Nations gather annually to establish plans for safeguarding the planet, yet another crucial summit precedes the Conference of the Parties 31. Known as COP17, the 17th meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity evaluates international progress toward a global pledge to safeguard at least 30 percent of global land and oceans by the year 2030. With fewer than three years remaining to achieve this goal, global efforts currently appear to fall short.
Protecting Nature by 2030
Campaign for Nature Director Brian O’Donnell discusses current achievements, persistent obstacles, and the necessary steps required to fulfill the international 30 percent protection objective. The broadcast, produced in partnership with The Open University, is presented by Tom Whipple alongside producers Harrison Lewis, Alex Mansfield, Katie Tomsett, and Tabitha Taylor Buck, with editing by Martin Smith and production coordination by Jana Bennett-Holesworth and Elliott Prince.
Historical Discoveries and Weekly Science
Mirium O’Duill explores the history of the overlooked researcher who initially identified the heat-trapping qualities of carbon dioxide. Additionally, mathematician Kit Yates joins the program to review recent scientific developments from the week.
The program is available for listening over the next 33 days.
