About this episode
The episode explores community efforts in Chile to restore urban wetlands under threat from development and pollution.
We visit the communities in Chile restoring vital wetlands in cities and towns. Chile’s urban wetlands are under pressure from rapid development, pollution and neglect, yet they play a crucial role in storing rainwater, supporting wildlife and reducing floods. We visit the southern city of Valdivia where local communities have restored damaged wetlands by clearing rubbish, replanting native species and designing parks that work with nature rather than against it. Their efforts have transformed unsafe dumping grounds into thriving public spaces. And in the major city of Concepción, residents work to restore wetlands to help fight flooding by reconnecting fragmented wetlands to allow them to do their original job. People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider. Presenter: Myra Anubi Reporter: Jane Chambers Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Andrew Mills (Image…
People in this episode
Host: Myra Anubi
Topics covered
- urban wetlands
- community restoration
- environmental conservation
- flood management
- biodiversity
Keywords
- wetlands
- Chile
- Valdivia
- Concepción
- community restoration
- flooding
- biodiversity
- environment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC
Places: Chile, Valdivia, Concepción
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