We are all natives to some land, but Indigenous peoples have long been stewards of Nature, protecting her rights and preserving their cultural ways of living. Despite enduring horrific colonial practices, which continue to affect them, they play a crucial role in addressing modern environmental challenges. Their deep respect and connection with Mother Earth fosters a sense of oneness with nature.

In today’s episode, we are grateful to welcome Casey Camp Horinek and celebrate her life as she completes another turn around the sun. She is an Environmental Ambassador of the Ponca Nation, a Traditionalist, Wisdom Keeper, speaker, author, actor, and Drumkeeper of the Ponca PaThaTa Women’s Scalp Dance Society. Casey is also an elder of the Ponca Nation of Oklahoma and has been at the forefront of the global Indigenous Rights of Nature Movement for over a decade. She has been instrumental in drafting the International Indigenous Women’s Treaty, which protects the Rights of Mother Earth, and in the adoption of the first Rights of Nature and Rights of Rivers statutes by a Tribal Nation in Turtle Island. Casey firmly believes that Indigenous solutions are the answer to climate chaos.

In this enlightening conversation, Casey Camp-Horinek discusses her lifelong commitment to Indigenous rights and environmental justice, reflecting on the changes and continuities since the 1970s. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing Nature as a source of life rather than a mere resource, critiques the impact of colonialism, and advocates for a return to Indigenous wisdom in addressing modern environmental challenges. Casey calls for collective action and responsibility to create a sustainable future for generations to come.

“We have to honor the natural laws. We have to realize that we are not protecting nature. We ARE Nature Protecting itself” - Casey Camp-Horinek.

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How critical is it to recognise the interconnectedness of climate change and biodiversity loss? How does our economic system struggle to identify the true value of nature? And how can we shift the narrative to improve messaging around conservation, normalizing climate conversations, and harnessing the power of social contagion to drive collective action? These questions and more are explored in today's episode with Charlie Gardner, conservation scientist, writer, and activist from the UK.

He spent a decade in Madagascar and completed a PhD on management of the country's protected areas, and has since shifted his career to refocus more on climate change. He researches the implications of climate change for conservation approaches and is a member of the scientists for Extinction Rebellion.

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En este episodio, hablamos sobre los desafíos urgentes del cambio climático con Ignacio Chanzá Bango, quien destaca la importancia de la innovación, la colaboración entre los sectores público y privado, y el papel de la inteligencia artificial para abordar los riesgos climáticos.

Exploran cómo el cambio sistémico es necesario para un futuro sostenible, subrayando la necesidad de involucrar a la comunidad y desarrollar estrategias a largo plazo para adaptarse a los impactos climáticos.

Conclusiones

• La colaboración entre los sectores público y privado es esencial para lograr un cambio sistémico.

• La innovación no debe ser solo tecnológica, sino también sistémica y cultural.

• La inteligencia artificial puede mejorar la evaluación y gestión de riesgos climáticos.

• El compromiso comunitario es crucial para una acción climática eficaz.

• La sostenibilidad requiere un compromiso a largo plazo y pensamiento estratégico.

• La adaptación al cambio climático es una necesidad urgente.

• Invertir en medidas preventivas puede mitigar los riesgos climáticos.

• Se necesita un enfoque audaz para acelerar la acción climática.

• La educación y la concienciación son clave para fomentar prácticas sostenibles.

• El futuro de nuestro planeta depende de la acción colectiva y una visión compartida.