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Welcome to Eco Impacters, brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and hosted by Blane Edwards. On this podcast we talk with eco innovators, thought leaders and change makers who are doing their part to make a positive IMPACT on our planet. If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe and enjoy the…

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    • Aug 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Photojournalism and Human-Animal Conflict w/ Aaron Gekoski

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 58:16


    Connect with us here:Aaron Gekoski:Website:Instagram:Facebook:Linkedin:Projects:Orangutan Alliance:Website:Instagram:  Facebook:

    A Conversation about World Nature Conservation Day (July 28)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 44:14


    You can connect with us here:Orangutan Alliance:Website:Instagram:  Facebook:Twitter: 

    OA Certification Spotlight: A Conversation with Seed & Sprout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 35:05


    You can connect with us here:Seed & Sprout:Website:Instagram:Facebook:Pinterest:Youtube:Sophie:Instagram:Orangutan Alliance:Website:Instagram:  Facebook:Twitter: 

    What can humans learn from animals? Featuring answers from OFI, HAkA, OVAID, OIC and IAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 26:16


    Guest 1:Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas - World renowned primatologist, conservationist, as well as Founder and President of Orangutan Foundation International. Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of wild orangutans and their rainforest habitat.OFI Website Guest 2:Farwiza Farhan - a passionate forest conservationist working with local communities to protect, conserve and restore the Leuser Ecosystem in Sumatra, Indonesia. She co-founded and currently serves as the chairperson of Forest, Nature and Environment Aceh Foundation (Yayasan HAkA), a grassroots organisation working to push for better protection of the Leuser Ecosystem through policy and advocacy, community empowerment, as well as habitat protection.WebsiteGuest 3:Dr Nigel Hicks and Sara Fell Hicks, the co-founders of Orangutan Veterinary Aid (OVAID).Website Guest 4:Panut Hadisiswoyo - Conservationist, Activist and Founder of The Orangutan Information Centre (OIC).WebsiteGuest 5:Karmele Llano Sánchez - Chief Veterinarian and Program Director of International Animal Rescue (IAR) Indonesia.Website

    Women in Conservation w/ Farwiza Farhan, Co-founder of HAkA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 47:19


    This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Amy Tobin and Blane Edwards.In this episode we cover a range of topics including: What was the inspiration behind Co-founding HAkA What are some of the barriers and positives of being a woman in conservation? How do you personally manage conservation fatigue? Why is it important to conserve biodiversity? What can we learn from animals? Plus more! You can connect with us here:HAkA:Website:Twitter:Instagram:Facebook:Orangutan Alliance:Website:Instagram:  Facebook:Twitter: Blane Edwards (Earth Offline):Website:Instagram: 

    The Orangutan Information Centre (OIC) x #MyStepToProtect Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 52:07


    This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Amy Tobin and Blane Edwards.In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Could you tell us about your work with local communities in Sumatra? What sort of trees are you planting and where are you planting them? Why is that area an important place for reforestation? What do you believe is the key to addressing the palm oil crisis? What can we learn from orangutans?  Plus more! You can connect with us here:Orangutan Information Centre (OIC):Website:Twitter:Instagram:Facebook:Orangutan Alliance:Website:Instagram:  Facebook:Twitter: Blane Edwards (Earth Offline):Website:Instagram: 

    Sourcing Palm Oil Free w/ Lucey Porch - Head of Compliance and Certification at Orangutan Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 24:50


    This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Amy Tobin and Blane Edwards.In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Why is palm oil used so commonly in the industry? Why is palm oil an issue for consumers?  What are some palm oil alternatives? Is certification necessary to tackle the palm oil issue? Is there a demand in the industry to switch to alternatives to palm oil and derivatives? Plus more! You can connect with us here:Orangutan Alliance:Website:Instagram:  Facebook:Twitter: Blane Edwards (Earth Offline):Website:Instagram: 

    Orangutan Veterinary Aid (OVAID): Where compassionate conservation meets veterinary medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 72:40


    This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Blane Edwards from Earth OfflineIn this episode we cover a range of topics including: What inspired you to start OVAID? How has COVID impacted the work you do at OVAID? What is a zoonotic disease? What is the susceptibility of orangutan to SARS-CoV2? What tips or advice do you have for anyone looking to get involved in the space of conservation and wildlife related veterinary medicine? Plus more! You can connect with us here:Orangutan Alliance:Website:Instagram:  Facebook: Twitter: OVAID:Website:  Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Other podcast links:Orangutan Veterinary Advisory Group (OVAG):Blane Edwards (Earth Offline):Website: Instagram: 

    Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas: 50 Years In The Field of Orangutan Research and Conservation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 64:22


    This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Blane Edwards from @earth.offline In this episode we cover a range of topics including: What inspired you to start working in the space of studying and protecting orangutans and their habitat? What changes have you seen in Borneo in the last 50 years? What do you feel you have accomplished in the last 50 years? What government initiatives need to be put into place to assist in Orangutan and species habitat survival? What are some important life lessons humans can learn from Orangutans? Plus more! You can connect with us here:Orangutan Foundation International:OFI Website OFI Australia WebsiteOFI Australia InstagramOFI Australia FacebookDr. Biruté Mary Galdikas InstagramDr. Biruté Mary Galdikas TwitterOrangutan Alliance:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterBlane Edwards (Earth Offline):Website: https://earthoffline.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/ 

    Investigating the Palm Oil Problem | with Lorinda Jane, Founder and Director of Palm Oil Investigations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 42:37


    In this episode, I talk with Lorinda Jane - Founder and Director of Palm Oil Investigations.

    Creating a World where Humans and Animals Coexist in Sustainable Ecosystems | With Karmele Sanchez - Founder of IAR Indonesia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 23:02


    In this episode, I talk with Karmele Llano Sánchez - Chief Veterinarian and Program Director of International Animal Rescue (IAR) Indonesia.

    Making an Impact as a Young Conservationist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 16:49


    In this episode, I talk with Jack aka Kid Conservationist - Jack is a 9 year old on a mission to protect the animals of the world and is also an Orangutan Alliance youth ambassador.

    Turning Coffee Grounds into Palm Oil Alternatives | with Fergus Moore from Revive Eco

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 62:49


    Fergus Moore is an Impact Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Revive Eco, an award winning start up that was created to bring new life to coffee waste! Revive Eco works with waste management companies to collect spent coffee grounds from all over Scotland and recycling them to create a range of environmentally beneficial products - including an oil that could be used as an alternative to palm oil.

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