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From What If to What Next

78 - What If biodiversity bounced back?

May 29, 2023
This week's podcast features Rebecca Wrigley, Chief Executive of Rewilding Britain, and Eduard Muller, an educator involved in Costa Rica's forest cover transformation. They discuss the potential bounceback of nature, thriving biodiversity examples, the impact on people's imagination, and Costa Rica's success story. Other topics include building a better system for biodiversity, resistance to change in agroforestry, soil health, the correlation between soil health, carbon capture, and biodiversity, shifting education to include learning from nature, and the need for a paradigm shift toward a sustainable relationship with nature.
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Quick takeaways

  • Biodiversity bouncing back is essential for human well-being, peace, and prosperity, as it fosters a deep connection with nature and transforms our economic systems and land use practices.
  • Costa Rica's restoration of biodiversity shows the power of local communities and their understanding of humans as an integral part of nature. It emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship and the role of education and incentives in reversing deforestation.

Deep dives

Living in a World with Bouncing Biodiversity

Living in a world where biodiversity is bouncing back is an energizing and awe-inspiring experience. Surrounded by an abundance of life, one feels alive, connected, and at peace. The richness of biodiversity, from the vibrant chorus of bird songs to the mosaic of mixed habitats, creates a sense of wonder and beauty. It is this connection with nature that transforms individuals, making them realize that humans are an integral part of the natural world. Biodiversity bouncing back is not just about saving species or landscapes; it is about embracing nature for well-being, peace, and prosperity. By imitating nature and understanding its resilience, we can transform our economic systems, education, and land use practices, allowing for a future where nature thrives and humans live in harmony with the natural world.

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