Podcasts about living planet report

Vorig maand publiceerde het Wereld Natuur Fonds een rapport over hoe het gaat met de natuur op aarde: het Living Planet Report. Daaruit blijkt dat het niet goed gaat met de biodiversiteit. Maar wat is dat eigenlijk, biodiversiteit? Daarover gaat deze nieuwe aflevering van Waarom zijn bananen krom. Luister je mee? Met informatie uit 'Waarom je voetafdruk groter dan je schoenmaat' (Beste Kinderklimaatboek 2022-2023, Van Goor, 2022). Illustraties: Iris Boter.

In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the 2024 Living Planet Report, titled "A System in Peril," released by WWF and the London Zoological Society. The report highlights a staggering decline in biodiversity, with species populations down by 73% over the last 50 years. Specific regions, such as Latin America and Africa, have seen even more drastic declines, with losses of 95% and 76%, respectively. Lewin emphasizes the importance of biodiversity, explaining that it is crucial for maintaining the stability of ecosystems. He illustrates how losing a single species can disrupt the balance within an ecosystem, leading to broader environmental issues, such as coral reef degradation due to algae overgrowth when herbivorous fish like parrotfish are removed. The episode outlines several reasons why individuals should care about biodiversity: Personal Connection: Biodiversity directly impacts local communities and the natural areas they cherish. By fostering a personal connection to these environments, individuals are more likely to advocate for their protection. Education and Awareness: Engaging media and community outreach can help raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity and its role in sustaining healthy ecosystems. Involvement and Empowerment: Encouraging participation in conservation projects and sustainable practices empowers individuals to take action in their communities. Economic Incentives: Highlighting the financial benefits of preserving nature, such as ecotourism and sustainable fishing, can motivate people to support biodiversity initiatives. Lewin calls for transformative actions in food, energy, and financial systems, as well as enhanced conservation efforts that involve indigenous and local communities. He stresses the need to hold politicians accountable for biodiversity protection and urges listeners to connect with nature and share their experiences. In conclusion, the episode serves as a reminder of the critical state of biodiversity and the collective responsibility to protect it for the health of our planet and future generations. Link to report: https://www.wwf.org.uk/our-reports/living-planet-report-2024 Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

Jak alarmuje WWF Polska w 15 edycji raportu Living Planet Report 2024, pozostało już tylko 27 procent żyjącej planety. Eksperci określają ten wynik "katastrofalnym" i ostrzegają przed zbliżającymi się punktami krytycznymi dotyczącymi degradacji środowiska naturalnego na całym świecie. W opinii ekspertów dla naszej przyszłości - przyszłości naszej cywilizacji i przetrwania na planecie - kluczowe będzie najbliższe 5 lat. Według naukowców, jeśli nasze podejście życia do Ziemi się nie zmieni, to czeka nas szybka degradacja na każdym poziomie, z wyginięciem Homo sapiens na czele. Dlaczego nasza cywilizacja coraz szybciej podcina gałąź na której siedzi? Ile czasu pozostało człowiekowi na Ziemi. Jak mógłby wyglądać „koniec świata”, w obliczu zmian klimatycznych i wszystkich ich konsekwencji - wojen, anarchii, masowych migracji, upadku rolnictwa czy braku żywności? Czy mamy jeszcze jakiekolwiek szanse, by uniknąć zagłady? Gościem Michała Poklękowskiego jest Andrzej Gąsiorowski, współzałożyciel i prezes Fundacji FOTA4Climate, adwokat, i publicysta. Autor bloga „Dlaczego ludzie wycinają drzewa”. Zwolennik pragmatycznych rozwiązań kryzysu klimatycznego i ekologicznego – energii jądrowej i odnawialnych źródeł energii.

Dr Deon Nel, head of the environmental programme with WWF South Africa weighs in on the WWF's 2024 Living Planet Report which has detailed an average 73% decline in wildlife populations since 1970.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zostało nam 27% żyjącej planet Od 1970 r. wyginęło 73% zwierząt na Ziemi - takie wnioski płyną z raportu Living Planet Report 2024, przygotowanego przez WWF. Kubie Łasickiemu temat opisał szerzej dr Mikołaj Troczyński z Fundacji WWF Polska.

Det er et mega fyldigt program som altid!Klimakrisen buldrer afsted, og der er udkommet endnu en klimarapport, der siger, at der skal trækkes i håndbremsen i forgårs.WWF's Living Planet Report har ramt magasinhylden. Det er sparsomt med gode nyheder, desværre.Kathmandu er nærmest blevet skyllet væk af kæmpe regnbyger.RoundUp er ikke godt, og nu viser forskning, at der er mere dårligdom at finde.Så er der nu fundet PFAS på Arktis, yay!Der er som altid ugens dyrequiz.Og så er der mail i indbakken, vi tager nogle spørgsmål fra Rose og Lasse.Til slut er der en lytterkommentar, der gør Bondo til programmets Ringenes Herre loremaster.VAMOS!—Skriv jer gerne på 10.dk og støt programmet med en lille donation, så ville vi være yderst taknemmelige: https://10er.com/dendyrisketime—IG: instagram.com/dendyrisketimeMBK: instagram.com/kallebkimAH:instagram.com/alexanderholmdk—Produceret hos PodAmok STUDIOGrafik af Rikke Blicher // instagram.com/rblicher/Musik af Rasmus Voss // instagram.com/fantastic_mr_voss/--Tidskoder:00:00 - Dagens programoversigt03:15 - Snik snak om ugens strabadser07:28 - Den sidste advarsel, klimakrisen buldrer derudad31:16 - WWF living planet report48:36 - Katmandhu er skyldet væk52:51 - De hurtige nyheder01:00:39 - Ugens dyrequiz01:10:47 - Spørgsmål fra lytterne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The summit of the BRICS group begins in Russia, the first meeting since formally welcoming Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates into the bloc; European leaders discuss migration after a series of calls for speedier deportations and revised asylum processes; Colombia hosts the UN Biodiversity Summit; and Canada expels six Indian diplomats tied to the murder of a Sikh separatist.   Mentioned on the Podcast   “The Drug Lords' Side-Hustle: Smuggling Macaws, Jaguars and Frogs,” The Economist   “Living Planet Report 2024,” World Wildlife Fund   “A Warning Sign: Where Biodiversity Loss Is Happening Around the World,” World Wildlife Fund   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/twnw/russia-hosts-brics-summit-eu-leaders-talk-migration-un-biodiversity-summit-kicks-and-more 

