Make Space For Nature (NatureScot)
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| 25 Feb 2022 | Walking and wheeling to a happier, healthier, greener Scotland, with Kevin Lafferty of Paths For All | 00:32:32 | |
In this episode we chat with Kevin Lafferty, Chief Executive of Paths For All. Scotland's national walking charity, supported by NatureScot and other partners, works hard to get everyone in Scotland to be active every day – from maintaining paths and training volunteers, to providing local health walks for all. Further reading:
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| 22 Apr 2022 | Making progress for pollinators and space for nature this spring, with Jim Jeffrey | 00:16:51 | |
In this episode we chat to Jim Jeffrey, NatureScot’s Pollinator Strategy Manager, who explains the importance and diversity of Scotland's pollinators, and highlights how they're faring in the recent pollinator progress report. | |||
| 13 May 2022 | Gardening for nature in spring, with Marianne Sandison and Fiona Leith | 00:21:29 | |
In this episode two NatureScot colleagues chat about their personal experiences of making space for nature in their lives. Keen gardeners Fiona Leith and Marianne Sandison provide top gardening tips and discuss the healing power of the natural world. | |||
| 18 May 2022 | Mountain Biking Trail Therapy: Our Natural Health Service in practice, with Paul MacFarlane | 00:28:20 | |
In this special episode for Green Health Week, Fiona Leith and I chat to Paul MacFarlane, Mountain Bike Trail Therapy Leader with Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland, part of Scottish Cycling. | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | Helping nature to adapt to climate change, with Nick Everett | 00:19:12 | |
In this episode we speak to Nick Everett, NatureScot’s Climate Change Adaptation Adviser. | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | Nature calls: how changing habits helps water and wildlife, with Brian Lironi of Scottish Water | 00:17:40 | |
In this episode we chat with Brian Lironi, Scottish Water’s Director of Corporate Affairs, who highlights the negative impact climate change is having on our water, and suggest ways we can all reduce consumption and help prevent system blockages. Brian explains why the Scottish Water 'Nature Calls' campaign is seeking a ban on wipes containing plastic, why everyone needs to bin all wipes rather than flush them and he reminds us of the three Ps rule: poo, pee and paper (toilet) - the only things that should go down the toilet. Further reading: | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | A nature rich future for all, with Lorna Slater MSP and Francesca Osowska | 00:26:38 | |
In this episode NatureScot’s Chief Executive Francesca Osowska and Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, discuss what the Scottish Government and NatureScot are doing to tackle the climate and nature crisis and what radical change is needed by us all, to help heal Mother Nature by 2045.
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| 20 Sep 2022 | Getting started with foraging, with Elli Carlisle and Kat O'Brien | 00:22:47 | |
Foraging Fortnight, a series of events celebrating Scotland’s natural environment and wild food, recently took place across the country. Following on from this festival, we chatted with two NatureScot colleagues, Elli Carlisle and Kat O’Brien, about the easiest and safest ways to experience the best of Scotland's natural larder. | |||
| 06 Oct 2022 | The Nature Library: how stories connect people with nature, with Christina Riley | 00:22:14 | |
In this episode NatureScot staff Fiona Leith and Claire Gordon chat to Christina Riley the founder of the Nature Library, a pop-up nature library which travels to festivals and events around Scotland. Christina explains how the book collection has evolved, and why taking stories to local communities is helping more people appreciate and make space for nature, particularly during Scotland’s Year of Storytelling 2022. Christina also explains how now, more than ever, as the climate and nature crises become more apparent, nature writing is touching all of our lives and why we all need to take immediate action and make a difference. Further reading: Scotland's Year of Storytelling 2022 Or follow @thenaturelib on Twitter to find out where the library will be touring next. | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | Taking action to help peatlands, with Ben Inglis-Grant and Sue White | 00:24:26 | |
In this episode we chat with Peatland ACTION Project Officers Ben Inglis-Grant and Sue White. Both are based on Scottish islands; Sue works with Shetland Amenity Trust and Ben is with Carloway Estate Trust on the isle of Lewis. We hear about their varied work with Peatland ACTION, the national programme helping to restore damaged peatlands in Scotland, led and funded by Scottish Government and delivered by NatureScot and partners. They explain the importance of peatlands and how restoring these vital carbon stores can provide a range of benefits for people and nature, and help tackle climate change. Further reading: | |||
| 10 Nov 2022 | Attracting young people to green jobs, with Ceara Webster and Amy Kidd | 00:33:31 | |
