Most of us would agree that it takes a new perspective than the one we’ve become accustomed to in order to properly address the crisis facing our environment. With a background in ecological economics and a storied career in biodiversity and conservation, Jon Erickson is prepared to offer such a perspective. Jon is a professor of sustainability science and policy at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources of the University of Vermont. In this talk, part of a conversation titled “Interconnectedness with the Non-Human World,” Jon offers a fresh take on what we value and foreground in conversations about the environment. Please enjoy.