Season 3 · Episode 39 · 30 Jan 2026
39 - Jonathan Baillie
With Jonathan Baillie
“"The project I had the most fun with was launching the 30 by 30 campaign which was to convince the world's governments to protect 30% of the planet. Now, most of the world’s governments have brought into it and currently, we are protecting around 15%".”
Reflections
Q1: Place
If we could do a flypast on any part of the world that is significant to you, which place, city or country would it be and why?
A small island in Northern Ontario
Q2: Life
Give us a glimpse into your life story so far with an emphasis on what you are doing currently?
The World Conservation Union, Red List, Gorillas in Gabon, Zoological society of London, Chief Scientist at National Geographic, 30 by 30 campaign, Media company for nature.
Q3: Reset
Where on earth is your place or reset or re-charge?
Northern Ontario in Canada
Q4: Wonder
What wonder of the natural world excites you the most?
The diversity of life
Q5: Hopefulness
What is your story of hopefulness (not your own) about a person, business or non-profit who are doing amazing things for the world?
Kris Tompkins was the CEO of Patagonia and is responsible for creating some of the biggest protected areas in the world.
Q6: Insight
As we prepare to re-enter, what insight, wisdom or question would you like to share with us?
The development of our children and our mental health is all dependent on a good relationship with nature. Who are we without nature?
Location
Flyover
A small island in Northern Ontario
Guest
🇷🇺 Canada
Mentions
Kris Tompkins