Biology as told by Environmental Leaders of the Future Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2026-09-28 | Biology as told by Environmental Leaders of the Future
Dr. Ross argues a sole focus on carbon tech is insufficient to address the the climate crisis. Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2025-08-09 | ...
Transformation in Worcester, Mass. Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2025-08-05 | Transformation is underway in Worcester, MA.In this mid-sized city in Central Massachusetts long known for its industrial activity, city leadership has undertaken ambitious initiatives to address some of their climate resilience goals using the Miyawaki method. Together, Bio4Climate, BSC Group, and the City of Worcester planned and created two Miyawaki Forests in the heart of downtown Worcester this Spring, bringing together hundreds of community volunteers over multiple planting events to cool, green, and beautify the urban landscape and create a space for nature to thrive. One forest has been planted at the Worcester Public Library at the McGrath Parking Lot, while the other is located at Plumley Village Apartments.Learn more about this forest: bio4climate.org/2024/06/21/from-parking-lot-amp-lawn-to-forests-in-worcester-maDocumentary by Jesse Epstein (JesseDocs). Thumbnail photography by Alexandra Ionescu.
Water & Climate Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2025-07-05 | There’s a crucial piece missing from the climate conversation.The planet has a built-in cooling system—through the cycling of water—and it’s one of nature’s most powerful, yet most overlooked, climate regulators.We’ve already passed 1.5°C of warming. We’re beyond the safety zone. Now, we must not only prevent further heating—but also start cooling the planet using fast, affordable strategies that are proven to work!This eye-opening course reveals how nature manages heat through water. Forests, grasslands, wetlands, and oceans are nature’s air conditioners—cycling water, forming clouds, generating rain, and releasing heat into space. When ecosystems are healthy, they keep the temperatures livable.But human activities—like deforestation, pavement, and soil degradation—are shutting down these powerful natural systems. Here’s the good news—we can reactivate these vital cooling and hydrological cycles—starting right in our own yards and communities.Music: obtained from pixabay.com Stock footage: obtained from freepik.com, pixabay.com, vecteezy.com Edited by: Iaroslavna NikulinaVoiced by: Rachel Lertzman
Nature is a need to have, not a nice to have. #biodiversity #climatechange Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2025-05-26 | ...
Wildfires Fact and Fiction is a min course from Bio4Climate. Starts May 1! #biodiversity #wildfires Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2025-04-25 | ...
What we do on the land impacts what happens in the ocean. #climatechange #biodiversity Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2025-04-17 | ...
How forests fight fire. #biodiversity #deforestation #climatechange Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2025-03-11 | ...
What happened when Madrid buried its busiest road? #rewilding #biodiversity #madrid #biodiversidad Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2025-02-20 | ...
Beavers complete delayed Czech infrastructure project in days. Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2025-02-14 | ...
Growing a seed bank, with Mother Trees. Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2025-01-31 | The Mother Tree Project (MTP) stands at the forefront of regenerative forestry research, addressing the urgent need to safeguard and steward British Columbia’s forests amidst escalating threats from global climate change.
Climate change and biodiversity loss drive frequency and intensity of fires around the world. Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2025-01-16 | ...
Bio4Climate 2024 Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2025-01-02 | Principal videography by Alexandra Ionescu, with additional content from Jesse Epstein and Louise Mitchell.
Does tilling destroy the soil food web? #climatechange #soil #natureshorts Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2024-11-21 | Tilling is the practice of turning over and breaking up soil before planting, usually with a machine or hand tool. Using 3D scans, a research team in the UK led by D. Luke R. Wardak demonstrated how no-till farming allows larger, well-connected pores to form in soil and facilitate water and nutrient flow, while tilling breaks up the soil into smaller, less connected pores. This disruption inhibits the hidden worlds of microorganisms—the bacteria, nematodes, protozoa, mycorrhizal networks and others that live beneath the soil surface and make these processes possible. And these tiny creatures make a big difference. Degraded soil cannot hold water to grow vegetation or create cooling, and poor land use devoid of a healthy soil food web sends water down drains, to rivers and oceans, without allowing it to hydrate and cool the Earth.
What is #cop16? Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2024-10-21 | #COP16 starts today, but what is it?The 1992 UN Convention on Biodiversity formalized international cooperation on biodiversity and has helped give nature a seat at the climate action conversation, but missed targets, sidelined Indigenous voices, and non-binding commitments have impeded the agreement's full potential. Over the next two weeks, delegates and advocates to the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biodiversity convene to develop an action plan for implementing and hitting the targets and goals outlined in the Global Biodiversity Framework by 2030.
Redesigning Our Communities for Life After Fossil Fuels - with Oregon community leaders Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2024-02-15 | Biodiversity for a Livable Climate partnered with the Post Carbon Institute and local community organizations in Oregon to host this virtual event on Saturday, November 18, 2023. This event was the fifth installation in our series of events on Redesigning Our Communities for Life After Fossil Fuels, hosted with local community leaders in regions throughout the U.S. The purpose of this series was to educate leaders and other residents in each community on our predicament of declining energy resources, the power that restoring nature’s ecosystems and biodiversity has to reduce wildfires, flooding, drought, and cool the temperatures, the urgent need to grow and distribute more food locally, and the strategies local leaders, especially our Black, Indigenous, people of color and low income local leaders, are using to redesign our communities for life after fossil fuels.For more details on this event's speakers and topics, visit: bio4climate.org/redesigning-our-communities-for-life-after-fossil-fuels-november-18-2023/.
Regenerating Life Film Premiere Boston Panel Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2023-11-03 | Experience the enlightening panel discussion that followed the Boston Film Premiere of "Regenerating Life," a groundbreaking three-part documentary that delves into the vital role of biodiversity and natural ecosystems in climate regulation. This panel discussion, recorded on October 14th, 2023, at Tufts University, brings together key figures from the film and experts in the field.Moderator:Didi Pershouse, Educator and soil sponge strategist, Founder: Land and Leadership Initiative, Author: The Ecology of Care, Understanding Soil Health and Watershed FunctionPanelists:Anastassia Makarieva, Atmospheric Physicist, Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute, Co-formulator of Biotic Pump conceptTom Goreau, Biogeochemist and Marine Biologist, President, Global Coral Reef AllianceDirector, Remineralize the Earth, Author/Editor: GeotherapyJudith D. Schwartz, Environmental journalist, Author: Cows Save The Planet, Water in Plain Sight, The Reindeer ChroniclesDan Kittredge, Lifelong farmer, Founding Director of Bionutrient Food AssociationWatch this panel discussion and audience participation session, made possible by the support of Tufts' Environmental Studies Department, Eliot Pearson School of Child Studies and Human Development, Tisch College of Civic Life, and Ocean River Institute, ito gain a deeper understanding of the critical issues addressed in "Regenerating Life." Gain valuable insights into the importance of biodiversity, regenerative farming, nutrition, biotic pumps, ocean ecosystems and physics, and other topics related to addressing climate change.
