth/podcast [https://lgi.earth/podcast/]
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  Empowering women with Africa's renewable energy 27.06.2024 28min

  In this episode, we shift our focus to Kenya, where Anne Wacera Wambugu, an electrical engineer and researcher at Strathmore University in Nairobi, discusses the current state of renewable energy development and its future prospects. Anne sheds light on the pressing issue of electricity quality and equipment disparities, particularly in solar energy production, and highlights the need to empower women in this field. More information on: lgi.earth/podcast [https://lgi.earth/podcast/]
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  Introduction to renewable energy in Africa 27.06.2024 12min

  In the opening episode of our series, Leonard Lévêque, project manager at LGI and co-coordinator of LEAP-RE, provides an overview of the renewable energy landscape across the African Union. Leonard emphasises the crucial importance of developing renewable energy sources in Africa, not just to meet growing energy demands, but as a pivotal strategy for sustainable development. More information on: lgi.earth/podcast [https://lgi.earth/podcast/]
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  The Principles of Circular Economy 28.05.2024 13min

  Nearly 110 billion tons. This is the amount of material extracted from Earth in 2024 alone, according to the Global Resources Outlook by the United Nations Environment Program. The stark increase from approximately 30 billion tons in 1970 underlines the accelerating pace of global consumption. A circular economy is vital for a sustainable future. It challenges the traditional, linear "take-make-waste" model, advocating for a system where resources are reused, repaired and recycled extensively. This method not only reduces waste but ensures that we maximise the utility of materials throughout their lifecycle. Mathilde Legay, Circular Economy Strategist at LGI, is the guest of this episode's Pardon My Planet podcast. She brings deep insights into how businesses and individuals can adopt circular practices, and shares innovative strategies that are making significant impacts that contribute to a more sustainable future. More information on: lgi.earth/podcast [https://lgi.earth/podcast/]