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The Nature Recovery Podcast looks at some of the major challenges we face to global biodiversity. It takes a look at the various ways we are trying to halt the decline in biodiversity and the challenges inherent in these approaches. We also talk to a number of leading figures in the field of Nature Recovery and find out more about their work.

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In this episode of the Nature Recovery Podcast, Stephen Thomas is joined by Nat Duffus and Harrison Carter to unpack the often confusing world of biodiversity finance. Harrison introduces his new paper, Demystifying Biodiversity Fin... more

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For a long time, freshwater experts thought of estuaries as just "the end of the river," while marine biologists dismissed them as "the bit where the sea comes in." But today, scientists realize that estuaries are incredibly complex... more

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In this episode of the Nature Recovery Podcast, Stephen Thomas speaks with Lee White about a remarkable life working across science, conservation, and government in central Africa. Lee reflects on growing up in Uganda, studying rain... more

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Hosted by Wallerand Bazin, a DPhil researcher in Geography and the Environment at Oxford whose work focuses on the political ecologies of climate and conservation in heritage landscapes. 

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Nat Duffus
Ecologist; UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology; Integrating Finance and Biodiversity Program
UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Episode: Bonding With Nature: Demystifying Biodiversity Finance with Nat Duffus and Harrison Carter
Harrison Carter
PhD student at Oxford; Nature Positive Hub and Wildcrew
Oxford University (Nature Positive Hub)
Episode: Bonding With Nature: Demystifying Biodiversity Finance with Nat Duffus and Harrison Carter
Mike Elliott
Professor of estuarine and coastal science
University of Hull
Episode: Where the River Meets the Sea: Everything you wanted to know about estuaries but were too afraid to ask
Lee White
Conservation leader and former Gabonese minister; special envoy on Congo Basin science
Gabonese government / Congo Basin science panel
Episode: Lee White: Befriending Chimpanzees, Saving Forests, Surviving a Coup
Guy Shrubsole
Writer, campaigner focused on land, nature and power in Britain
Author of Who Owns England and The Lie of the Land
Episode: Guy Shrubsole: The Lie of the Land. Is Stewardship a Myth?
Ian Mell
Professor of environmental and landscape planning
University of Manchester
Episode: Green Infrastructure: Why It Matters and Why It’s Hard to Deliver with Professor Ian Mell
Alice Stuart
Post-doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford focusing on reimagining nature finance
University of Oxford, School of Geography and the Environment
Episode: Reimagining Nature Finance with Alice Stuart and David Goodman
Keith Kirby
Dr. Keith Kirby, MBE, forest ecologist and long-time researcher of Wytham Woods
University of Oxford / Nature Recovery context
Episode: Wytham Woods: Tales from the a long-studied woodland with Dr Keith Kirby
Dr. Molly Grace
Conservation biologist and ecologist at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: From Surviving to Thriving: Inside the IUCN Green Status of Species

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Stephen Thomas
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    I love this podcast! Such a diversity of topics and experts to learn from.

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    Content very good but podcast spoilt by poor sound quality of main interviewer. From loud to mumbling and difficult to hear his questions.

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    United Kingdom3 years ago
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    Am loving this at the moment and learning a lot

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    United Kingdom3 years ago

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More than Human Rights with César Rodríguez-Garavito
Q: What inspired you to become an advocate for the rights of nature?
César describes how working with the Sarayaku Indigenous Nation and their legal victories opened his eyes to a broader, more animistic and ecocentric understanding of nature, pushing him from a human-rights focus toward protecting life on Earth through a framework that recognizes non-human life as rights-holders.
Guy Shrubsole: The Lie of the Land. Is Stewardship a Myth?
Q: Is stewardship a fair reading of the situation, and what do people misunderstand about land ownership and stewardship?
Stewardship is often invoked as a narrative frame by powerful groups, but the evidence shows systemic shortcomings in delivering ecological benefits. The conversation emphasizes that stewardship must be redefined through accountability, measurable outcomes, and inclusive governance rather than assuming that existing ownership structures inherently protect nature.
Guy Shrubsole: The Lie of the Land. Is Stewardship a Myth?
Q: Great. What is the general logic of your books and what led you to The Lie of the Land in 2024?
The Lie of the Land extends the examination of land ownership from Who Owns England by asking how ownership and how land is used intersect with ecological outcomes and democracy. It argues that concentrated ownership does not automatically equate to ecological stewardship, and it calls for greater accountability, transparency, and possibilities for community involvement and reform to achieve meaningful nature recovery.
Wasps! What are they good for? Absolutely Everything, (Say it again) with Seirian Sumner
Q: What would you explore if funding were unlimited?
Building a Leverhulme Centre for wasp research to comprehensively map wasp roles in pollination, pest control, and ecosystem regulation at scale.
Wasps! What are they good for? Absolutely Everything, (Say it again) with Seirian Sumner
Q: How do funding and public perception influence which species get studied?
Funding often follows perceived utility and public interest; reframing wasps as ecosystem services can unlock grant opportunities and shift scientific focus toward impactful questions.

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The show consistently explores biodiversity restoration, nature finance, urban greening, policy, and ethical dimensions of conservation. Episodes feature researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders who translate science into practical strategies for protecting and restoring ecosystems, from wetlands and forests to urban landscapes. Notable is the blend of rigorous academic insight with real-world case studies, governance debates, and accessible storytelling that helps listeners understand complex nature-recovery challenges and the tools being used to address them. A strength is the interdisciplinary approach, combining ecology, economics, law, and social equity to illuminate how nature recovery can scale and endure across different conte... more

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