TalkLandscape

Wildlife trafficking has been supercharged by the digital world, from online marketplaces to untraceable currencies, but anti-trafficking experts are using their own cutting-edge tech to fight back.In episode 14 of TalkLandscape, we speak with Oli Wright, a project officer at TRAFFIC, about the scale of the illegal wildlife industry, its wide-reaching impacts and why every plant and animal taken from its habitat is a problem you should care about. He explains how the illegal trade has increased in the wake of digital globalization and delves into some of the tools – from 3D printing to AI-powered scanners – that are helping to turn the tide and protect nature. For more information visit: https://thinklandscape.globallandscapesforum.org/

Our lives wouldn’t be the same without forests. They purify air, capture carbon, and provide innumerable ecosystem services worldwide.But forest ecosystems do more than regulate our global climate – they also offer major benefits to our personal and collective well-being.But how can we harness the benefits of forests if we can’t get to them? More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and that is set to increase by almost 600 million by 2030.In other words, not everyone has easy access to forests.In the first episode of our brand-new show, TalkLandscape, explore how forests benefit our wellbeing and mental health, and discover how urban forests can contribute to creating a healthier future.We're joined by Preecha Ongprasert, chair of the Regional Model Forest Network for Asia, Tara Tiger Brown, a PhD candidate in forestry from the University of British Columbia, and Diwigdi Valiente, founder of Bodhi Hostels and a climate activist from Panama.Got a hot take on how we can live in greater harmony with forests? Share it on social media using #TalkLandscape.For more information, visit: thinklandscape.globallandscapesforum.org