Wild For Change – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Wild For Change is thrilled to announce our 50th podcast episode! It's been an incredible three-year journey, during which I've had the honor of engaging with a diverse range of inspiring individuals committed to creating a positive impact on our planet. In this special episode, I'm excited to showcase all the wonderful guests who have played a part in this amazing adventure.

As I reflect on each of our guests, I can see their profound love for animals and nature shining through. Love encompasses all life on earth and it serves as the common thread that binds us all together.  It allows us to experience life in so many rich and profound ways. This, to me, is the essence of interconnectedness. We are united by this universal force, and it's what I aim to showcase through each guest on the Wild For Change podcast.  

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of my guests for their exceptional contributions to life on earth. Their actions have created a lasting impact and they truly embody selflessness, compassion, and genuine care for the animals, people, communities, and nature on our incredible planet.  

And I want to express my sincere gratitude to the listeners who have shared this journey with Wild For Change, because if these episodes have piqued your interest, then you my friend are a gamechanger as well. I look forward to meeting the next 50 gamechangers on the Wild For Change podcast with you.  

With much love and gratitude, Nicole 

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Wild For Change is excited to celebrate its 50th podcast! Over the past three years, I've had the privilege of speaking with numerous inspiring individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on life on earth. In this special podcast, I'll be highlighting all of the amazing guests who have contributed to this incredible journey.

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On today’s Wild For Change podcast, we will be discussing freshwater availability with Lis Mullin Bernhardt, a United Nations Programme Officer for Water.  Her previous work for the UN includes Coordinator for the Global Adaptation Network, an initiative that helps the world build resilience to climate change. 

Water is essential in order for us to survive but as climate change disrupts freshwater availability, water scarcity has become more prevalent around the globe.  

According to Drought in Numbers, a 2022 UN report, found that one billion people face water stress annually for periods of time.  Ms. Bernhardt states that estimate can go up to 3.5 billion people in the next ten years.  

We will learn what is a freshwater source, how climate change disrupts freshwater availability but how water can also mitigate climate change. 

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On today’s Wild For Change podcast, we speak with John Jurko II, creative director of Global Conservation Corps and lead producer and director of the film RHINO MAN.  

Global Conservation Corps is a non-profit organization that is bridging the gap between communities and wildlife.  The film RHINO MAN was the first project of Global Conservation Corps and was created to support the rangers protecting the rhino and to share their stories. 

Rangers are the front line, the boots on the ground, protecting our diminishing population of rhino that deserve to be here but are being poached for their horn.  These rangers put their lives on the line to protect the rhino. This is what makes a ranger so special and formidable.  This is truly where passion meets purpose.  

To learn more about the film RHINO MAN and how to support ranger training and the families of fallen rangers, go to https://rhinomanthemovie.org or follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rhinomanthemovie/.

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On a new Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Hannah Matthews, a Water Programs Manager of charity: water.

Water is the foundation for all life, without water, we couldn’t survive.  Lack of fresh water largely influences a person’s physical and mental health, time, education, and livelihood.  And as we are seeing the effects of climate change, chronic water scarcity has become more prevalent around the globe.

703 million people lack access to clean and safe drinking water.  This means women and girls in 8 out of 10 households without water on premises around the globe walk an estimated 200 million hours collecting water every day.  

However, since 2006, charity: water is on a mission to end the global water crisis and provide access to clean water for communities.  Listen how charity: water has delivered on its promise and has funded over 135,000 water projects around the globe!

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Growing up April and her husband Tyler dreamed of having a pet pig.  After watching a video of a mother pig living in a horrific gestation crate, April knew in her heart she wanted to dedicate her life to rescuing and saving pigs and finding them their forever home.  This was the impetus of Chicagoland Pig Rescue. 

But April and Tyler aren’t stopping at rescuing pigs and finding them sanctuary placement.  They are documenting the intricacies and rich inner worlds of pigs’ lives to raise awareness that pigs are highly intelligent and sentient and deserve more in life than to be treated as a commodity or pest.  

