In this episode of Cat Among the Penguins, Jenny and Rebecca discuss the complexities and implications of the term 'biodiversity' in the context of environmental conservation, particularly in light of COP17. They explore the challenges of measuring biodiversity, the importance of ecosystem functionality, and the need for clear communication in policy-making.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Biodiversity Discussion
• 03:03 The Complexity of Measuring Biodiversity
• 06:00 Challenges in Defining and Counting Species
• 09:10 Functional Diversity vs. Species Count
• 12:10 The Role of Biodiversity in Ecosystem Services
• 14:48 Global Frameworks and Biodiversity Goals
• 17:58 The Importance of Clear Communication in Policy
• 20:58 The Future of the Term 'Biodiversity'

In the final episode of Series One, Jenny and Becky go back to answer questions and comments made by our audience throughout the season. Audience questions inspire them to dig even deeper in to the topics the episodes have focused on, revisiting topics such as invasive species, biodiversity, Neanderthal DNA, coral restoration, the survival of corals in the Cretaceous period, and of course spiralling just a little further into the intrinsic value debate. The episode reflects on the making of the series and the support and feedback recieved from listeners so far, and as an extra surprise we feature a very special guest - possibly our favourite of the whole series.

Chapters

• 00:00 It's the end of Series One!
• 03:01 Answering Audience Questions
• 04:35 Invasive Species and Biodiversity
• 10:54 Neanderthal DNA and Genetics
• 18:08 Coral Restoration and Survival
• 22:05 Corals in the Cretaceous Period
• 26:41 Nature's Intrinsic Value with surprise guest