Life After Fossil Fuels - with Richard Heinberg - Cleveland - March 25, 2023 Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2023-09-21 | This Keynote presentation was one of several discussions hosted during an event on Redesigning Our Communities for Life After Fossil Fuels on Saturday, March 25, 2023 with Cleveland community leaders. This was the fourth in a series of six events hosted virtually and in-person in communities throughout the U.S. and Canada - www.bio4climate.org/roc. The purpose of the series is to educate residents in each community on our predicament of declining fossil fuels, the power of ecosystem restoration to cool our communities and the planet, the urgent need to grow more food locally, and the strategies local leaders are using to redesign our communities for life after fossil fuels.It’s time to scale way back, redesign how we’re living and roll up our sleeves to restore our ecosystems, soil, biodiversity and connections with our neighbors. As we learn and take action on how to live within the Earth’s limits, it’s vital that we co-invent and redesign our new lifestyles together with all members of our communities, especially our under-resourced community members, who are often the most seriously impacted by the climate and other crises. Let’s include everyone in the conversations, the plans, and the funding. We must move forward by coming together, learning from one another, and supporting each other as we strengthen our resilience and face the challenges ahead.Stay tuned to register for our next event this fall 2023 with community leaders in the Willamette Valley bioregion in Oregon. This will be followed by our final event in the spring of 2024 with community leaders in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and the surrounding area.More details on this Keynote presentation:Life After Fossil Fuels - presented by Richard Heinberg, Author, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon InstituteEvent Moderator - Jess Alvarez-Parfrey, Executive Director, Transition U.S., Justice, Equity, Decolonization, and Imagination (JEDI) ConsultantNational Hosts:Biodiversity for a Livable Climate - www.bio4climate.org Post Carbon Institute - www.postcarbon.org and www.resilience.org Cleveland Hosts:Glenn Gall - Local event coordinatorFood Strong - www.foodstrong.org Little Africa Food Collaborative - www.facebook.com/littleafricafco Sponsors:Transition U.S. - www.transitionus.org Cedar Lane Ecosystem Studies Group - www.cedarlane.org/ecosystemsstudygroup Cottingham Farm - www.cottinghamfarm.com MiniForest LA - www.miniforestla.com Neighborhood Villaging - www.villaging.us Partners:Blue Rock Station - bluerockstation.com EcoRestoration Alliance - www.ecorestorationalliance.org Food Not Lawns Cleveland - https://www.facebook.com/people/Food-... Kelly's Working Well Farm - www.morethanafarm.org Little Africa Food Co-operative - www.littleafricafco.com Loiter - www.loiter.us Mongol Tribe - www.mongoltribe.org Red Beet Row - www.redbeetrow.com Reeds and Roots - www.reedsandroots.org Rid-All Green Partnership - www.ridall.org Uncle Mud - www.unclemud.com Village Family Farms - www.facebook.com/villagefamilyfarms Past events:Montgomery County, Maryland - September 10, 2022bio4climate.org/redesigning-our-communities-for-life-after-fossil-fuels-september-10 Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas - November 12, 2022bio4climate.org/redesigning-our-communities-for-life-after-fossil-fuels-november-12 Los Angeles, California - January 21, 2023bio4climate.org/redesigning-our-communities-for-life-after-fossil-fuels-january-21-2023 Cleveland, Ohio - March 25, 2023bio4climate.org/redesigning-our-communities-for-life-after-fossil-fuels-march-25-2023 To receive updates on these and other events hosted by Bio4Climate, along with a free download on 10 Ways You Can Restore the Planet, sign up at https://bio4climate.org/10-ways-you-c....Connect with us on Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/bio4climate Instagram: instagram.com/bio4climate X (formerly Twitter): twitter.com/bio4climate LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bio4climate Meetup: meetup.com/biodiversity-for-a-livable-climate TikTok: tiktok.com/@bio4climate This event was recorded on March 25, 2023.
Facing climate reality by restoring natures abundance Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2023-09-08 | Climate catastrophe is a wakeup call on the limits to growth - to human systems defined by extraction, exploitation, and consumption. But while this type of growth cannot sustain us, ecological connection and regeneration can ground us in resilience and steer us toward abundance.As we participate in ecological restoration, we can lead lives of purpose, connection, joy, and love. While the reality we face is dire, our lives don’t have to be. Climate action isn’t just about what we have to lose, but all that we stand to gain as we embrace our part in the living Earth. Watch Maya's full presentation entitled "The Power of Ecosystem Restoration" at youtube.com/watch?v=xq2sC33zSsU&t=21s. Check out our series on Redesigning Our Communities for Life After Fossil Fuels at www.bio4climate.org/roc. Find out more about restoring ecosystems and participating in nature's regeneration at www.bio4climate.org. #shorts #climatechange #economy #earthday #ecosystemrestoration
The Power of Ecosystem Restoration & Why Growing Food Must Be Our Top Priority Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2023-08-11 | These presentations were two of several discussions hosted during an event on Redesigning Our Communities for Life After Fossil Fuels on Saturday, March 25, 2023 with Cleveland community leaders. This was the fourth in a series of six events hosted virtually and in-person in communities throughout the U.S. and Canada - www.bio4climate.org/roc.The purpose of the series is to educate residents in each community on our predicament of declining fossil fuels, the power of ecosystem restoration to cool our communities and the planet, the urgent need to grow more food locally, and the strategies local leaders are using to redesign our communities for life after fossil fuels.It’s time to scale way back, redesign how we’re living and roll up our sleeves to restore our ecosystems, soil, biodiversity and connections with our neighbors. As we learn and take action on how to live within the Earth’s limits, it’s vital that we co-invent and redesign our new lifestyles together with all members of our communities, especially our under-resourced community members, who are often the most seriously impacted by the climate and other crises. Let’s include everyone in the conversations, the plans, and the funding. We must move forward by coming together, learning from one another, and supporting each other as we strengthen our resilience and face the challenges ahead.Stay tuned to register for our next event this fall 2023 with community leaders in Corvallis, Oregon and the surrounding region. This will be followed by our final event in the spring of 2024 with community leaders in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and the surrounding area.More details on these two