Ep 11: Threatened Connections

Ep 11: Threatened Connections

Author: NSW Saving Our Species October 1, 2022 Duration: 27:22

September is biodiversity month, highlighting that we have more than 1,000 threatened species in NSW alone. Now is the perfect opportunity to learn about how we depend on biodiversity in everyday life, often in ways that are not always apparent or appreciated. Did you ever realise that much of our food, energy, medicine, economic opportunities, cultural identity and overall well-being depends on the biodiversity of plants, animals and insects? In this episode, you'll hear from an ecologist and an astrophysicist who shed some light on some of the unexpected ways we rely on threatened species.

‘Dr. Matt Agnew is working with the Saving our Species program on the Threatened Connections awareness campaign mentioned in this episode.’


Thank you to our guests:

Heidi Kolkert - Impact Ecology

Matt Agnew - https://www.drmattagnew.com/


This podcast has been produced by the Grow Love Project with support from the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program. 

For more info visit savingourspecies.online/helpsos

Edgars Greste, Host and Executive Producer

Katie Meyer, Producer


There's a quiet revolution happening where boardrooms meet the bush. Business of Biodiversity digs into the unexpected and essential partnerships forming between conservationists and the private sector. This isn't about charity; it's about a fundamental shift in how we value our natural world. Each episode, brought to you by NSW Saving Our Species, introduces you to landholders managing their properties as thriving ecosystems, tech developers creating innovative monitoring tools, and business leaders who see a healthy environment as a cornerstone of a resilient economy. We get into the real stories of how these collaborations are pulling specific threatened species back from the brink. Tuning in, you'll hear concrete examples of why biodiversity isn't just an environmental concern-it's a critical component of long-term business planning and community prosperity. This podcast moves beyond theory to showcase the practical work being done on the ground, raising awareness for conservation programs that are yielding tangible results. It’s a series for anyone curious about the tangible intersections of ecology and enterprise, proving that the future of industry is inextricably linked to the health of our planet.
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