In this episode we hear about NatureScot’s Programme for Youth employment, a programme helping to develop nature based skills to support the fight against climate change and nature loss. Since 2021 we’ve offered around 40 jobs for younger employees including project and practical placements, apprenticeships, and trainee roles right across the organisation, from support roles in finance to outdoor work on nature reserves. We chat to two of our placements Ceara Webster and Amy Kidd. Ceara works on embedding behavioural change and co-design approaches, and Amy is now a Licensing Officer. We hear about their career paths so far and what more we can do to encourage young people into green jobs and the nature sector. | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | Using Environmental DNA to prevent nature loss, with Brodie Thomas | 00:11:38 | |
Brodie Thomas, a project placement helping to facilitate NatureScot's use of genetic technologies, explains what Environmental DNA is, and how this non-invasive sampling technique can monitor wildlife and help build up a detailed image of what lives where. She explains the pros and cons of the technique, how it's being used to detect the presence of invasive non-native species, and the potential use of eDNA to help tackle nature loss and climate change. Further reading: Airborne environmental DNA for terrestrial vertebrate community monitoring Christina Lynggaard, Mads Frost Bertelsen, Casper V. Jensen, Matthew S. Johnson, Tobias Guldberg Frøslev, Morten Tange Olsen and Kristine Bohmann Current Biology Journal | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | Understanding the increase in urban birds, with Simon Foster | 00:18:53 | |
In this episode we chat to Simon Foster, NatureScot’s Trends and Indicators Analysis Officer, about our latest research which reveals an increase in the number of birds in Scotland’s towns and cities. He explains the likely reasons for the increase, how climate change is affecting our birds, and what everyone can do to help. | |||
| 10 Feb 2023 | Making Space For Nature with Less Waste Laura | 00:38:10 | |
In this episode we chat to Laura Young, also known as Less Waste Laura, an award winning climate activist, environmental scientist, and ethical influencer. Recently awarded Scottish Influencer of the Year (Inspiration) for her climate and environmental work, Laura regularly speaks in the media on the BBC, STV, and Sky News and is currently campaigning for the Scottish Government to ban problematic disposable vapes. She tells us what drove her passion for the planet, and what we can all do to make space for nature and help fight climate change and nature loss.
Follow Laura on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Watch her TEDX talk. Ten ways to Make Space For Nature in winter. | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | Connecting with the outdoors from the inside, with Anna Wood | 00:28:10 | |
In this episode we chat to nature photographer Anna Wood, who, after developing severe ME which left her mostly housebound, discovered the joy of watching and photographing birds in her garden. | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | Unlocking potential through apprenticeships, with Mark Williamson | 00:18:25 | |
In this episode we chat to Mark Williamson, a Modern Apprentice with NatureScot, focused on Rural Environmental Conservation. | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | Natural Capital: pushing nature to the top of the agenda, with Donya Davidson | 00:23:09 | |
In this episode we chat to Donya Davidson, NatureScot’s Natural Capital Tools Manager. Donya explains what we mean by Natural Capital, how taking a natural capital approach to managing land can provide multiple benefits for both people and nature, and how she Makes Space For Nature everyday. | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | Making space for nature photography, with wildlife filmmaker Libby Penman | 00:30:44 | |
In this episode we chat to award winning nature photographer and filmmaker Libby Penman. She tells us what drove her passion for nature and filmmaking, and gives us a few insider tips on ways we can improve our own wildlife photography. We hear about her recent work on our Make Space For Nature campaign, as well as other projects keeping her busy, including a variety of BBC programmes. Follow Libby Penman on Instagram. Catch the Back From The Brink series on BBC iPlayer where Libby showcases the work of conservationists across Europe. Watch The Adventure Show on BBC iPlayer where Libby tries a range of outdoor activities. Directed by Libby, Body Shame is on the BBC Scotland channel and covers issues around male body insecurity. | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | The stories, people and projects behind the Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund | 00:44:27 | |
In this episode we meet some of the recipients of The Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund - a European Regional Development Challenge Fund, managed by NatureScot. The fund has supported projects that encourage visitors to experience a wider range of the unique nature and culture of the Highlands and Islands. The fund also aimed to benefit communities, with the projects it supports helping to retain local jobs and services. We attended an event celebrating the fund and its projects where we met with representatives from five of the projects, as well as NatureScot staff involved with the fund. | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | Unearthing the Past: Exploring Scotland's Fossil Code with Dr Elsa Panciroli | 00:31:58 | |