presentations:The Power of Ecosystem Restoration - presented by Maya Dutta, Assistant Director of Regenerative Projects, Biodiversity for a Livable ClimateWhy Growing Food Must Be Our Top Priority - presented by Philip Bogdonoff, Board Member, Director of DC Chapter, Biodiversity for a Livable ClimateKeynote Speaker Richard Heinberg joins Maya and Philip in the Q&A discussion.Moderator - Jess Alvarez-Parfrey, Executive Director, Transition U.S., Justice, Equity, Decolonization, and Imagination (JEDI) ConsultantNational Hosts:Biodiversity for a Livable Climate - www.bio4climate.orgPost Carbon Institute - www.postcarbon.org and www.resilience.org Cleveland Hosts:Glenn Gall - Local event coordinatorFood Strong - www.foodstrong.org Little Africa Food Collaborative - www.facebook.com/littleafricafcoSponsors:Transition U.S. - www.transitionus.org Cedar Lane Ecosystem Studies Group - www.cedarlane.org/ecosystemsstudygroup Cottingham Farm - www.cottinghamfarm.com MiniForest LA - www.miniforestla.com Neighborhood Villaging - www.villaging.us Partners:Blue Rock Station - bluerockstation.com EcoRestoration Alliance - www.ecorestorationalliance.org Food Not Lawns Cleveland - https://www.facebook.com/people/Food-... Kelly's Working Well Farm - www.morethanafarm.org Little Africa Food Co-operative - www.littleafricafco.com Loiter - www.loiter.us Mongol Tribe - www.mongoltribe.org Red Beet Row - www.redbeetrow.com Reeds and Roots - www.reedsandroots.org Rid-All Green Partnership - www.ridall.org Uncle Mud - www.unclemud.com Village Family Farms - www.facebook.com/villagefamilyfarms Past events:Montgomery County, Maryland - September 10, 2022https://bio4climate.org/redesigning-o... Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas - November 12, 2022https://bio4climate.org/redesigning-o... Los Angeles, California - January 21, 2023https://bio4climate.org/redesigning-o... Cleveland, Ohio - March 25, 2023https://bio4climate.org/redesigning-o... To receive updates on these and other events and a free download on 10 Ways You Can Restore the Planet, sign up https://bio4climate.org/10-ways-you-c....Connect with us on Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climateThis event was recorded on March 25, 2023.
Transforming Cleveland’s Food Infrastructure to Rapidly & Equitably Increase Local Food Production Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2023-07-23 | This panel was one of several discussions and presentations hosted during Redesigning Our Communities for Life After Fossil Fuels on Saturday, March 25, 2023 with Cleveland community leaders. This event was the fourth in a series of six events hosted virtually and in-person in communities throughout the U.S. and Canada - www.bio4climate.org/roc.The purpose of the series is to educate residents in each community on our predicament of declining fossil fuels, the power of ecosystem restoration to cool our communities and the planet, the urgent need to grow more food locally, and the strategies local leaders are using to redesign our communities for life after fossil fuels.It’s time to scale way back, redesign how we’re living and roll up our sleeves to restore our ecosystems, soil, biodiversity and connections with our neighbors. As we learn and take action on how to live within the Earth’s limits, it’s vital that we co-invent and redesign our new lifestyles together with all members of our communities, especially our under-resourced community members, who are often the most seriously impacted by the climate and other crises. Let’s include everyone in the conversations, the plans, and the funding. We must move forward by coming together, learning from one another, and supporting each other as we strengthen our resilience and face the challenges ahead.Stay tuned to register for our next event this fall 2023 with community leaders in Corvallis, Oregon and the surrounding region. This will be followed by our final event in the spring of 2024 with community leaders in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and the surrounding area.More Details on this Panel Discussion:Four panelists from the Greater Cleveland area introduce their work and discuss:What problems exist in our food infrastructure? How do we take back power as communities? How do we make space for our communities to truly thrive? What efforts exist to go beyond growing corn and soy in the region, to connect folks to more diverse palates of food, especially ancestral foods?Could you tell us about your work with young people? Are the youth gravitating towards your programs?Moderator:Jess Alvarez-Parfrey, Executive Director, Transition U.S., Justice, Equity, Decolonization, and Imagination (JEDI) ConsultantPanelists:Ismail Samad, Co-Founder, Loiter, Chef, Social Entrepreneur, Closed Loop Food Systems ExpertMikki Smith, CEO, MLSJ Consulting LLC, Executive Director, Little Africa Food Collaborative, Education Associate, Food StrongJessica Vallejo, Secretary, The Committee of 500 Years of Dignity and Resistance, Board Member, Lake Erie Native American Council (LENAC)Marc White, Founding Partner, Rid-All Farm Operations Manager, Rid-All Green Partnership, Fashion Designer, Regenerative Specialist and FarmerNational Hosts:Biodiversity for a Livable Climate - www.bio4climate.orgPost Carbon Institute - www.postcarbon.org and www.resilience.org Cleveland Hosts:Glenn Gall - Local event coordinatorFood Strong - www.foodstrong.org Little Africa Food Collaborative - www.facebook.com/littleafricafcoSponsors:Transition U.S. - www.transitionus.org Cedar Lane Ecosystem Studies Group - www.cedarlane.org/ecosystemsstudygroup Cottingham Farm - www.cottinghamfarm.com MiniForest LA - www.miniforestla.com Neighborhood Villaging - www.villaging.us Partners:Blue Rock Station - bluerockstation.com EcoRestoration Alliance - www.ecorestorationalliance.org Food Not Lawns Cleveland - facebook.com/people/Food-Not-Lawns-Cleveland/100069705847401/?paipv=0&eav=AfZwBQxcDDByyMMxGPSq-KIZxHLTmusbN-gvT2m8O-0en7nmPPgnNyA_BHdRBav4lMA&_rdr Kelly's Working Well Farm - www.morethanafarm.org Little Africa Food Co-operative - www.littleafricafco.com Loiter - www.loiter.us Mongol Tribe - www.mongoltribe.org Red Beet Row - www.redbeetrow.com Reeds and Roots - www.reedsandroots.org Rid-All Green Partnership - www.ridall.org Uncle Mud - www.unclemud.com Village Family Farms - www.facebook.com/villagefamilyfarms Past events:Montgomery County, Maryland - September 10, 2022bio4climate.org/redesigning-our-communities-for-life-after-fossil-fuels-september-10 Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas - November 12, 2022bio4climate.org/redesigning-our-communities-for-life-after-fossil-fuels-november-12 Los Angeles, California - January 21, 2023bio4climate.org/redesigning-our-communities-for-life-after-fossil-fuels-january-21-2023 Cleveland, Ohio - March 25, 2023bio4climate.org/redesigning-our-communities-for-life-after-fossil-fuels-march-25-2023 To receive updates on these and other events and a free download on 10 Ways You Can Restore the Planet, sign up bio4climate.org/10-ways-you-can-restore-the-planet/.Connect with us on Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climateThis event was recorded on March 25, 2023.
