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The late Ted Turner to receive Lifetime Achievement Award on Nov. 5By: Saporta Report The 40th anniversary of National Philanthropy Day will take place Nov. 5 at the Georgia Aquarium to celebrate individuals and organizations for their generosity, leadership and volunteerism. The Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is hosting the luncheon … Read more
Watch the video above to see some amazing moments from our 2026 WATER Meetups. This June, Planeteer Alliance powered 15 youth-led Meetups focused on the WATER element—gathering 243 young people across Kenya, Nigeria, Burundi, Rwanda, and the Gambia. The WATER element focuses on centering the importance of our oceans, lakes and coastal wetland systems. Planeteers … Read more
The demand for careers in the green economy is growing rapidly, but many young people don’t know where they fit into this expanding field. While interest in climate and sustainability careers is high, opportunities to explore the wide range of available roles and learn how to prepare for them can be difficult to find. To … Read more
Watch the video above to see each one of our 2026 EARTH Meetups. This April, Planeteer Alliance powered 15 youth-led Meetup Events focused on the EARTH Element—gathering over 228 young people across The Gambia, Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, and Cameroon. These Meetups centered on topics such as transforming our food systems to be more equitable and … Read more
Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) was featured on a PBS View Finders episode filmed at Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve in northern New Mexico. The episode showcases Team Planet leading students in CPF’s Planeteer Alliance Bootcamp, where they explored environmental challenges outside the classroom and connected their learning to real-world solutions. Set against Vermejo’s expansive landscape … Read more
What It Actually Takes to Build a Program That SticksBy: She Rises Studios With over 25 years of experience in sustainability and nonprofit leadership, Leesa Carter-Jones became President & CEO of Captain Planet Foundation, determined to build on its legacy by empowering young people through impactful programs. The Captain Planet Foundation’s Green Heart STEM Challenge … Read more
Ted Turner championed the land; Captain Planet Foundation carries the torchBy: Atlanta News First Ted Turner’s impact as a media visionary continues to influence environmental action through the Captain Planet Foundation, a nonprofit organization inspired by the 1990s animated series “Captain Planet & the Planeteers.” Founded by Turner and Barbara Pyle, the show’s message to … Read more
Ted Turner, the real Captain Planet, inspired youth to find their superpowerBy: Leesa Carter-Jones for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Ted Turner’s vision for a superhero to save the planet inspired the creation of the Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) and the beloved animated series “Captain Planet and the Planeteers.” Recognizing that future generations needed to love nature … Read more
CNN founder Ted Turner leaves a legacy of fighting for environmental causesBy: NPR Ted Turner, the influential media mogul and philanthropist, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at age 87. While Turner is best known for launching CNN, the first 24-hour cable news network, his legacy extends far beyond the world of broadcasting. Turner … Read more
Written by: Diego Arreola Fernández.Toronto, Canada. Many young people want to pursue careers in the Green Workforce, but they don’t know where to start. Captain Planet Foundation’s newest program, the Captain Planet Collective, is a Green Economy Workforce Development Program Powered by Accenture, with the goal of shaping young professionals into the Green Workforce leaders … Read more