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Reporting from Earth's richest and wildest tropical landscapes, The Nature Dilemma takes you to the front line of conservation and the climate change crisis. We ask some of the most accomplished conservationists of our time and those working tirelessly to preserve and restore nature: how can we move forward? How can we rebuild our own connection to nature, ensure that the wild remains wild, and understand why doing so is in our best interest. Powered by Osa Conservation and hosted by Lucy Kleiner. Production by Dr. Andrew Whitworth and Lucy Kleiner. Artwork by Ysemay Dercon and Jack Yuen. Contact us: @osaconservation.

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    • Jun 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES

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    Costa Rica's Bet on Humanity: The Green Nation's (successful) Blueprint for Climate Action & Marine Protection – Now.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 40:51


    Humanity is in trouble. Does Costa Rica have the answers? With over 99% of their electricity already produced from renewables and more than a quarter of their land protected, we look to Costa Rica's most powerful - and successful - climate leaders for answers. Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, head of the Global Environment Facility (the largest environmental fund in the world) and Andrea Meza, Minister of Environment, walk us through the country's success story, how they got there, and what's up next for this Green (and Blue) Nation. A conversation on how Costa Rica shaped the Green Future ... for everyone.

    Ocelot 'Battle at the Bat Box' – Regrowing & Rewilding the Rainforest (ft. Dr. Andy Whitworth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 32:37


    Crawl into the heart of an ancient rainforest tree, trek through a regenerative forest, and more. Inspired by the "Ocelot versus Coati" camera trap video that caught the world's eye, this From the Field episode of The Nature Dilemma takes listeners into the rainforest with tropical ecologist and conservationist Dr. Andy Whitworth. Full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-EImf1bj7Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-EImf1bj7Y)

    Rewilding Planet Earth – Jaguars, Squirrels, & Harpy Eagles (ft. Kris Tompkins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 45:27


    In the face of climate change, how do you save the planet? To start, you protect Earth's last wild places. Then, you bring back the keystone species that have gone missing. That is the Tompkins Conservation approach. Listen to "Rewilding Planet Earth" for next steps, advice, and life stories from Kris Tompkins herself, a rewilding icon, 16-year CEO of Patagonia, and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation. The Nature Dilemma is powered by Osa Conservation. Hosted by Lucy Kleiner. Production by Dr. Andrew Whitworth and Lucy Kleiner. Artwork by Ysemay Dercon and Jack Yuen. For more, @osaconservation.

    Picturing Tomorrow - A New Generation of Photographers (ft. National Geographic Photo Camp)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 31:41


    Humans are built by stories. Right now as humanity faces the nature dilemma brought on by climate change, the stories we share matter. But, so do the people who tell them. The Nature Dilemma goes behind-the-scenes of the world’s most powerful storytelling machine, National Geographic, to learn more about why we, as an audience, should care about who is telling the story. Featuring Kirsten Elstner, Director of National Geographic Photo Camp, and Ronan Donovan. The Nature Dilemma is powered by Osa Conservation. Hosted by Lucy Kleiner. Production by Dr. Andrew Whitworth and Lucy Kleiner. Artwork by Ysemay Dercon and Jack Yuen. For more, @osaconservation.

    The Important Sh*t in Life (From the Field)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 28:58


    If you are interested in life on Earth, you need to be concerned with the dead and how the dead become living once again. This circle of life depends heavily on small, incredibly consequential, and slightly disgusting creatures. In this episode of The Nature Dilemma, we introduce you to the world of dung beetles. Hear from internationally acclaimed conservationists and researches in the field right now studying these species and everything they tell us about the world around us. The Nature Dilemma is powered by Osa Conservation. Hosted by Lucy Kleiner. Production by Dr. Andrew Whitworth and Lucy Kleiner. Artwork by Ysemay Dercon and Jack Yuen. For more, @osaconservation. Featuring Dr. Adrian Forsyth and field researcher Eleanor Flatt.

    Burning Rainforests & the Puma the World Couldn't Believe (ft. National Geographic Photographer Charlie Hamilton James)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 44:07


    This month, National Geographic Magazine featured Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, calling it a "a biodiverse wonder and a model for conservation." In this episode, The Nature Dilemma sits down with the man behind those images, National Geographic Photographer Charlie Hamilton James. From the puma picture the world couldn't believe to treetop photography and the burning Amazon, this man is among those most familiar with Earth's last wild places. Read the February issue of National Geographic Magazine in print or online here: www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/tourism-loss-threatens-osa-peninsula-in-costa-rica-feature The Nature Dilemma is powered by Osa Conservation and hosted by Lucy Kleiner. Production by Dr. Andrew Whitworth and Lucy Kleiner. Artwork by Ysemay Dercon and Jack Yuen. For more, @osaconservation.

    The Secret Life of Tapirs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 26:32


    What is a tapir, and what does it sound like? How many adults remain in the wild? What can YOU do right now to help protect them? In this episode of The Nature Dilemma, world-renowned tapir expert Esteban Brenes-Mora, Director of Costa Rica Wildlife Foundation and Nai Conservation, brings these endangered species into the spotlight. The Nature Dilemma is powered by Osa Conservation. Hosted by Lucy Kleiner. Production by Dr. Andrew Whitworth and Lucy Kleiner. Artwork by Ysemay Dercon and Jack Yuen. For more, @osaconservation.

    Welcome to The Nature Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 0:59


    Reporting from Earth's richest and wildest tropical landscapes, The Nature Dilemma takes you to the front line of conservation and the climate change crisis. We ask some of the most accomplished conservationists of our time and those working tirelessly to preserve and restore nature: how can we move forward? How can we rebuild our own connection to nature, ensure that the wild remains wild, and understand why doing so is in our best interest.

    The Lifelong Quest for Conservation (ft. Dr. Adrian Forsyth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 49:10


    What would you ask the person responsible for protecting huge sections of the world's last wild places? The Nature Dilemma sits down with Dr. Adrian Forsyth to discuss the complexity, beauty, and danger of the forests humanity depends on. From dung beetles to giant anacondas, Dr. Forsyth walks listeners down the path that led him to become one of the most renowned tropical ecologists of our time. 

    The Underwater Hero (ft. Dr. Enric Sala)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 48:20


    As the world pushes toward the goal of protecting 30% of our oceans by 2030, Dr. Enric Sala’s work with National Geographic has never been more timely. The Nature Dilemma discusses the value of marine protection with the founder and director of National Geographic’s Pristine Seas Initiative, a movement focused on storytelling, scientific study, protection, and making people fall in love with the underwater world.

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