Redesigning Our Communities for Life After Fossil Fuels: Cleveland Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2023-05-08 | National and local thought leaders from Cleveland are blazing trails in making Cleveland's communities resilient and equitable. The combination of inspiration and practical skills will give you hope and direction, no matter where you live.Our way of life is not resilient. Every day climate disasters, infrastructure breakdown, and random events have caused suffering. Our food supply is also being impacted and it's time to make this a top priority. We don’t need to wait until we are forced to live without fossil fuels to make changes in our lifestyles. Now is the time to harness the power of nature and community to invent a new path forward. Richard Heinberg of the Post Carbon Institute is the Keynote speaker, moderated by Jess Alvarez-Parfrey from Transition US. Other national speakers:The Power of Ecosystem Restoration: Maya DuttaWhy Growing Food Must Be Our Top Priority: Philip BogdonoffPanel Discussion: Transforming Cleveland’s Food Infrastructure to Rapidly & Equitably Increase Local Food Production Speakers: Ismail Samad, Mikki Smith, Sara Continenza, and Marc WhiteNational speakers and the Local Panel presented on Saturday, March 25, 2023.Thank you to our sponsors: Check our channel as workshop videos are released.Join the conversation for our next event in OR. Check www.bio4climate.org
Untapped Wisdom for Mitigating Natural Disasters & Rapidly Increasing Local Food Production Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2023-02-17 | This panel was one of several presentations hosted during Redesigning Our Communities for Life After Fossil Fuels on Saturday, January 21, 2023 with Los Angeles community leaders. This event is the third in a series of six events hosted virtually and in-person in communities throughout the U.S. and Canada - bio4climate.org/rocStay tuned to register for our next event on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 1 - 4:30 pm EST on Zoom with Cleveland community leaders.Our fifth and sixth events are scheduled for:Corvallis, Oregon - July 2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada. - November 2023More Details on this Panel Discussion:Five panelists from Los Angeles and the southwestern U.S. introduce their work and answered two questions:How can ecological restoration reduce the effects of climate change that we’re experiencing now (ex. drought, flooding, wildfires, mudslides, etc.) and what next steps can residents take, especially to support our most under-resourced communities including Black, Indigenous, people of color and low income communities?How can we organize efforts to rapidly increase local food production using regenerative practices and what next steps can residents take, especially to support our most under-resourced communities including Black, Indigenous, people of color and low income communities?Moderators:Aura Vasquez, Founder, Ready to Help LA, Board Member, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, Community Organizer and Consulting Specialist Tania Roa, Former Digital Communications and Outreach Manager, Biodiversity for a Livable Climate, Co-Founder and Co-Host, Closing the Gap Social Justice PodcastPanelists:Matthew Teutimez, Tribal Biologist, Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh NationAlison “Ali” Frazzini, Policy Advisor, Chief Sustainability Office, Acting Co-Chair, Los Angeles Food Equity Roundtable, County of Los AngelesMoses J. Massenburg, Historian, African American Women’s History, Urban Community Gardener and FarmerNathan Lou, Co-Founder, Executive Director, Mongol TribeCoakí, Reforestation and Regenerative Horticulture Practitioner and EducatorIt’s time to scale way back, redesign how we’re living and roll up our sleeves to restore our ecosystems, soil, biodiversity and connections with our neighbors. As we learn and take action on how to live within the Earth’s limits, it’s vital that we co-invent and redesign our new lifestyles together with all members of our communities, especially our under-resourced community members, who are often the most seriously impacted by the climate and other crises. We must move forward by coming together, learning from one another, and supporting each other as we strengthen our resilience and face the challenges ahead. National Hosts:Biodiversity for a Livable Climate - bio4climate.orgPost Carbon Institute - postcarbon.org and resilience.org Los Angeles Hosts:Angelenos for Green Schools - www.angelenosforgreenschools.com MiniForest LA - www.miniforestla.com Closing the Gap - a Social Justice Podcast - www.anchor.fm/closingthegappod Sponsors:Cedar Lane Ecosystem Studies Group - www.cedarlane.org/ecosystemsstudygroup Cottingham Farm - www.cottinghamfarm.com Neighborhood Villaging - www.villaging.us Partners:Bicycle Kitchen - bicyclekitchen.orgGabrieleño Band of Mission Indians - Kizh Nation - gabrielenoindians.org Harmony Houz - instagram.com/harmonyhouz Here We Gro Gardens - herewegrogardens.org In God's Hands Gardens - ighgardens.org Los Angeles Eco-Village - laecovillage.org Mongol Tribe - mongoltribe.org Re:Ciclos - lareciclos.org Ready to Help LA - readytohelpla.orgVoices of Water for Climate - bio4climate.org/voices-of-water The locations of past events have included:Montgomery County, Maryland - September 10, 2022bio4climate.org/redesigning-our-communities-for-life-after-fossil-fuels-september-10 Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas - November 12, 2022bio4climate.org/redesigning-our-communities-for-life-after-fossil-fuels-november-12 Los Angeles, California - January 21, 2023bio4climate.org/redesigning-our-communities-for-life-after-fossil-fuels-january-21-2023 To receive updates on these and other events, sign up for mail at bio4climate.org/10-ways-you-can-restore-the-planet/.Connect with us on Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climateInstagram - Life After Fossil Fuels: instagram.com/lifeafterfossilfuels LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bio4climate Meetup: meetup.com/Biodiversity-for-a-Livable-Climate Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@bio4climate? This event was recorded on January 21, 2023.#indigenous #losangeles #wisdom
Global Cooling from Plant Transpiration: Mechanisms and Uncertainties Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2023-01-04 | In a time of accelerating global warming, nature's ability to cool the Earth is one of the most exciting and important prospects we can explore. We've been proud to host scientific experts at the forefront of this research like Dr. Anastassia Makarieva, Andrei Nefiodov, and Jan Pokorny. They joined us a couple of months ago in No Trees, No Rain to share some of their work on the water cycle and the role of vegetation and transpiration in global climate and cooling. Now we are excited to present this follow-up discussion. Trees provide cool shade under a hot sun, but where does the solar energy spent on evapotranspiration go? What is its fate in the atmosphere? Do forests cool the Earth as a whole or only locally? Dig into these questions and more. This 20-minute talk by Dr. Makarieva (TUM-IAS) for those who want to go a little deeper, followed by Q&A and discussion with colleagues Andrei Nefiodov, Jan Pokorny, Zuzka Mulkerin and more.This webinar is prepared by the Biotic Pump Greening Group with the cooperation of Voices of Water at Biodiversity for a Livable Climate.