Nature is our life support system, but right now, it's in trouble. WWF's latest Living Planet Report reveals that the average size of wildlife populations have declined by a staggering 73% since 1970, providing a stark warning “that the world is fast approaching dangerous tipping points”.  Habitat loss and degradation, driven primarily by our food system is the most reported threat to wildlife populations, followed by overexploitation, invasive species and disease.  With Australia's role as a regional food supplier growing in importance as global food demand surges, an Australian farmer-owned mutual - Regen Farmers Mutual - is working hard at giving landowners greater access to the growing environmental goods and services markets as the world transitions to net zero. More than 80 farmers, conservationists and landcarers behind Regen Farmers Mutual have designed a new brokerage model to reduce transaction costs and enable farmers to aggregate their market power to sell environmental services. They are raising $51 million from mining and energy players to fund a series of regenerative farming projects. The mutual has agreed to $100 per unit for the first 1,000 of 18,500 available carbon credits across 750 hectares of land. On this episode of Climate Connections, Rohan Clarke, Co-director, Regen Farmers Mutual shares how they're tapping on carbon markets and regenerative farming to preserve their lands. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Voiced by: Emaad AkhtarPhoto credits: Regen Farmers MutualMusic credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In der Nacht ist der Hurrikan «Milton» in den USA auf Land getroffen. Wir berichten, wie die Lage am Donnerstagmorgen im US-Bundesstaat Florida aussieht und klären, warum es mit dem Sturm auch eine Flut von Falschinformationen gibt. Weitere Themen in dieser Sendung: * Erstmals seit fast zwei Monaten haben US-Präsident Joe Biden und Israels Premier Benjamin Netanjahu wieder miteinander telefoniert. * Nach fünfjähriger Pause ist die Schweiz ab dem kommenden Jahr wieder Teil des UNO-Menschenrechtsrats. Die UNO-Generalversammlung hat die Schweiz für drei Jahre gewählt. * Weltweit sind in den letzten 50 Jahren die Wildtierbestände um drei Viertel zurückgegangen. Das zeigt der neuste «Living Planet Report» des WWF.

In today's special bonus episode of Nature Breaking you'll hear all about WWF's 2024 Living Planet Report. This bi-annual report functions as a check-up on the health of the Earth. Underpinning the report is the Living Planet Index, which monitors populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish around the world. This year the report found that monitored wildlife populations declined by an average of 73% since 1970. Importantly, this year's report also reveals that the Earth stands on the verge of tipping points for tropical forests and coral reefs that could have severe consequences for people and nature everywhere.  Joining the show to explain the Living Planet Report is Dr. Rebecca Shaw, WWF's chief scientist. Rebecca will walk us through the methodology of the report, what its key findings really mean for wildlife and ecosystems, and what we all can do together to put our planet on a more sustainable pathway. Links for More Info: Rebecca Shaw bio: https://www.worldwildlife.org/experts/rebecca-shaw 2024 Living Planet Report: worldwildlife.org/livingplanetreport Chapters: 0:00 Preview 0:23 Intro 2:09 LPR basics & key findings 4:42 Reasons for wildlife decline 5:51 Why should we care? 7:55 Tipping points explainer 10:21 Amazon rain forest tipping point 12:22 Rebecca's story about living in the Amazon 13:49 Amazon tipping point continued 14:54 LPR species example: parrotfish 18:09 History of the LPR 20:56 How to reverse the loss of wildlife and nature 28:12 Message to leaders at CBD COP16 32:58 Outro

Engelse en Canadese onderzoekers hebben DNA-bewijs gevonden van meer dan 180 dier- en plantensoorten in de filters van twee systemen die bedoeld zijn om de luchtkwaliteit te monitoren.  Al die tijd zat het er gewoon al: eDNA-data van vogels, bijen, teken, bomen, schimmels, insecten, planten en zoogdieren. Als bijproduct.   Volgens het laatste Living Planet Report van het WNF is de wereldwijde omvang van populaties gewervelde dieren alleen al, in de afgelopen vijftig jaar afgenomen met 69 procent. 69 procent! En die lijn zet door. Ook bij insecten wordt een verontrustende afname gezien.  Een systeem dat op ongekende schaal in realtime wereldwijd de biodiversiteit in de gaten kan houden zou een enorm belangrijke aanwinst zijn voor onderzoek. Niet alleen levert het data op over de stand van de biodiversiteit op dit moment, waarschijnlijk zijn er meerdere meetsystemen waarin deze data al een hele lange tijd verzameld wordt.   Het met zorg verzamelen en analyseren van al deze data wordt nog een aardig klusje, waarbij goed samengewerkt moet worden tussen landen, maar het grote voordeel is: voor het meten zelf hoeft er niets nieuws te gebeuren. Lees hier meer over het onderzoek: Scientists discover air quality monitoring stations are collecting urgently needed biodiversity data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minder konijnen, minder egels, minder vogels, minder vlinders, minder insecten en ga zo maar door. De Nederlandse natuur gaat nog steeds achteruit. Dat blijkt uit het nieuwste Living Planet Report van het Wereld Natuur Fonds (WNF). Met name in duinen, heide en in agrarische gebieden is de situatie alarmerend, vertelt Kirsten Haanraads van het WNF. Zo daalde de populatiegrootte van diersoorten in open natuurgebieden gemiddeld met 60(!) procent. Maar er zijn ook lichtpuntjes. Langs rivieren en laagveenmoerassen is sprake van natuurherstel en de otter blijkt bezig aan een revival. Het Wereld Natuur Fonds hamert in het rapport op de inzet van grootschalig natuurherstel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we'll give you the world.  A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties' (A Squiz Parent)   This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh.  LINKS Kids + Media Survey: Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35 Today's Quick Links:  Tommy Lee and Echo: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-03-06/eight-year-old-tommy-lee-trains-working-dogs/102048350  Notre Dame interactive acoustics: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/03/magazine/notre-dame-cathedral-acoustics-sound.html  The final recording from Notre Dame before the fire: https://www.cbc.ca/music/is-this-the-last-music-recorded-at-notre-dame-de-paris-1.5099860  Janet Guthrie's 1978 trackside interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgl3Dcos7nA  Dig Deeper: The decline of marine biodiversity: https://ocean-climate.org/en/awareness/the-decline-of-marine-biodiversity/?lang=en A Global Goal for Nature: https://www.naturepositive.org/ Living Planet Report 2022: https://wwflpr.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/lpr_2022_full_report.pdf Watch the world's most expensive working dog in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt_BS63gOAE More on Janet Guthrie: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1204402-janet-guthrie-legend-talks-racing-then-and-now-and-danica-patrick  Classroom Companion Teachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it's free? Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!   Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au  

