Episode 48: E.O Wilson Biodiversity Foundation with Brooks Bonner

On a new Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Brooks Bonner, Program Director of the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation.  E.O. Wilson, was an American biologist, naturalist, ecologist, entomologist, and the author of many books, including Half-Earth. The premise of Half-Earth proposes that to save the planet, half of the Earth’s lands and seas need to be preserved and protected.  

In this podcast, Brooks discusses the significance of preserving half of the Earth's lands and seas, the essential role that other species play in our lives, and why safeguarding diverse ecosystems is crucial for the survival of every form of life on our planet. Brooks will also shed light on the Half-Earth Project and Interactive Map, which acts as a guiding tool for identifying and protecting areas rich in biodiversity. Additionally, he will share some valuable insights on how we can support our local native species and contribute to protecting our planet's biodiversity.

To learn more about the Half-Earth Project and view the Interactive Map, go to https://eowilsonfoundation.org/which-half/national-report-cards/half-earth-project-map/

“Unless humanity learns a great deal more about global biodiversity and moves quickly to protect it, we will soon lose most of the species composing life on Earth.  The Half-Earth proposal offers a first, emergency solution commensurate with the magnitude of the problem: I am convinced that only setting aside half the planet in reserve, or more, can we save the living part of the environment and achieve the stabilization required for our own survival.”  E.O. Wilson 

“Every species on Earth depends on other species for its survival.  But we continue to yank at these threads of incredible ecosystems, unraveling our own support systems.”  Brooks Bonner 

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