Restoring Peatland Ecosystems in the Face of Flooding Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-10-26 | Tropical peat swamp forest is a unique ecosystem that is under enormous threat by human activities, such as logging, conversion for agriculture, drainage, fire, and wildlife hunting. Peat-swamp forests in the tropics represent a high biodiversity ecosystem with thousands of species and are rich in endemic and endangered flora and fauna. To address the threats to Indonesian ecosystems, Eka Cahyaningrum, Primate Researcher and 2022 Global Landscapes Forum Restoration Steward, started an organization with her two friends to restore peatlands and the habitats of primates, from orangutans to gibbons. Follow Eka’s journey through Global Landscapes Forum: stewards.globallandscapesforum.org/author/eka-cahyaningrumAnd follow Hirai on social media: instagram.com/hirai_foundationThis interview is hosted by Tania Roa, Digital Communications and Outreach Manager for Biodiversity for a Livable ClimateReceive a free download on 10 ways you can restore the planet: bio4climate.org/10-ways-you-can-restore-the-planetConnect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climate Instagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#ecosystemrestoration #communityleaders #climateaction
Youth Eco Restorers for Climate Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-09-21 | Around the world, young people are organizing in a variety of ways to restore our ecosystems and heal planet Earth. Hear from three remarkable youth leaders who are doing incredible work to help protect and restore the Earth through ecosystem restoration, art, and regenerative agricultural advocacy.Sergio Esteban Lozano-Báez is from Colombia. In 2011, he worked on the forest restoration plan for areas affected by alluvial gold mining in the Nechí river basin, Antioquia. Sergio has a PhD in Forest Resources at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, and the results of his thesis appeared in many scientific articles. In 2019, he coordinated his first restoration project with the organization Selva – Research for Conservation in the Neotropics. This restoration project aims to restore 45 ha on the north of Tolima, Colombia, planting 25,000 native tree species to improve the habitat of endemic and endangered bird species. Through this project, he became a Mountain Restoration Steward for Global Landscapes Forum.Ayushi Gaur is a college freshmen with a double major in Marine Biology and Dance at the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC, and works on the Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council – a program of the Jane Goodall Institute. Through ConservACTION, a virtual space dedicated to highlighting the intersections of the creative arts and the environmental movement, she is able to combine two of her great passions (environmental conservation and the creative arts) and inspire others to do the same.Carol Viana is an environmental engineer and climate activist. She is the co-founder of the Chloride Free Foundation, an international organization trying to reverse climate change by protecting soil biodiversity and promoting chloride-free and chemical-free agriculture. She is also a member of YOUNGO, the official Youth Constituency of the UNFCCC, where she discusses issues related to environmental advocacy and regenerative agriculture with global audiences.Sign up for our newsletter and receive a free download on 10 ways you can restore the planet: bio4climate.org/10-ways-you-can-restore-the-planetVolunteer or intern with us: bio4climate.org/work-with-usConnect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climateThis event was organized and hosted by Tania Roa and Abby Abrahamson of Biodiversity for a Livable ClimateRecorded on September 17, 2022▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 - Intro2:52 - Mountain Restoration in Colombia with Sergio Esteban Lozano-Báez27:52 - Climate Art Activism with Ayushi Gaur41:55 - Regenerative Agriculture from Brazil to the World with Carol Viana57:50 - Q&A 1:28:46 - Closing#climatechangeawareness #climateactivist #youthleaders
Youth-led Climate Initiatives with Chloe Ng Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-07-04 | In this interview hosted by Abby Abrahamson, Chloe Ng discusses her involvement with the Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council - a program of the Jane Goodall Institute. Chloe Ng is a freshmen at University of Pennsylvania. This is her third year on the National Youth Leadership Council. As leader of the Blind Brook Roots & Shoots club, her favorite project has been the initiative to compost school lunch trays. This student-led initiative taught Chloe the difference young people can make through persistence and advocacy. She has also enjoyed organizing a tree-planting fundraiser, volunteering at a native plant sale, and getting involved in ecology research where she studies the impacts of overabundant deer on forests. Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#nativeplants #janegoodall #composting
Rewilding Our Planet Using the Miyawaki Method: Hannah Lewis & Maya Dutta Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-06-20 | The Cambridge Public Library and Biodiversity for a Livable Climate present author Hannah Lewis in a reading and discussion of her latest book, Mini-Forest Revolution: Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Rewild the World. The Miyawaki Method is a unique approach to reforestation devised by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. In the book, Lewis explains how tiny forests as small as six parking spaces grow quickly and are much more biodiverse than those planted by conventional methods. She explores the science behind why Miyawaki-style mini-forests work and the myriad environmental benefits, including: cooling urban heat islands, establishing wildlife corridors, building soil health, sequestering carbon, creating pollinator habitats, and more.Today, the Miyawaki Method is witnessing a worldwide surge in popularity. Lewis shares the stories of mini-forests that have sprung up across the globe and the people who are planting them―from a young forest along the concrete alley of the Beirut River in Lebanon, to a backyard forest planted by tiny-forest champion Shubhendu Sharma in India. Cambridge's own Danehy Park is home to the first Miyawaki mini-forest in the northeastern United States.Hannah Lewis the editor of the Compendium of Scientific and Practical Findings Supporting Eco-Restoration to Address Global Warming, published by Biodiversity for a Livable Climate, a nonprofit environmental organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She has worked in various roles related to building sustainable food systems, including as the Midwest regional director for the National Center for Appropriate Technology. She has an MS in Sustainable Agriculture and Sociology from Iowa State University and a BA in Environmental Studies from Middlebury College. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she lived in France with her partner and their two children during the writing of this book.Maya Dutta is an environmental advocate and aspiring ecosystem restorer working to spread understanding on the key role of biodiversity in shaping the climate and the water, carbon, nutrient and energy cycles we rely on. She is passionate about climate change adaptation and mitigation and the ways that community-led ecosystem restoration can fight global climate change while improving the livelihood and equity of human communities. She works on project management, research, outreach, education and advocacy efforts at Biodiversity for a Livable Climate. Having grown up in New York City and lived in cities all her life, Maya is interested in creating more natural infrastructure, biodiversity, and access to nature and ecological connection in urban areas. Along with partners and others at Bio4Climate, she coordinated the planting of the first Miyawaki forest in the Northeast US in Danehy Park, North Cambridge in September of 2021, and is enthusiastically stewarding its growth.This talk was recorded June 2022Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#miyawakimethod #miyawaki #treeplanting