It's no secret that cities are generally perceived as spaces of little conservation relevance, yet local urban wildlife underpins a range of ecosystem services. In a time where rapid changes in the climate are causing more extreme natural events, wildlife is disappearing and we are becoming more and more disconnected from nature through urbanisation, could the recovery of urban ecosystems be a potential solution for a more resilient planet? In this episode, our host Ellie Darbey will discover how we can recover nature in our cities, with ZSL's experts in rewilding, reconnecting habitats and river restoration. Does the answer lie in empowering local communities? Or is it in the plight of the hedgehog? And why must we enact the mysterious Schedule Three?   Guests Professor Nathalie Pettorelli, Institute of Zoology, ZSL Dr Chris Carbone, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology, ZSL Joe Pecorelli, Conservation Project Manager, Marine and Freshwater, Conservation & Policy, ZSL Overview 03:31 – Ellie Darbey introduces the first guest, Professor Nathalie Pettorelli to discuss how to rewild in urban environments 16:39 – Ellie is joined by Dr Chris Carbone to talk about the London Hogwatch Project, and their community engagement 26:59 – Species Spotlight: The European hedgehog! 28:12 – Ellie welcomes the final guest Joe Pecorelli to discuss river restoration in London, and the power of the waterways 37:19 – The guests give their answer for the one thing they'd like to change in policy or legislation to help recover urban nature. Resources If there's a topic you'd like to hear on a future podcast, or if you'd like to share your thoughts on the one change you'd like to see in policy or legislation to help recover nature in cities, email the ZSL Wild Science Podcast at: wild.science@zsl.org  Check out our science and conservation work at: zsl.org/Science or www.zsl.org/conservation Living Planet Report: https://www.zsl.org/global-biodiversity-monitoring/indicators-and-assessments-unit/living-planet-index/living-planet Previous Episode mentioned #035 on Nature-based solutions: https://www.zsl.org/zsl-wild-science-podcast Rewilding your cities ZSL report: https://www.zsl.org/science/news/rewilding-our-cities-could-reduce-impacts-of-extreme-weather-says-new-report Rewild my street: https://www.rewildmystreet.org/ London Hogwatch: https://www.zsl.org/conservation/species/mammals/london-hogwatch Pine Marten sighting: https://www.zsl.org/conservation/news/nationally-critically-endangered-pine-marten-spotted-in-london London's Rivers: https://www.zsl.org/conservation/regions/uk-europe/londons-rivers State of the Thames Report: https://www.zsl.org/natureatheart/the-state-of-the-thames-2021 Volunteer for London's Rivers: https://www.zsl.org/conservation/regions/uk-europe/volunteer-for-londons-rivers Flood and Water Management act: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/29/contents Get in touch Email wild.science@zsl.org with your questions, comments, and thoughts for future episodes! Tweet us @ZSLScience with the hashtag #ZSLWildScience Follow us on Facebook @ZSLScienceAndConservation

According to the Living Planet Report, human demands on natural resources have doubled in under 50 years and are now outstripping what the Earth can provide by more than half; this makes protecting the environment one of the most critical issues of our time! So how can businesses create positive environmental and social good? What is green entrepreneurship, and what are the benefits of running a green business?  In this episode, Ghanim AL-sulaiti answers these questions and more about Green Entrepreneurship.Ghanim Al-Sulaiti is a young Qatari entrepreneur passionate about creating a positive impact on society by promoting a plant-based lifestyle. In his spare time, he is a serial entrepreneur, founding his first business—Evergreen Organics—in 2016, and now has over 10 projects currently live or under development. All of these projects share the same vision and values as their founder—to be vegan and sustainable, and promote a healthier lifestyle. Equipped with a  comprehensive understanding of the creative and operational procedures needed to produce excellent brands. Ghanim is interested in developing dialogue about healthy living, veganism and sustainability. With a mind wired for logic and strategy and a desire motivated by the passion for creativity and business savviness.  Ghanim is on a mission to help and transform people's mindsets to live a lifestyle that helps their planet, their health, and their future.Ghanim has worked extensively with local schools and regional organizations such as Qatar Foundation, Ooredoo Doha Marathon, Qatar National Library, Qatar Financial Center, and the Qatar  Investment Authority, producing educational programs to change the status quo. He holds a BSc in Civil  Engineering from Drexel University, USA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last 60 years, Earth has experienced an average 69% decline in the relative abundance of monitored wildlife populations. This is one of the key findings in the World Wildlife Fund's Living Planet Report 2022. But despite calling the trend "pretty grim," WWF Chief Global Scientist Rebecca Shaw doesn't believe all the data is doom and gloom. With a key global climate summit set for Montreal in a few weeks, she thinks now is the time for countries to make sure they're doing everything they can to ensure future wildlife survival. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week: Rupert Day, farmer livelihoods advisor at Cargill cocoa and chocolate, discusses some of the sector innovations that are making a real difference for producer communities, and why keeping farm incomes considerations front and centre of supply chain strategy remains vital. Plus, comment from Christina Dixon, Environmental Investigation Agency, and Jenny Wassenaar, Trivium Packaging, both speaking at the recent future of plastics and packaging conference in Amsterdam. In the news digest: biodiversity crisis outlined in WWF's Living Planet Report; Consumer Goods Forum's plastic coalition predicts 800,000 tonnes of chemically recycled plastic required in 2030; and, Net Zero Tracker compares public and private companies. And, Innovation Forum's Hanna Halmari gives an update on Innovation Forum's upcoming sustainable landscapes and commodities conference, in Amsterdam on 1st-2nd November. Host: Ian Welsh

Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint -- what's next for 520 commuters? // Charity of the month -- Rainier Athletes // Dr. Rebecca Shaw, World Wildlife Fund, on the 2022 Living Planet Report // Hanna Scott on arguments in the CHOP lawsuit in the 9th Circuit // Dose of Kindness -- meet an emotional support alligator // Gee Scott on Russell Wilson's performance as a Bronco thus far // David Fahrenthold live on taxpayer money going to Trump properties/ the 2022 midtermsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS EPISODE: Every two years WWF releases its flagship Living Planet Report, which monitors populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish around the world. The latest version of this report was released last week, and found an average decline of 69% in species populations since 1970. To help explain this finding and dive deeper into the report, we're joined this week by Rebecca Shaw, WWF's chief scientist. She explains what exactly the report measures and why it matters (2:15), the links between climate change and nature loss (5:51), which ecosystems and regions are fairing the worst (9:10), and how individuals can take action to bend the curve on both the loss of species and climate change (19:15). LINKS: Living Planet Report 2022

Recent activism in the UK has made worldwide headlines. By bringing cultural treasures into the discussion, it raises new anxieties, and questions about what is at stake. The visual impact of the soup hitting the van Gogh painting was viscerally shocking to many, including me. On reflection, it reminded me of when the painter Francis Bacon was asked what he would save in a burning house if the choice was between a Rembrandt self-portrait and a cat. Without hesitation Bacon said the cat, emphasising the value of life over art. With that in mind, the Living Planet Report, shows that animal populations have declined by 70% since 1970. This is mass extinction territory and it is the world that these protestors are trying to draw the wider public attention to. Regardless of what we think of their action, the post-war boomer generation and my own that have succeeded it, have partaken in this destruction both of the complex web of life on Earth and also the dreams and aspirations of the next and every successive generation. In this ClimateGenn episode, recorded a few weeks ago with, author, philosopher, and former XR spokesperson, Professor Rupert Read, and his colleague 'Systems and culture change strategist' Paddy Loughton, we discuss the urgent need for a mobilisation of the moderate masses in what they define as a Moderate Flank. Social tipping points occur when enough when the force of change can no longer be held back. But what does a Moderate Flank actually look like?

WWSF's living planet report reveals a devastating 69% drop in wildlife populations on average by Radio Islam

Oggi con Marco Galaverni, direttore programmi e oasi di Wwf Italia abbiamo parlato del Living Planet Report 2022, ma anche di Jova Beach Party, di gechi e vittorie in condominio, di Ermanno Giudici, del patto tradito, di Wildlife Photographer of The Year, di Piero Angela e del libro Me l'ha detto l'armadillo.

According to a new report from WWF, global wildlife population sizes have plummeted by 69% on average since 1970. The rate of decline is a severe warning that the rich biodiversity that sustains all life on our planet is in crisis, putting every species at risk – including us.    Using this critical report as a guide, join host, WWF-UK Ambassador Cel Spellman and Mark Wright, Director of Science at WWF-UK, on a whistle-stop tour around the world to find out about the health of our planet – and what nature desperately needs from us right now. With special thanks to Stephanie Jenouvrier from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; Smriti Dahal, Manager of Conflict, Communities and Connectivity at Tigers Alive Initiative, WWF; and Welsh adventurer, explorer and wildlife biologist Lizzie Daly.  Use your voice. Join a national conversation on action to protect and restore nature in the UK and help hold our leaders to account on their promises: https://www.wwf.org.uk/hold-leaders-to-account  Look after yourself. Our episode on Health & Wellbeing is here: callofthewild.lnk.to/fearnecotton              The Wild is Calling. It's Time to Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Bestände wildlebender Wirbeltiere sind in den vergangenen 50 Jahren durch Umweltbelastungen stark geschrumpft. Dies geht aus einem Bericht des Umweltverbands WWF hervor. Besonders dramatisch ist laut demnach die Situation in Südamerika.Fecke, Brittawww.deutschlandfunk.de, Umwelt und VerbraucherDirekter Link zur Audiodatei

Some scientists call it the sixth mass extinction. According to the Living Planet Report, wildlife populations have plummeted on average by 68% since 1970. For those found in freshwater habitats, the decline was a staggering 84%, equivalent to 4% a year since 1970. What's the major factor behind the decline? Human activity is thought to be causing species to disappear a thousand times faster than the natural rate. So what can we do to slow down the process?   Our host Xu Qinduo is joined by Einar Tangen, author and columnist and Ma Jun, Director of the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs.

The Living Planet Report is a biennial report researched, made and published by the World Wide Fund. It talks about the relationship humans have had with Planet Earth and in the words of Marco Lambertini - Director General of WWF - International "This is about rebalancing our relationship with the planet to preserve the Earth's amazing diversity of life and enable a just, healthy and prosperous society – and ultimately to ensure our own survival." This Episode is a conversation with Neha Raghav, Chetna Singh Kaith from WWF India with Samarth Hemendra Sheth a Podcaster on Sustainability trying to simplify the report and share some solutions. For the full Living Planet Report 2020 visit: https://livingplanet.panda.org/ Reach us on edu@wwfindia.net for any queries you may have or if you wish to share any thoughts/ ideas on how we can make a difference. Credits: Concept : Ms. Radhika Suri. Coordination Admin : Team WWF-India - Ms. Sulagna Roy, Ms. Natasha Ballal, Ms. Annesha Lahiri, Ms. Chetna Singh Kaith. Script : Ms. Neha Raghav & Samarth Hemendra Sheth. Editor of Recordings : Mr. Nimit Vaishnav --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wwf-india/message

