You may know Eric Goens for his many hit shows in Belgium such as Conclave, but did you know his passion is Antarctica? In this episode, Eric talks about his masterpiece, a documentary called 2050 that takes us on an expedition to Princess Elizabeth Station. Ilham and Eric have a fascinating discussion about experiencing the beauty of Antarctica, seeing the effects of climate change there, and how businesses can play a big role. As Eric puts it “We are the very first generation that knows the problem and has the solution.” Watch for the film in theaters near you in March 2025!

Timestamps

• 1:31 - Where his love of filming came from
• 2:42 - The inspiration for 2050
• 7:50 - Experiencing the beauty of Antarctica
• 10:50 - Antarctica as the barometer of the planet
• 14:19 - Film as an answer to the state of the climate
• 19:46 - How businesses can be more effective in fighting climate change
• 21:50 - Antarctica and its special connection to Belgium
• 26:24 - Filming in an unforgiving landscape 
• 30:15 - Following his passion
• 32:32 - How to watch the 2050 documentary

Eric Goens is a Belgian journalist, reporter, filmmaker and entrepreneur. He is the owner of Bargoens, a production company, and known for many hit television programs in Belgium such as Het huis and Het conclave to name just a few. Eric Goens is about to release a masterpiece called 2050, a documentary that follows renowned scientists as they explore and conduct experiments from Princess Elizabeth Station. Syensqo is proud to be the only sponsor of this incredible film. 

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