In Conversation: Dr Sylvia Earle and Ami Vitale

09/10/2025

14:30 - 15:00

BBC Media Action , Onsite

Exhibition

Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies

Why attend

In this very special session opening the BBC media pavilion, hear legendary oceanographer, explorer, conservationist and Mission Blue founder Sylvia Earle in conversation with award-winning National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Ami Vitale as they explore the critical role of storytelling in inspiring action to protect our natural world.

Session Description

In this very special session, hear legendary oceanographer, explorer, conservationist and Mission Blue founder Sylvia Earle in conversation with award-winning National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Ami Vitale as they explore the critical role of storytelling in inspiring action to protect our natural world.

Moderator

Carolynne WHEELER

Head of communications, BBC Media Action, BBC Media Action

Speaker

Sylvia Alicia EARLE

Founder and Chair, Mission Blue

Ami VITALE

Photographer, filmmaker and journalist., Vital Impacts

Language:

English

Sector/Industry:

Information / communication technologies

Additional Focus Areas:

Civil society / Civil Society Organisations NGO / Non-governmental organisation Oceans / Marine / Coastal

Target audience:

Professionals (36 years of age or older) Youth and young professionals (35 years of age or younger)