If you ever wanted to refresh your knowledge on the climate crisis, this episode is for you. Listen as Fernanda and Charlotte answer questions and discuss topics such as food waste, climate migration, and greenhouse gas emissions. Don't miss out on the first story. Careful not to get seasick! Correction corner: The storytime segment includes a typhoon, not a hurricane. Follow us on Instagram! Try out Earth Day's quizzes here Check out Nasa's graphic of CO2 emissions here Learn more about the Paris Agreement here Check out the 1.5°C paper here See China's CO2 emission decline during the pandemic here Read more about WWF's 2020 Living Planet Report here

Pandemia COVID-19 wywróciła nasz świat do góry nogami. Zdawałoby się, że skoro zostaliśmy w domach i mniej podróżujemy, przyroda powinna odetchnąć. Ale czy faktycznie tak jest? Już w maju, zaledwie trzy miesiące po wykryciu nowego wirusa, 72% obszarów chronionych z listy Światowego Dziedzictwa UNESCO w 167 krajach świata zostało zamkniętych. Gdy nie ma turystów, a część strażników parkowych odbywa kwarantannę, przemytnicy i handlarze dzikimi zwierzętami mają ułatwione zadanie. Przemyt dzikiej przyrody kwitnie! Według Raportu Living Planet Report 2020 WWF, handel dzikimi zwierzętami to druga największa przyczyna WYMIERANIA GATUNKÓW. Czasami, a ostatnio niestety coraz częściej, ostatnią deską ratunku wymierających gatunków są ogrody zoologiczne. Rozmnażając ostatnie osobniki w hodowli możemy starać się przywrócić je następnie naturze. Tak było chociażby żubrem, który do Puszczy Białowieskiej wrócił z ogrodów zoologicznych. Przywracanie przyrodzie ginących gatunków i włączanie się w ochronę zwierząt w miejscu ich występowania to misja którą ma Wrocławski Ogród Zoologiczny. O tym jak pandemia wpłynęła na ochronę gatunków, rozmawiamy z dyr. wrocławskiego ZOO, Radosławem Ratajszczakiem. Dowiedz się więcej: https://www.wwf.pl/aktualnosci/turysto-wroc Raport Living Planet Report 2020 WWF: https://www.wwf.pl/sites/default/files/2020-09/Living_Planet_Report_2020-Podsumowanie.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wwf-polska/message

Die Natur wird von der Zivilisation in einem noch nie zuvor gesehenen Maße zerstört. Die globale Tierwelt befindet sich im freien Fall, sagt der vor kurzem vom WWF veröffentlichte "Living Planet Report 2020". Die Population von Säugetieren, Vögeln, Fischen, Amphibien und Reptilien ist seit 1970 weltweit um 68 Prozent zurückgegangen. Umweltforscher Robert Hunziker bezeichnet den Bericht als "The Dying Planet Report". In seiner für die Sendung "Last Exit" zur Verfügung gestellten Publikation übt er heftigste Kritik am derzeitigen System und fordert radikales Umdenken. Und radikales Handeln.

In part 2 of our trees episode, conservation scientist from the Zoological Society of London, Monica Bohm, talks about how climate change, deforestation and habitat loss is impacting plants and animals around the world. Monica works on ZSL and WWF's Living Planet Report monitoring population sizes of living things.

WWF's Living Planet Report 2020 indicates agriculture and food are key drivers of continued species decline, so they developed a plan to shift humanity toward a restorative PLANET-based diet and food system. "In Tune to Nature" radio host Carrie Freeman interviews Dr. Melissa Ho, Sr. VP of Freshwater and Food at the World Wildlife Fund to discuss these environmental impacts and the WWF recipe for change at the individual level and systems level (ex: regenerative farming and government policies on ag and nutrition that also take environmental impacts into account, for a more comprehensive account of human health). (25 minute podcast)See the WWF food report at https://planetbaseddiets.panda.org/ This radio show originally aired on October 28, 2020 on WRFG.org and 89.3FM-Atlanta. In Tune to Nature is broadcast every Wednesday from 6:30-7pm EST, on the indie media station Radio Free Georgia. Consider donating to non-commercial independent community media at wrfg.org.  The show's website is www.facebook.com/intunetonature 

Si parla con Isabella Pratesi, responsabile Conservazione di Wwf Italia, del Living Planet Report 2020, delle azioni per aiutare la ricostruzione di habitat, ma anche di squalene e Covid19, di Life per salvare il Pelobate Fosco Insubrico detto Rospo della Vanga

Si parla con Isabella Pratesi, responsabile Conservazione di Wwf Italia, del Living Planet Report 2020, delle azioni per aiutare la ricostruzione di habitat, ma anche di squalene e Covid19, di Life per salvare il Pelobate Fosco Insubrico detto Rospo della Vanga

Si parla con Isabella Pratesi, responsabile Conservazione di Wwf Italia, del Living Planet Report 2020, delle azioni per aiutare la ricostruzione di habitat, ma anche di squalene e Covid19, di Life per salvare il Pelobate Fosco Insubrico detto Rospo della Vanga

