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The Shifting Ape#17 Simon Fisher from Christie Walk - Eco-conscious living in the heart of AdelaideOur last episode for 2020, and what a year it has been. Our guest in this episode is a long-standing resident of Christie Walk, a hub for sustainable living in every sense that sits on an old recycling depot on the Adelaide CBD.
Simon walks us through the community's history, the things that have worked well and a few that haven't, and (in true Christie Walk style) how they plan to continue challenging the way our homes and meeting spaces are designed and used. Thanks for listening, see you in 2021!
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Visit: www...2020-12-2253 minThe Shifting Ape#16 Nick Graalman - What does a low carbon life look like?Nick Graalman is a freelance camera operator and cinematographer based in South Australia. He is considered one of the early pioneers in motion control time-lapse photography, and has received several awards for his films that showcase the impact our species is having on the environment. In his most recent film, Nick and his partner spent a year changing almost everything about their lives, from how they commute and source their food to where their waste ends up, all with the hope to stay below 2 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person per year (a tough feat, Australia has an average...2020-10-1500 minThe Shifting Ape#15 Dr David Galler - COVID-19, climate change, community and the meaning of lifeDr. David Galler is an intensive care specialist at Middlemore Hospital in South Auckland, which serves over 600,000 of New Zealand’s most vulnerable people. David is the author of Things That Matter: Stories of Life & Death where he shares some of his experiences from over 25 years in the fast-paced world of an Intensive Care Unit. He is passionate about integrating indigenous culture and awareness of our changing climate into the medical ecosystem that he works within to improve the health of his community and our environment.
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www.tedxchristchurch.com/dave-galler
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Want to learn more about the work that Hanna and Jock do with Junglefy, visit: www.junglefy.com.au/
Like this episode and want to hear more? www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape2020-09-0122 minThe Shifting Ape#13 David Paton - I'm worrying about what you have got against birdsDavid Paton is an ornithologist, restoration ecologist and Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide. He has contributed to the understanding and management of Australia’s natural environment for over four decades, receiving multiple accolades for his work, including the Member of the Order of Australia (AM). David is one of three Directors of an intergenerational project called BioR with the vision to reconstruct habitats for biodiversity, while monitoring the outcomes and learning from the journey.
Learn more about David and his work:
bior.org.au/
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Learn more about Oliver and his work:
https://www.medsalv.com/
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Now living in New Zealand, Brent is also a Councillor for Palmerston North City Council and leads the Environment & Sustainability and Active & Public Transport portfolios. He also leads efforts to bolster culture and environmental projects in the community and is a commissioner under the Resource Management Act.
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Learn more about Graham and his work:
https://www.foodforest.com.au/
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Learn more about Daniele and his work:
http://www.danielebolelli.com/
http://thedrunkentaoist.com/
http://historyonfirepodcast.com/
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Brad is passionate about changing kid's lives for the better through belonging, connection and occupation; and has started a small business called Naturally Gathered, where he helps parents and kids to reconnect with nature, their community and themselves.
Learn more about Brad's work:
https://www.naturallygathered.com.au/
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Steve shares his knowledge and experience of growing food, indigenous culture and wild plant harvesting through community walks and talks.
Learn more about Steve's work:
https://wagtailurbanfarm.wordpress.com/
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Donovan focuses on disruptive technology, big data and the internet of things to help organisations to make informed decisions and support the development of effective climate change policy.
Learn more about Donovan's work:
http://www.climateplanning.com.au/
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Check out some of Tim's projects:
https://www.timjarvis.org/
https://www.25zero.com/
https://www.theforktreeproject.com/
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Joan has inspired and shared her knowledge with hundreds of students over the years, creating a veritable army of conservationists who spread her teachings as they form communities and build careers.
Joan has had a long-standing role as Senior Lecturer at the University of South Australia and continues to dedicate her time to helping people to slow down and listen to the natural world around them.
Like this episode and want...2020-04-0225 minThe Shifting Ape#1: Chris Teo-Sherrell - How to live a truly environmentally responsible lifeChris Teo-Sherrell has a PhD in ecology and agriculture and lives a connected and environmentally responsible life in New Zealand. This man walks the talk when it comes to sustainability! In this episode Chris shares some practical advice for those of us that want to live a more sustainable life.
Chris has a decade of experience on Palmerston North City Council (NZ), where he focused his efforts on improving water quality, enhancing the sustainability of the way land is used and improving how people move.
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