The ENV CAST

Hello Everyone and thank you for tuning in for this episode !! I am very excited for this episode as I am joined with two excellent experts to discuss Biodiversity Net Gain . It is a great honor to be joined by the Head of Nature Services at Mott MacDonald, Julia Baker and Head of Ecology at WSP, Tom Butterworth. In this episode we discuss the definition of BNG, it's significance, what is being done in England and how this can be applied globally. The episode ends with fun and simple sustainability tips on gardening . The links below provide further information on some of the terms and topics discussed in this episode https://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/6049804846366720 https://naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2023/03/28/measuring-biodiversity-net-gain-publication-of-biodiversity-metric-4-0/ https://cieem.net/resource/biodiversity-net-gain-good-practice-principles-for-development-a-practical-guide/ https://youtu.be/iKHX6ahpPgA If you would like more updates on the EnvCast please follow me on my Instagram @mahnoorenv or connect with me on LinkedIn. Please don.t forget to follow me on Spotify and to review this podcast episode :)

Hello everyone and welcome to this bite-sized episode on World Environment Day ! Please see the links below for more information on the top 3 positive environment news https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/05/12/seals-are-making-a-comeback-in-belgium-this-team-of-volunteers-helping-them-coexist-with-h https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/05/17/refill-stores-and-bottle-deposit-schemes-inside-the-un-goal-to-cut-plastic-pollution-by-80 https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/deforestation-brazils-amazon-falls-68-april-first-major-drop-under-lula-2023-05-12/

Hello everyone. Thank you for tuning in for this episode. In todays episode I am joined with the founder and CEO of Bare Kind socks, Lucy Jeffrey. Lucy will share her story about how she started bare kind and together we will discuss how to save the planet one sock at a time. To check out Bare Kind socks please click on the link below: https://barekind.co.uk/collections/all?gclid=CjwKCAjwo7iiBhAEEiwAsIxQEclWixzut0d_SEvHpOPCdGcmNSjVWtzGfN5la7ripueXC1ctYzJgkRoCouUQAvD_BwE

Hi Everyone ! Welcome to this episode of the ENVCast.  In this episode I talk about the intrinsic value of nature and the significance of recognizing nature as a separate entity. There is intrinsic value of nature in literally everything around us incuding poems, music and movies. Hope you enjoy this episode. See some links below for the things I have referenced in this episode. https://www.conservation.org/nature-is-speaking https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45521/i-wandered-lonely-as-a-cloud https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5790155/

Bringing the ENVCast back !! Hello its been long I know but just wanted to pop in and give an update on the ENVCast and my life. Flooding in Pakistan (Islamic relief) : Pakistan floods appeal - Islamic Relief Worldwide (islamic-relief.org) INC:  Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (unep.org)

Hello Everybody ! Welcome to another episode of the ENVCast. Today I am joined with Oli Frost to discuss how music can enhance science communication and convey the message of the climate crisis. Oli Frost is a British Satirist who is using his amazing talent and creativity to raise awareness about the climate crisis. His songs Pirate Emergency and the Greta Thunberg song are a great to listen to not only jam to but know more about the issue of climate change and the fishing industry. He also appeared on Britain's Got Talent posing as a recorder player. Follow Oli Frost on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/olifro.st/?hl=en Check out Oli Frost work including his website which helps you develop plant based recipes  https://olifro.st/vegenerator/ https://olifro.st/ Watch Oli Frost in Britain's Got Talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52dnwXso6bs

Hello Everyone ! Hope you are well. I know it has been long but the ENVCast is back !! This episode is a general one in which I discuss where I have been and what I missed when I was gone. If you have any questions and suggestions for the new season email me on [email protected] or my instagram @mahnoorenv Check out season one on all of your listening platforms. Thanks to all of you my episodes with members of the Metis Community were used by University of East Anglia and Decolonising Geography as a Learning resource ! Check out their websites. Thank you and stay tuned :) 

Hello Everybody ! Welcome to another episode of the ENVCast. In this episode I am joined with Dr Karletta Chief who is s a Diné hydrologist, best known for her work to address environmental pollution on the Navajo Nation and increase the participation of Native Americans in STEM.Together we discuss climate change impacts on the Navajo Nation, the role the communities can play in climate action and Karletta's inspiring work in this field. This episode is the last episode of the series Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Change.This discussion is in collaboration with Decolonising Geography, UEA,s Project Change and Coffee and Geography Podcast hosted and produced by Kit Rackley. To find out more about these projects check out the links below: https://projectchange.uea.ac.uk/teachers https://decolonisegeography.com/ https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/ It is a great honor to collaborate with these amazing projects. My discussions with Dr Karletta, Danka Brewer and Panel Event will also be used to make learning resources. For collaborations and questions follow me @mahnoorenv and/or email me [email protected]  Thank you for listening share and leave a review :) 

Hello Everybody and Welcome to ENVCast's Special Panel Discussion with members of the Metis Community in Canada and Host of the Coffee and Geography Podcast. This special panel event is in collaboration with Coffee and Geography Podcast (Hosted and Produced by Kit Rackley), Decolonising Geography and University of East Anglia Project Change.For more information check out the links below. Project Change | Climate Workshops | UEA Decolonising Geography (decolonisegeography.com) Coffee & Geography Podcast – Geogramblings It was an honor to discuss the crucial issue of Climate Action and Indigenous Knowledge.The panel touched upon the IPCC report importance of indigenous knowledge and actions to take. For more information on the ENVCast email me on [email protected] and/or follow me on my instagram @mahnoorenv. Thank you :)

Hello everybody ! In this episode of the ENVCast I am joined with Aman Grover who is a Nuclear Policy Advisor, recent graduate from Kings College London and the founder of Climate Bites (see link below).Together we discuss Climate Change Adaptation, the various disconnects regarding adaptation and climate science, eco-anxiety, the IPCC Report, how renewables are sexy and the importance of having nuclear as a baseload.  Climate Bites (@climate_bites) • Instagram photos and videos It was so much fun recording this episode with Aman and I hope you all enjoy it too.  I have also attached an interactive poll to this episode (only on Spotify) to gain your insights on nuclear energy. For more information and collaborations email me on [email protected] and follow me on instagram @mahnoorenv- @mahnoorenv • Instagram photos and videos Also check out The ENVCast pervious episode with Indigenous Knowledge Facilitator and Algonquin First Nation Danka Brewer. Listen to the ENVCast on all platforms :)  Talk to you guys next week !