Naturally Educated

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  1. S4 - EP1: Do Companies Invest in Supporting Educational Programmes?

    12/19/2025

    S4 - EP1: Do Companies Invest in Supporting Educational Programmes?

    This season we're asking our guests – many of whom attended the World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC 2024) held in Abu Dhabi earlier this year, this question: "How do we ensure the next generation is environmentally educated and prepared?" To kick things off, we begin with what companies are doing to invest in supporting educational programmes. How are major corporates looking to a more sustainable future? Joining us all the way from Paris, is the Programmes Director for the Total Energies Foundation, Olivier Rabier...

  2. Season 5 – Episode 10 Sustainable Resource Management: Using and Protecting Ecosystems

    12/15/2025

    Season 5 – Episode 10 Sustainable Resource Management: Using and Protecting Ecosystems

    Using and Protecting Ecosystems In the final episode of the season, we reflect on the meaning of sustainable resource management and its vital role in protecting and utilizing ecosystems responsibly. Our guest, Jonathan Hendry, Technical Director at 4Earth Intelligence, has dedicated his career to developing sustainable resource management strategies for ecosystems—focusing on how we can all use natural resources responsibly to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. As we conclude this season, Jonathan explains how we can achieve balance among environmental, economic, and social factors, paving the way for a more sustainable and harmonious future.

  3. Season 5 – Episode 9 The Journey of Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration in the UAE

    12/08/2025

    Season 5 – Episode 9 The Journey of Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration in the UAE

    Mangroves and seagrasses are among our hosts’ favorite topics on Naturally Educated, and for good reason. These remarkable natural ecosystems continue to inspire and fascinate with all that they offer. In this episode, Daniel Mateos-Molina, Head of Marine Environment and Biodiversity Conservation at Emirates Nature–WWF, discusses everything related to mangroves—from their role in coastal protection, carbon sequestration, and water purification, to their immense ecological value and the challenges they face. He also highlights the UAE’s mangrove restoration and replanting initiatives that contribute to biodiversity protection, climate resilience, and the sustainability of coastal communities.

  4. Season 5 – Episode 8 When Technology Meets Nature in Ecosystem Restoration

    11/28/2025

    Season 5 – Episode 8 When Technology Meets Nature in Ecosystem Restoration

    It is time for the technology-focused episode of this season of Naturally Educated! If you have ever wondered where technology and nature intersect when it comes to ecosystem restoration, this episode is for you. Our guest is Jean Glavanen, Co-Founder of Remote Imaging, a UAE-based company that harnesses technology to regenerate terrestrial and marine ecosystems. The discussion covers drones, aerial imaging technologies, satellite systems, and remote sensing, as well as biotechnology, genetic engineering, and environmental DNA (eDNA) for biodiversity monitoring—and, of course, today’s most transformative innovation: artificial intelligence

  5. Season 5 – Episode 7 Bringing Life Back to Degraded Ecosystems

    11/25/2025

    Season 5 – Episode 7 Bringing Life Back to Degraded Ecosystems

    In this episode, we ask: How can science, community engagement, and long-term commitment be combined to bring life back to degraded ecosystems? To answer this question, we welcome Andrew (Drew) Gardner, former Chair of the Natural History Group in the UAE and Co-Director of Biodiversity Conservation at Emirates Nature–WWF. Drew explains that ecosystem restoration goes beyond tree planting or species reintroduction—it is about rebuilding the intricate relationships between living organisms, the land, and the environment. These relationships are what ultimately restore ecological resilience, ecosystem functionality, and biodiversity.

  6. Season 5 – Episode 5 A Global Call to Renew and Restore Ecosystems

    11/14/2025

    Season 5 – Episode 5 A Global Call to Renew and Restore Ecosystems

    The call to renew and restore ecosystems is a global one, and the time for action has come—to revive the life-supporting systems not only for ourselves but for generations to come. What needs to happen to reverse environmental damage, secure a sustainable future, and ensure the preservation of vital ecosystems? In this episode, we welcome Nessrine Al zahlawi, one of the leading experts in marine biodiversity assessment and conservation at the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). Nessrine shares valuable insights on the best ways to highlight the importance of preserving vital ecosystems as a foundation for ensuring environmental, economic, and cultural sustainability.

  7. Season 5 – Episode 6 A Green Vision for a Future Ecosystem

    11/14/2025

    Season 5 – Episode 6 A Green Vision for a Future Ecosystem

    As we reach the midpoint of this season, it is time to explore two key questions: First, what might the future look like from the perspective of ecosystem restoration? And second, what is being done today to make that future a reality? To address these questions, we are delighted to host two distinguished guests from the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi: Dr. Hend Al Ameri, Head of the Marine Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation Section, and Wael Suleiman, Environmental Policy and Regulation Specialist. Together, they will help us explore our shared vision for a greener future and shed light on the UAE’s forward-looking vision for a sustainable ecosystem.

  8. S5 - EP4 - The Power of Biodiversity in Ecosystem Restoration

    11/06/2025

    S5 - EP4 - The Power of Biodiversity in Ecosystem Restoration

    Biodiversity is the cornerstone of a healthy ecosystem, Yet, it remains fragile, and restoring it is of paramount importance to address environmental degradation and combat climate change. There are no simple solutions, and many questions remain unanswered. In this episode, we are pleased to welcome our guest from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in the United Arab Emirates, Obaid Al Shamsi, Head of the Marine Biodiversity Section. Obaid will discuss key questions such as how to restore the biodiversity of species, revive the complexity of ecosystems, reinstate the natural processes that sustain life, and strengthen resilience to environmental pressures.

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  • Creator
    Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    58
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