• Climate Connections: How can we protect what we don't know? A deep dive into why new species discoveries are so crucial.

  • Jan 23 2025
  • Length: 19 mins
  • Podcast

Climate Connections: How can we protect what we don't know? A deep dive into why new species discoveries are so crucial.

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • Species all over the world are declining at harrowing rates - driven by a mix of factors such as climate change and other human activities. But, there’s a bright light on the horizon.

    WWF's latest report reveals that 234 new species were discovered by scientists in the Greater Mekong region back in 2023, including 173 species of vascular plants, 26 reptiles, 17 amphibians, 15 fishes and three mammals.

    On this episode of Climate Connections, Uma Sachidhanandam, Director of Conservation & Science, WWF-Singapore explains what such discoveries mean for the Mekong region, how they’re named thereafter, and why the means through which some of these species are found reveal a more sinister plight. She also shares which three are her personal favourites!

    Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
    Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar
    Photo credits: The Earthshot Prize
    Music credits: WWF-Singapore, Truong Ba Vuong, Parinya Pawangkhanant

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Show More Show Less
Show More Show Less

What listeners say about Climate Connections: How can we protect what we don't know? A deep dive into why new species discoveries are so crucial.

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com.au reviews

Amazon Reviews
No Reviews are Available
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.