In this episode of Earth Central , we speak with Reza Asmi, Executive Director of Wild Asia , to explore SPIRAL Connect — a bottom-up model transforming palm oil supply chains by empowering independent smallholders and progressive mills across Southeast Asia. Reza shares the evolution of Wild Asia’s mission: from early conservation work in Malaysian forests to pioneering certified smallholder groups under RSPO standards. Today, their SPIRAL Connect initiative is redefining how sustainability wor...
Jul 02, 2025•54 min•Ep. 17
In this episode of Earth Central , we speak with Hikaru Wakil Hayakawa, co-founder and executive director of Climate Cardinals—one of the world’s largest youth-led climate organizations. Hikaru shares how a small group of high school students with a mission to translate climate information evolved into a global movement spanning 134 countries and over 16,000 volunteers. We explore how Climate Cardinals tackles the overlooked but critical issue of language accessibility in the climate movement, e...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of Earth Central, host Alex sits down with Alex Logan to discuss the evolving landscape of environmental data and the growing importance of accessibility in the climate and conservation space. As environmental monitoring technologies continue to generate vast amounts of data—particularly through remote sensing—the challenge is no longer availability, but usability. Logan sheds light on the often-overlooked hurdles that researchers, technologists, and organizations face when tryin...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode of Earth Central , host Alex Wowra speaks with Karl Burkart, Deputy Director of One Earth, about the intersection of climate science, biodiversity conservation, and emerging technologies. Karl shares the journey of developing the One Earth Climate Model, a pioneering effort to map a path to net zero using nature-based solutions. They discuss the critical role of geospatial data and AI in tracking deforestation, improving carbon credit integrity, and shaping climate policy. Karl a...
Mar 12, 2025•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 14
In this episode of Earth Central , Selina Rathke , Senior Consultant for Sustainability Supply Chains at LRQA, joins the conversation to explore the key challenges and trends shaping sustainable supply chains today, along with the implications of EUDR for sustainability. Selina shares her expertise on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) , emerging ESG requirements, and the challenges companies face in managing risks across global supply chains. She also sheds light on the importance of transp...
Dec 18, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this engaging episode of Earth Central , MatÃas Yudelevich, Account Director for EMEA at Puro.earth, joins the conversation to shed light on the evolving landscape of voluntary carbon markets. As a pioneer and leader in durable carbon removal crediting, Puro.earth sets the standard for innovation and reliability in the sector.MatÃas shares insights into what sets Puro.earth apart in an increasingly competitive field, emphasizing their commitment to transparency and trust. The discussion delve...
Dec 05, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this insightful episode of Earth Central, Konstantinos from Orbify engages in a deep conversation with Billy Richards, CEO of Changeblock. They delve into how cutting-edge technologies like satellite data are revolutionizing the carbon markets by enhancing transparency and trust. Billy shares his expertise on overcoming skepticism in the voluntary carbon market, addressing challenges like bad press and lack of regulation, and the critical role of collaboration in the climate tech sector. Disc...
Nov 20, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode of Earth Central, host Konstantinos welcomes Lewis Rattray, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Frontierra, to explore the exciting world of satellite technology, nature-related risks, and how businesses are navigating sustainability challenges. Lewis takes us through Frontierra’s journey from its inception to becoming a leading consultancy that uses satellite data to monitor deforestation and environmental risks. We discuss how satellite monitoring is revolutionizing industries,...
Oct 23, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode of Earth Central Podcast Matthew Nelson CEO of Arivu unpacks the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Moving beyond basic compliance, Matthew delves into how the EUDR is reshaping global trade by requiring companies importing into Europe to provide verifiable, conclusive evidence of deforestation-free and legally compliant production. Matthew also highlights the ripple effects EUDR is already having, from supply chain disruptions, to the growing importance of technolog...
Oct 08, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this special episode of Earth Central , Konstantinos, the Sustainability Content Strategist at Orbify, sits down with Pascal, co-founder of Morfo, to explore the groundbreaking innovations in large-scale forest restoration. Pascal shares his personal journey, from growing up in the Amazon to co-founding Morfo, a company at the forefront of using drones and seed pod technology to restore degraded lands. This episode goes beyond surface-level discussion, diving deep into the technical, ecologic...
Sep 25, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode of Earth Central, Konstantinos is joined by carbon market expert Leonhard Braun, the Voluntary Carbon Market Expert at GreenAir, to explore the evolving landscape of voluntary and compliance carbon markets. Leonhard shares his personal journey and discusses how carbon markets are adapting to new demands for transparency, high-quality carbon removal projects, and digital solutions that simplify participation for businesses and individuals alike. They dive into the challenges facin...
Sep 11, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Elias Ayrey, Chief Science Officer and co-founder of Renoster, to explore the current and future landscape of carbon markets. Elias pulls back the curtain on the flaws in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) and discusses how innovative solutions like remote sensing and AI can bring much-needed transparency and reform. Elias shares Renoster’s mission to combat inefficiencies in the market by validating carbon projects with cutting-edge technology, ensuri...
