Forest Builders is a podcast bringing to you the stories of people who dedicate their work to the preservation of our forests. Feeling sometimes at loss with ho...
In this episode of Forest Builders, we are listening to Jim Thomas. Jim is a zoologist and a conservationist who is devoted to saving the Tree Kangaroos of the Torricelli Mountain Range. From his first encounter with the tree kangaroo when he was working as a zookeeper to building his life in Papua New Guinea for more than 20 years with his wife Jean Thomas, Jim is a movie-like conservation hero and the couple received multiple accolades for their continuous work from the conservation community.In our conversation he talks about all it took to make it happen in this remote areas of PNG, and all the details put together that shape the reality of his in-situ conservation journey. And at the same time he shared the essence about what he feels makes conservation work work : empathy, patience, and presence. Jim’s positive nature, his care towards other living beings and the simple way with which he talks about what he does makes his story deeply inspiring. In this end of year season when self-reflection is around the corner, it’s not a bad idea to listen to someone who lives his life with that abundance of meaning !😉 You can still add a Tenkile plush toy to Santa’s list or in a more straight forward way, contribute directly to TCA hereInterested in Jim’s work? Dive deeper with the links belowRoger Martin’s reference book on tree kangaroosInto the Jungle – the documentary covering TCA’s workForest Builders is a podcast hosted by Khanh-Linh bringing to you the stories of people who dedicate their work to the preservation of our forests. From guerilla activists to venture capitalists, from law makers to community volunteers, our guests come in all kind of shapes but they share one common thing – they found their way to action. Connect with the host and send your feedback & ideas here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bastien Sachet - What it means to be an Earthworm
In today’s episode of Forest Builders, Bastien tells us why Earthworm Foundation choses to see large corporations not only as problems, but also as unmissable parts of the solutionsBastien Sachet is the CEO of Earthworm - a non-profit organization for nature. Earthworm Foundation is on a mission to protect nature by supporting companies and industries to transition towards more sustainable supply chains, (good news is, in some cases, it worked!). Is there still hope working with large corporations to fight against deforestation or will it forever remain greenwashing blah blah? Why would you chose the earthworm as your muse? If you are hitting your 30s and feel thoroughly misaligned between the nature of your work and your care for nature, is it too late ?Listen to this episode with Bastien to find outForest Builders is a podcast bringing to you the stories of people who dedicate their work to the preservation of our forests, in their very own way. From guerilla activists to venture capitalists, from law makers to community volunteers, our guests come in all kind of shapes but they share one common thing – they found their way to action.I am Khanh-Linh, and I am the host of this podcast. I hope that their stories inspire you as much as they inspired me!Mentioned in this episode //Greenpeace Kit Kat CampaignCenter of Social Excellence in Central AfricaBastien's TedX Talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Matt Leggett - From NGOs to building South East Asia's top of mind Nature Venture Builder
In this third episode of Forest Builders, we are listening to Matt Leggett, the founder of Terratai - a venture builder for natureIf your Linkedin feed looks like mine, everyone is an impact investor these days…But you will see that Matt’s story is quite different!In this episode, Matt tells us how he became an impact investor after years working in conservation NGOs such as WWF and Wildlife Conservation Society, and how this bridge from the NGO sector to the private sector gives him the fresh outlook that’s needed to support the growth of Nature Based Solutions in South East Asia.How should one translate the rules of operating a VC when looking at Nature Based Business?Is it realistic to expect a Nature Based Solution to grow at the same speed as another AI startup?Will there be a Nature-Based Unicorn?If recently you have been wondering how can we connect all this green money that we keep hearing about in press releases to green projects, this episode is for you.About Forest Builders - Forest Builders is a podcast bringing to you the stories of people who dedicate their work to the preservation of our forests, in their very own way. From guerilla activists to venture capitalists, from law makers to community volunteers, our guests come in all kind of shapes but they share one common thing – they found their way to action.I am Khanh-Linh, and I am the host of this podcast. I hope that their stories inspire you as much as they inspired me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Etelle Higonnet - Fighting for Human Rights and against deforestation
In this second episode of Forest Builders, we are listening to Etelle Higonnet, the founder of Coffee Watch. Etelle has been an activist against deforestation for decades, working with Climate Defiance, Mighty Earth, and Greenpeace among others, while in the earlier years of her career she focused on Human Rights advocacy. Her impactful work has been recognized most notably as she received the médaille of chevalier de l'ordre national du Mérite in France.In this episode, we will understand why she moved her focus from fighting for human rights to fighting deforestation, and what keeps her smiling even after decades of witnessing wrongdoings. Let's discover what is in the toolbox of a seasoned advocate who believes that changing industries as established as cocoa and coffee is not only necessary – it is possible.If you don't like listening to angry environmental activists - this episode is just right for you because Etelle is everything but. She's laughing, she's smiling, and well she still found a way to bring a change. If you are ready to meet an activist like no other – let’s go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aviram Rozin - Seeding forests around the world with Sadhana Forest
In this first episode, we are listening to Aviram Rozin, the founder of Sadhana Forest.Sadhana Forest is an ecological community project that started in Auroville (Tamil Nadu, India). Its mission is to transform eroded lands into forests and support the local rural villages.Aviram and his family started Sadhana Forests in 2003, in a barren land in Auroville. Almost 20 years later, the original place where they started is lush and green, and Sadhana Forest is expanding beyond with 4 other locations in India, but also in other countries : Haiti, Kenya, Namibia. Since the beginning, more than fifteen thousands volunteers have joined to contribute to grow Sadhana Forest and build one of the largest volunteering communities in the world.Discover Sadhana Forest here - they welcome volunteers all year long in their different locations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forest Builders is a podcast bringing to you the stories of people who dedicate their work to the preservation of our forests. Feeling sometimes at loss with how we are collectively responding (or not responding) to the climate crisis ahead of us, I found inspiration in these conversations with people who found their pathway into action. I had the chance to meet these inspiring individuals, and they were generous to share their time and stories. I hope that their stories inspire you as much as they inspired me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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