conservation optimism

In this final episode for Season 2, Julia and Sofia talk to dancer, choreographer and singer Jen Ganun about leveraging the power of rock and roll for wolf conservation in Colorado. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GN-S02EP08_Jen-GaNun_Transcript.pdf

In this episode, Julia and Sofia talk to tree climber Tim Kovar about trees, inclusivity and connecting people with nature. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/GN-S02EP07_Tim-Kovar.pdf

In this episode, Julia and Sofia talk to conservationist Miriam Supuma about traditional knowledge, birds of paradise and the role of cultural identity in preserving biodiversity. The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GN_S02EP06.pdf

In this episode, Julia and Sofia talk to artivist Sofiya Shukhova about the complexities of the wildlife trade and finding inspiration in unexpected places. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GN_Transcript-S02EP5_Sofiya-Shukhova.pdf

In this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to conservationist Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh about conserving chimpanzees, the importance of mentorship, and also being a woman in the field. A content warning for this episode, please note that we are discussing sexual harassment between 18.30 and 20 minutes so you can skip that part of the episode if you don't wish to listen to that discussion. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Transcript-S2-E04_Rachel-Ashegbofe-Ikemeh.pdf.

In this episode, Julia and Sofia talk to plant ecologist Sara Lil Middleton about seeing beyond the “green carpet” to understand grasses and climate change and her work to promote equality and diversity in the biological sciences. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Good-Natured_S02E02_Sara-Lil-Middleton.pdf

In this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to Kenyan entomologist Dino Martins about his passion for insects, the importance of art, and his work engaging farmers in conservation. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Good-Natured_S02E01_Dino-Martins.pdf

In this week’s Nature Note, Danny shares his childhood experience with endangered Matschie’s tree kangaroos in Papua New Guinea’s first protected area. The transcript for this episode can be found here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Good-Natured_Danny-Nane.pdf

In this week’s Nature Note, Mike transports us to a sagebrush prairie in Montana and reconciles big spaces with small details. The transcript for this episode can be found here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Good-Natured_Mike-Clark.pdf

In this week’s Nature Notes mini-episode, we hear from Lara Semple about how monitoring Scottish wildcats led to the most exciting text she ever received. The transcript for this episode is available here (https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Good-Natured_Lara-Semple.pdf)