IBioS Collaboratory

Biodiversity Speaks

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Welcome to Biodiversity Speaks, a podcast series by the Interdisciplinary Biodiversity Solutions Collaboratory at the University of British Columbia. Join Dr. Helina Jolly as she connects with interdisciplinary scientists to spark conversations on biodiversity conservation. Each episode gives a brief peek into their personal and professional journey, highlighting the biodiversity crisis and their ways of approaching it. Follow us on social media at @ibiosprogram on Twitter and Instagram, and visit our website ibios.ubc.ca to learn more.

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Episodes

Sustainability, Rights and Biodiversity in Agriculture 15.01.2024 39:00

Join us in today’s episode of Biodiversity Speaks with our host Dr. Helina Jolly and guest Dr. Hannah Wittman. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation on agroecology, food sovereignty, and biodiversity in relation to agriculture!

Communication, Indigenous Leadership and Parks Management 15.08.2023 53:40

Join us in another amazing episode of Biodiversity Speaks with today’s guest, Dr. Don Carruthers Den Hoed. In a fascinating conversation with our host Dr. Helina Jolly, Don discusses his path to conservation and parks leadership through communication, learning from different perspectives and engaging with Indigenous communities.

Tropical Forest Ecology, Climate Change and Geography 15.07.2023 37:00

In this episode, join Dr. Helina Jolly, our host, as she discusses the fascinating topics of tropical forests, finding a career path focused on biodiversity, geographical approaches to studying climate change (and more!) with Dr. Naomi Schwartz.

An Economics Approach to Human-Wildlife Conflict 15.04.2023 31:45

In this episode of Biodiversity Speaks, our host Helina Jolly speaks with Dr. Sumeet Gulati about his work in economics, and how economic approached tie in to topics related to biodiversity conservation.

Inclusive Conservation and Wetland ecology 15.03.2023 33:06

Join us in this episode of Biodiversity Speaks in a discussion between our host, Dr. Helina Jolly and Dr. Alex Moore about ecology, the value of wetlands in our ecosystems and cultures, inclusive conservation science, and more!

Agroecology Lessons on Biodiversity Conservation 15.02.2023 33:07

In this episode of Biodiversity Speaks, we are  joined by Dr. Claire Kremen to discuss her  journey in biodiversity. In conversation with Dr. Helina Jolly, she speaks about her journey from being a child who loved the zoo to a conservation scientist involved in parks management and creation, agricultural ecology, insect biodiversity and more.

Upside-Down Trees, Evolution and Phylogeny 15.01.2023 31:31

In this episode of Biodiversity Speaks, Dr. Jonathan Davies speaks about his work in phylogenetics and evolutionary biology. From underground trees to acknowledging the privilege that comes with doing fieldwork abroad, this episode has it all.

Connectivity and Conservation 15.12.2022 25:39

In this episode of Biodiversity Speaks, Dr. Angela Brennan joins our host, Dr. Helina Jolly to discuss wildlife conservation. Dr. Brennan takes us through her love of horses, her work as a conservation data scientist, and the intricacies of landscape permeability – you don’t want to miss it!

Political Ecology of Monoculture Plantations in Asia 14.11.2022 28:02

In this first episode of Biodiversity Speaks, Dr. Juliet Lu joins our host Dr. Helina Jolly in a riveting discussion about her journey to her current career path, the economic and ecological impacts of rubber plantations in Asia, and the importance of exploring your interests to see where they take you.