Episode 22 - Making a world of difference for Planet Ocean with Richard Leck from WWF Australia

Richard Leck is the Head of Oceans and the National Manager for Marine Conservation and Sustainable Development at WWF Australia. Richard has spent over 17 years at WWF where he has used his passion for the ocean and skills in leading highly effective campaigns and programs to further ocean conservation around critical issues such as: destructive fishing; protecting coral reefs, reducing agricultural pollution, preventing plastic pollution and stemming climate change.

In this episode Tim takes the chance to dive deep into the history of WWF and the approach the leading organisation takes to achieving its mission. In particular, Tim and Richard discuss contemporary approaches to supporting innovation and working with proactive businesses and partners to further sustainable development and, ultimately, government policy.

We are pleased to announce that Richard Leck is part of the esteemed judging panel who will help select the Runners Up and Winner of The Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2020. Stay tuned towards the end of the podcast to gain some insights from Richard into what he is hoping to see from applying startups and businesses. Applications are now open for The Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2020 and close on 5th October 2020.

More information here: www.ocean-impact.org/pitchfest2020

For more information on WWF Australia and Richard's work please visit:

Richard Leck, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richard-leck-a1a79424/

WWF Australia, Oceans: www.wwf.org.au/what-we-do/oceans/protect-our-oceans

WWF Australia. Panda Labs: www.wwf.org.au/get-involved/panda-labs#gs.ecl8d9

WWF Australia/ OpenSC: www.wwf.org.au/get-involved/panda-labs/opensc#gs.eclah1

WWF Australia/ Impactio: impactio.global/about