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A Saving Nature ConversationEyes in the Rainforest with Fernando Arbeláez: AI, Restoration, and the Rebirth of the Magdalena ValleyIn this episode of Eyes in the Rainforest, Dr. Stuart Pimm and Andy Schiffer speak with Fernando Arbeláez, Director General of Fundación Biodiversa Colombia, about the remarkable restoration of El Silencio Natural Reserve in Colombia’s Middle Magdalena Valley.Discover how community-led reforestation, advanced biodiversity monitoring, and AI-powered tools like Project SPARROW are helping bring jaguars, tapirs, and other threatened species back to recovering forests and what this means for the future of conservation.
2025-12-2257 minA Saving Nature ConversationA Rare Conversation with Dr. Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela on Colombia’s Cundinamarca Antpitta ConfirmationTHE PROJECT AND THE BIRD | Saving Colombia’s Cundinamarca Antpitta with Dr. Natalia Ocampo-PeñuelaIn this episode, we dive deep into one of the most targeted and hopeful conservation efforts in the Colombian Andes: the strategic protection of 43 new acres that extend forest habitat from Refugio del Tororoi, reconnecting isolated patches into a functioning corridor for the Critically Endangered Cundinamarca Antpitta (Grallaria kaestneri).Dr. Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela, conservation scientist and Assistant Professor at UC Santa Cruz, joins Dr. Stuart Pimm and Andy Schiffer to unpack the science, strategy, and stories behind this land purchase—and wh...
2025-12-1152 minA Saving Nature ConversationA Conversation with Malcolm Kobak on Saving Papua, indigenous leadership, and the EchidnaIn this conversation, Dr. Stuart Pimm and Andy Schiffer speak with Malcolm Kobak, a Papuan-born conservation leader and co-founder of YAPPENDA. Malcolm reflects on his upbringing among the Yali people in the Papuan Highlands and how his family heritage and name shaped his identity. He also shares how twenty-five years in Canadian law enforcement influenced his perspective before returning home to help build an Indigenous-led conservation organization.The discussion explores how YAPPENDA works with communities to secure land rights and support the protection of more than one million hectares of rainforest. Malcolm describes the connection between culture...
2025-12-0656 minA Saving Nature ConversationWhat Maps Tell Us: A Conversation with Dr. Clinton N. JenkinsWhat Maps Tell Us: A Conversation with Dr. Clinton N. Jenkins In this interview, we dive deep into the science and stories behind protecting one of the planet’s most complex and vital systems, the Amazon Basin. Dr. Clinton N. Jenkins reveals how biodiversity maps connect distant ecosystems and communities, serving as living indicators of the Amazon’s health.We explore the importance of the Andes–Amazon–Atlantic “water pathway,” a continental-scale system that sustains biodiversity, cultures, and climate stability across South America. From forests to floodplains, we unpack how human pressures, like oil palm expansion, are transforming...
2025-10-1656 minA Saving Nature ConversationRediscovering Rare Hummingbirds and Saving Colombian Biodiversity with Dr. Luis MazariegosSaving Nature presents a live conversation with Dr. Luis Mazariegos, founder of Fundación Bioconservancy and a pioneer in conserving Colombia’s Western Andes.In this episode, Luis shares his story of rediscovering rare hummingbirds, building the Mesenia-Paramillo Nature Reserve, and restoring cloud forests tree by tree with the support of local communities.Highlights include:• How hummingbirds connect ecosystems and inspire conservation• The challenges of planting native trees on steep Andean slopes• Extraordinary discoveries of new and endangered species• Why local community leadership is key to protecting biodiversityThis conversatio...
2025-09-0443 minA Saving Nature ConversationDr. Trevor Jones & Dr. Stuart Pimm Talk Elephants & Tanzania's 1st Gov't Recognized Wildlife CorridorWe’re excited to share an inspiring conversation between Dr. Trevor Jones (Southern Tanzania Elephant Program) and Dr. Stuart Pimm (Founder, Saving Nature).What began as a discussion about the Udzungwa Mountains, often called Africa’s Galápagos, quickly became a deep dive into elephants, their survival, and a historic win for conservation: the creation of the Nyerere–Udzungwa Wildlife Corridor, Tanzania’s first legally recognized wildlife corridor.This corridor is a lifeline for reconnecting vital elephant habitats, reducing human-wildlife conflict, and safeguarding one of Africa’s most extraordinary landscapes.Together, we can reconnect the wild. Sta...
2025-08-1453 minA Saving Nature ConversationA Conversation with Dr. Ben Mirin: Saving Songbirds, How to Bird Watch, Making A DifferenceEvery bird has a song.Some are being silenced—forever.In this episode, Andy Schiffer of Saving Nature sits down with Dr. Ben Mirin, a scientist who doesn’t just study birds—he listens to them. Ben’s work tracks the global songbird trade and the cultures, sounds, and species it threatens.We talk about what it means to chase vanishing voices across the world. What it’s like to stand in a forest and hear a call no one may ever hear again. And how that sound becomes data, art, activism—and hope.This is...
2025-06-171h 03A Saving Nature ConversationA Conversation with Dr. Terry Root: Climate Science, Wildlife, and Hope for the Planet🌎 Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Terry Root, renowned climate scientist, conservation pioneer, and a lead author of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning IPCC reports. Hosted by Andy Schiffer, Director of Marketing at Saving Nature, this event takes us deep into Dr. Root’s journey from a young girl captivated by nature to a global voice for climate action and wildlife conservation.In this wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Root shares:• How her love for nature first took root• Groundbreaking insights on how climate change is transforming ecosystems• Why birds are powerful indicators of global warming• The connection between plastic pollution and...
2025-06-0359 minA Saving Nature ConversationRoots of Recovery – Episode Three: The Great American TreesIn this episode of Roots of Recovery, we journey through time with three remarkable trees — each a living witness to history, resilience, and quiet strength. From the 4,800-year-old bristlecone pine of California’s high desert to a Civil War-era oak in Gettysburg, and the towering Queens Giant hidden in New York City, these trees are more than just survivors — they are storytellers.Their rings hold wisdom. Their bark remembers. And their roots ground us in something larger than ourselves.This is a story about legacy — and what it means to plant something that may outlive us.
2025-05-2304 minA Saving Nature ConversationRoots of Recovery – Episode Two: The Music TreesIn this episode of Roots of Recovery, we journey through the rainforests of Cameroon and Belize to discover two legendary trees: ebony and mahogany. Known for their deep resonance and rich tone, these trees shaped the sound of music across centuries—but at a steep environmental cost. Now, a new harmony is being written. From Taylor Guitars’ replanting efforts in Africa to reforestation hopes in Central America, we explore how conservationists, luthiers, and communities are working to bring music and forests back into balance.🎵 Trees once silenced are beginning to sing again.To help restore these f...
2025-05-2303 minA Saving Nature ConversationRoots of Recovery - Episode One - Orangutans, Sloths, and The Tree That Saved Them.Deep in the rainforests of Sumatra and Brazil, two unassuming trees—Ficus and Cecropia—play heroic roles in the survival of orangutans and sloths. This episode explores how these keystone species feed the forest, reconnect fragmented habitat, and offer hope in the face of deforestation. To plant trees, visit us here: https://savingnature.com/tree-planting/
2025-05-1707 minA Saving Nature ConversationSaving Tomorrow: Stuart Pimm on Why Conservation Still MattersJoin us for a special conversation with Dr. Stuart Pimm, one of the world’s leading conservation scientists and the founder of Saving Nature. Hosted by Andy Schiffer, Director of Marketing at Saving Nature, this interview dives into Stuart’s inspiring journey from birdwatching as a young boy in England to leading global efforts to reconnect fragmented ecosystems and protect biodiversity.In this wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Pimm shares: • How he got started in conservation• The story behind founding Saving Nature• Why wildlife corridors are essential for species survival• How technology is reshaping conservation work• The urgent reality of today’s extinction cri...
2025-05-121h 03A Saving Nature ConversationFrom the Frontlines: Nicholas Locke on Defending Brazil’s Atlantic ForestA Conversation on Saving Brazil’s Atlantic Forest with Nicholas LockeHosted by Andy Schiffer | Saving NatureWelcome to a special conversation with one of the most inspiring conservation leaders of our time.In this webinar, we’re joined by Nicholas Locke, President of REGUA (Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu), a world-renowned restoration project in the heart of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the most biodiverse and endangered ecosystems on Earth.Nicholas has spent nearly 30 years transforming a former family farm into a thriving reserve where tapirs roam, curassows call, and over 700,000 trees have been planted. With support from local co...
2025-04-281h 22A Saving Nature ConversationA Conversation with Rudi PutraJoin us for a powerful conversation with Rudi Putra, one of Indonesia’s most courageous and impactful conservation leaders. Hosted by Andy Schiffer, Director of Marketing at Saving Nature, and Erin Willigan, Executive Director, this event dives deep into one of the world’s most urgent environmental battles, the fight to protect the Leuser Ecosystem in Sumatra.The Leuser Ecosystem is the last place on Earth where rhinos, tigers, elephants, and orangutans still coexist in the wild. It is also a vital resource for over four million people who rely on its rivers, forests, and biodiversity. Since 2018, Saving Nature has...
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