Join Leander as he catches up with Elizabeth Schuster, discussing her journey as an environmental economist, the evolution of her consulting work, and the changing landscape of environmental economics. They explore the importance of relationship-building in conservation, the challenges of implementing equity in environmental work, and the need for sharing lessons learned in the field.
Episode Highlights:
[00:01:00] - Elizabeth's personal update and reflections on family changes
[00:04:00] - Discussion on health reset routines and favorite meals
[00:05:00] - Elizabeth's perspective on the term "consulting" and her collaborative approach
[00:07:00] - Overview of Elizabeth's environmental economics consulting firm
[00:09:00] - The importance of applied research in environmental work
[00:11:00] - Case study: Vermont Everyone Eats program and its impact
[00:14:00] - Strategies for implementing research findings and creating impact
[00:17:00] - Reflection on the evolution of environmental economics
[00:19:00] - Discussion on environmental economics and equity issues
[00:21:00] - The importance of sharing lessons learned in conservation work
[00:24:00] - Insights on handling mistakes and uncomfortable conversations
[00:27:00] - The need for proactive and meaningful stakeholder engagement
Links Mentioned:
• Vermont Everyone Eats program: https://thecollaborative.us/everyoneeats/
• Civic Consulting Collaborative: https://civicconsultingcollaborative.com/
