• The Nature of Our Cities with Dr. Nadina Galle, Part 3

  • Nov 19 2024
  • Length: 39 mins
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The Nature of Our Cities with Dr. Nadina Galle, Part 3

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  • “Urban nature isn’t just a backdrop; it’s a daily lifeline for biodiversity, human health, and climate resilience.” – Host, Jackie De Burca

    Welcome to the third episode in our special series featuring Nadina Galle, ecological engineer, 2024 National Geographic Explorer, and author of The Nature of Our Cities: Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing Planet.

    Host Jackie De Burca dives into the tools, technologies, and innovations reshaping urban nature management, inspired by Nadina’s book.

    In this episode, Nadina tackles:

    • Plant Blindness: What it is, why it’s a societal trend, and how it impacts our connection to nature.
    • Insect Biodiversity Monitoring: Discover the groundbreaking Diopsis camera, designed to measure flying insect populations and assess biodiversity interventions.
    • Urban Evolution: Mind-blowing examples of species adapting to city life, from lighter-colored snails to higher-pitched crows and city-savvy squirrels.
    • Citizen Science at Scale: Learn about global movements like the City Nature Challenge and innovative apps like EarthSnap and Merlin, which empower everyday people to connect with and document urban biodiversity.
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