14. Environmental Leadership - with Oceanwise CEO Lasse Gustavsson

In this conversation Lasse Gustavsson, an international environmentalist and CEO of Oceanwise, discusses the progress and challenges in ocean conservation and sustainable development. He highlights the positive developments in the ocean space, the changing role of environmentalists, and the need for knowledge to drive change.

Gustavsson emphasizes the importance of engaging and retaining support for environmental issues, particularly among the younger generation. The conversation explores the challenges of leadership and the need to build a strong network and broaden skills for effective leadership. Gustavsson emphasizes the importance of Oceanwise aspiring to be world-class and the need for hard work, talent, and resilience.

He also discusses the matchmaking exercise of connecting people with money to organizations that align with their values. Gustavsson suggests that individuals can make a difference through small actions like reducing plastic use, making sustainable food choices, and supporting environmental leaders. Overall, the conversation highlights the urgency of ocean conservation and the role that individuals and organizations can play in making a positive impact.

Takeaways:
- There are positive developments in ocean conservation, with international agreements and growing awareness of the importance of healthy ecosystems.
- Leadership in the environmental sector requires a broad base of skills and the ability to build a strong network of trusted individuals.
- Creating a flexible work environment and empowering employees can lead to increased productivity and engagement.
- Individuals can make a difference through small actions like reducing plastic use and making sustainable food choices.
- Supporting environmental leaders is crucial in the fight for ocean conservation and environmental protection.

Biography:

Lasse Gustavsson is an international environmentalist, championing nature conservation and sustainable development worldwide. With decades of international executive leadership experience from Greenpeace International, WWF Sweden, WWF International, and Oceana, he now leads Ocean Wise, an ocean conservation group with global ambitions, based in Vancouver, Canada.

Lasse studied International Relations, Development Science, and Human Ecology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and received his Executive Education at the IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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