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This is the audio version of the article 'Can nature's first line of defense help save our beaches?'. Written by Annaflavia Tarullo and recorded by Erik Verhagen.

Coastal erosion is destroying habitats and livelihoods around the world. Goa, a coastal city in India, has fallen under such grim circumstances, but relying on grey infrastructure - like seawalls - does not seem to be the best option. Researchers are now turning to nature-based solutions to cope with this problem, focusing on the potential of mangrove restoration, conservation, and protection. 

This is the audio version of the article 'Abrasive Paradise Exhibition - A Short Commentary'. Written and recorded by Annaflavia Tarullo.

Environmentalism can, and is, often beautifully expressed through art. This is a short review of the Abrasive Paradise exhibition hosted at Kunsthal KAdE in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. This art exhibition welcomed people to reflect upon their idea of utopia when threatened by ongoing tensions like climate change and environmental pollution.

This is the audio version of the article 'ALERT: Leaders Need to Take Early Warning Signs for Floods Seriously'. Written by Annaflavia Tarullo and recorded by Radion Barakov.

Flooding events are becoming more frequent and intense in areas where they don’t usually occur. Just like most natural hazards, floods have early warning signs that could save hundreds of lives and spare immense damage. However, leaders don’t seem to take them seriously. This flaw within the preparedness of governance systems makes it necessary to improve science-policy interfaces and the knowledge on floods amongst communities.

This is the audio version of the article 'Let's Talk Failures: Why This is Essential for Sustainability'. Written and recorded by Annaflavia Tarullo.

Talking about past institutional and operational failures can allow us to better determine our system’s vulnerabilities, close knowledge gaps, define a set of efficiency criteria, and collaborate on innovative ideas. When considering that the greatest risk we face is that of failing at climate change mitigation and adaptation, we need to be ready for the worst-case scenarios and have alternative solutions ready.

This is the audio version of the article 'India, Green Cities, and Good Governance: Addressing the Mismatches'. Written and recorded by Annaflavia Tarullo.

With 56.2% of the world’s population living in urban centers, local interventions are gaining importance now more than ever, especially in India. Green roofs, urban farms, and smart energy are all innovative components of “green cities”, but how effective can they be if underlying issues, like housing inequality, are not addressed? Will everyone benefit equally from these green innovations?