Episode #90: Robert Swan and Jenny Cooke – Save Antarctica

In this episode of GeogPod John talks to Robert Swan, who walked to both the North and South Pole, and Jenny Cooke, Founder of Oddizzi.

John asks what inspired Robert to become a polar pioneer and climate change ambassador. They discuss his Antarctic journey’s difficulties, the beauty, the clear evidence of climate change and the dangers. In 2022 Robert invited Jenny on an expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula where they hosted a webinar for 40,000 children. Find out about this project, the 2041 treaty, and how important it is to inspire students and make them fall in love with Antarctica so they are passionate about saving it in future.

Resources

• https://www.oddizzi.com/
• www.2041School.com
• https://www.robertswan.com/
• https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_swan_let_s_save_the_last_pristine_continent