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Human Impact On Nature
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Tipping Points
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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: Carlo Rondinini

In this episode, Volker Hahn talks to Carlo Rondinini, Professor of Zoology at Sapienza University of Rome, about wolves, beavers, otters, hedgehogs, jackals, and the global fate of mammals. They explore why some species are ma... more

Guest: Shawan Chowdhury

Why are insects declining — and what can social media teach us about biodiversity? Entomologist Dr Shawan Chowdhury talks with host Volker Hahn about his research on insect conservation and protected areas, the striking lack o... more

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Guest: Roel van Klink

Are insect numbers really declining — and if so, why? In this episode, entomologist Roel van Klink explains what long-term data reveal about global and local insect trends and why the causes behind these changes remain surprisin... more

Guest: Taylor Dotson

How can conservation succeed in a polarised society? This episode features Taylor Dotson, a Science and Technology Studies scholar and an associate professor at New Mexico Tech. Together with podcast host Dr. Volker Hahn, Dotson ... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Helmut Hillebrand
Professor at the University of Oldenburg and director of the Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity
University of Oldenburg
Episode: Can We Detect Tipping Points in the Biosphere?
Marten Winter
Highly cited researcher in the field of invasion biology, leader of the synthesis centre, Estif
German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv)
Episode: How Detrimental Are Non-Native Species?

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Volker Hahn
Host of Inside Biodiversity

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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 delivers in-depth conversations with leading biodiversity researchers and thought leaders, tackling big questions about how ecosystems function, how biodiversity is changing, and what policies or actions can realistically improve conservation outcomes. Episodes frequently explore drivers like habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, and the social dynamics of science and policy. A notable strength is its willingness to challenge conventional narratives, emphasize long-term data and tipping points, and highlight pragmatic pathways for restoration, public engagement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Listeners can expect rigorous science presented with accessible framing, along with actionable ideas for researchers, funde... more

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