9 episodes

Sustainable Land Matters is a platform for conversations about sustainable land management. We are Nan Su and Elze-Lia Visser, two passionate hosts on a mission to spread awareness and knowledge about land conservation, climate change, and other important topics. We invite you to join us on a journey of exploration and education as we discuss the most pressing issues of our time. We hope to inspire, connect, and empower people to take action and create a more sustainable future.

Sustainable Land Matters Sustainable Land Matters

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Sustainable Land Matters is a platform for conversations about sustainable land management. We are Nan Su and Elze-Lia Visser, two passionate hosts on a mission to spread awareness and knowledge about land conservation, climate change, and other important topics. We invite you to join us on a journey of exploration and education as we discuss the most pressing issues of our time. We hope to inspire, connect, and empower people to take action and create a more sustainable future.

    They Who Should Make The Policies

    They Who Should Make The Policies

    Our guests this episode are Lucia Buvé, Former Pollution Prevention Manager at UMICORE NV and NICOLE Secretariat for ISG, and Pascal Mallien, Senior Counsel at Baker & McKenzie Antwerp. We had a captivating conversation and explored their deep connection to nature, the vital role of healthy soil in promoting biodiversity, and the strategies for classifying and managing polluted soil. We gain valuable insights from their expertise and unravel the dynamic interplay between environmental preservation and legal considerations. Embark on a journey that uncovers the significance of healthy soil for our planet's biodiversity and explores the methods to address polluted soil challenges.

    • 33 min
    The Complexity Of Policy-Making

    The Complexity Of Policy-Making

    Our guest this episode is Christian Andersen.

    • 28 min
    A 10-Year-Old's Aspiration to Become A Sustainability Colsultant

    A 10-Year-Old's Aspiration to Become A Sustainability Colsultant

    Our guest this episode is Oliver Phipps, Partner at ERM, the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy. In this episode, we explore Oliver's everyday life, his invaluable work at ERM, and the inspiring journey that led him to this remarkable position. Discover how ERM partners with leading organizations worldwide, crafting innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and paving the way for a future that balances today's needs with the preservation of opportunities for generations to come.

    • 29 min
    Soil Scientists Do Not Get Beer Showers

    Soil Scientists Do Not Get Beer Showers

    Our two guests this episode are Ruud Cino and Frank Swartjes. Ruud is the deputy director strategy new energy system at the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate and Frank is an expert on soil pollution from the Dutch National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). We talk about the role of "healthy" soil in our society and we discuss the challenge of finding a balance between sustainability, soil usage and economic demands, and we get a glimpse of what it is like when scientists and policymakers collaborate.

    • 32 min
    Innovation In The Wine Industry

    Innovation In The Wine Industry

    This episode we are talking to Adrian Bridge. Adrian is the CEO and Chairman of The Fladgate Partnership. We discuss the profound impacts of climate change on vineyards and discover how Adrian is leading the way by investing in innovative solutions to ensure a sustainable and reliable wine production for the future.

    • 31 min
    The French Paradox

    The French Paradox

    Our two guests this episode are Maria Tovilla Coutino and Timothy M. Vogel. We will dive right into the concept of "healthy" soil and how this concept differs between regions. Together with Maria and Tim we learn why the composition of soil and being aware of what is in the ground is crucial for our health.

    • 20 min

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