Ego vs Eco: How Human, Animal, and Planet Health Interconnect Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-05-17 | Wildlife and social justice advocate Tania Roa, who is also our Digital Communications Manager, gives a presentation on four topics to illustrate the need to move away from the Western mainstream 'Ego' mentality and to collectively move towards the holistic 'Eco' mindset. The four topics include a comparison between One Health and One Welfare, zoonotic diseases, wildlife-human conflict, preserving biodiversity.This talk was recorded April 2022Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#animalwelfare #nature #health
Mini-Forest Revolution with author Hannah Lewis Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-05-11 | In this interview hosted by Tania Roa, author Hannah Lewis discusses her new book "Mini - Forest Revolution." In this book, Lewis presents the Miyawaki Method, a unique approach to reforestation devised by Japanese botanist Dr. Akira Miyawaki. She explains how tiny forests as small as six parking spaces grow quickly and are much more biodiverse than those planted by conventional methods. She explores the science behind why Miyawaki-style mini-forests work and the myriad environmental benefits, including: cooling urban heat islands, establishing wildlife corridors, building soil health, sequestering carbon, creating pollinator habitats, and more. This inspiring book offers a revolutionary approach to planting trees and a truly accessible solution to the climate crisis.Pre-order 'Mini - Forest Revolution' on Chelsea Green Publishing's site: chelseagreen.com/product/mini-forest-revolutionPre-order on Amazon: amazon.com/Mini-Forest-Revolution-Miyawaki-Method-Rapidly/dp/1645021270/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=mini-forest+revolution&qid=1647285066&sprefix=Mini-For%2Caps%2C331&sr=8-2Hannah Lewis is Bio4Climate's editor for the Compendium of Scientific and Practical Findings Supporting Eco-Restoration to Address Global Warming. She has worked in various roles related to building sustainable food systems, including as the Midwest regional director for the National Center for Appropriate Technology. She has an MS in Sustainable Agriculture and Sociology from Iowa State University and a BA in Environmental Studies from Middlebury College. Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#miyawakimethod #miyawaki #treeplanting
Worldwide Teach In on Climate & Justice Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-04-25 | On May 30, 2022, Bio4Climate and the Campus Sustainability Committee at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) hosted an event as a part of the Worldwide Teach-In on Climate & Justice organized by Bard College. MCLA faculty, staff, and community members presented 5-minute talks on climate issues, followed by a dialogue with students. The Teach-In event was organized into four panels on the following topics: “Climate and the Socie-city,” “Climate Solutions: Energy, Agriculture, & Forests,” “Art & Praxis of Climate Change,” and “Life Saves the Planet.”Learn more about the teach-in: https://gps.bard.edu/world-wide-teach-inLearn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#climate #justice #sustainability
Art for the Environment with Ayushi Gaur Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-04-21 | In this interview hosted by Abby Abrahamson, Ayushi Gaur, a senior from Memphis, Tennessee discusses her involvement with Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council - a program of the Jane Goodall Institute. Ayushi’s favorite Roots & Shoots project is ConservACTION, a virtual space dedicated to highlighting the intersections of the creative arts and the environmental movement. This is her favorite project because it combines two of her great passions while connecting her to others with the same interests. Ayushi believes that art and dance can go far beyond words when it comes to expressing ideas and concerns regarding global issues and she appreciates seeing the perspective of others through their work. See Ayushi and others' nature-related artwork: conservactionproject.wixsite.com/site/collectionLearn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#conservation #rootsandshoots #environment
Mushrooms Change the World with Daniel Randall Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-04-18 | In this interview hosted by Abby Abrahamson, Daniel Randall discusses his involvement with the Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council - a program of the Jane Goodall Institute. Daniel is a passionate advocate for nature and aims to improve environmental conditions through nature’s own intelligence. Through Roots & Shoots, Daniel has planted over a hundred trees and witnessed how disadvantaged neighborhoods can start a transformation in one day. He has initiated a community soil-making program in his neighborhood and discovered that the foundational key to rebuilding soil is plant diversity. His newest project with mushrooms, “Mycelium Magic” has revealed an underground universe that supports planetary life and has world-changing impacts that are ready to be green-lighted on a global scale.Daniel aspires to help others become participants in these amazing evolutionary solutions. His enthusiasm and leadership has been honored by organizations such as Bioneers, California Safe Schools, South Coast Air Quality Management District and Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#biodiversity #soil #nature
Cooling The Climate Mess With Soil And Water featuring Walter Jehne Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-04-02 | This talk is part of our Life Saves the Planet Speaker Series in partnership with GBH Forum Network. Learn more about this series here: forum-network.org/partner/biodiversity-livable-climate Soil and climate scientist Walter Jehne works to educate farmers, policymakers and others about “the soil carbon sponge” and its crucial role in reversing and mitigating flooding, drought, wildfires, and rising global temperatures. He shows us how we can safely cool the climate and restore essential biodiversity by repairing our disrupted hydrological cycles, returning excess carbon to the soils, where it can build a sponge that soaks up water and revives the biosphere.Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#soilhealth #climate #soil
