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Biodiversity Speaks

Biodiversity Speaks

By IBioS Collaboratory

Welcome to Biodiversity Speaks, a podcast series by the Interdisciplinary Biodiversity Solutions Collaboratory at the University of British Columbia. Join Dr. Helina Jolly as she connects with interdisciplinary scientists to spark conversations on biodiversity conservation. Each episode gives a brief peek into their personal and professional journey, highlighting the biodiversity crisis and their ways of approaching it. Follow us on social media at @ibiosprogram on Twitter and Instagram, and visit our website ibios.ubc.ca to learn more.

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Sustainability, Rights and Biodiversity in Agriculture

Biodiversity SpeaksJan 15, 2024

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Sustainability, Rights and Biodiversity in Agriculture

Sustainability, Rights and Biodiversity in Agriculture

Join us in today’s episode of Biodiversity Speaks with our host Dr. Helina Jolly and guest Dr. Hannah Wittman. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation on agroecology, food sovereignty, and biodiversity in relation to agriculture! 

Jan 15, 202439:00
Communication, Indigenous Leadership and Parks Management

Communication, Indigenous Leadership and Parks Management

Join us in another amazing episode of Biodiversity Speaks with today’s guest, Dr. Don Carruthers Den Hoed. In a fascinating conversation with our host Dr. Helina Jolly, Don discusses his path to conservation and parks leadership through communication, learning from different perspectives and engaging with Indigenous communities. 

Aug 15, 202353:40
Tropical Forest Ecology, Climate Change and Geography

Tropical Forest Ecology, Climate Change and Geography

In this episode, join Dr. Helina Jolly, our host, as she discusses the fascinating topics of tropical forests, finding a career path focused on biodiversity, geographical approaches to studying climate change (and more!) with Dr. Naomi Schwartz.  

Jul 15, 202337:00
An Economics Approach to Human-Wildlife Conflict

An Economics Approach to Human-Wildlife Conflict

In this episode of Biodiversity Speaks, our host Helina Jolly speaks with Dr. Sumeet Gulati about his work in economics, and how economic approached tie in to topics related to biodiversity conservation.  

Apr 15, 202331:45
Inclusive Conservation and Wetland ecology

Inclusive Conservation and Wetland ecology

Join us in this episode of Biodiversity Speaks in a discussion between our host, Dr. Helina Jolly and Dr. Alex Moore about ecology, the value of wetlands in our ecosystems and cultures, inclusive conservation science, and more!

Mar 15, 202333:07
Agroecology Lessons on Biodiversity Conservation

Agroecology Lessons on Biodiversity Conservation

In this episode of Biodiversity Speaks, we are  joined by Dr. Claire Kremen to discuss her  journey in biodiversity. In conversation with Dr. Helina Jolly, she speaks about her journey from being a child who loved the zoo to a conservation scientist involved in parks management and creation, agricultural ecology, insect biodiversity and more.

Feb 15, 202333:07
Upside-Down Trees, Evolution and Phylogeny

Upside-Down Trees, Evolution and Phylogeny

In this episode of Biodiversity Speaks, Dr. Jonathan Davies speaks about his work in phylogenetics and evolutionary biology. From underground trees to acknowledging the privilege that comes with doing fieldwork abroad, this episode has it all.

Jan 15, 202331:31
Connectivity and Conservation

Connectivity and Conservation

In this episode of Biodiversity Speaks, Dr. Angela Brennan joins our host, Dr. Helina Jolly to discuss wildlife conservation. Dr. Brennan takes us through her love of horses, her work as a conservation data scientist, and the intricacies of landscape permeability – you don’t want to miss it!

Dec 15, 202225:39
Political Ecology of Monoculture Plantations in Asia

Political Ecology of Monoculture Plantations in Asia

In this first episode of Biodiversity Speaks, Dr. Juliet Lu joins our host Dr. Helina Jolly in a riveting discussion about her journey to her current career path, the economic and ecological impacts of rubber plantations in Asia, and the importance of exploring your interests to see where they take you.

Nov 14, 202228:02