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Climate Change
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Human Impact On Nature
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Public Engagement In Biodiversity
Insects
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Crisis Communication In Conservation
Tipping Points
Planetary Boundaries

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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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?
Taylor Dotson
Science and technology studies scholar; associate professor at New Mexico Tech
New Mexico Tech; author of Conservation by the People
Episode: Why Are Conflicts Over Nature Escalating?
Katrin Böhning-Gaese
Scientific Director of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, UFZ, and a biodiversity researcher.
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, UFZ
Episode: Is the Planetary Boundaries Concept Useful for Communication?
Miguel Bastos Araújo
Professor at the National Museum of Natural Sciences, Madrid, and researcher at several institutions
National Museum of Natural Sciences, University of Evora, Imperial College London
Episode: How Does Climate Change Reshape Conservation Policy?
Marten Scheffer
Professor at Wageningen University & Research, expert in aquatic ecology
Wageningen University & Research
Episode: Can Biospheric Tipping Points Scale up to Planetary Boundaries?

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

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How Does Climate Change Reshape Conservation Policy?
Q: How can we know the best areas for conservation given the changing climate?
We can use species distribution models to predict where species might thrive in the future and to establish connections between protected areas so that species can migrate.
How Does Climate Change Reshape Conservation Policy?
Q: What can we observe today regarding changes in species distributions because of climate change?
Species generally exhibit a global pattern of movement from the equator towards northern latitudes, with ranges contracting and shifts occurring due to changing abundance.
Can Biospheric Tipping Points Scale up to Planetary Boundaries?
Q: Is there a danger in broadly defining safe operating spaces when communicating about planetary boundaries?
Marten agreed that simplifying complex concepts can lead to misunderstandings, especially regarding tipping points and the concept of safe operating spaces.
Can Biospheric Tipping Points Scale up to Planetary Boundaries?
Q: What made you interested in the topic of critical transitions?
Marten Scheffer discussed his initial curiosity about nature, leading to his studies in ecology and theoretical biology, which eventually focused on critical transitions.
Can We Detect Tipping Points in the Biosphere?
Q: What is a safe operating space for biodiversity?
Hillebrand emphasizes that biodiversity cannot be viewed simplistically as something that can be lost without consequences, as all species are entangled in complex interactions that support ecosystem functioning.

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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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