Where do we go from here? A post-COP26 discussion with Debbie Bassett and Eileen Stuart
12/08/21 • 30 min
Debbie Bassett, NatureScot’s Climate Change and COP Coordinator, returns to our podcast series, along with Eileen Stuart, NatureScot’s Deputy Director of Nature & Climate Change, to give us a post-COP26 roundup.
We hear what it was like to be on the ground at the event held in Glasgow last month, and how nature-based solutions to climate change are a huge focus for many of the attendees. Debbie and Eileen also provide an insight into discussions they had with other delegates from around the world, and share some of their most memorable moments from the conference.
As well as encouraging us all to get outdoors as often as we can, they also provide ways they manage to make more space for nature in their lives. A few ideas we could all copy!
Debbie Bassett, NatureScot’s Climate Change and COP Coordinator, returns to our podcast series, along with Eileen Stuart, NatureScot’s Deputy Director of Nature & Climate Change, to give us a post-COP26 roundup.
We hear what it was like to be on the ground at the event held in Glasgow last month, and how nature-based solutions to climate change are a huge focus for many of the attendees. Debbie and Eileen also provide an insight into discussions they had with other delegates from around the world, and share some of their most memorable moments from the conference.
As well as encouraging us all to get outdoors as often as we can, they also provide ways they manage to make more space for nature in their lives. A few ideas we could all copy!
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Genetic diversity and its importance in fighting climate change and nature loss, with David O’Brien
David O’Brien, NatureScot’s Biodiversity Evidence and Reporting Manager, explains what genetic diversity is and how it can help fight the twin crises of climate change and nature loss.
Highlighting examples of relevant projects, both here in Scotland and much further afield in Benghazi, David talks passionately about the potential implications for the future of many species.
A keen amphibian spotter and citizen scientist, David provides practical tips as to how we can all make more space for nature, and encourages us all to have a fondness for frogs! An enlightening listen.
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How to Make Space For Nature this winter, with Ewen Cameron
In this episode we chat with biodiversity enthusiast and ex-colleague Ewen Cameron about how we can all help nature this winter. Ewen retired from NatureScot a few years back and now volunteers much of his spare time to help nature, including through the North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership.
Ewen encourages us to think outside the box, to 'stick with it' and is not averse to stealing a few ideas - if they work! He shares his personal stories and memories of inspirational projects and people, and how we can all be inspired.
A great listen during the festive season to help us take collective and immediate action, really make a difference, and plan what other changes we can make in 2022 and beyond.
More information:
- RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
- List of volunteering organisations
- North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership or search for the 'North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership' on Facebook
- Ten ways to Make Space For Nature in winter
- The Association of Local Environmental Records Centres
- Citizen science for biodiversity
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