Bob Peart on his experience as a biologist and environmental leader, emphasizes the importance of supporting the protection of green areas and recognizing the positive impact of community engagement for long-term sustainability.  Bob advises eating locally, planting gardens, and reducing carbon use as practical steps for individuals. He emphasizes the importance of combining small actions to make a significant impact on the environment.

Bob recognizes the importance of linking natural health to personal health. By doing so, we can establish an inherent value in protecting nature and promoting its conservation. He even coined the catchy phrase "green time instead of screen time," emphasizing the idea that everyone should spend more time outdoors connecting with nature rather than immersing themselves in the digital world.

“Start small, grow out, be patient, work with respect and work with trust”.   

Bob Peart

The book mentioned by Bob in the episode is: 

Brundtland, G.H. (1987) Our Common Future: Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. Geneva, UN-Dokument A/42/427.

This project contributes to the completion of my Master’s degree in Environment and Management at Royal Roads University, under the supervision of Dr. Alice MacGillivray.

I acknowledge that this research has been conducted on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.