About this episode
Kwesia explores the UK's biodiversity crisis and discusses the People's Plan for Nature while engaging in a nature walk and a mindful meditation for eco-anxiety.
The UK is nature-depleted and degraded, and the globe is living through climate crisis. How can we get where we need to be, empowered and living as part of a flourishing ecosystem? As Get Birding closes its third series, Kwesia learns about the citizen's assembly that created the People's Plan for Nature , which sets out a public vision for reversing declines in Britain’s biodiversity. Meanwhile she goes on a London nature walk with The Guardian's biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston , and chats to Southwark councillor James McCash about action required to protect nature. Finally, Nemone Metaxas - radio legend & therapist - delivers a mindful meditation for all of us experience eco-anxiety. Follow Get Birding on Twitter & Instagram . Series 3 of the podcast was a Peanut & Crumb production, proudly supported by Canada Water . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Kwesia
Guests: Phoebe Weston, James McCash, Nemone Metaxas
Topics covered
- biodiversity
- climate crisis
- eco-anxiety
- nature conservation
- citizen's assembly
Keywords
- nature depletion
- climate crisis
- biodiversity
- eco-anxiety
- mindful meditation
Sponsors
Canada Water
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Guardian
Books & works: People's Plan for Nature
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