How close are we to losing emperor penguins? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 26 MIN

How close are we to losing emperor penguins?

from Climate Watch

The emperor penguin has been moved from "Near Threatened" to "Endangered" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Scientists warn that the early break-up and loss of sea ice could halve their population by the 2080s. Climate change is also threatening Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals. What exactly is happening at the bottom of the world? Why are species that have survived for thousands of years now at risk? And as scientists and policymakers meet in Hiroshima for the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, what action will follow? Climate Watch host Zhao Ying speaks with Zhang Yimo, Priority Project Coordinator of WWF China's Sustainable Blue Economy Program.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 15, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

How close are we to losing emperor penguins?

0:00 26:42

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Climate Watch?

This episode is 26 minutes long.

When was this Climate Watch episode published?

This episode was published on May 15, 2026.

Can I download this Climate Watch episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!