The Royal Society’s Insight Investment Science Book Prize’s shortlist has just been announced. Over the next few weeks, Marnie and Adam will be chatting to the six authors in line for the prestigious prize. They’ll be getting a guided tour of ‘The Body – a Guide for Occupants’ with Bill Bryson; Discussing ‘Life According to Physics’ with Jim Al Khalili; Explaining Humans: Discovering ‘What Science Can Teach Us about Life, Love and Relationships’ with Camilla Pang; Linda Scott will be exploring ‘The Epic Potential of Empowering Women’ in her book ‘The Double X Economy’ and Susannah Cahalan will grapple with the definition of mental illness and what counts as insanity in ‘The Great Pretender: The Undercover Mission That Changed Our Understanding of Madness’. This week Gaia Vince discusses her shortlisted book Transcendence - How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time. Last week the non-COVID news was all about how we’d failed yet again to halt the rate of biodiversity loss. The 2020 Living Planet Report showed that across the globe, the populations of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles have declined on average by 68% since 1970. These declines, and the less well-documented loss of abundance of many plants and invertebrates, mean that our ecosystems are less diverse, less resilient and less able to provide the ecosystem services that we rely upon. Add to this that The Convention on Biological Diversity’s Fifth Global Biodiversity Outlook reports that we have failed to meet in full any of the 20 ‘Aichi Targets’ adopted by the world’s governments a decade ago. We haven’t reduced the loss of biodiversity, addressed the pressures, adequately tackled the underlying drivers or effectively facilitated the enabling conditions. We are not currently on track to meet the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)’s Vision of a world living in harmony with nature by 2050. If all this is making you feel depressed and despondent, be reassured that it's is not all doom and gloom, as there are still plenty of reasons for hope and optimism, according to Dr. Stuart Butchart, chief scientist at Birdlife International. The Science Museum group look after over 7.3 million items. As with most museums, the collection you see on display when you visit is only the tip of the iceberg of the entire collection. Up until now, many of the remainder (300,000 objects) has been stored in Blythe House in London. But now the collection is being moved to a purpose-built warehouse in Wiltshire. The move is a perfect opportunity for curators to see what’s there, re-catalogue long hidden gems and to conserve and care for their treasures. But during the process they have discovered a number of unidentified items that have been mislabelled or not catalogued properly in the past and some of them are just so mysterious, or esoteric, that the Science Museum needs the aid of the public to help identify them, and their uses. This week, Jessica Bradford, the keeper of collection engagement at the Science Museum is asking Inside Science listeners if they recognise, or can shed light on the possible use of the brass object with a folding fan at the end’ in the picture above. Send suggestions to Email: bbcinsidescience@bbc.co.uk or mysteryobject@sciencemuseum.ac.uk Presenter - Marnie Chesterton Producer - Fiona Roberts

Men spend most of their lives trying to have more sex. Women spend the lion’s share of their lives trying not to get pregnant. Separating sex from childbirth is what most women and men want, and it’s exactly what contraception allows us to do. As World Contraception Day (26 September) approaches, Dave and Erika pick the brains of two experts, Alisha Graves and Malcolm Potts. Potts is Professor at the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley, was the first chair in Population and Family Planning, and founded the Bixby Center for Population, Health & Sustainability. Graves is President of Venture Strategies for Health and Development, a non-profit organization aiming to help stabilize global population by securing women’s freedom to choose their family size. Also in this episode: Release of the 2020 Living Planet Report Launch of new One Planet, One Child billboard campaign in Vancouver, Canada   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: One Planet, One Child billboard project One Planet, One Child T-Shirts, Buttons, Stickers & More You Had Me at Childfree – new episode Battle for the Planet of the Humans – virtual discussion events 2020 Living Planet Report Humans Exploiting and Destroying Nature on Unprecedented Scale – Report (in UK Guardian) Dereliction of Duty as WWF Ignores Population in Living Planet Report - by Population Matters’ Robin Maynard World Contraception Day – comprehensive contraception information Why World Contraception Day is Important Bixby Center for Population, Health, and Sustainability  Venture Strategies – nonprofit programs discussed in this episode OASIS Initiative (Organizing to Advance Solutions in the Sahel) Liberate the Pill – a program to make The Pill over-the-counter The Overpopulation Podcast is produced by World Population Balance, a non-profit organization committed to alerting and educating that overpopulation is the root cause of resource depletion, species extinction, poverty, and climate change. Our mission is to chart a path for human civilization that – rather than causing greater misery – enables good lives on a healthy planet. We advocate and support a smaller, truly sustainable human population – through dramatic and voluntary reduction in birth rates.  We envision a world where no one suffers in dire poverty and misery for lack of enough food, water, and other basic needs. We see a world where all species thrive and where lower consumption and population are in balance with Earth’s finite resources. Subscribe to Balanced View print newsletter (please request print version only if you’re not content to get this via email/website link) Share Your Thoughts With Us Join the Sustainable Population Meetup Receive Overpopulation Updates via email        

Es leert sich auf der Arche Noah. Das zumindest legt die neueste Ausgabe des Living Planet Reports nahe. Demnach ging der Bestand an Säugetieren, Vögeln, Fischen, Amphibien und Reptilien im Vergleich zu 1970 weltweit um fast 70 Prozent zurück. Der Report dokumentiert eine dramatische Entwicklung, über die wir in der heutigen Folge von #ÜberLeben sprechen. Zu Gast ist diesmal Günter Mitlacher, der die regelmäßige Bestandsaufnahme des Zustandes unseres Planeten für den WWF seit Jahren betreut. Er erläutert wie die Daten zustande kommen, wie sie zu bewerten sind und vor allem was zu tun ist, um das Artensterbens auszubremsen und die bedrohliche Entwicklung umzukehren. Wir erfahren, welche Kontinente es besonders hart trifft und welche Ursachen des großen Sterbens als erstes angegangen werden sollten. Es wird zugleich deutlich, dass nicht alle Tierarten auf der Verliererstraße sind. Wachsende Bestände beim Biber und regional bei einigen Populationen des Waldelefanten zeigen, dass der Negativtrend auch gestoppt werden kann. Mit mehr Schutzgebieten, einer Umstellung der Landbewirtschaftung und nachhaltigerem Konsum ließe sich der Verlust terrestrischer Biodiversität noch aufhalten. Redaktion und Moderation: Niklas Kolorz Feedback bitte an podcast@wwf.de

Laut aktuellem "Living Planet Report" war es um die biologische Vielfalt noch nie so schlecht bestellt wie jetzt. Unser Wissenschaftsredakteur Stephan Hübner erklärt, woran das liegt, welche Folgen es hat und was man dagegen tun kann.

Huldeblyke stroom in na die dood van advokaat George Bizos, en die oud-politikus Roelf Meyer vertel hoekom Bizos so lief was vir die Beeld. Op 'n politieke noot waarsku die joernalis en ontleder Max du Preez, dat die EFF se gewelddadige betogings,'n toets is vir die land se demokrasie wat ons nie kan dop nie. 'n Verslag van die Wêreld Natuurlewe Fonds, The Living Planet Report, toon dat die gemiddelde wêreldwye wildlewe bevolking, sedert 1970 met twee derdes verminder het.

