Dorit Korine, the conference manager who has been steering the Drylands, Deserts and Desertification (DDD) Conference since its second run, shares the history and unique ethos of the event. She explains how the conference started as a one-time success and quickly became a tradition, emphasizing that its value lies in its deeply multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary structure—forcing water researchers to attend health sessions, for example. Dorit highlights that this intentional mixing of fields fosters breakthroughs and collaborations that extend far beyond the conference floor, making the DDD Conference a truly unique and vital platform for addressing the world's most urgent climate issues.

Interviewer: Boaz Ukelson

Edits: Dr. Buzi Raviv

BGU Radio is an educational program and it is part of BGU's entrepreneurship center, Yazamut360

Dr. Neta Tsur, a scientist with a diverse background in physics, environmental sciences, and ecology, shares her unique perspective on finding solutions to the climate crisis. She argues that creative problem-solving requires looking at environmental challenges from all resolutions—from the deep physics of plant processes to macroscopic field measurements—to find solutions that are not obvious. Neta emphasizes the power of transferable skills (like data analysis) to bridge disciplines and develop the necessary nature-based solutions for arid agriculture and a sustainable future.

Interviewer: Amir Avnieli

Edits: Dr. Buzi Raviv

BGU Radio is an educational program and it is part of BGU's entrepreneurship center, Yazamut360

Dr. Yahel Kurlander, a specialist in agricultural labor migration, connects her field to the climate crisis, explaining how workers—particularly Thai migrants—are highly vulnerable to the escalating severe heat in agriculture and often lack the ability to refuse unsafe working conditions. She shares the emotional context of her work, including her efforts following the October 7th attacks to house and assist Thai migrant workers who escaped the massacre in the Gaza envelope. The conversation highlights that the nexus of environment, health, and labor is a critical humanitarian challenge that requires immediate policy focus.

Interviewer: Amir Avnieli

Edits: Dr. Buzi Raviv

BGU Radio is an educational program and it is part of BGU's entrepreneurship center Yazamut360.