Code Red Water: Two Global Perspectives with Atossa Soltani & Michal Kravčík Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-03-22 | Thousands of projects on six continents are endeavoring to cool our overheated planet and restore biodiversity loss by harnessing the power of photosynthesis, carbon sequestration and regeneration of degraded landscapes. Most of these efforts are not by governments or corporations, but by coalitions of researchers, farmers, fishermen, forest-dwellers, and village cooperatives. What would happen if this work to improve soils and fight climate warming were integrated into government policy on agriculture, fishing, water, and forests?Atossa Soltani is the director of global strategy for the Amazon Sacred Headwaters Initiative, an alliance of 30 indigenous nations in Ecuador and Peru working to permanently protect 86 million acres of rainforests in one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. She is also the founder and board president of Amazon Watch and served as the organization’s first executive director for 18 years. In response to the Amazon fires in 2019, Atossa helped co-found Artists for Amazonia to catalyze global action for the Amazon. In recognition for her life’s work as rainforests and indigenous rights campaigner, Atossa was named the Hillary Institute’s 2013 Global Laureate for Climate Leadership. Atossa is also a member and contributing author to the Science Panel for the Amazon.Michal Kravčík is an acclaimed Slovak water scientist, Goldman environmental award recipient, ASHOKA fellow, and co-author of A New Water Paradigm: Water for the Recovery of the Climate, which emphasizes hydrologic cycles in addressing climate change and resilience. He is a recent founder of the Water Holistic Company, Ltd., and chairman of Slovakia’s NGO People and Water awarded the Democracy and Civil Society Development Prize. In response to the historic 2010 floods in Slovakia, he spearheaded a massive flood and drought prevention efforts to revitalize 488 townships, rehydrating their watersheds. Kravčík coordinated the Green Restoration Program policy for the Košice Region of Slovakia, approved by the regional parliament in 2021. He has authored a Global Action Plan for the Restoration of Natural Water Cycles and Climate. This panel is part of our Nature’s Solutions as National Policy mini conference series. Learn more about this series here: bio4climate.org/conferences/natures-solutions-as-national-policy #ecorestoration #environmentalpolicy #water
Soil Biodiversity in Agriculture: Chloride Free Foundation Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-03-18 | In this interview hosted by Abby Abrahamson, Carol Viana of The Chloride Free Foundation describes the importance of agricultural practices that prioritize soil health.Chloride Free Foundation is an international non-profit organization incorporated in the Netherlands. Our purpose is to protect soil biodiversity by making agricultural practices around the world chloride-free. We work to promote sustainable and responsible agricultural practices, advocating for nature and the quality of the soil and crops.Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#soil #agriculture #biodiversity
Bluebird Conservation with Charlotte Xu Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-03-11 | In this interview hosted by Abby Abrahamson, Charlotte Xu, a senior from New Jersey, discusses her involvement with the Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council - a program of the Jane Goodall Institute. Last summer, Charlotte started a group called “Light as a Feather” where she has led various bird-related projects with her brother. Specifically, she has monitored the health and population size of bluebirds. She also sells nature-inspired stickers to support Indigenous voices in climate action (@terrabycharlotte on Instagram). Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#conservation #rootsandshoots #youthleaders
Regenerative Agriculture with Ed Huling Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-03-07 | This talk with Ed Huling, a U.S.-based organic farmer, introduces the concept of nutrient density and the impact of soil health on nutrient-dense food. Ed also describes the farming and forestry systems that he developed using restoration practices. Lastly, this talk also touches upon the benefits of regenerative agriculture and gardening when it comes to stabilizing climate and restoring land. Ed Huling is a U.S.-based organic farmer. While studying Environmental Science at Brandeis University, Ed was the first undergraduate student to publish research in the university’s Science magazine. Following graduation, he spent a year doing research with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He has since spent the past 20 years focused on producing nutrient dense food and developing solutions to climate mitigation as an organic farmer.Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#agriculture #regenerative #organic
Bioregional Food Systems with Hannah McDonald Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-03-02 | This presentation, given by Hannah McDonald from NOFA/Mass and the Western MA Regenerative Food System, touches upon the state of our materials economy, how investing in food systems sets the stage for systems change, and why it's important to have a bioregional focus. Recorded at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, the event concluded with a discussion with students on how individuals could identify their niche within the movement. Hannah focuses on the collaborative effort of connecting the dots on local food to make the intricacies of our food system not only resilient, but thriving. She spent most of her childhood in suburban Massachusetts and started thinking a little more critically about politics and environmental health in high school. Hannah has since graduated with her MS from UMass Amherst in Sustainability Science with a focus on Sustainable Food Systems, and now is interested in the deeply rooted cultural patterns and history that we'll be discussing here a bit today.Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#food #sustainability #foodsystem
The Roots of Regenerative Solutions with Karen Washington Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-03-02 | This talk is a Q&A with activist Karen Washington. She touches upon the history of regenerative/nature-based climate solutions that are more widely adopted today by a variety of communities, but have historically been developed by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities and cultures. This talk also addresses actions the BIPOC community is taking to offset the dangers we see happening to our ecosystems. Karen Washington has lived in New York City all her life, and has spent decades promoting urban farming as a way for all New Yorkers to access to fresh, locally grown food. Since 1985 Karen has been a community activist, striving to make New York City a better place to live. As a community gardener and board member of the New York Botanical Gardens, Karen worked with Bronx neighborhoods to turn empty lots into community gardens.As an advocate, she stood up and spoken out for garden protection and preservation. As a member of the La Familia Verde Community Garden Coalition, she helped launched a City Farms Market, bringing garden fresh vegetables to her neighbors. She also co-founded Black Urban Growers (BUGS), an organization of volunteers committed to building networks and community support for growers in both urban and rural settings. In 2012 Ebony magazine voted her one of their 100 most influential African Americans in the country, and in 2014 she was awarded with the James Beard Leadership Award. Professionally Karen was a Physical Therapist for over 30 years, and she "retired" in April 2014 to start Rise & Root Farm. Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#regenerative #climatesolutions #bipoc
Biologys Role in Sustaining the Planet with Ridge Shinn Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-03-02 | This talk, given by Ridge Shinn of Big Picture Beef, introduces the essential functions that livestock provide to maintain healthy ecosystems and contribute to maintaining a stable climate.Ridge Shinn founded Big Picture Beef in 2016. His work with cattle stretches back to his twenties when he was herdsman for a dairy farm, but for the past 20 years he has focused on beef. Ridge was the founding director of the New England Livestock Alliance and for two years ran a slaughterhouse in Stafford Springs, CT. In 2002 he submitted a grass-fed filet mignon to a Wine Spectator competition that triumphed over the grain-fed entries, establishing that grass-fed beef can be a gourmet food. Subsequently Ridge co-founded a meat company and developed markets and distribution systems for grass-fed beef throughout the Northeast. Since then, in addition to managing his own herd, Ridge has consulted in New Zealand, England, Uruguay, Argentina, and all over North America. His work has been recognized in the Smithsonian, the Atlantic, the New York Times, and Time Magazine.Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#agriculture #sustainability #grassfed