In this episode we chat to esteemed palaeontologist Dr Elsa Panciroli, a researcher at the Natural History Museum at the University of Oxford, who studies fossils and extinct life, with a particular interest in mammals. | |||
| 06 Jul 2023 | Exploring Scotland's outdoors responsibly: insights and inspiration, with filmmaker Calum Maclean | 00:39:52 | |
In this episode, we talk to Calum Maclean, a presenter, social media specialist, filmmaker and writer. Fluent in Gaelic, Calum specialises in creating bilingual content about Scotland's outdoors, while helping to promote and enjoy responsible access. With the publication of his first book on outdoor swimming, Calum's passion for the outdoors shines through all his work, earning him recognition as one of the most influential Scots on social media in 2022. Calum shares insights into his creative drive, offers top tips for wildlife photography and outdoor swimming, and discusses easy and practical ways to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and Make Space For Nature. More information: Find out more about Calum's work on his website, and follow him on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. | |||
| 24 Aug 2023 | Beavers in Scotland: learning to live with nature's engineers | 00:26:10 | |
In this episode we head to the banks of the River Tay in Perthshire to meet with NatureScot’s beaver team and hear about the work they’re doing to help everyone in Scotland live alongside beavers again. Recorded at a recent demonstration event held by the team to teach volunteers and land managers the skills to be self-sufficient and carry out effective tree protection in Tayside, we spoke to staff from NatureScot and The Beaver Trust as well as volunteers who were keen to learn more. We find out about the history of beavers and how they came to be in Scotland after such a long absence, what impacts beavers can have on our waterside woodlands and what can be done to mitigate some of those impacts. A really interesting listen. More information: | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | Explaining the underlying causes of the nature-climate crisis, and how we can all be part of the solution | 00:37:02 | |
In this episode we chat to Robin Pakeman from the James Hutton Institute about the underlying causes of nature loss in Scotland. Recently revealed in a new report commissioned by NatureScot and co-authored by Robin and colleagues at the James Hutton and from the University of Glasgow, these seemingly unrelated factors can have a significant impact on both nature and climate. We also meet with Clive Mitchell, NatureScot’s Strategic Resource Manager (Nature & Climate Change) who takes us through some of the changes that need to happen for Scotland to become a sustainable, nature-rich, net-zero nation, and he gives us an insight into some of the actions we can all take to get closer to living in harmony with nature. More information: Understanding the Indirect Drivers of Biodiversity Loss in Scotland - A Summary Scottish Government news release: New legal targets proposed for nature recovery | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels and tackling the threat of Invasive Non-Native Species | 00:31:29 | |
In this episode we chat to Katie Berry from Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, a project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, in partnership with NatureScot and others, working to ensure red squirrels continue to be a part of Scotland’s native wildlife. Katie explains more about the work involved, the threat from the invasive non-native grey squirrel, the importance of volunteering, and how we can all be part of this work. We also meet with NatureScot’s recently appointed Chair, Professor Colin Galbraith, who digs deeper into why invasive non-native species are a major threat to our native wildlife and what else is being done to tackle them.
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| 02 Nov 2023 | Two bogs, a swamp and some islands: revealing the hidden gems of Loch Lomond and beyond | 00:26:55 | |
In this episode we take you on a boat trip down the River Endrick at Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve, where we chat with NatureScot area staff Amee Hood, Stephen Longster and Robyn Hennessey. They guide us through the unique flora and fauna of not only Loch Lomond, but also Flanders Moss and Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserves, the three reserves they help look after. | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 | Scotland's wildcats: bringing Highland tigers back from the brink | 00:19:42 | |
What if you could play a part in saving a species from the brink of extinction? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr Keri Langridge, Field Manager for the Saving Wildcats partnership, from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, and Dr Roo Campbell from NatureScot, about one of our rarest and most threatened mammals: the wildcat. https://www.nature.scot/doc/scottish-wildcat-action-swa-final-summary-report-2023 | |||
| 15 Jan 2024 | Nature's reset: using social media to get outdoors more, with digital creator Chris Lawlor | 00:19:21 | |
