Custodians of the Planet
Deniz Yildiz
Custodians of the Planet is an interdisciplinary podcast dedicated to being the voice of the environment and nature. Each episode will provide news, interviews, and narration on a wide range of environmental issues. The platform aims to reveal the tensions and harmony of human activities in a changing climate and invites listeners to tune in to nature. Through innovative storytelling, immersive interviews, and a critical analysis of current environmental news Custodians of the Planet will blend our experiences in everyday life with the endless beauty and dynamic environments of our world.
Episodes
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Dec 9, 2019 • 27min
We are on fire!
This episode is an interview with Carlos Nobre who is a climate scientist, a leading expert on the Amazon and climate change. In the aftermath of Amazon fire, this episode broadens our understanding of interconnected system in Amazon including politics, economy and biodiversity.
Credits:
- Rachel Raymond- Script Editor
♪ Amazonia by The Tree Farers
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Nov 24, 2019 • 30min
Hacking the planet: A discussion on geoengineering
This episode is an interview with Janos Pasztor who is the Executive Director of the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G2). Our conversation delves into intertwined issues such as ethics, governance and public participation in the context of geoengineering.
Nov 17, 2019 • 41min
Emotions of climate breakdown
This episode is an interview with Carol Ride who is the founder of Psychologists for a Safe Climate. We talk about eco-anxiety and climate grief and followed by self-care tips to cope with them.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris - Script Editor
♪ Gaza- Valango Khoza and Leo Dale
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Nov 11, 2019 • 26min
Australian Great Bight - " turn down the volume human!"
This episode is an interview with Peter Owen, Director of Wilderness Society in South Australia. We talk about the Great Australian Bight where is in high demand by oil companies. We conclude this episode with Equinor's statement, as we contacted them to comment on the exploration drilling and ongoing process.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris - Script Editor
♪ Songs of the Humpback Whale by Capital Records – ST-620
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Nov 4, 2019 • 39min
"It's time for us to be very truthful with ourselves and with each other"
This episode is an interview with Dean Walker who is one of the representatives of 'Deep Adaptation'. Deep adaptation is a framing that acknowledges a near term societal collapse is inevitable due to climate change. We talk about existential scale set of challenges and ways of approaching it.
Credits:
- Rachel Raymond - Script Editor
♪ Edge of Eternity - Norma Rockwell
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Oct 13, 2019 • 23min
"We're occupying the sea now"
This episode discovers marine urbanisation with Mariana Mayer Pinto who is a marine ecologist. Our conversation takes a dive into Sydney's underwater scene.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
♪ Sunday Stroll - Huma Huma
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Oct 6, 2019 • 30min
Bringing nature to your plate
This episode is an interview with Diego Bonetto who is a wild food forager. Bonetto deepens our understanding of foraging philosophy and shares tips on how to get started.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
♪ Don't eat something that you don't know what it is -Sergei Boutenko
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Sep 30, 2019 • 12min
We witnessed the largest environmental protest in history
This episode is an interview with climate strikers and a discussion of what this strike really means.
Credits:
Rachel Raymond- Script Editor
♪ We shall overcome- Paul Morton
References
https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/social-affairs/why-attending-climate-strike-can-change-minds-most-importantly-your-own
https://www.notbusinessasusual.co/
https://globalclimatestrike.net/
https://www.fridaysforfuture.org
Sep 23, 2019 • 38min
Extinction Rebellion: "Be the change that you want to be"
This episode is an interview that gives us an opportunity to get to know XR closer and discusses nasty issues of our lifetime with Holly Champion who is a member of XR Sydney.
Sep 16, 2019 • 32min
" Poetry can stop bulldozers, it does make change"
This episode is an interview with John Kinsella who is a poet and non-violent activist. Kinsella explains the role of language and poetry in justice movements & activism and shares their views on the intersectionality of justice issues.
Credits:
Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
♪Grace Behind the Curtain - Silent Partner
