{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Energy Canvas with Celtic Dynamics","title":"Biodiversity: Essential for Sustainability","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2414,"description":"Ireland's journey towards a sustainable future is impossible without addressing the catastrophic decline in biodiversity, which underpins our very existence and economy. We must stop treating nature as a remote ecological issue.\nThis episode explores how nature acts as our critical life support system from producing food and clean water to mitigating climate change through natural systems like bogs. We look at the misconceptions surrounding biodiversity, the tangible risks for businesses, and what practical, non-tokenistic actions can be taken today, especially for Ireland's endangered wild bee species.\nJoining host Dylan Walsh is Professor Jane Stout, a leading expert on pollinators and ecology. Jane is a co-founder of both Nature Capital Ireland and the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, two initiatives that have transformed Ireland’s approach to protecting nature.\nThings We Spoke About\nBiodiversity is fundamental life support system\nMisconceptions: Nature is not material\nBiodiversity loss risks Irish agriculture\nThinking about risks and opportunities\nPollinators: One third of bees at risk\nGUEST DETAILS\nProfessor Jane Stout is the Vice President for Biodiversity and Climate Action and Professor of Ecology at the School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin. Her expertise covers biodiversity and ecosystem services, natural capital, and pollination ecology. She is a co-founder and deputy chair of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and a co-founder and former Chair of the Board of Directors for Natural Capital Ireland.\nMORE INFORMATION\nAbout The Energy Canvas Podcast\nThe Energy Canvas is brought to you by Celtic Dynamics, exploring the intersection of engineering innovation, sustainability, and business success in Ireland's evolving energy landscape. Each episode features conversations with industry leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs driving real climate action and decarbonisation solutions.\nSUBSCRIBE AND CONNECT\nTo stay updated on the latest episodes and energy...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EE1DSzgh7QouiwkZWNnr3IlhW-pODOTZWHht2GpycDI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNDJl/ZTlhYjcyNTI5Yjkx/NTk4MGRiZTA5OTYx/NTgwZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}