In this episode we chat with digital creator Chris Lawlor, who joins us to reveal the inspiration behind his social media channels and his dedication to sharing fascinating content from around Scotland. Follow our 10 ways to make space for nature in winter. | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | Farming with nature: seven ways to boost biodiversity on farms | 00:19:40 | |
In this episode we chat with Rob Drummond, NatureScot's Farming with Nature Project Officer, who is also a farmer, and Robert Dale, who manages Lochhouses Farm in East Lothian. We discuss the importance of increasing biodiversity, nature habitats, and species on farms and crofts. Rob also takes us through seven straightforward ways to increase nature on farms and crofts, and Robert shares the tangible benefits he's witnessed first-hand from ‘farming with nature’ for 30 years. Biodiversity Audit for crofters and farmers Farming with Nature - supporting sustainable food production, climate and nature | |||
| 14 Mar 2024 | Scotland’s outdoor classroom: enriching learning by heading outside | 00:29:15 | |
In this episode we chat to Professor Greg Mannion from Stirling University and Dr Claire Ramjan, Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education at University of Glasgow, about the importance of outdoor learning. Recently revealed in a report commissioned by NatureScot and other partners - provision of outdoor learning in Scotland’s schools and nurseries has increased for some, yet decreased for others – but why is this? We discuss the potential reasons why, the recommendations made in the report to improve provision, as well as ways we can all encourage children in Scotland to learn more outdoors. More Information Report highlights need for school children to be more connected to nature Young People - Learning Outdoors and Developing Skills - facts, activities and inspiration to help you bring Scotland’s nature and landscapes to life for learners. Outdoor Learning Directory - a portal to services provided by Scottish organisations supporting outdoor learning. | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | Spring Clean Scotland: working together to Keep Scotland Beautiful | 00:39:23 | |
In this episode we chat to Heather McLaughlin from Keep Scotland Beautiful, about Spring Clean Scotland, the campaign which brings together people from across Scotland to tackle the litter emergency. | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | Plants with Purpose: discovering green solutions for urban challenges | 00:36:37 | |
Join us as we chat to Caitlyn Johnstone, a Nature Based Solutions Scientist from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), to explore how plants and ecosystems can transform our cities. Royal Garden Botanic Edinburgh | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | Transforming lives and landscapes through nature volunteering | 00:29:52 | |
Curious about how volunteering can change lives and communities? This episode reveals the incredible work of Volunteering Matters, as we celebrate 40 years of Volunteers' Week. | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | Life at Loch Leven: exploring work and wildlife on the nature reserve | 00:24:22 | |
In this episode we head to Loch Leven National Nature Reserve to meet with Reserve Manager Jeremy Squire and Reserve Officer Sally Reay to learn about the area's vibrant ecosystem and the huge variety of wildlife that thrives in this habitat. | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | From machair to meadows: exploring the vital role of grasslands with Plantlife | 00:21:35 | |
Discover the importance of Scotland's grasslands with our guest Jo Riggle, a Grassland Advocacy Officer from Plantlife. She highlights the fascinating range of grasslands and explains how these ecosystems are paramount for biodiversity, climate resilience, agriculture, and our mental and physical well-being. | |||
| 31 Oct 2024 | Helping our native wildlife thrive with the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative | 00:27:17 | |
Hear about the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative (SISI) from Project Manager Callum Sinclair of NatureScot. Learn how non-native invasive species like Japanese knotweed and American mink are not just persistent nuisances but significant threats to Scotland's ecosystems and economy. Callum delves into the challenges these species cause and explains the crucial ways we can all prevent and manage their spread. | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | Nature's warriors: stepping up to tackle Scotland's invasive species | 00:33:45 | |
Curious about how volunteers are making a massive difference in the fight against invasive species in Scotland? In the second episode of our two-part series, we speak with Jane Hamilton, Volunteer and Communications Officer for the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative. She shares insights into how a powerful collaboration of landowners, organisations, and community members is tackling invasive non-native species like mink, giant hogweed, and Japanese knotweed. Scottish Invasive Species Initiative | |||
| 28 Nov 2024 | Blood-sucking marvels: Scotland's mission to save the misunderstood medicinal leech | 00:34:33 | |