Global wildlife populations are in free fall. More than two thirds of the planet's animals have disappeared in the past 50 years. The World Wildlife Fund's 2020 Living Planet Report, has tracked thousands of species and found that the conversion of forests into farmland has been the main reason for the dramatic decline. And that's having unprecedented consequences for humans too. For more on this, Marco Lambertini joined us from Gland in Switzerland. He's the Director General of WWF International. #WWF #HumanEcosystems #Wildlife

De populatieomvang van wilde dieren is drastisch afgenomen de afgelopen vijftig jaar. Dat blijkt uit het tweejaarlijkse Living Planet Report van het Wereld Natuur Fonds (WWF). Belangrijkste oorzaken hiervoor zijn ontbossing, overbevissing en overconsumptie. Volgens de natuurorganisatie valt het tij nog te keren, dus dat klinkt positief. Maar hoe dan? Daarover praat professor Bram Büscher van de Wageningen Universiteit in deze podcast.

Where the Wild Things Were by IMD Affiliate Professor Susan Goldsworthy and Sydney Goldsworthy Do we really want the acceleration of the extinction of all wild creatures to be our legacy to future generations?That's the question at the heart of a creative new book by IMD faculty member Susan Goldsworthy.Informed by her work with senior executives who are being influenced by their children and grandchildren on the urgency of the planetary challenges we face, Susan has released an illustrated story book to generate dialogue and inspire action. Devised as a bedtime story of a grandmother telling her granddaughter about an alphabet of animals she played with when she was young, ‘Where the Wild Things Were' aims to entertain and educate, as well as motivate all generations to act together before it's too late. The book is co-authored and illustrated by artist Sydney Goldsworthy, Susan's daughter, and is for adults as well as children.  “At IMD, we challenge what is and inspire what could be to develop leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society. Leaders are in positions of power and privilege. And leaders are people and parents, too. Biodiversity is essential to maintaining the interdependent ecosystem that keeps this planet healthy. We are facing an unprecedented crisis in terms of biodiversity loss and therefore, we have a collective responsibility to protect as many species as we still can. If we take a conscious choice to act, and act quickly, we can have hope that we can make a positive difference to life in this magical, more-than-human world,” said Susan. Following publications such as WWF's Living Planet Report, which states that in the last 50 years, there has been an overall decline of 60% in population sizes of vertebrate species, we now know the devastating impact our actions are having on wildlife – only 4% of mammals on earth are now wild. “We can no longer say we aren't aware. So the question we must ask ourselves is ‘What did we do once we knew?'” says the co-author.

The Living Planet Report, WWF’s flagship publication released every two years, is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet. The Living Planet Report 2018 provides the scientific evidence to what nature has been telling us repeatedly: unsustainable human activity is pushing the planet’s natural systems that support life on Earth to the edge. We find out more from Dr Henry Chan, the Conservation Director of WWF-Malaysia, who will also shed more light on how Malaysia's biodiversity is doing, in particular.

The Living Planet Report, WWF’s flagship publication released every two years, is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet. The Living Planet Report 2018 provides the scientific evidence to what nature has been telling us repeatedly: unsustainable human activity is pushing the planet’s natural systems that support life on Earth to the edge. We find out more from Dr Henry Chan, the Conservation Director of WWF-Malaysia, who will also shed more light on how Malaysia's biodiversity is doing, in particular.

The Living Planet Report, WWF’s flagship publication released every two years, is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet. The Living Planet Report 2018 provides the scientific evidence to what nature has been telling us repeatedly: unsustainable human activity is pushing the planet’s natural systems that support life on Earth to the edge. We find out more from Dr Henry Chan, the Conservation Director of WWF-Malaysia, who will also shed more light on how Malaysia's biodiversity is doing, in particular.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pasaulio gamtos fondas šių metų ataskaitoje apie gyvosios gamtos būklę „The Living Planet Report 2018“ skelbia, kad nuo 1970-ųjų stuburinių gyvūnų – žinduolių, paukščių, roplių ir varliagyvių pasaulyje vidutiniškai sumažėjo dviem trečdaliais.„Dabartiniais skaičiavimais, padėtis prasčiausia tropiniuose regionuose. Gyvūnų populiacijos ten yra susitraukusios daugiau beveik 90 proc. Taip yra dėl nuskurdinto dirvožemio ir prarastų gamtinių buveinių,“ – sako vienas iš ataskaitos autorių, dr. Robinas Freemanas iš Londono zoologijos draugijos.Prie dokumento dirbo beveik šešios dešimtys įvairių organizacijų ekspertų, kurie savo išvadų nevynioja į vatą. Jie teigia, kad šios tendencijos kelia grėsmę pačios žmonijos išlikimui ir mes galime būti paskutinė planetos karta, kuri dar gali kažką pakeisti teigiama linkme.„Tikiu, kad esame pakankamai išmintingi, kad ne tik patys išliktume, bet ir leistume gamtai klestėti. Kai kurie tam būtini sprendimai yra žinomi,“ – tikina Pasaulio gamtos fondo specialistė dr. Rosamunde Almond. – „Bet būtina veikti nedelsiant“.Vaidos Pilibaitytės pokalbis su dviem ataskaitos rengėjais.

Pasaulio gamtos fondas šių metų ataskaitoje apie gyvosios gamtos būklę „The Living Planet Report 2018“ skelbia, kad nuo 1970-ųjų stuburinių gyvūnų – žinduolių, paukščių, roplių ir varliagyvių pasaulyje vidutiniškai sumažėjo dviem trečdaliais.„Dabartiniais skaičiavimais, padėtis prasčiausia tropiniuose regionuose. Gyvūnų populiacijos ten yra susitraukusios daugiau beveik 90 proc. Taip yra dėl nuskurdinto dirvožemio ir prarastų gamtinių buveinių,“ – sako vienas iš ataskaitos autorių, dr. Robinas Freemanas iš Londono zoologijos draugijos.Prie dokumento dirbo beveik šešios dešimtys įvairių organizacijų ekspertų, kurie savo išvadų nevynioja į vatą. Jie teigia, kad šios tendencijos kelia grėsmę pačios žmonijos išlikimui ir mes galime būti paskutinė planetos karta, kuri dar gali kažką pakeisti teigiama linkme.„Tikiu, kad esame pakankamai išmintingi, kad ne tik patys išliktume, bet ir leistume gamtai klestėti. Kai kurie tam būtini sprendimai yra žinomi,“ – tikina Pasaulio gamtos fondo specialistė dr. Rosamunde Almond. – „Bet būtina veikti nedelsiant“.Vaidos Pilibaitytės pokalbis su dviem ataskaitos rengėjais.

