EnviroEducate

Leon Wiesner

Education to Inspire Growth for a Sustainable Future 🌍 Host, Leon Robin Wiesner, brings over 6 years of experience within the public and private sector across Australia, Europe and Africa. We provide practical tips and interview key figures to help you maximize your positive impact on the planet. To learn more, check out: https://linktr.ee/EnviroEducate

  1. 24/11/2025

    Redefining Success: Ryan Gellert on Purpose, Profit, and Protecting the Planet

    This episode of EnviroEducate dives into the story of Ryan Gellert, the CEO of Patagonia, and how he helped transform one of the world’s most iconic outdoor brands into a model for purpose-driven business. From his early days scaling mountains in the Dolomites to steering Patagonia through its bold decision to give itself away, turning all profits into funding for environmental protection, Gellert’s journey challenges everything we think we know about success, leadership, and capitalism. We’ll unpack his philosophy of humility and stewardship, and how Patagonia’s mantra, “The Earth is our only shareholder” , is reshaping what it means for companies to thrive in a time of climate crisis. You’ll hear how Gellert and founder Yvon Chouinard reimagined profit not as an end goal, but as a means to regenerate the planet, protect communities, and inspire a new generation of ethical entrepreneurs. And most importantly, we’ll explore what this means for you, how small, intentional actions like buying consciously, protecting local ecosystems, and using your voice for change can turn purpose into progress. Because these aren’t just feel-good gestures; they help you live with greater alignment between your values and your daily choices.Link to the weekly 'The Planet Perspective' Newsletter⁠ featuring a different global changemaker each week, from prime ministers to advocacy leaders, and exploring their positive impact on society. Each edition shares one inspiring story starting from their early journey, one powerful insight into their philosophy, and real actions you can take to lead with purpose and create change in a rapidly evolving world.Disclaimer: This newsletter is for educational and editorial purposes only. It reflects publicly available information and independent commentary. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, some quotations or anecdotes are paraphrased or interpreted from public interviews.

    8 min
  2. 17/11/2025

    Leading with Empathy: What Jacinda Ardern Teaches Us About Power, Purpose, and Policy

    This episode of EnviroEducate explores the story and philosophy of Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s former Prime Minister who redefined leadership by putting empathy at the heart of governance. From her early days in small-town New Zealand to leading her country through crises like the Christchurch attacks and COVID-19, Ardern showed that compassion and strength aren’t opposites, they’re partners. We’ll unpack how her government’s Wellbeing Budget and net-zero climate law reshaped what progress can mean in the 21st century, measuring success not by GDP, but by the wellbeing of people and planet. We’ll reflect on what Ardern’s leadership model teaches us in a divided world: how empathy can coexist with evidence-based decision-making, and why the future belongs to leaders, and citizens, who choose care over cynicism. And finally, you’ll walk away with actionable steps inspired by Ardern’s example, from practicing empathy in your daily life, to aligning your choices with community and planetary wellbeing. Link to the weekly 'The Planet Perspective' Newsletter⁠ featuring a different global changemaker each week, from prime ministers to advocacy leaders, and exploring their positive impact on society. Each edition shares one inspiring story starting from their early journey, one powerful insight into their philosophy, and real actions you can take to lead with purpose and create change in a rapidly evolving world.Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and editorial purposes only. It reflects publicly available information and independent commentary. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, some quotations or anecdotes are paraphrased or interpreted from public interviews.

    11 min
  3. 03/11/2025

    Why COP30 Could Be the Turning Point for Global Climate Action

    In this episode of EnviroEducate, we unpack what’s at stake as the world heads toward COP30 in Belém, Brazil, a landmark moment marking 10 years since the Paris Agreement. We explore why COP30 isn’t just another climate conference but a pivotal turning point for global climate action, geopolitical cooperation, and climate justice. From the existential threats faced by Pacific island nations to the growing tension, and potential collaboration, between major powers like the U.S., China, and India, we dive into the political and human dimensions of the climate crisis. You’ll also learn about the five key priorities shaping the summit, from updated national climate plans (NDCs) and adaptation implementation, to the Loss and Damage Fund, climate finance reform, and the global shift from promises to real-world action. By the end, we reflect on what this all means for you, why the decisions made in Belém will influence everything from the energy you use to the opportunities shaping a sustainable future. Link to the weekly 'The Planet Perspective' Newsletter⁠ featuring a different global changemaker each week, from prime ministers to advocacy leaders, and exploring their positive impact on society. Each edition shares one inspiring story starting from their early journey, one powerful insight into their philosophy, and real actions you can take to lead with purpose and create change in a rapidly evolving world.

    12 min

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Education to Inspire Growth for a Sustainable Future 🌍 Host, Leon Robin Wiesner, brings over 6 years of experience within the public and private sector across Australia, Europe and Africa. We provide practical tips and interview key figures to help you maximize your positive impact on the planet. To learn more, check out: https://linktr.ee/EnviroEducate