Welcome to our conversations@hub101.earth series, where we speak to inspiring guests from all walks of life, bringing about positive change for people and planet.
What are nature risks, nature markets and the bioeconomy? Can financing be more sustainable and support nature? In this conversation, Yuejia speaks to Monique Atouguia, Senior Consultant and former African Global Lead Director at NatureFinance, a non-profit think-do-tank focused on aligning finance with nature, climate and people. | 26th May 2026
What makes Africa special when it comes to conservation and development? What does it take to manage protected areas in complex and diverse landscapes across the continent? Join Yuejia as she visits Johannesburg, South Africa, and speaks to Jean Labuschagne, Director of Conservation Development and Assurance at African Parks – a non-profit conservation organisation focused on rehabilitation and long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities. | 12th May 2026
Is it important to restore our natural landscapes by planting trees? If so, what’s the best way to go about it? In this special two-part conversation, our Founder and Managing Director Yuejia Peng visits My Trees Trust, a non-profit based in Zimbabwe and a strategic and knowledge partner to hub101.earth, that works with local communities and smallholders to plant and maintain indigenous trees on their land. | 28th April 2026
Why are local communities important for forest and biodiversity conservation in the Global South – in the context of Liberia in West Africa? What are some of the key challenges and opportunities facing them today? In this special conversation recorded during UNFCCC COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Yuejia caught up with Silas Siakor, Director of IDL Liberia, a key strategic and knowledge partner to hub101.earth. Silas is a Goldman Environment Prize for Africa winner in 2006 and has spent decades working to promote forest conservation while improving lives and livelihoods in communities in rural Liberia. | 17th December 2025
What is species and biodiversity conservation and what is the role of philanthropy in this space? In this conversation, Yuejia sits down with Alessandro Badalotti, General Manager of Fondation Segré, a philanthropic organisation that funds conservation projects around the world, in particular focusing on threatened species. | 20th November 2025
Shipping is the backbone of global trade, but can we lower GHG emissions and reduce pollution? In this conversation, Yuejia dives into this fascinating topic with Thomas Hansen – Managing Director of Eastern Pacific Shipping (UK) – an industry leader in this vital yet underrated sector. | 5th November 2025
Why are the oceans important, and what can we do to protect them from pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change? In this first conversation, Yuejia speaks to Lewis Pugh, world-renowned endurance swimmer, ocean advocate and UN Patron of the Oceans. Join them as they discuss Lewis’ inspiring life journey, incredible campaigns and what drives him to save our oceans and rivers, as well as his hopes and dreams for the future. | 16th Oct 2025
Watch this introduction video from our Founder and Managing Director Yuejia Peng, on why she founded hub101.earth as well as our mission and goals | 12th Oct 2025