Monni explores the ins and outs of biodiversity indicators with IOZ’s Indicator and Assessments Research Unit. Biodiversity indicators are measures of how biodiversity is doing worldwide, and we see them reported in the media: the Living Planet Index, for example, was recently published as part of the 2018 Living Planet Report and shows that populations of vertebrates (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish) have decline on average by 60% since 1970. How do such metrics come about and why do we need them? What are their strengths and weaknesses? Who are the people behind these biodiversity indicators? And… are spiders “huggable”? You’ve come to the right place to find out.

Sojus-Fehlstart - Die Ursache ist gefunden / Nutri-Score - Wie die Lebensmittelampel in Frankreich funktioniert / Rot, orange, grün - Brauchen wir die Lebensmittelampel in Deutschland? / Auf Spurensuche - Vulkane an der deutsch-tschechischen Grenze / Sternenhimmel im November - Sternschnuppen und Morgenstern

This week: Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey, speaks with Innovation Forum's Toby Webb about what business must do now to move from talk to action on modern slavery. And Sancroft's Felix Gummer and Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh debate trends in how business is getting to grips with the environmental impacts of plastics, and why consumers expect immediate action. Plus: the implications of WWF's Living Planet Report into drastic biodiversity decline, more corporate commitments on plastics and prospects for a holistic approach to non-financial reporting, in the news digest. Hosted by Ian Welsh

Yes, they are related. Our business-as-usual response to Hurricane Florence last month starts the conversation. (This episode was recorded before Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida panhandle.) Grace and Dave do also share some good news: climate change is getting more attention (of course the recent IPCC report has turned that volume up to 11, and we’ll discuss that in the next episode).  Also in this episode: Does Dave need to shut up already about using condoms? How reliable are various forms of contraception? A challenge to the top environmental NGOs to start telling the truth about the unsustainability of economic growth. And a politician startles the world by quitting because his government isn’t doing enough about the climate. NOTE: Dave heard back from Final Straw about his problem getting the cleaning squeegie out of his straw. They informed him he had purchased a "bootleg" product made by someone else. The real Final Straw is scheduled to start deliveries in November. LINKS:  New York Timess: ‘It’s Back’: Underwater Yet Again, the Carolinas Face a New Reality The Guardian: World is Finally Waking Up To Climate Change, Says 'Hothouse Earth' Author World Bank Video: What a Waste 2.0: Everything You Should Know About Solid Waste Management How Global Footprint Network is working to improve data  Living Planet Report  CASSE challenges NGOs Final Straw  The 5 Best Reusable Straws  France24 The Debate episode about Hulot: Hulot Slams the Door: Popular Environment Minister Quits Macron Cabinet

Living Planet Report (starts at 5:50): The environmental organization World Wildlife Fund just released its science-based biennial Living Planet Report.  It doesn’t paint a rosy picture overall; WWF shows that, for instance, wildlife populations across the globe are roughly half the size they were 40 years ago.  And although rich countries show a 10 percent increase in biodiversity, lower-income countries are suffering a drop of nearly 60 percent. The report also ranks the ecological footprints of 152 nations, and warns that the world is living beyond its means. But there are bright spots in the report, too. Even in the absence of national legislation and international treaties, some cities in the U.S., including Boulder, and around the world are making progress toward sustainability and greenhouse gas reductions. Co-host Susan Moran interviews Keya Chatterjee, director of WWF’s renewable energy and footprint outreach program. Finding Exoplanet Water (starts at 18:15): For the first time, scientists have detected water vapor on a cold exoplanet the size of Neptune. Previously, it had only been possible to measure the atmospheres of larger, Jupiter-sized exoplanets, but these findings from the Hubble and Spitzer Telescopes bring scientists a significant step closer to studying the atmosphere of Earth-sized planets orbiting other stars. Understanding the atmosphere of exoplanets may tell us more about their evolution and formation - Eliza Kempton, assistant professor of physics at Grinnell College in Iowa, explains in this report from Roland Pease of the BBC's Science In Action. Executive Producer: Joel Parker Producer: Ted Burnham Co-Hosts: Susan Moran, Ted Burnham Engineer: Ted Burnham Headlines: Beth Bennett, Jane Palmer Listen to the show:

The Living Planet Report (LPR) is the world's leading science-based analysis that documents the changing state of biodiversity, ecosystems and humanity’s consumption of natural resources. The basic result of the 2010 report doesn't look too good - humanity are apparently consuming 50% more natural resources than the earth can sustain. Dato Dr. Dionysius Sharma, Executive Director and CEO of WWF-Malaysia demystifies the findings of this year's report, and tell us what needs to be done to reverse this alarming trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Wildlife Fund's Living Planet Report is a checkup on the health of Earth, and this year's report is the most comprehensive yet. Spoiler alert: its findings aren't good.But all's not doom and gloom: Enter the Rescue Effect, a perspective that believes there's a lot to be optimistic about. On this episode I'm excited to bring you two contrasting viewpoints to the biodiversity problem. First I speak with Brent Loken, Global Food Lead Scientist for the World Wildlife Fund; in the second part of today's show I speak with conservation expert Michael Mehta Webster about his new book, The Rescue Effect.  Here's a preview:[2:30] An overview of the major findings from WWF's 2022 Living Planet Index[6:00] What's going on in the tropics?[19:00] The rescue effect in practice[21:00] If nature has an inherent ability to persist, why do species go extinct?[27:00] Can the rescue effect ensure the survival of human beings amidst the next great mass extinction event?[33:00] How we can help give species a leg up, according to conservation experts  Resources mentioned:2022 Living Planet Index (via the World Wildlife Fund)The Rescue Effect: The Key To Saving Life On Earth Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy