Ante las crisis ambientales que enfrentamos, todavía hay mucho que desconocemos sobre nuestra relación simbiótica con la naturaleza y el impacto positivo que esta puede tener en nuestras vidas. A lo largo de los siglos, nos hemos ido alejando de nuestro entorno natural, como resultado de procesos de colonización, creencias religiosas, urbanización y modelos económicos que priorizan la explotación de los recursos.

En el episodio de hoy, les invito a escuchar a Tomás Ibarra, desde Chile, profesor y experto en temas socioecológicos.

Tomás es Profesor Asociado en la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile e Investigador Principal en el CentroInternacional Cabo de Hornos para Estudios del Cambio Global y Conservación Biocultural (CHIC). También colabora con otros centros de investigación enfocados en ecología, desarrollo local e interculturalidad. Vive en el sur de Chile, donde combina investigación, docencia y acción socioecológica. Desdehace más de 15 años lidera un trabajo transdisciplinario que integra ciencias naturales, sociales, humanidades y saberes locales para fortalecer la resiliencia de territorios complejos, especialmente en bosques, montañas y sistemas agroecológicos a pequeña escala.

We are living in a polycrisis with multiple interconnected crises converging into a complex situation that is difficult to resolve. From environmental issues to political instability, is there a way out?

Today's guest, Professor Wayne Weiser, a globally recognized pracademic, a rare combination of academic and practitioner, proposes an innovation agenda to turn our biggest global societal challenges into opportunities to thrive.

He's a fellow at the University of Cambridge and professor of practice at Católica Porto Business School. With experience working in over 80 countries with more than 250 clients, and author of 44 books, including the bestseller Thriving, Wayne combines deep academic insight with hands-on expertise. He's also a sought-after speaker, podcast host, and thought leader on systems thinking, sustainable innovation, and proposal-driven leadership, having received numerous honours, including the Global CSR Excellence and Leadership Award, the Emerald Literati Outstanding Author Contribution Award, and the Warwick MBA Outstanding Teacher Award.

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Did you know that approximately 6% of the Earth's land surface is covered by wetlands? These vital ecosystems are under threat, yet many people are unaware of what wetlands are and the benefits they provide in mitigating climate change, preserving biodiversity, and maintaining water systems.

Today, we welcome Alexander Kornelsen from Mission to Marsh, an organization doing amazing work, which is committed to ensuring that wetlands can once again provide an Earth worth living on in the future.

Alexander is the director and co-founder of Mission to Marsh. With a background in marketing and storytelling, he combines his passion for visual communication with a deep commitment to making global environmental issues tangible. Together with his partner Ann Christin, a peatland scientist, he developed the idea for a documentary road movie that uniquely blends science and emotion. His goal is not only to inform people but to inspire them to take action – for wetlands, for the climate, and for our shared future.

Learn more about Mission To Marsh - https://missiontomarsh.org/

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Vivimos graves crisis ambientales que nos colocan en situaciones extremas, como el aumento de las temperaturas y de desastres como sequías, inundaciones, terremotos o huracanes, para los cuales nuestros sistemas humanos y naturales no están preparados. Además de poder mitigar esta situación con acciones como la reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, se vuelve cada vez más urgente iniciar procesos de adaptación que aumenten los niveles de resiliencia de las poblaciones, especialmente de aquellas más vulnerables.

Hoy tenemos como invitada a Marcia Toledo , Directora de Adaptación y Resiliencia en los High-Level Climate Champions, quien nos explicará la importancia de estos temas.

Originaria del Perú y actualmente residente en Alemania, Marcia Toledo trabaja con los Campeones de Alto Nivel para el Clima de la ONU para catalizar la acción de adaptación climática y movilizar financiamiento en colaboración con empresas, entidades financieras, organizaciones de la sociedad civil y comunidades locales.

Con más de 30 años de trayectoria impulsando acciones transformadoras hacia un mundo resiliente, positivo para la naturaleza y con emisiones netas cero, Marcia fue recientemente la arquitecta principal de la Agenda de Adaptación de Sharm el-Sheikh, donde diseñó e implementó un marco global pionero para acelerar la adaptación climática mediante una transformación sistémica.

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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Instagram: @caseycamphorinek

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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.

We have transformed our cities into vast concrete jungles,designing nature literally out of our lives. How can architecture and urban design bring us back into harmony with the natural world?

Today, we are going to discuss how biophilic design can be used as a tool to incorporate elements of nature into the built environment to enhance well-being and promote a sense ofconnection with Dr. Fiona Gray, a leading expert in the subject.

She is a registered Australian architect and Principal of Bioliving by Design, a consultancy focused on biophilic and healthy building design. Fiona serves on advisory panels for the Living Future Institute of Australia and the Australian Institute of Architects. Her career spans roles such as City Design Lead,Adjunct Associate Professor at Deakin University, and CEO of Renew, a non-profit advancing climate-resilient homes. Widely published and award-winning, Fiona is dedicated to creating sustainable, healthy, and equitable built environments.

Learn more at https://www.biolivingbydesign.com.au/

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