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What do we really know about biodiversity? Inside Biodiversity brings you in-depth conversations with leading researchers tackling the most pressing and controversial questions in biodiversity science. Each episode features experts who challenge common narratives, reveal surprising trends, and explore solutions for conservation. From species extinctions to ecosystem resilience, we go beyond the he... more

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Guest: Damaris Zurell

In this episode, macroecologist Damaris Zurell and host Volker Hahn look at what the data tell us about bird change worldwide. While bird numbers (abundance) have declined dramatically in Europe and North America, some species a... more

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Guest: Luise McRae

In this episode, podcast host Volker Hahn talks to Louise McRae about the new Living Planet Index (LPI) featured in WWF’s new Living Planet Report, published on 8 October 2026.

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Louise McRae at the Zoological Society of Lo... more

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Guest: Shai Meiri

In this episode, host Volker Hahn speaks with macroecologist Shai Meiri about the state of reptiles worldwide. Which reptile groups are most threatened? Why do we know so little about lizards and snakes? And how do public perception... more

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A special review episode with host Volker Hahn

Is biodiversity always declining? Or is the story more complicated? In this special review episode, host Volker Hahn revisits highlights from previous episodes to explore biodiversity change and the biod... more

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Damaris Zurell
Macroecologist at the University of Potsdam and researcher in species distributions and environmental change
University of Potsdam
Episode: How Are the Birds Doing?
Louise McRae
Researcher at the Zoological Society of London
ZSL
Episode: What Does the New Living Planet Index Tell Us?
Shai Meiri
Zoologist and macroecologist at Tel Aviv University and the University of Melbourne
Tel Aviv University; University of Melbourne
Episode: How Are the Reptiles Doing?
Maria Dornelas
Researcher who first described the biodiversity conservation paradox and contributed data-driven insights
Episode: How Can We Make Sense of the Biodiversity Conservation Paradox?
Ute Jandt
Plant ecologist, Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg and IDEF
Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg; IDEF
Episode: How Are the Plants Doing?
Helge Bruelheide
Plant ecologist
Institute at IDEF
Episode: How Are the Plants Doing?
Carlo Rondinini
Professor of zoology
Sapienza University of Rome
Episode: How Are the Mammals Doing?
Shawan Chowdhury
Researcher studying insects, leads a research group at Monash University
Monash University, Australia
Episode: What Can Social Media Tell Us About Insect Trends?
Roel van Klink
Senior Scientist at IDIV; entomologist
IDIV
Episode: How Are the Insects Doing?

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Volker Hahn
Host of Inside Biodiversity, head of the Impact Unit at IDIV

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How Are the Birds Doing?
Q: What can someone who's not working in politics or in land management, a normal consumer like I am, what can I do to help birds?
People can create varied gardens with native plants, avoid pesticides, install appropriate nest boxes, keep cats from roaming unsupervised during breeding season, and make glass surfaces visible to birds.
How Are the Birds Doing?
Q: What do we know about abundance change in birds in the last decades?
Long-term data show net losses of about three billion birds in North America since the 1970s and around 600 million in the European Union since the 1980s. Declines vary among species and habitats, with farmland and grassland birds particularly affected, while some species have increased.
What Does the New Living Planet Index Tell Us?
Q: What should journalists or researchers do to avoid misinterpretation of the 73% decline?
Refer to the technical report and the broader database, emphasize that the index reflects population trends within monitored data rather than universal species losses, and communicate both the global trend and regional variations for accuracy.
What Does the New Living Planet Index Tell Us?
Q: How useful is a single number for informing conservation actions, given the detailed data behind it?
The single number provides a clear starting point for policymakers, but the detailed dataset and analyses are essential for identifying where declines are occurring and which taxa or regions are most affected, guiding targeted interventions.
What Does the New Living Planet Index Tell Us?
Q: Why doesn't the LPI account for population size directly when weighting changes?
It was a deliberate value-based decision to treat each population and species as equally important rather than letting very large populations dominate the index; there have been explorations of alternative weighting schemes, but the current approach prioritizes balance across populations.

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This show features in-depth conversations with leading biodiversity researchers and scholars exploring complex, often contested, questions about ecological change, conservation policy, and the science of species interactions. Episodes frequently center on nuanced trends—such as local vs. global biodiversity dynamics, the role of land use and climate change, and the limitations of standard metrics—while highlighting practical implications for land management, conservation strategies, and science communication. A notable strength is the blend of data-driven analysis with real-world case studies from Europe and beyond, plus thoughtful framing around how to communicate uncertainty and engage diverse audiences. A recurring edge is bringing toget... more

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