Making Room for the Living World
About this episode
Chris explores the global 30x30 initiative and the importance of leaving room for wildlife in conservation efforts.
What if the biggest conservation question of our time isn't how we save wildlife... but whether we're willing to leave enough room for it? In this solo episode, Chris explores the global 30x30 initiative, an ambitious goal to protect 30% of Earth's land and oceans by 2030. From elephant corridors and marine reserves to David Attenborough's Ocean, this is a conversation about coexistence, hope, and the future we choose to create together. Because conservation isn't just about protecting places. It's about deciding what kind of relationship we want with the living world. If you enjoy these episodes, you'll love our new Substack. Each week, I dive deeper into the stories behind the podcast, sharing personal experiences from my years in wildlife conservation, reflections on the science, and the remarkable people working to protect our planet. Read the latest essays here: https://substack.com/@cmortensen Timeline 00:00 Welcome and Big Question 01:51 What Is 30 by 30 03:11 Why Protect 30 Percent 04:36 Connectivity and Corridors 07:03 Nature Rebounds Fast 10:30 Hard Tradeoffs and Equity 12:08 Values and Human Stories 14:46 Public Support and Action 18:26 Closing Our Relationship ==…
People in this episode
Host: Chris
Topics covered
- conservation
- wildlife
- coexistence
- environmental protection
- global initiatives
- human-nature relationship
Keywords
- conservation
- 30x30
- wildlife
- marine reserves
- elephant corridors
- public support
- human stories
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: David Attenborough, Patreon, Substack
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