Did you know in a natural setting, pigs live in herds, have hierarchies, and death rituals?  This and so much more is shared in this podcast. 

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Wetlands are crucial ecosystems for the filtration of excessive water in some parts of the world and for storing carbon, preventing the overheating of the atmosphere. This is why they are often called the ‘kidneys’ of the landscape. Moreover, they are home to numerous flora and fauna species and thus are vital as a variety of habitats. However, human interventions sometimes have catastrophic impacts on wetlands.

according to some estimations, over the last 50 years, our planet has lost around 35% of wetland area, and the rate of degradation is increasing. Moreover, wetlands are actually dying three times quicker than trees.

Why does losing wetlands pose numerous risks linked to the future of the environment and humans? Some of the major problems associated with the loss of wetlands include:

Loss of biodiversity

A large number of various species of plants and animals can be found exclusively in wetlands and would risk extinction if these are destroyed.

Water purification

Wetlands serve as natural water filters that remove contaminants and extra nutrients from water before it reaches rivers, lakes and seas. Iin the absence of wetlands, water quality may deteriorate.

Flood control

During periods of heavy precipitation and snowmelt, wetlands behave as natural sponges, soaking up and decelerating the flow of water. This means that a lack of wetlands would cause floods to be much more intense and destructive.

Wetland Restoration and Training LLC was established in 2014 by Tom Biebighauser with the mission of encouraging and helping people build naturally appearing and functioning wetlands.

He has designed over 6,000 wetland projects and has successfully supervised the construction of over 2,800 wetlands in 26-states, 3-Canadian provinces, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, and Taiwan. He carries a deep and long-standing concern for the environment and finds it rewarding to assist individuals who are interested in restoring wetlands and streams. 

Tom has 43 years of experience helping to build 2,850 wetlands. 

Tom has interviewed and worked alongside numerous seniors who spent their lives draining wetlands and moving streams, documenting their practices so others can be successful in restoring these ecosystems. This knowledge has allowed him to identify over 50-signs on the landscape showing where wetlands once occurred. 

He specializes in restoring wetlands, streams, and rivers that provide habitat for endangered and threatened species. Tom has developed techniques for building wetlands that improve habitat for rare species including the Blandings turtle, burbot, California red-legged frog, Chiricahua leopard frog, grizzly bear, Eastern spadefoot, Great Basin spadefoot, Indiana bat, marbled salamander, mole salamander, Northern bat, Northern leopard frog, Sandhill Crane, Trumpeter Swan, Virginia big-eared bat, Western painted turtle, white sturgeon, and the wood frog.

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On today’s Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Nicole Schmitt, Executive Director of the Alaska Wildlife Alliance.  

Alaska Wildlife Alliance was founded in 1978 to be a voice for Alaska’s wildlife, which includes marine mammals and endangered species. The mission of Alaska Wildlife Alliance (AWA) is to safeguard wildlife biodiversity knowing the wildlife have not only an intrinsic value to ecosystems but to the Alaskan people as well.   

In recent years, AWA has expanded its reach and partners with other environmental organizations to litigate over exploiting public lands and waters in Alaska by extraction industries. 

In this episode, we discover;

• How Nicole got her start with AWA and how her work to support wildlife, is best served by forging relationships with people and helping people restore their relationship with nature.
• The types of wildlife and their habitats that AWA works to protect.  
• How AWA looks at best serving the entire ecosystem as a whole. 
• What the “No Voice” model means for supporting wildlife, habitats, and future generations and how integrating this model can open up our perspective and compassion for the wildlife.
• What is the Alaska’s Board of Game does and what is AWA’s role in promoting fair representation for the wildlife. 
• How ecosystems, wildlife, and people are being affected by climate change in Alaska and how AWA is creating climate change adaption plans for wildlife. 
• Why the Cook Inlet beluga whales are experiencing a massive population decline and how AWA is helping to support this special population of beluga whales.
• The importance of beavers in the Alaskan ecosystem but with their population decline, how the ecosystem is being affected negatively.   
• How AWA support’s wildlife by encouraging public participation and how much positive impact this has on nature and wildlife. 
• The two big wins for the Kenai brown bears and other wildlife that just happened recently and how AWA worked to advance protections for the wildlife in this area.
• How you can get involved in supporting AWA’s work even if you do not live in the area.

