Journalist and broadcaster Kate Quilton explores what the world might look like for animals in 2050. She talks to guests about some of the big challenges facing animals, such as the way we use technology, the food we eat, how we see and treat animals and our impact on nature. She explores how the choices we make today could influence the world animals - and us - enjoy in the future.
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Journalist and broadcaster Kate Quilton explores what the world might look like for animals in 2050. She talks to guests about some of the big challenges facing animals, such as the way we use technology, the food we eat, how we see and treat animals and our impact on nature. She explores how the choices we make today could influence the world animals - and us - enjoy in the future.
The wonders of nature, including the wild animals that share our spaces, are undeniable.
And the great outdoors can be so good for us - mentally, and physically; helping people to appreciate the importance of animal welfare, and the natural world around us, in so many ways.
But why is nature so important for us? And is everyone sharing the benefits right now? And if not, does society need to do something about it?
Broadcaster and journalist Kate Quilton chats to ornithologist, author, blogger, and activist, Dr Mya-Rose Craig - also known as 'Bird Girl'. She discusses why birdwatching means so much to her, how nature can transform the lives for young people, and her work to ensure everyone, regardless of their background, enjoys and experiences nature, and everything good that comes with it.
She is also joined by chair of the National Trust René Olivieri. The National Trust has found three quarters of children want to spend more time in nature, and is urging governments to ensure youngsters live no more than a short walk from outside green spaces. René talks about the power of nature, and why people don't need to go to the countryside to enjoy it.
The Animal Futures podcast is part of the RSPCA Animal Futures Project [https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/latest/animalfutures], which explores five possible scenarios of what the world could be like for animals in 2050. People can have their say on the future of animal welfare by joining The Big Conversation [http://www.rspca.org.uk/bigconversation], and playing the RSPCA's Animal Futures game [https://www.rspca.org.uk/webContent/animalfutures/].
Host: Kate Quilton
Guests: Dr Mya-Rose Craig and René Olivieri, CBE
Produced by: Mark Adams, Chris O'Brien, Emily Prideaux and Jo Toscano.
Animal Futures Project: https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/latest/animalfutures
Animal Futures Game: https://www.rspca.org.uk/webContent/animalfutures/
Animal Futures: The Big Conversation: http://rspca.org.uk/bigconversation
RSPCA Animal Futures
Journalist and broadcaster Kate Quilton explores what the world might look like for animals in 2050. She talks to guests about some of the big challenges facing animals, such as the way we use technology, the food we eat, how we see and treat animals and our impact on nature. She explores how the choices we make today could influence the world animals - and us - enjoy in the future.