Soil vs Dirt with Fred Magdoff Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-03-02 | In this talk, Fred Magdoff, Professor Emeritus of Plant and Soil Science at the University of Vermont, describes the difference between nutrient- and life-depleted soil and nutrient dense, carbon-capturing, and water-storing soil. Fred Magdoff's research was on ecologically sound ways to improve soil fertility, especially focusing on the critical role of soil organic matter. He is the co-author of the fourth edition of Building Crops For Better Soil: Sustainable Soil Management (2021 - available free for downloading on the web) and What Every Environmentalist Needs to Know About Capitalism (2011), as well as a number of other books on agriculture and on the US economy. He has also written numerous articles on environmental issues, including on ecological agriculture, production and use of biofuels, and population and global resource depletion.Learn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Connect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climate#agriculture #soil #science
Youth in Environmental Conservation: Greenagers Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-01-21 | We interviewed Will Conklin, Director of Greenagers, to learn more about his organization. Greenagers aims to engage youth "in meaningful work in environmental conservation, sustainable farming and natural resource management." Learn more at greenagers.orgLearn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Please donate to our ecosystem restoration work: bio4climate.org/donateConnect with usFacebook: facebook.com/bio4climateTwitter: twitter.com/bio4climateInstagram: instagram.com/bio4climateThis interview was recorded in winter of 2021#youthleaders #conservation #environment
Climate Emotions: Facing the Storm Together Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2022-01-03 | A panel discussion hosted by Biodiversity for a Livable Climate (@bio4climate) on the vast scope of climate-related emotions from anxiety and fear to hopefulness. Panelists include:1. Abby Abrahamson, College Outreach Coordinator for Bio4Climate2. Yvonne Cuaresma, Founder of theclimatejournalproject.com3. Adam Sacks, Executive Director of Bio4ClimateWith moderator Maya Dutta, Outreach and Operations Manager for Bio4ClimateAnd commentator psychiatrist and author Dr. Lise Van Susteren lisevansusteren.comLearn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Please donate to our ecosystem restoration work: bio4climate.org/donateRecorded on December 14, 2021
Miyawaki Forest: Maya Dutta & Paula Phipps Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2021-12-21 | Learn about the Miyawaki forest we planted in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Miyawaki method was invented by Dr. Akira Miyawaki, a Japanese botanist, and it involves planting native species in urban areas.View the slideshow, created in collaboration with SUGi, here: drive.google.com/file/d/1OfVy4DJfG9P_vMnxCzAL5F_Ndu807JcX/viewLearn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org Please donate to our ecosystem restoration work: bio4climate.org/donatePresented on December 9, 2021 to the Washington D.C. chapter of Biodiversity for a Livable Climate#miyawaki #biodiversity #forest
What Did COP26 Miss? with Joseph Hunt, Dee Woods & Andrew Revkin Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2021-11-24 | We turn our attention to the Glasgow COP26 summit, debriefing the action (or inaction) that took place. How much are leaders paying attention to, investing in, and supporting the many community led solutions of fighting climate change by protecting and restoring ecosystems? This panel discussion featured professor Joseph Michael Hunt, community food advocate Dee Woods, and journalist Andrew Revkin. Panelists addressed the urgent question of how to make grassroots movements toward nature’s solutions the focus of climate action and close the gap between policy and practice.This panel is part of our Nature’s Solutions as National Policy mini conference series. Learn more about this series here: bio4climate.org/conferences/natures-solutions-as-national-policy Please donate to our ecosystem restoration work: bio4climate.org/donate#unitednations #climate #cop26
Kachana Station: A Home for Donkey-led Restoration Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2021-10-29 | In this interview hosted by Tania Roa, Chris Henggeler explains the holistic management practices occurring in Kachana Station, a landscape in northwestern Australia. Chris emphasizes the interconnectedness of humans across the globe, and our interconnectedness with other species. His call to action: help nature heal herself.Learn more about Kachana Station: kachana-station.comLearn more about Biodiversity for a Livable Climate: bio4climate.org To read about our campaign supporting Kachana Station, visit our website: bio4climate.org/2021/10/23/kachana-station-a-home-for-donkey-led-restorationZoom interview recorded September 2021#biodiversity #ecosystem #holistic
How Animals Shape Ecosystems with Carl Safina, Fred Provenza & Tania Roa Biodiversity for a Livable Climate 2021-09-21 | A panel discussion among author and ecologist Carl Safina, professor and author Fred Provenza, and wildlife advocate and writer Tania Roa. An insightful conversation on the interconnections between wild and domestic animal welfare, and a criticism of perspectives and policies related to other species.Carl Safina earned a PhD in ecology from Rutgers University by studying seabirds. Afterwards, he spent a decade working to ban high-seas drift nets and to overhaul U.S. fishing policy. He has written many books on animals and the environment, including Song for the Blue Ocean and Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace. He hosted the PBS series Saving the Ocean, and continues to use his speaking skills to spread awareness for biodiversity conservation. He is now the first Endowed Professor for Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University (where he formerly co-chaired the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science), and he runs the not-for-profit Safina Center.Fred Provenza is professor emeritus of Behavioral Ecology in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University, where he worked for 35 years directing an award-winning research group that pioneered an understanding of how learning influences foraging behavior and links soil, plants, herbivores, and humans. He is one of the founders of BEHAVE, an international network of scientists, ranchers, farmers, and land managers committed to integrating behavioral principles with local knowledge. He authored Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us about Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom and Foraging Behavior: Managing to Survive in a World of Change. Tania Roa earned a Master of Science in Animals and Public Policy from Tufts University. She specialized in wildlife conservation and the connections between animal, human, and planet health. During the summer of 2020, her internship at World Animal Net gave her the opportunity to work with international animal welfare organizations and design digital campaigns urging the United Nations to include extensive biodiversity measures in their 2030 agenda for sustainable development. She uses her photography and writing to advocate for other species, climate justice, and adequate representation for historically marginalized communities. This panel is part of our Nature’s Solutions as National Policy mini conference series. Learn more about this series here: bio4climate.org/conferences/natures-solutions-as-national-policy #wildlife #agriculture #animalwelfare