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On a new Wild For Change podcast, we speak with amphibian biologist Dr. Kerry Kriger, founder of Save the Frogs!

Save The Frogs! began in 2008 and works across the United States as well as around the world to prevent the extinction of amphibians and to create a better planet for humans and wildlife, while also empowering ordinary citizens to contribute to the betterment of the planet.  

According to Save The Frogs! “Frog populations have been declining worldwide at unprecedented rates, and nearly one-third of the world’s amphibian species (approximately 2,000 amphibians) are threatened with extinction. Up to 200 species have completely disappeared since 1980, and this is NOT normal: amphibians naturally go extinct at a rate of only about one species every 500 years!”  

Some of the major advancements made by Save The Frogs! includes;

• Prevented the construction of a 12-story restaurant and apartment complex on top of one of Canada’s last three populations of Fowler’s Toads.
• Stopped the City of San Francisco from destroying the Little Yosemite Canyon stretch of Alameda Creek, which is prime breeding habitat for Foothill Yellow-Legged Frogs.
• Assisted with or independently led the construction or restoration of 29 wetlands, involving over a thousand volunteers.
• Disbursed over $100,000 in grants to 47 amphibian conservationists in 16 countries.

In this podcast, we will discover;

• How Dr. Kriger began his career and created Save The Frogs! 
• Some of the areas around the globe Save The Frogs! is actively helping to protect frogs and other amphibians.  
• What are the main threats to the frog’s existence.
• Learn why the frog and other amphibians are considered an indicator species and what that means for us and the health of the planet. 
• The role we play in helping to save the frogs and ourselves.
• The massive global frog trade and why many frogs are becoming sick with the virus Chytridiomycosis.
• Why wetlands are of monumental importance not only for frogs but for us.  
• How you can can build your own backyard wetland to support frogs.
• How to celebrate Save The Frogs! Day on April 28th. 

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On this Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Judy Wilson, who formerly served as Kukpi Chief of the Neskonlith Indian Band about the Wolf Treaty; A Treaty of Cultural and Environmental Survival.  

Judy has knowledge, experience and an extensive background in First Nations land rights/specific claims, human rights, children & family jurisdiction, emergency management and supports a wide range of issues including climate action, justice reform, environmental & animal rights.

Currently she continues to work with several Assembly of First Nations Chiefs Committees at the national level and current boards include Global Indigenous Council and Rural British Columbia. Internationally she was the lead on many national and provincial delegations to COP 27, and United Nations Forums in Geneva and New York.

We are speaking about the wolf today because its continued survival is dependent on us.  Two million wolves cohabited North America with the native people before European colonization.  Now it is estimated fewer than 6,000 wolves exist in the contiguous United States and only occupy 10% of its historic range. Wolves are a keystone species and are a vital and necessary part of an ecosystem.  But they are under attack and are in need of federal protection.  

In this podcast we learn:

• Why the Wolf Treaty was created by Indigenous Nations. 
• The teachings and knowledge the wolf has given to the Indigenous culture.  
• The biggest misconceptions of the wolf and why we need to change the narrative of the wolf.
• Why the conservation of wolves should be led by Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
• The wolf’s role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and how this in turn supports us.
• How the gray wolf population in the lower 48 states affects the wolf population on the U.S. Canada border and U.S. Mexico border.  
• How the displacement of wolves mirrors the displacement of the Indigenous peoples.  
• When we fight for the wolves, we fight for everyone’s existence.  As what is happening to the wolves will affect us. 
• We need to restore protections for the wolf and place them back on the Endangered Species List. 
• The short film called Almost Ancestors was released to raise awareness about the Mexican gray wolf.  
• What people can do to help indigenous nations ensure the survival of the wolf.

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