Aug 29, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this podcast episode of Earth Central, Konstantinos engages with Vivian, co-founder of BlueLayers, to discuss critical aspects of the carbon markets. They emphasize the importance of transparency, trust, and high-quality data systems in achieving robust and credible carbon projects. They explore current market trends, noting a shift towards high-quality nature-based carbon removals and the growing demand for transparency in carbon credits. The discussion underscores the significance of collab...
Jun 28, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode of Earth Central, we have a special guest, John Rogers CEO and Founder of InvestConservation, who shares his mission of making conservation investable. John, originally an economist and banker, combines his passion for conservation with his expertise in finance to bring transformative capital to conservation projects.Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Making Conservation Investable: John explains the goal of Invest Conservation: to create market mechanisms that make conservation...
Jun 13, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Tune in to our latest episode of Earth Central as we host Adriel Lubarsky, Director of Sales at Greenplaces and author of "Attainable Sustainability: Building Your Corporate Climate Strategy". Adriel provides expert insights on creating impactful and profitable climate strategies for businesses. In this episode, you'll learn: 1. Integrating Climate Strategies: How to effectively incorporate sustainability into your business operations for long-term success. 2. Sustainability vs. Profitability: D...
Jun 06, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode of Earth Central, we delve into the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its profound impact on global deforestation efforts. The EUDR is set to significantly advance sustainable supply chains and enhance traceability, marking a major step forward in environmental conservation. Our expert guest Adam Grant from Double Helix provides insights into the primary differences between EUTR and EUDR, due diligence processes involved in sustainable supply chains transparency,...
May 24, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode of Earth Central, we sit down with Giulia Burchi, Impact and Project Manager at Green Future Project. During our discussion, we delve into how Green Future Project selects and ensures the quality of their carbon projects. We also explore the critical issue of transparency in carbon markets, discussing the challenges and current state of the voluntary market. Giulia shares her insights on what needs to be done to improve market transparency and her perspectives on the future of ca...
May 06, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode of Earth Central, we talk with Anete Garoza - Co-Founder & Chief Climate Officer at 1MTN Anete shares her thoughts on nature-based carbon removal projects and how 1MTN is combating climate change by developing high-value, high-quality, nature-based and tech-powered carbon removal projects in Africa. 1MTN Website: https://www.1mtn.com/ East Africa Carbon Markets Forum: https://carbonmarketsforum.com/ Anete Garoza: / anete-garoza...
Mar 06, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode of Earth Central, we talk with Aravind Ravichandran, Founder of TerraWatch Space. Aravind shares his thoughts on the critical role of satellite-based solutions in addressing climate and sustainability challenges. And on Nov 30th, 2023, Aravind is our special guest speaker on our upcoming Expert Talk Session: An Independent Review of Satellite-based Solutions for Climate Monitoring. During this session, he will delve into a comprehensive analysis of the commercial landscape of sat...
Nov 23, 2023•22 min
In this episode of Earth Central, we talk with Manuel Coco, a Senior Climate Change Mitigation expert. Manuel shares his thoughts on whether or not we’re doing enough when it comes to climate change adaptation from policies to business commitments, touches upon the future of VCM (voluntary carbon markets) and more.
Nov 14, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of Orbify Interview, we talk with Simone Mazzola, COO at 3Bee 3Bee is a company that connects nature with technology, specializing in the development of sensors, analysis tools, and regenerative activities aimed at preserving and promoting biodiversity. Its team of experts works to create cutting-edge technology for monitoring, analyzing, and promoting environmental health, firmly believing that their expertise, combined with deep respect for the natural world, can make a positiv...
Oct 24, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, we talk with Luca Barani, Co-founder at Sea the Change S.r.l. Sea the Change is an innovative social-oriented start-up, which operates in the blue economy by offering sustainability services for individuals and companies, safeguarding marine ecosystems, and supporting local communities. This episode also uncovers the significance of safeguarding the oceans and highlights how blue carbon, with its capacity to capture carbon emissions, plays a vital role in the battle against clim...
Aug 30, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, we talk with Gabriel Levy, Innovation Coordinator at Reforestamos México. Reforestamos México is focused on conserving and restoring forests, combating environmental challenges through reforestation, community involvement, and sustainable practices. This episode also unveils the Forest and Technology Forum 2023, an event hosted by Reforestamos México to promote the use of disruptive technologies in the management of natural resources in forests, as well as to create a platform f...
Jul 07, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, we talk with Mario Å padina, CEO of SeaCras. SeaCras is an innovative company that specializes in water quality monitoring, particularly in highly challenging coastal waters. This episode also unveils the Spillalert Project, a collaborative initiative between Orbify and SeaCras. Recently recognized as one of the winners at the myEUspace Competition organized by EUSPA.
May 25, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this interview, we discuss the diverse range of sustainable projects showcased at the festival, explore the challenges faced by carbon buyers, and more! Greentech Festival brings people from all over the world together - live and online - to be inspired by green, innovative technologies that facilitate a sustainable lifestyle. As the first festival of its kind, it combines a EXHIBITION of green technologies, a CONFERENCE featuring sustainability pioneers and forward-thinkers and the GREEN AWA...
May 16, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