Join Dr Helen Taylor, Conservation Programme Manager from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, and Sally Morris, Conservation Officer from Buglife Scotland, as they reveal the fascinating world of medicinal leech conservation. Learn about their groundbreaking success in breeding these remarkable and often misunderstood creatures, and why protecting Scotland's invertebrates is crucial for our ecosystem. This episode explores 'Species on the Edge', an innovative partnership programme of NatureScot and seven nature conservation charities, all dedicated to safeguarding 37 threatened species along Scotland's coast and islands. | |||
| 05 Sep 2019 | Life on the edge - visit to Rum National Nature Reserve | 00:10:57 | |
Listen as Francesca Osowksa, Chief Executive of SNH visits Rum and explores this magical National Nature Reserve for this first time. Interviewed by Ian Sargent, Nature Reserves Manager. As you approach Rum, the rugged mountains set a dramatic stage for spectacular wildlife and archaeology. Circling eagles glide overhead, majestic red deer graze the hillsides and otters frolic between sea and land. In this episode, Francesca and Ian go in pursuit of the otherwordly calls of Manx shearwaters as they return to the island at dusk. | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | Our shared outdoors: Ramblers Scotland on 20 years of access rights and responsibilities | 00:37:38 | |
Join us as we mark two decades of Scotland's pioneering access rights and responsibilities, with Brendan Paddy, Director of Ramblers Scotland. Brendan explains the basics of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and shares how these rights have transformed our connection with nature, boosting personal wellbeing and local economies alike. We highlight the unique approach Scotland has taken and discuss the vital role of public education in safeguarding these freedoms for future generations. As we look ahead, we stress the importance of targeted messaging and collaborative working to ensure continued enjoyment of Scotland’s stunning landscapes for everyone. | |||
| 05 Sep 2019 | A seabird skyscraper - visit to Noss, Shetland | 00:23:41 | |
Gain an insight into the life on Noss, National Nature Reserve on Shetland. Join Juan Brown, Operations Officer as he gives you a guided tour. A dramatic island with soaring cliffs, Noss is home to an amazing array of nesting seabirds. In spring and summer, gannets, guillemots, fulmars and puffins seem to occupy every available nook and cranny on the cliffs while great skuas nest further inland. Recorded in May 2019. | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | Named by nature: exploring the Gaelic roots of Scotland's landscapes and wildlife, with Roddy Maclean | 00:24:12 | |
Join us as we chat with Roddy Maclean, a celebrated Gaelic journalist and educator. Together, we uncover the profound ties between the Gaelic language and Scotland's natural world. Roddy shares his unique path from lowland Scotland to Tasmania and back again, where his roots in Applecross ignited a lifelong passion for indigenous languages and their connection to the land and the sea. He demonstrates how Gaelic helps us understand and protect Scotland's nature, and explains why keeping Gaelic alive matters for both our culture and our understanding of Scotland's landscapes today.
Roddy Maclean - Scotland's Nature blog Make Space For Nature (Gaelic) A’ tighinn gu nàdarra: a’ rùrach fhreumhan Gàidhlig ann an cruthan-tìre is fiadh-bheatha na h-Alba, còmhla ri Ruairidh MacIlleathain Thig nar cuideachd ’s sinn a’ bruidhinn ri Ruairidh MacIlleathain, a tha na fhear-naidheachd ’s fhear-teagaisg cliùiteach. Bidh sinn a’ meòrachadh air na dlùth-cheanglaichean eadar a’ Ghàidhlig ’s saoghal nàdarra na h-Alba. Bidh Ruairidh ag innse dhuinn mun t-slighe shònraichte aige bhon Ghalldachd gu Tasmania agus air ais, far an do las a fhreuman ris a’ Chòmraich an dealas aige fad a bheatha airson chànanan dùthchasach ’s ceanglaichean cànanach ris an tìr ’s a’ mhuir. Bidh e a’ cur an cèill mar a bhios a’ Ghàidhlig gar cuideachadh gus nàdar na h-Alba a thuigsinn agus a dhìon, agus bidh e a’ mìneachadh carson a tha e cudromach a’ Ghàidhlig a chumail beò an dà chuid air math ar cultair ’s ar tuigse air cruthan-tìre na h-Alba san latha an-diugh.
Roddy Maclean Ruairidh MacIlleathain - blogaichean Scotland's Nature | |||
| 09 Sep 2019 | A natural haven for Pollinators - visit to Creag Meagaidh and Loch Fleet | 00:15:37 | |
Interview with Rory Richardson, Reserve Manager of 20 years at Creag Meaghaidh and Adam Rose, Operations Officer for Loch Fleet Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve (NNR) is located at the centre of Scotland! It is the complete mountain experience. From wild mountain plateau to woodland that's slowly returning to life, Creag Meagaidh feels like the Highlands compressed into one reserve. In this episode, listen to Rory as he explains about pollination and biodiversity and find out about some of our rarest wildflowers that can be experienced at Loch Fleet. Recorded in July 2019. | |||
| 17 Dec 2019 | Greening the Grey - Nature-based solutions #2 | 00:07:30 | |
Welcome to Scotland’s urban environment – which, contrary to many people’s expectations, is a flourishing place for wildlife. Gain an insight into how ‘Green Infrastructure’ - our green spaces, street trees, parks and paths - all play their part in connecting people with nature, and how it contributes to wider habitat networks through our towns and cities.
