Join Ilya Admiral and Felix Kimani Kariuki on the ESRAG Podcast as they delve into cutting-edge environmental solutions and projects. Discover innovative approaches to sustainability, from building homes out of plastic waste to pioneering clean energy initiatives. Each episode unpacks the challenges and breakthroughs in combating global environmental issues, offering insights and inspiration. Tune in to explore how action and creativity are shaping a greener, more sustainable future.
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Join Ilya Admiral and Felix Kimani Kariuki on the ESRAG Podcast as they delve into cutting-edge environmental solutions and projects. Discover innovative approaches to sustainability, from building homes out of plastic waste to pioneering clean energy initiatives. Each episode unpacks the challenges and breakthroughs in combating global environmental issues, offering insights and inspiration. Tune in to explore how action and creativity are shaping a greener, more sustainable future.
Introduction:
00:10 Intro Admiral & Felix
Interesting news
01:22 Felix about innovations in Senegal, electricity from pavements.
03:20 Interesting news Admiral - Mangroves - https://news.mongabay.com/2024/09/wildlife-rich-mangroves-suffer-as-indonesia-ramps-up-construction-of-new-capital/
Guest of the Episode
07:10 Guest Mina Venkataraman
Our guest today is Rtn. Dr. Meenakshi Venkataraman also known as Dr Mina, Chair of Projects at ESRAG and an esteemed ecologist from India. Dr. Venkataraman has a rich academic background in predator-prey interactions and infectious disease research. After transitioning from academia, she became deeply involved in community engagement, training marginal farmers in sustainable practices. She has also been a strong advocate for citizen science and environmental education, serving as Secretary of the Nilgiri Natural History Society. A published author and Rotary leader, she is currently focused on enhancing project impact reporting within Rotary’s environmental initiatives to showcase the collective impact of Rotarians in safeguarding our planet.
08:58 How Dr Mina found her way to Rotary.
12:15 Journey into joining ESRAG
17:55 Explanation of role chair of projects within ESRAG
See for more information here: https://esrag.org/projects/
26:14 Dr. Venkataraman emphasizes why Rotary should prioritize mangrove projects, noting their dual impact on environmental sustainability and community resilience.
34:28 How does the background of Dr Mina in these fields influence her work with Rotary and ESRAG today.
39:40 Dr Mina answers. How to stay positive in the face of the Climate Crisis?
41:35 Admiral: Self-medicating Gorilla’s
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c23lj94mk93o
42:59 Felix: Drought in Namibia
https://www.dw.com/en/namibia-to-cull-wild-animals-amid-drought/a-70097693
43:44 Felix: Using plastic in roads
https://climateaction.africa/can-plastic-bricks-pave-a-road-out-of-kenyas/
More about ESRAG:
https://esrag.org/
ESRAG Podcast: Climate conversations
Join Ilya Admiral and Felix Kimani Kariuki on the ESRAG Podcast as they delve into cutting-edge environmental solutions and projects. Discover innovative approaches to sustainability, from building homes out of plastic waste to pioneering clean energy initiatives. Each episode unpacks the challenges and breakthroughs in combating global environmental issues, offering insights and inspiration. Tune in to explore how action and creativity are shaping a greener, more sustainable future.