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| 04 Mar 2020 | Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve - from seed to tree | 00:19:06 | |
Ian Sargent, our Nature Reserves Manager for Beinn Eighe talks about the wealth of woodland at Britain's first NNR. With its cluster of mountain peaks, ancient pinewoods, dazzling dragonflies and soaring golden eagles, it’s no wonder this is an outstanding place. Listen as Ian discusses the woodland expansion; from seed collection of trees, the process, how it is grown in the nursery to planting out on the actual reserve. If you are interested in how we manage the reserve and natural regeneration and its importance - then sit back and enjoy. | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 | Climate change, COP26 and hope for the future, with Chris Stark and Francesca Osowska | 00:38:08 | |
To kick off this new season we have a very special episode - our guest presenter Richard Baynes speaks to the Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change, Chris Stark and NatureScot’s Chief Executive, Francesca Osowska. They discuss the twin crises of climate change and nature loss, what COP26 means for us all, and how, if we all take action now, the future will be bright. Focussing on a sense of hope and the benefits of nature based solutions, we highlight how improving and restoring nature not only makes the world a better place, but addresses some of the serious impacts we’re already seeing from climate change. We discuss how reaching net zero is actually a very appealing thing as it’s about genuine improvements to society and the economy. Chris states “I’m going to be the generation that gets this done. We will get to net zero by 2045 in Scotland and by 2050 in the UK”. It’s definitely worth a listen! | |||
| 30 Sep 2021 | Nature loss and climate change and how to be part of the solution, with Debbie Bassett | 00:17:51 | |
We speak to Debbie Bassett, NatureScot's Climate Change and COP Coordinator, who explains so well how climate change and nature loss are linked, what COP15 and COP26 mean for us all and what we can all do to make more space for nature in our lives. | |||
| 13 Oct 2021 | Blue carbon - what it is and how it can help fight climate change, with Caitlin Cunningham | 00:13:07 | |
In this episode we speak to Caitlin Cunningham, NatureScot’s Graduate placement, focussing on blue carbon. She gives us an insight into her role, and explains what blue carbon is and its importance in the fight against climate change. | |||
| 04 Nov 2021 | How climate change is affecting our weird and wonderful weather, with Dr Heather Reid | 00:24:03 | |
Well known for her weather forecasting with the Met Office and BBC Scotland, Heather was recently appointed to NatureScot's Board. | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | Coastal erosion and the impact of climate change on our Dynamic Coast, with Alistair Rennie | 00:22:00 | |
This week we chat with Alistair Rennie, NatureScot’s Dynamic Coast Project Manager and Geodiversity Advice Manager. He explains the link between climate change and coastal erosion, and how the Dynamic Coast project will help Scotland’s coast and assets adapt to our future climate. | |||
| 24 Nov 2021 | Genetic diversity and its importance in fighting climate change and nature loss, with David O’Brien | 00:18:06 | |
David O’Brien, NatureScot’s Biodiversity Evidence and Reporting Manager, explains what genetic diversity is and how it can help fight the twin crises of climate change and nature loss. | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 | Where do we go from here? A post-COP26 discussion with Debbie Bassett and Eileen Stuart | 00:30:13 | |
Debbie Bassett, NatureScot’s Climate Change and COP Coordinator, returns to our podcast series, along with Eileen Stuart, NatureScot’s Deputy Director of Nature & Climate Change, to give us a post-COP26 roundup.
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| 19 Jan 2022 | Scotland's Young People's Forest: tackling climate anxiety and providing hope, with Abi Gardner and Emma Bryden | 00:26:36 | |
Emma Bryden, a member of the Young People’s Forest Panel, and Abi Gardner, NatureScot’s Biodiversity and Climate Change Engagement Officer, tell us about Scotland's Young People's Forest (SYPF) and its positive impact, both on climate change, and also on people. | |||
| 21 Dec 2021 | How to Make Space For Nature this winter, with Ewen Cameron | 00:30:55 | |
In this episode we chat with biodiversity enthusiast and ex-colleague Ewen Cameron about how we can all help nature this winter. Ewen retired from NatureScot a few years back and now volunteers much of his spare time to help nature, including through the North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership. More information:
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